For vintage looks in bags and accessories, the quickest route is classic construction and lasting fabrics. With coloured leather you can ensure a piece that ages naturally and attractively, allowing it to look even more vintage as it grows older.
This Premium Leather Vintage Frame Bag from ASOS has chic sixties looks that are subtle and lasting, with the yellow shade adding a mid-sixties feel. The long strap and small body give a cutesy, mod-esque look too.
Get it online from ASOS now for £60.
Leopard print has by now reached near saturation as a retro print choice, but thanks to its lasting appeal across many decades it's going nowhere. While some leopard print items may end up looking more Bet Lynch than Bettie Page (no bad thing, in our opinion), there are plenty which retain that higher end classic look.
This Leopard version of the Bayswater Bag by Mulberry has an undeniable air of luxury about it, with use of a calf hair fabric and sparing gold-look hardware. Making it easier to wear leopard print with everything, the bag is oversized enough to make a big impression, without looking overworn like many dresses and coats can.
It's available in the UK from My Wardrobe, at Mulberry's usual high cost – this time £1650.
While statement accessories are an easy way to inject some vintage prints and designs into your wardrobe, classic handbags and monochrome colour schemes are a perennial retro classic. This Dita Twistlock Bag from Oasis combines classic and understated design with a colourscheme that you can wear with almost anything.
Perfect for everyday use, the monochrome palette looks sharp and sleek, with great lines throughout. Made from a faux leather fabric, this bag is ideal for a variety of vintage looks, from fifties right up to the eighties.
Get it from Oasis now for £35.
While the whole country seems to go nautical, you might be looking for something a bit more 'classic'. This Mrs. T Reptile Handbag could well do the trick.
This cool retro box bag has a faux reptile design and is finished with a metal frame clasp. This '50s looker also contains an inside pouch and short handle strap. The bag comes in either brown, navy or taupe and will set you back a mere £38.
The nautical influence on the high street's Spring and Summer fodder is going from strength to strength, providing a variety of vintage-look items from many 20th century eras. Accessories are always an ideal way to indulge in any trend, making this Striped Satchel by Red or Dead well worth a look.
The colour combination is immediately recognisable as Navy-inspired, with a bold choice of red accompanying the stripe design. The patent gloss creates a kitschy candied look, ideal for a fifties outfit. The long shoulder strap and simple satchel shape are perfect for a variety of retro eras.
Get it online from Oli for £40.
