Tag: 50s

Categories / Men's Fashion, Sportswear

Archive Reissue Center Lo basketball shoes by PF Flyers

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A cut above your average old school plimsoll, the PF Flyers Archive Reissue Center Lo basketball shoes takes things back to the beginning.

In this case, we’re talking 1953, with the latest issue of the Center Lo being a replica of the original basketball shoe in a choice of five colours, two of which are pictured above. Details are much the same as you would expect – a canvas upper, rubber sole, cushioned footbed, ribbed toe guard and a diamond pattern outsole.

£45 is the price if you want a pair.

Find out more at the Stuarts of London website

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Categories / Women's Fashion

Ocelot Bustier Dress by D&G

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Dolce & Gabbana are a design house well known for their decadent style, creating fashion that is often over the top in its luxurious fabric and cut choices. This Ocelot Buster Dress is an ideal representation of that long standing reputation, with elements of classic designs from the brand itself.

The dress has a wiggle style cut and structure, creating a daringly sexy silhouette with its figure hugging fit and skinny straps. The ocelot print provides a chic twist to the sometimes tacky all-over leopard print, but treads that line between trashy and vampish in an ideal fifties-look style.

It's available from My Wardrobe in the UK now for £395.

Find out more from the website

Categories / Design and Interiors

1950s-style Westworld Mantel Clock by Newgate

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A new, vintage-style clock from Newgate, the Westworld Mantel Clock.
 
It's a clock with 1950s-inspired styling, available in three colour options – black or red glass with mirrored markers or a mirrored glass with black time markers.

No matter which one you go for, this is affordable retro design, all clocks selling for a reasonable £22.95.

Find out more at the Colloco website

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eBay watch: 1950s Danish midcentury mini cabinet

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There's no brand on this, but there is no denying that the 1950s Danish midcentury mini cabinet pictured above is an eye-catching piece of design.

Screaming the era, this gem has those 'skinny' angled legs, a grained oak and teak finish plus two shelves behind the two doors. Just pull on the brass handles to get inside.

The seller ships worldwide for a modest price and the selling price right now is equally as modest. Just £9.

Find out more at the eBay website

Categories / Women's Fashion

Fred Perry x Amy Winehouse spring/summer 2011 range

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The first range was launched last October and was generally well received. A good enough response for a second Fred Perry x Amy Winehouse collection, this time the spring/summer 2011 range.

According to Fred Perry, much of the range is apparently 'a tiki re-working' of Fred Perry classics, including the Harrington and the twin-tipped polo shirt. But with the collection now double its original size (32 pieces), there is also now room for bags, shoes and accessories plus a few new clothing designs.

See over the page for lots more images from the range, including a gingham bowling shirt, a Hawaiian print halter neck dress and shirt and scarlet red hot pants alongside accessories including the Amy barrel bag, wide waist straw belts, a printed silk scarf plus suede and leather moccasins in a variety of colours. On the shelves and on the website from Monday 7th March if you want to buy.

Fred Perry website

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Categories / 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.

Find out more from the website