Lucie Sheridan has produced a small collection of Traditional London Characters Screenprints.
There are three designs to choose from; On Guard featuring a guard in traditional dress, Pearly Shirley, a Pearly Queen and Pearly Stanley, her male counter-part. They are limited edition, with the Guard having run of 40 prints, and the other two designs just 30 each.
They cost £195 each from The Old Sweet Shop.
Lov Li works with a range of illustrators and designers to create their stationery products, which include a collection of retro-themed journals.
Each journal has a suggested use (travel, music, poetry, recipes, fashion, car boot sales) with a whimsical illustration to match. Whilst you may no longer need a place to write your poems or list the records you want to buy, I’m sure most people can find a use for notebook.
They cost £4 each and are available to buy from the Lov Li store on Not on the High Street.
A collaboration between graphic designer Simon Cook and silk scarf designer Lucy Jay has resulted in this fantastic range of six silk handkerchiefs including "Uncle Tommy" featured above.
The two designers have mixed black and white images with bold graphics to elevate the mundane into something extraordinary, combining colours and shapes to kaleidoscopic effect. One of these would certainly liven up your top pocket but would look equally good in a frame.
The handkerchiefs measure 22cm x 22cm and are made of silk crepe de chine.
They cost £24 each and all six are available on the Stone and Spear website here.
Swing coats for Summer never seem to go out of style, and it never takes over the top detailing or patterns to make a real retro statement. One of the best we've seen this season comes in the form of this 60s Swing Mac from Oasis.
Available in two vintage inspired shades, the tomato red in particular has an effortless feel of British mid-sixties design. With an A-line shape, slim sleeves and a high collar, the simple addition of flap pockets adds both practicality and a hint of classic militaristic influence too.
It's now available in both colours for £75 from Oasis.
Though many modern jewellery shops have been taking inspiration from vintage items for many seasons now, there's nothing quite like the originals in looks and quality. UK jewellery brand Rock'N'Rose are now bringing us one of a kind pieces through their Exclusive Vintage range, alongside their own designs.
Sourcing individual pieces like clip-on earrings, rings and necklaces, each piece is pre-worn and roughly dated to their original eras. Assuring good condition and cleanliness, the vintage pieces are kept affordable too, with the earrings above retailing at £14.
Embrace a bit of granny-chic with this Doily Rug from Urban Outfitters.
With it's bold graphic style, the rug is actually a far cry from anything old-fashioned. It might take it's inspiration from the crocheted ornamental table mats so beloved of grandmas, but the finished article has a fresh modern look with a Scandinavian-style design.
The rug comes in either pink or black, measures 152cm (W) x 213cm (L) and is 100% cotton.
It costs £65 from Urban Outfitters – find out more here.
