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Categories / Men's Fashion, Sportswear

1970s Adidas 1609ER trainers reissued in white or blue

Posted on 17th July 2011 | 1 Comment

A less obvious reissue from Adidas, the Adidas 1609ER trainers, which are back in two colour options.

The running shoe first appeared back in 1979, when it was known as the 'Miler'. A change of name now, but the style is much the same for this lightweight shoe, a mix of suede and nylon for the upper, with a wraparound outsole and contrast detail and lacing. Take our pick between white with blue detailing or a dark blue with white detailing.

Check out the other colour option over the page, both selling for £60 at the Adidas store.

Find out more at the Adidas Online Store website

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Categories / Art and Photography

All You Need Is Love Distilled letterpress print

Posted on 17th July 2011 | Leave a comment

Something for the Beatles fan in all of us, this All You Need Is Love Distilled letterpress print by Wasted & Wounded.

The print takes takes the lyrics of The Beatles song 'All You Need Is Love' and a vintage-style font, mixing them together for an interesting piece of retro-inspired artwork.

Each print is printed in Rye, East Sussex using one of the last remaining vintage Heidelberg Letterpresses, on 100 per cent recycled 270gsm board. Just 500 of these, each selling for £36.

Find out more at the Art Republic website

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eBay watch: 1950s mini sideboard and coffee table

Posted on 15th July 2011 | Leave a comment

Rather than just the one item, we're featuring two, as the 1950s mini sideboard and coffee table featured here are both cut from a similar cloth and both from the same seller.

Starting with the mini sideboards, it is described as a 1950s Danish design with rosewood veneer, two overhanging side, two compartments (one with a bottom hinged door), four angled legs and brass adjustable 'pods'. Condition is described as 'very good' and the bid price right now is £9.

See over the page for a picture of the coffee table, which is a stylish midcentury piece with tripod-style legs, brass feet and a 'faux wood' top. Condition is down as 'excellent' and the price is also £9 right now.

1950s mini sideboard on the eBay website

1950s coffee table on the eBay website

Categories / Books, Men's Fashion

The Perfectly Dressed Gentleman book by Robert O’Byrne and Lord Dunsby

Posted on 15th July 2011 | Leave a comment

Available or pre-order now (and ideal to add your Christmas list) is The Perfectly Dressed Gentleman book by Robert O'Byrne and Lord Dunsby, which is published by CICO Books.

The book itself is much as it sounds, described as an 'indispensable guide through the modern sartorial maze', with practical advice on what to wear on every occasion, from workplace to wedding or from home to holiday. There's even advice on how to post a good suit, how to tie a tie (or bow tie) and ideas on accessories.

All of that is backed up with some stylish, retro-styled illustrations from Lord Dunsby (who actually did the banner for Retro To Go, amongst other projects), to show off the styles and the looks. If you want a copy, it's printed in hardback from 13th October, with pre-sales being taken now for £8.99.

Find out more at the Amazon website

Categories / Women's Fashion

Leila striped dress with belt

Posted on 15th July 2011 | Leave a comment

It may by 2011 but this Leila striped dress with belt will bring some 1950s style into your wardrobe.

It's such a pretty dress and we love it. The colours go well with anything and are perfect for a posh picnic in the park, a day out boating or any other similar sunny outdoor activities that require you to dress up. Equally if it rains all day you can wear this on an indoor occasion and be sure to get lots of dress envy.

It's £44.95 from Leila and if you're sick of the high street – this is one shop you need to visit.

Categories / Bags

1950s velvet flower applique handbag

Posted on 15th July 2011 | Leave a comment

Step back in time with this 1950s velvet flower applique handbag.

This 1950s velvet handbag is beautifully decorated with a floral applique, micro-beaded trim and grosgrain bow. The colour will suit almost anything and it's something you will keep for years. It's a very rare find and using it you will be passing on history. Just think of all the glamorous women from the 1950s who treasured such bags.

It is fully lined and measures 10 1/2 x 11 x 3 inches. As it's so rare it comes with quite a price tag and will set you back £125 online.

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