A 70s tennis shoe has had a 2008 makeover by APC – the Nike All-Court.
A nice mix of the old and the new, it’s very much in that ‘pump’ area, with a minimalist all white look for the 1975 classic broken up by a red or blue Nike swoosh and heel detailing, with the APC logo sneaking in on the tongue.
APC will be selling them from early 2009, no news on price as yet.
Via Pipeline
Another unsung gem from the 70s is back in 2008 – New Balance 455 OG trainers.
A sporty number, this 1979 trainer was originally designed for off-road running, the mix of shock absorbing and traction ideal for scaling the wild terrain. The reissued version is a ‘legacy’ shoe, offered with the original grey and blue colourway and in limited numbers.
Available for pre-order now, priced at £49.
Find out more at the End Clothing website
There’s little more classic in 1960s coat styles than the pea coat, and there’s been a slew of handsome and affordable versions on the high street this Winter. Topman‘s selection’s include a variety of cuts, colours and materials, one of the best being this Navy version by collaborating designers Self.
Made from a wool blend, the military buttons and sleek cut make this a great piece of luxurious style from the high street. The high collar and three sets of double breasted buttons finish off a great 60s look jacket that’s timeless.
Get it from Topman now for £110.
Some of the greatest, and most underrated, art images of the 20th century are the covers of both albums and books. Pulp fiction has some of the best pop art of the century, and is thankfully often reproduced in some of the best gifts for retro lovers.
Uncommon Gifts has a wide range of cases and tins feature retro designs, some of the best being these Femme Fatale card cases. The left image is a book cover, while the High Test Girls goes unexplained, but looks suspiciously like a fantastically enticing billboard.
They’re available online for $28 each.
If you’re after a winter coat that offers a little more style than most, you might want to check out this 1930s-style Gentleman’s Wool Jacket.
The cloth itself has been woven by Fox Brothers in Somerset using traditional methods, creating something that’s warm and resistant to wind and rain. The ‘sports’ jacket itself is made by a vintage tailoring firm in Germany (Kastell), offering that wool plus cotton and horse hair for shape and detail, a four-button front (with optional collar fastening), centre vent at the back, two patch pockets, inside pockets and button cuffs.
Made in limited numbers, you can pick one up for £415.
The V&A’s Cold War Modern exhibition might be well into its run, but there are still new additions to the accompanying merchandising line – including these Oliver Goldsmith Pyramid sunglasses.
Many of Goldsmith’s current range are recreated from the original designs – indeed, this particular pair were made in 1972 for celebrity hairdresser Vidal Sassoon. Perfect for posing on the piste (or saving for summer), the Pyramids offer that high-end Goldsmith build combined with the seriously quirky look – there’s no way you’ll be lost in the crowd wearing these wonders in white.
Obviously designer shades don’t come cheap – £450 in this case. But if you look after them, they might well be a future collectable.
