It's nearly time to send the wee ones back to school. Make sure you pack them off to class in vintage style with this Outer Space Kids School Satchel from Cath Kidston.
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Sun Spot Orange Amie Swimsuit from Cath Kidston
Now that the sun (mostly) well & truly has his hat on, it's time to slap on that sunscreen and head for the beach. There is a huge choice of vintage-inspired swimwear available this summer and the nostalgia stalwarts at Cath Kidston have come up trumps once again.
You may remember back in May we featured this Sun Spot Echo Dress - now we can introduce you to her skimpier, waterproof cousin the Sun Spot Orange Amie Swimsuit. The ultra flattering burnt orange and ruching make this the perfect swimsuit for all sizes, and the sweetheart neckline & tie halterneck give a nod to the super-chic beachwear of yesteryear. Team with oversized sunglasses and an equally huge sunhat for full-on retro glamour.
The Sun Spot Orange Amie Swimsuit is £45 and you can pick it up from the Cath Kidston website.
Cath Kidston cowboy teepee tent
If you've bought the wellies, now you can get the tent to match with the Cath Kidston cowboy teepee.
Yes, just in time for festival season, they've launched a new design in one of Kidston's signature patterns: the retro cowboy. The website isn't so big on technical details, but it is meant to sleep three is and is made from polyester with a steel frame. It's strength is really its look the teepee is topped off by a flag on top of its pinnacle.
To really camp in style, there's also a matching rug available.
The teepee costs £75.
Order it online
Sun Spot Echo Dress from Cath Kidston
These days the name Cath Kidston is synonymous with a floral print on just about any household item you can think of. The fashion line is less well known, but features a great range of retro inspired styles in fresh, patterned fabrics.
The Sun Spot Echo Dress will have you channelling Audrey Hepburn in Roman Holiday with it's classic style and pretty orange print. A fabric-covered belt and buttons add authentic vintage detailing, so all you need do is add headscarf and sunglasses to complete the fifties chic look.
The dress costs £65 and you can buy it here.
Flatpack picnic set by Cath Kidston
Cath Kidston has really hit the nail on the head of retro picnic meets urban city life with this flatpack picnic set.
It's perfect for a quick getaway into your local park or a day trip to the beach and although not exactly environmentally friendly, it's retro appeal is tempting and best of all there's no washing up involved. This pretty hamper box contains four paper plates, four wooden knives, forks and spoons; two large laminated food boxes; two medium laminated food boxes; four paper napkins and four salt and pepper sachets in a delightful mix of Cath's English Rose and Dotty prints.
Available on the website or in store for £15.
Uniqlo x Cath Kidston charity project floral printed t-shirts
Not just for your home, you can wear Cath Kidston on your back and without much of an outlay with these Uniqlo x Cath Kidston charity project floral printed t-shirts.
Now available as a third collection, (although some of collection one and two are available), the t-shirts are a mix of round and v-beck designs, all with trademark Kidston patterns, finished off with a 'bleached antique look'.
Proceeds go to charities in both Japan and Africa, with the t-shirts available for £12.99 each or as a two for £19.99 deal. Ideal for the sunny weather.
