Categories / Women's Fashion

Designer originals now available from William Vintage

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We all might have our fantasies of finding that rare 60s designer gem in the back rails of a village charity shop, but rarely does such luck come through. For truly well preserved rareities, it's vintage resellers that we have to call upon. William Vintage, now available at Browns, bring some of the more decadent and unusual pieces, with prices that reflect their one off status.

Featuring pieces from the highest end designers like Dior and Pierre Cardin, the stock features original sixties pieces in the sort of truly impeccable condition that can command the often four-figure price tags. Not for the casual vintage lover, these are more pieces of fashion history than Friday night fodder.

Find out more from the Browns website

Categories / Women's Fashion

Faux Fur Collar Coat from Oasis

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While we're all still trying to make the most of the occasional glimpses of Summer time, fashion's mainstream is wasting no time in looking forward. As ever, the beginnings of the new season are available early, with Autumnal pieces like this Peggy Faux Fur Collar Coat from Oasis offering a glimpse great of things to come.

The pale camel wool helps to create a heritage feel to the main piece, with double breasted fastening and militaristic shoulders lending a cool mid-sixties feel. The retro look is given some extra oomph by the faux fur collar, allowing for that trashy glam of stars like Edie Sedgwick to come through.

It's available from Oasis for £100.

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Categories / Men's Fashion

1980s Adidas Colorado Windbreaker reissue

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Out of the (early) 1980s and back on the shelves, that's the Adidas Colorado Windbreaker.

It's out once more in a new colour, blue for the coming autumnal weather (or summer showers for that matter), with detailing including a contrast front zip, a mesh-lined hood, two side pockets with mesh lining, 3-Stripes down the arms, and a printed Trefoil on the left chest.

Grab it directly from Adidas, £50 gets you one.

Find out more at the Adidas Store website

Categories / eBay watch

eBay watch: 1970s chrome and black desk lamp

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Love this design, although the 1970s chrome and black desk lamp doesn't come with a maker's name sadly.

According to the seller, the lamp was probably made in Italy, that mix of black and chrome, with a modernist feel and directional light for reading or working.

That same seller says the lamp is in 'very, very good above-average condition' with 'only marginal signs of age'. Good price right now too, just £1.

Find out more at the eBay website

Categories / Women's Fashion

Dolce & Gabanna Lace and Satin Bustier Dress

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No-one does a full-on sexpot wiggle dress like Dolce & Gabbana and this Lace and Satin Bustier Dress is the full bombshell ticket.

Made of silhouette-sculpting black stretch-twill, the dress has sleek satin panels and delicate sheer lace detailing. Soft underwired cups and adjustable straps help to ensure a perfect fit as do the concealed hook fastenings all the way down the front.

The dress isn't cheap at £795 but it is a classic and if you're going to do underwear-as-outerwear then this sort of quality helps to ensure you look elegant rather than underdressed.

It's available from net-a-porter.com here.

Categories / Design and Interiors, Travel

Grand Bain French beach towel set

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If you wanted to echo the glamour of F. Scott or Zelda Fitzgerald and escape to the French Riveria, surely this Grand Bain French beach towel set would need to make it into your suitcase?

The terry towel captures some of the style of that period of holidaying and is decorated with a Deco-style woman plunging into a pool of water. The towel comes in its own carry bag, so even if you're only heading down to your local swimming pool the glamour can come with you. 

The towel set costs £35.

Buy it from Couverture and the Garbstore