Categories / Men's Fashion, Sportswear

Puma Argentina trainers reissued

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First introduced in 1978 (to celebrate Puma’s role in winning the World Cup for the home country), later a terrace favourite in the 1980s and briefly seen last year as a limited edition, the Puma Argentina trainers are back on the market in white and red.

An understated classic, the shoe has a white nylon upper with suede and leather detailing in cream and red as well as that substantial sole that gives it that distinctive look.

You can pick up a pair now, priced around £55.

Find out more at the Hanon website

Categories / Books, Men's Fashion, Women's Fashion

“Off the Wall: Fashions from the German Democratic Republic”

Offthewall “Off the Wall: Fashions from the German Democratic Republic” is a great little book that celebrates the unexpected fashion delights from the East Germany before the Berlin Wall came down, covering the period from 1964 to 1980.

The book consists entirely of photographs with only a brief introduction that explains how these photographers were commissioned by the government but can only speculate on the reasons behind it. It is a shame that more is not known about the pictures, but the photographs are still worth a browse.

It is available to buy from Red Dot Books for just £3.99.

Categories / Men's Fashion, Sportswear

Adidas Beckenbauer Allround trainers reissued

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Not sure what’s going on with Adidas right now, but it seems to be reissuing trainers faster than we can write about them – the latest being the Adidas Beckenbauer Allround trainers.

Back in 1982, the footie legend would have been in the twilight of his footballing career (at Hamburg, then onto a final fling at the New York Cosmos), but was still a name to stick on the side of a shoe. This particular trainer was designed for both a kickabout in the school yard or on an all-weather pitch, but still had enough about it to pair up with a pair of jeans.

The reissue offers a plush leather upper bold orange stripes and a ‘high impact’ training insole, should you want to show off your skills. Pre-order now for £55.

Find out more at the End Clothing website

Categories / Men's Fashion, Women's Fashion

Nelda’s Vintage Clothing for Men and Women

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Vintage clothing shops, more than any retailers, live and die by their stock, so finding one that you can consider a safe bet is nigh on impossible. The best ones to bookmark, though, are those with ample stock that can ensure something for everyone almost all of the time.

Nelda’s Vintage Clothing is one such purveyor of vintage finds. The online shop has one of the most impressive volumes of vintage stock I’ve seen in a while, and there’s both menswear and ladieswear, as well as accessories. It might not all be your thing, but there’s little doubting there’s a good chance there’ll be something ideal.

Shown above is a 1950s dress and some 1970s Men’s boots.

Find out more from the website

Categories / Men's Fashion, Sportswear

Sergio Tacchini 80s-style Dallas tracktop

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More 80s-style sportswear back on the market for 2008 – the Sergio Tacchini Dallas tracktop.

Pretty understated stuff, with the twin stripe across the chest, embroidered logo and high fastening collar. A number of colours to choose from too – the one on the right looking perfect for any West Ham, Aston Villa or Burnley supporters.

Slim fitting (so you might want to size up) and selling online for £59.

Find out more at the End Clothing website

Categories / Men's Fashion, Sportswear

Adidas Tokio trainers return in white and blue

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Another 1960s trainer returns alongside the Italia – the Adidas Tokio.

Originally dating from 1964 and designed as a running shoe, the Tokio is more about style than sport these days. The last time we saw it was in red and white, this time it’s in white with blue detailing and a  it of off-white suede, the laces still that distinctive ‘archival’ slim variety.

Available on pre-order, you can bag a pair for £79.

Find out more at the End Clothing website