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Ollie & Nic cosmetic bags

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Cosmetic bags that are well designed are a really ideal Christmas gift for a girlier recipient. Ollie & Nic‘s new range is especially worth the purchase thanks to the fact that they’re equally good looking enough to serve as handbags or purses too.

While any old thing will often do for makeup, a cosmetic bag or vanity case that you really love feels like a treat, and is a really easy gift idea for girls who aren’t so easy to buy for. Opt for vintage framed purse styles, or a ditsy print floral vanity case as shown.

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Diane von Furstenberg Click Clack bag

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Sleek lines and handsomely coloured leather are something of a mainstay in 60s and 70s design, especially that of bags. This pair of Click Clack handbags are by Diane von Furstenberg, proving she’s still got the sensibilities that made her famous.

Whether in this burnt orange or stark white, this bag looks expensively made and wonderfully simplistic. It’s something of a rare find to see a retro styled bag without embellishment, so one of these is worth it for staying power alone.

Get a Click Clack bag from Matches Fashion online for £487.

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Reversible Vintage Fabric Shopping Bags

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Don’t be put off by the company name because Stinkie Industries do produce a great range of Vintage Fabric Shopping Bags.

All of their bags are reversible, pairing army canvas with a variety of other vintage fabrics including net curtains, duvet covers and dresses from the 1970s.

Depending on the design, prices vary from £15 to £40. View the whole collection on the company’s website, I’m Stinkie.

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Anya Hindmarch Disco Box Clutch

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Disco style isn’t something that’s often easy to carry off, especially for less casual occasions. Thankfully, the accessories wardrobe of the era is chock full with plenty of style for designers to plunder. This Anya Hindmarch Disco box bag is a perfect evening bag inspired by the most fabulous 70s trend.

The metallics avoid looking trashy through their muted colours and structured box construction. Added to the circular pattern, there’s something quintessentially Studio 54 about this piece.

It’s currently available from Net-a-Porter for £260.

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Michelle Mason 1930s-inspired tote bags and cushions for Transport for London

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Transport for London has collared a number of hot designers to create something new and useful using the London Transport archive – and these Michelle Mason Colindale tote bags and cushions certainly fit the brief.

At first glance, they might look quite contemporary, but that leaf motif (Colindale) was originally created for London Transport by Marion Dorn back in the 1930s, adding a classic twist and a talking point to a pair of everyday items.

The bags retail for £14.99, while the cushions sell for £19.99. See an image of the latter over the page.

Find out more at the Transport for London online shop

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Noi retro shoulder bag

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You’ll certainly stand out on the daily commute with this Noi retro shoulder bag.

A big and bold 70s-style design in orange and brown jumps out at you, with more sedate matching handles keeping it securely on your shoulder. Practical too – with plenty of internal space, along with inside pockets for your phone, purse and cards.

Available now, you can pick it up for £34.

Find out more at the Design Shop UK website