We’ve seen quite a number of ‘bag for life’ shopping totes of late, and there’s plenty of stylish options out there to give you something a bit more interesting on a bag you’ll be using all the time.
These shoppers from Accessorize have even more green credentials since they’re made of 100% fairtrade cotton. With great, retro prints they’re worth wearing on your arm every time you pop to the shops.
They’re available online and in the shops from Accessorize from £10.
Well, the universities are back, so it’s no surprise to see the return of the Affordable Vintage Fashion Fair.
Except this isn’t a student-only event – anyone is welcome to browse the 40+ stalls selling vintage clothing from the 1930s to the 1980s. And if you head to the Sheffield event, there’s also a vintage clothes swap, where you can exchange the clean/wearable vintage items you’re bored of for anything else that catches your eye (as long as you grab it before anyone else).
Read over the page for dates, addresses and time details for October’s events. Admission is never more than £2 and if you want a stall (or just want to find out more), check out the website
Wednesday 1st October – Leeds freshers fair, white tent outside Leeds university student union.
Doors: 10:00 – 17:00. Admission: £1.00
Saturday 4th October – Sheffield vintage fair and vintage clothes swap, The Hubs, Hallam union
Doors: 11:00 – 16:00. Admission: £2.00
Sunday 5th October – Leeds vintage fair, Riley smith hall, Leeds university union, Lifton Place
Doors: 11:00 – 16:00. Admission: £2.00
Saturday 11th October – Liverpool vintage fair, The Cooler Bar, John Moores student union, Liverpool
Doors: 11:00 – 16:00. Admission: £2.00
For the office or for occasion wear, forties tailoring is a great choice. This Sandy Seam Dress from Coast is a sleek interpretation of many elements of postwar dressmaking that’s wearable on almost any occasion.
The high cinched waist, corsage detailing and fishtail skirt combine to add interest to a simple, classic dress shape. This timeless dress is sure to be a laster in your wardrobe for years to come.
It’s available now from Coast for £115.
We mentioned the Ian Fleming and James Bond exhibition at the Imperial War Museum some months back, but we didn’t mention the merchandise that came with it – including these classic James Bond movie poster reprints.
All are exact reprints of original posters, covering just about every James Bond classic, including our favourite – On Her Majesty’s Secret Service. Sized at 24 x 36 inches, it features a typically wacky 60s design, complete with ‘Far Up! Far Out! Far More!’ slogan.
And at just £4.99, it’s at least £700 cheaper than an original. Follow the link for this and all the other Bond posters available.
Find out more at the Imperial War Museum website
A fairly modern design, but with a look rooted firmly in 1930s modernism – the Stelton Press coffee maker.
It’s the work of iconic designer Arne Jacobsen, stylish enough to show off, but functional too – press down that plunger to prepare your ground coffee, which is kept warmer for longer via the double-walled casing.
It holds a litre of your favoured brew, selling for £145.
When it comes to looks, the Nomad Traveler is a definite winner.
Those looks are based on a 1930s radio – and indeed there is an AM/FM radio packed into that wood and tweed casing, with electronic tuning via the retro dial on the front. But its main purpose is as a portable, full-range iPod speaker, with connectivity on the back for your MP3 player and 4x AA batteries (or mains) for power.
Exclusive to Urban Outfitters (and quite possibly, the US site only), it retails for $72 (around £36).
Find out more at the Urban Outfitters website
