Show the world you're well read with the classic Penguin book bag.
Yes, based on the original Penguin cover art (dating back to the 1930s), the bags feature a choice of classic literature (one per side) and colours, as well as the option to go for a canvas bag or PVC, should you want something better in bad weather.
Perfect as an eco-bag for the supermarket shop, you can pick one up from £15.
Poppy Treffry makes and sells tea cosies, bags, purses and a host of other things featuring shabby chic style appliqué images. Those are all rather lovely, but perhaps more interesting is the Flower Power range.
This range includes a bag made from eclectic recycled fabrics, a tea cosie and purse featuring a camper van and a purse featuring green peas and the pun “Give Peas a Chance”. There is also the “Make Tea, Not War” cosie which is showing its support for the CND movement and tea drinking, sentiments with which I wholly agree.
Prices start from £14.95 for egg cosies up to £85 for a bag. Visit the Poppy Treffrey website to see the whole range.
Not just your average retro sports bag, the Gola x eBoy Redford Eater Bag also throw in an artistic angle.
As the name suggests, that angle is uber-trendy German pixel art brand eBoy, adding a distinctly 80s computer game angle to a very 70s bag. Two colours of this style of bag available (the one above and a black and green mix), with an additional Bronson Escape bag adding a similarly 80s touch to the flight bag shape.
All are limited editions and all sell for £25.
Kitsch bags and retro fashion are a match made in heaven, especially for lovers of rockabilly and pin up style. If you're tired of hearts or dice, check out this cutesey Strawberry Bag from ASOS.
This rigid box bag is covered in diamanté stones to make the kitschy strawberry design really sparkle. With a detachable chain strap, this can be converted to a clutch for more formal occasions. Just because it's a little bit novelty, doesn't stop it looking fantastic.
Get one from ASOS for £24.50.
For a sampling of art deco design in an outfit, the easiest way to get it is through your accessories. This oversized clutch bag from Topshop has a subtle, attractive use of classic lines to make a lasting fashion item.
The bag is made from real leather, with corresponding coloured suede detailing. Available in three colours, it's eye-catching enough to make an impression without being so bright it ruins the retro feel. The clasp detailing gives this a sleek, finished look that allows the quality and style to be on a par.
It's available at Topshop for £40.
We featured some of these last year, but now Vespa has a new range of retro-styled shoulder bags available online.
The one above is the GS150, described as an 'eco-leather bag- with scooter image on the top, with the Vespa logo and pop art style image below, as well as plenty of capacity and a detachable shoulder strap.
If you want one, you can pick one up online for 30 Euros. See the full range via the link below.
