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Dunlop retro Gym Bag

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Well, Wimbledon is almost upon us – and if this was the mid 1970s, your average tennis pro would be walking out on court with something like this Dunlop Gym Bag.

These days, that Green Flash design is less about tennis and more of an all-rounder – for the gym or just for a weekend away. It has a large central storage area, lower pocket, contrasting pipe trim and double handles.

Not that expensive either – £30.

Find out more at the ASOS website

Categories / Bags, Men's Fashion

Dior Homme Coated Canvas messenger bag

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If the vintage Olympics bags we featured yesterday weren’t high-end enough for you, the Dior Homme Coated Canvas messenger bag could fit the bill.

Similar to the Dior Homme bowling bag we covered some time back, it’s a classic messenger bag, with its retro-styled looks enhanced by a simple black finish – although the label tags will tell everyone you’ve paid through the nose for it.

The bag also has a natural trim, zip pocket, dogtooth lining and an adjustable shoulder strap. As you’ve probably guessed, not cheap at £605.

Find out more at the Browns website

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Colloco offers reproduction classic Olympics sports bags

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There’s an Olympics in China this year, which is always a good time to bring out some Olympics-based merchandise. But I’m not complaining if it’s as eye-catching as these classic Olympics sports bags.

All are reproductions featuring the logos of the respective games –  Tokyo 1964, Mexico 1968, Munich 1972, Moscow 1980 and USA 1984 will be available to buy. The bags are made from PVC leather and are fully lined, also featuring an adjustable strap and rubber zip pull.

Sized at 33cm by 24cm by 9cm, they will retail from early July for £24.95 each (although you can pre-order now).

Find out more at the Colloco website

Categories / Bags, Women's Fashion

Cotton Dolly stripe bag at Polly & Prince

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Polly & Prince are a company who specialise in sourcing boutique accessories and homewares from UK manufacturers. With their ethical credentials and excellent handmade craftsmanship, their wares already have a leg up on the high street.

Thankfully, there’s lots of great looking retro gems to be had too, like this Cotton Dolly bag. Available in nautical stripes as shown, or in a pretty floral version, the clutch bag is cute and versatile. It’s also pretty reasonably priced at £39.99.

Find out more from the Polly & Prince website

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Torrent saddlebags from La Redoute

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When the sun finally shines each year I find myself dreaming of cinematic bike rides through wooded river banks. While that level of fantasy might be slightly ridiculous, some of you might just like to invest in these fantastic saddlebags for just such an occasion.

From La Redoute, these Torrent bags are available in this great daisy print or the classic red gingham shopper pattern. They’re made of waxed fabric to ensure water resistance and cost a pretty reasonable £29.

Find out more from the website

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Marimekko 70s-style Bancha bag

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An unmistakably 1970s design on a very modern bag – the Marimekko Bancha bag.

The design was created in 1970 by Maija Isola’s Samovaari, inspired by ‘exotic countries’ apparently, although right now it’s only going as far as your shoulder, with a strap for carrying and a large storage area for your daytime essentials.

Just out, you can pick one up for £38.

Find out more at the FunktionAlley website