Categories / Men's Fashion, Sportswear

1980s Puma Dallas trainers reissued in new colours

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Last reissued in March, the Puma Dallas trainers are back on the shelves in limited numbers.

An 80s classic, where it was big on both the terraces and the breakdancing scene, the Dallas has premium soft suede uppers, contrast stripe and with a shape faithful to the original.

Very limited numbers in either the yellow and blue or black and white, both selling for £55.

Find out more at the End Clothing website

Categories / Women's Fashion

Pippa Denim Jumpsuit from French Connection

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While denim has been a perennial fabric found in mens and womens wardrobes for decades, there are still some pieces which manage to retain an unmistakeable retro style. This Pippa Denim Jumpsuit from French Connection is a simple style that has an easy-going touch of seventies style.

Imitating the decade that loved to take denim beyond jeans, this shirt and shorts combo jumpsuit treads the line between toughness and cowgirlish femininity well. The stonewash shade, too, has a real early seventies feel that begs for some brown leather accompaniments.

Get it from French Connection now for £65.

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Categories / Cars and Bikes, eBay watch

eBay watch: Original low mileage 1980 Morris Marina car

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A relic from a bygone era, this 1980 Morris Marina has had just one lady owner, with that owner driving it just 32,000 miles in 30 years. That's likely to be correct too, as the paperwork has 23 service stamps in the original booklet.

According to the seller, the 'velour upholstery is in perfect order' as are the original carpets and headlining. The car was also 'Zeibarted' from new, with the rust protector doing its job for 30 years. The odd touch up of paint, but nothing serious to look out for. The seller is even willing to deliver it…for a price.

It must be a collector's car of sorts because I've seen a procession of Marinas from a local club driving about my particular area. If you want to join your local club, bidding starts at just £50.

Find out more at the eBay website

Categories / Gadgets and Tech, Music

Korg Monotron vintage-style portable synthesiser

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It's far from cutting edge these days, but back in the 80s, something like the Korg Monotron synthesiser could well have got you on Top of The Pops.

Using the same analogue filter found in the legendary Korg MS-10 synth (an instrument of choice for synth bands 30+ years back), this battery-powered keyboard packs an easy-to-use keyboard, an internal speaker and headphone jack plus voltage and low frequency-controlled oscillators for creating those crazy vintage-style synth grooves. You can also filter and modulate sounds from other external sources via the audio input jack.

It could be too much fun. Available online, it sells for £59.99.

Find out more at the Firebox website

Categories / Men's Fashion, Sportswear

Beckenbauer Allround trainers get reissue from Adidas

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We saw these return back in June, but here's another colour variation of the Adidas Beckenbauer Allround trainers.

First seen during the twilight of Franz Beckenbauer's career in 1982 (when he playing out his years with New York Cosmos), this 1982 all-round training and football shoe still has the early 80s profile, but comes packaged in white with black, grey and gold detailing, as well as sporting a suede 'mudguard' on the front.

A classic – and yours for £54.99. See another shot over the page.

Find out more at the Size? website

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Categories / Cars and Bikes, eBay watch

eBay watch: Austin Mini Designer – Mary Quant Special Edition

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It's need of some work, but this Austin Mini Designer – Mary Quant Special Edition could be a collectible of the future.

It first appeared in 1989, Mary Quant designing the detail of the Mini including the badge and steering wheel with her trademark daisy, while the cloth for the seats even got her own distinctive twist.

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