That staple of many childhood wardrobes is back on the market in 2008 – the Adidas 1980s-style three stripe t-shirt.
It’s a classic that’s been on and off the market for a good 40 years, but took over the playgrounds around 20 years back. The new version offers a grey body, black stripes and collar plus a blue Adidas logo.
And at £25, it’s probably cheaper than the vintage clothing shop stock.
Katherine Bree specialises in handcrafted jewellery that references Britain’s heritage. Amongst her current one-off designs is this beautiful 1930s Button Necklace.
A 1930s glass button forms the centrepiece of the necklace, with the rest of the necklace made up from coloured stones that evoke the art deco period. The necklace measures 42cm with an 8cm drop, and costs £179.95. There is also a 1930s Button Bracelet for sale priced £89.95.
Visit the Hidden Art Shop website to take a closer look.
Oregon based company Resource Revival is keen on sustainable living and the idea that consumers know the origins of the products they buy. Their products are made from used bicycles parts, which bike shops around the USA send to them to be transformed into new products.
Amongst their current designs is this Recycled Bicycle Chain Frame. Like most conventional frames, it can be hung or stood vertically or horizontally, but has the added talking point of being made from old bike chains. It is available in two sizes 4 inches by 6 or 5 x7, which cost $38 and $40 (around £20) respectively.
It can ordered online from the Elsewheres website.
Tarantula Clothing have a motto to live by for any girl into the pin-up scene – "While wearing Tarantula Clothing you’ll always be sassy, classy and never trashy!" For once, that’s most certainly true.
My favourite of their latest designs is this It Girl dress, the perfect all in one piece for any occasion. With a curve hugging shape, the dress is available in a variety of colour schemes all with great names like Frenchie and Jailbait.
The dress is available from the Tarantula online shop for $90.
If you’ve been bitten by the tiki bug, you’ll certainly want a pair of these Tikitoonz Tiki Speakers in your home.
Based on the classic polynesian carvings, these outdoor-friendly (and indeed weatherproof) speakers stand at over six inches tall and should be great for parties – knocking out 80 watts per channel and offering a convenient place to park a small cocktail.
Available online, they sell for $149.95, which is around £75.
Find out more at the Tikitoonz website
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I needn’t tell all you Retro afficionados how classic tattoos go hand in hand with rockabilly style, so I’ll simply recommend you check out these fantastic fashions by Betsey Johnson instead.
Taking the ever popular wiggle skirt and a very racy cardigan top, the good lady has added her quirky style in bucket loads. Adorned with a busy collection of sailor and biker style tattoo classics, the end result is a sensory assault that you’ll love or loathe.
If you fall in the favourable camp, you can get yours from the Betsey Johnson online shop with prices from $150.
