We’re rapidly approaching Wimbledon, so just to stay topical, I’ve been hunting around for some tennis-related gear. And first it up is really smart Puma retro Racket Bag.
Ideal for carrying around your racket (or should that be racquet?) if you fancy a knockabout at the local park. But even if tennis isn’t your game, this blue and white throwback bag looks pretty cool just to carry round your bits and pieces.
Available now, you can pick one up for £35.
Looking to make an impact at the airport? You should check out this Tepper Jackson retro flight bag.
Designed by Jackie Shapiro and Linda Tepper, this glossy bag is packed with big and bold colours that combine to make a very eye-catching retro design. And at 13.5 x 10.5 x 4 inches, it should be big enough for your essentials, but not too big for taking on board.
Available online, you can pick one up for $70 (around £35).
The sun is shining again – ideal weather to head off for a weekend at the coast. And you’ll look pretty stylish with this Billy Bag 70s-style weekend holdall on the back seat.
It’s a large holdall (25 x 40 x 16cm) made up of a laminated canvas featuring a pattern that wouldn’t have looked out of place on a 1970s living room wall. And if you don’t like this, there’s also a blue and purple colour scheme. Other features include both handles and a strap, plus an outside pocket for anything you need to hand.
Available online, you can pick one up for £100.
You might laugh at your gran as she heads off down to the shops with her trolley, but it suddenly makes a lot of sense when you have to struggle up a hill with two heavy shopping bags. And indeed, it’s actually far more eco-friendly than plastic bags too. Fancy one? You could try this Orla Kiely retro shopping trolley.
Yes, this is very much the classic shopping trolley, but without the tartan cloth covering. Instead, you get a classic Orla Kiely print in a choice of three colours, all made from a laminated cotton canvas. There’s also a front pocket and wheels that fold up when you want to carry it.
Unfortunately, it isn’t as cheap as your gran’s trolley – they retail for £200.
Find out more at the Orla Kiely website
Is the Oxio RetroStriper laptop bag really retro? I’m not sure – but the company claims it looks straight out of the 60s.
In fact, to quote Oxio: "The Oxio RetroStriper looks like an extra from a 1960s movie which is by no means a bad thing. In fact it represents that cool 60s feeling of being bright, functional and slightly kooky. And it looks great with mini skirts! "
No, I’m still not convinced, but it looks much better than the usual selection of computer bags you see instore. This one offers enough room for a laptop up to 15-inch, large outer zipped pockets, removable striped shoulder bag, numerous interior compartments, moulded grip and of course, plenty of padding to keep your computer secure.
Available in grey or orange, they retail for £64.99.
Find out more at the iWorld website
There’s some great designs on the Maddie Powers website, the majority using designs taken from pulp fiction from the 1940s and 1950s. And we’re very much liking these Maddie Powers Firefly pulp novel messenger bags.
There’s a choice of eye-catching designs available (including the one shown here), all sized at 16 inches x 12 inches x 5 inches and made of thick rip-stock nylon with zip fastener detailing. There’s also an outside pocket, two inside divisions, a zipped inside pocket, mobile holder, notepad pocket and an area for pens.
It can also hold a laptop, but there’s some specific laptop bags coming soon, so it might be best to hold off it that’s what you want. They retail for $75 (around £38).
