We've just received details of the latest Fred Perry sample sale, which takes place on March 18th, 19th and 20th 2009.
Expect menswear, womenswear, youths, footwear and accessories, with restocking every day (if you can't make it as the doors open on the first day). Cash and credit/debit cards are good for payment, but no cheques or American Express. I’ve attached a flyer.
The address you'll need is 37 Endell Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H 9EE, with the days running from 8am to 7pm.
Liking the new range of casual wear over at Aertex – including the 60s-style casual tops.
Check out the site for the full range, but we've picked out the Kain and Oliver designs as our favourites (above). The Kain is a 100 per cent cotton short sleeve polo shirt with contrast stripes, along with collar and pocket. That sells for £50.
Or you can opt for the Oliver, which is a cotton and polyester mix with contrast stripe detailing, a zip neck and textured body. That one is yours for £40. And if you're in a hurry, this longstanding Manchester-based retailer ships the same day as orders are received.
Originally a tennis shoe from the mid-70s, the Onitsuka Tiger Lawnship trainers are now quite stylish and understated casual footwear.
Introduced back in 1976, the shoe has been slightly updated for the modern era, but still keeps the retro look, throwing in a leather finish with suede panels and an anti-slip sole, should you encounter any rain or snow.
Take your pick from various colour options, selling for around £60.
Pinup girl imagery from the 1950s heyday is some of the most well received pop art of the 20th century, and there's a whole host of images to choose from. From both magazines and pulp fiction, Heartbreaker Fashion have chosen some of the best pinup images and used them on some fun little Pinup Pins.
The badges each display a different pinup illustration and provide an easy, cute way to pay homage to the subculture. Great for a gift idea, these come in assorted packs of five directly from Heartbreaker Fashion's online shop.
A random selection of five, or the picks of your choice (providing you get in touch before you order) cost just $5 for five.
Truly original retro t-shirts are a rare delight, and while the Keep Calm and Carry On brand has the quintessentially British retro logo sewn up, a taste of Americana is worth a look-in. Retro Rags have come up with a great idea for t-shirt designs in the form of genuine vintage bar signage from across the US.
Featuring famed drinking dens from Detroit, LA, Chicago and New York, the artwork on display is well worth immortalising. Sadly, many of the bars themselves are long gone, but the iconic imagery remains uniquely placed in American culture. The two logos show are two of the many great designs, available on both men and women's tees.
Seems odd that a trainer originally designed for a basketball player in the 1970s (Walt 'Clyde' Frazier fact fans) has now got a tennis-themed version – the Puma Breakpoint Collection Clyde trainers.
No, we don't understand it at all, so it's just as well that the trainers look good. For the record, these are 'inspired by Wimbledon', offering up perforated leather trims, a premium suede finish, subtle tonal stripes, contrast accents and limited availability.
That last point means you'll have to pre-order in either of the colours above if you want a pair – they sell for £65, with shipping in the last week of March.
