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10 of the best 1970s-style watches

10 of the best 1970s-style watches

Five of the best vintage Adidas trainers reissues

Five of the best vintage Adidas trainers reissues

Vintage and 1960s t-shirt designs by Mr B’s Soulful Tees

Vintage and 1960s t-shirt designs by Mr B’s Soulful Tees

Categories / Homeware

God Save the Queen Cushion

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Rockett St George have come over all monarchist thinking about the upcoming royal nuptials when they are promoting the latest Barbara Coupe design, but her God Save the Queen cushion, could just as easily be a reference to the old punk song.

The cushion is made from jute hessian, giving it a coarse and decidedly not regal texture, with the slogan hand printed across it in a rather DIY looking font. It is stuffed with a duck feather cushion pad and measures 48 cm by 32 cm.

The cushion costs £46 from Rockett St George.

Categories / Retro Women's Fashion

‘Her birds fill the skies’ cameo necklace

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300 Representing true, elegant nostalgia, this her birds fill the skies cameo necklace defines retro beauty.

A wedgewood blue cameo sits below a flock of swooping birds on a vintage 18 inch gold plated chain. It's quirky and different and we love it.

Get yours (before we buy them out) for £16.50 from Eclectic Eccentricity. The website is full of a delightful selection of similar crafted retro beauties.

 

Categories / Books, Retro Men's Fashion

The Day of the Peacock: Style for Men 1963-73 book

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If you fancy yourself as a modern-day 'dandy ', you might want to see how it was done in its heyday. Luckily for you, a book has just been published by the V&A showing that very thing – The Day of the Peacock: Style for Men 1963-73 by Geoffrey Aquilina Ross.

Geoffrey Aquilina Ross was the men's editor for Vogue in the 1960s and in this book, he recalls the era’s most dashing figures, including Tommy Nutter, Mick Jagger and Patrick Lichfield, as well as discussing iconic shops and tailors such as Granny takes a Trip, Blades, Hung on You and Mr Fish. Christopher Breward’s introduction throws in some social and cultural context too.

Packed with colour illustrations too (150 in total), the hardback book is available now, with Amazon discounting it to £19.99. If you're into vintage clobber, it looks like a must-buy. Some black and white images over the page.

Find out more about the book at the Amazon website

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Categories / Retro Women's Fashion

Cream Bow Heels from Marks and Spencer

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White high heels have come to have a terrible reputation in recent years, but it only takes one shade of difference to turn a pair into a classic vintage-look option. These Demi Wedge Bow Heels from Marks and Spencer are a cutesy retro pair that will pair with a great variety of looks from fifties to eighties.

The fabric uppers take away any hint of tackiness that might be present with faux leather, while keeping them affordable. With a rich cream shade, the bow detail adds just enough retro kitsch, while a simple rounded toe shape keeps things classic. Sweet and stylish, this pair will see you through a very vintage Summer.

They're now available from Marks and Spencer for just £25.

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Categories / Cars and Bikes

Brooks Colt Saddle

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ResampleImg.ashxEstablished in 1866, Brooks have plenty of experience of putting bums on seats, or more precisely, bums on saddles.

The Colt is a more recent edition to the Brooks range, dating back to 1979 and coming in a range of stunnning colours. It's crafted from leather and finished with fabulous retro detailing including copper rivets hand hammered by skilled craftsmen – the perfect accessory for your old school bicycle.

Choose from pink, violet, turquoise, mustard or black leather.

The saddles cost £117.84 and are available here.

Categories / Retro Women's Fashion

Linen Tab Neck Dress from Dorothy Perkins

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As high street designs move from heavy Winter options to Spring and Summer collections, fabric choices allow for a whole new variety of textures and cuts to shine. This Linen Tab Neck Dress from Dorothy Perkins' Closet concession line is an ideal frock for warmer weather, with some stylish retro influence on show.

The simple shift cut is instantly sixties, with just enough figure skimming to create a sharp silhouette. With capped sleeves and a mid thigh hemline, the real gem is the tabbed high collar. With the ideal balance of conservatism and femininity, the pockets add a hint of wearable daytime style.

It's now available from Dorothy Perkins for £30.

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