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Leather Fisherman’s Vest by Shakuhachi

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One of the lesser seen retro trends in mainstream fashion is glam and punk rock, for obvious reasons thanks to the seventies scene's penchant for the occasionally ridiculous. But with a resurgance in the decade's chick-rocker style coming up, more wearable items are making their way onto the rails.

With the new Runaways biopic hitting screens, items like this Leather Vest by designer house Shakuhachi are clearly taking inspiration from the style of Joan Jett and her peers. While it's not easy to pull off a style like this, classic black leather makes this vest a more wearable option for those of us who want to take the look offstage.

Get it now from Urban Outfitters UK for £235, from their boutique lines.

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Wool Mix Duffel Coat from Pepe Jeans

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While duffel coats remain a classic retro wardrobe staple for the colder months, there's always room for a vintage inspired twist in womenswear. This Wool Mix Duffel Coat from Pepe Jeans combines the best elements from a variety of vintage outerwear looks to create a perennial retro chic.

The high neckline and peter pan collar combine with an A-line swing coat shape, giving an instantly mid-sixties silhouette. The duffel fastenings, limited to two at the neck, add some retro detailing without taking away from the elegance of the shape.

It's available now from ASOS for £125.

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Kate Equestrian Jacket from Fred Flare

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Heritage prints and fabrics are always a swift way to achieving a timeless look, working best with items of outerwear. This Kate Equestrian Jacket from Fred Flare taps into an English gentrified style, adding some strong retro fashion elements too.

The jacket's shape combines menswear inspiration with a feminine silhouette, with the corseting detail at the back creating a sharply defined waist. The use of contrasting suede accents adds some cute vintage style, while the front structure stays classic.

Get it online from Fred Flare now for $98.

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Baseball Bomber Jacket from Topshop

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While many of the womenswear trends inspired by 1950s America are ultra-feminine – from housewife demure to pin-up girl vamp – there's much great style to be plumbed in the menswear of the time. This Baseball Jacket from Topshop takes a great frat boy look and gives it to the girls.

The jacket is a classic piece of Americana, with banded collar and cuffs serving as a contrast to the soft jersey jacket. Adding the boyfriend-jacket element of the 1950s high school style, this simple piece of outerwear is ideal for a great variety of fifties looks from preppy girl to biker girlfriend.

Get it now from Topshop for £40.

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Faux Fur Coat by Sonia Rykiel

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Mainstream fashion is once again plundering past inspiration this Autumn/Winter season, providing plenty of options for those of us with dedicated retro wardrobes. Faux fur coats are a particularly popular choice, giving great vintage-look options like this one from Sonia by Sonia Rykiel.

The coat's structure and silhouette are kept simple and classic, with an A-line cut, single breast and large collar. With this simplicity, the lush navy faux fur fabric looks uncluttered enough to retain a mid-sixties style that is versatile and timeless.

Get it now from Matches Fashion for £330.

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Checked Fitted Jacket from New Look

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British heritage inspired fashion has been on the up in recent seasons, providing plenty of new options on the high street for retro lovers. Belying its pricetag, this Checked Fitted Jacket from New Look has an upper class fashion feel that transcends eras.

Taking inspiration from country riding jackets, this version is given a fashionable and feminine twist by its fitted tailoring. With a classic check fabric, elements like brass-look buttons, a full skirted back and accentuated shoulders combine to give a timeless mid-20th century feeling.

Get it now from New Look for £39.99.

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