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U Old Bag Vintage Suitcases

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Working under the delightful name of U Old bag, textile designer Lisa Tiley creates bespoke products using reclaimed and vintage materials, which includes a range of Vintage Decoupage Suitcases.

A variety of old suitcases have been given a new lease of life by being decorated with vintage magazine images, then varnished with a protective lacquer to make it waterproof. Each piece is unique with the current range including weekend size suitcases and vanity cases. The prices range from about £160 up to £255, which isn’t particularly cheap, but perhaps worth it if only to avoid any confusion on the luggage carousel again.

You can buy online from U Old Bag’s Esty store.

Categories / Bags, Women's Fashion

Florence Mini Satchel from Ollie & Nic

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Satchels appear to be the bag choice of the moment, for both men and women. That's great news for retrophiles, of course, providing a timeless accessory for a variety of vintage inspired looks.

This Florence Mini Satchel from bagmakers Ollie & Nic provides a feminine and unusual version, thanks to the smaller structure and striking colouring. The contrasting shades of imitation leather also provide sharp lines, while brass coloured metalwear is an ideal classic finish.

Get it online from Ollie & Nic for £40.

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Categories / Bags, Men's Fashion, Women's Fashion

Cambridge Satchels available at Bohemia

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It's not often that a hot item in magazines like Italian Vogue ticks all the boxes for Retro To Go as well, but that's most certainly the case with these Cambridge Satchels. The company's new bag ranges are set to become something of a cult favourite, and with looks and craftsmanship like these it's easy to see why.

Made in a variety of sizes and colours, each satchel uses thick, great quality leather to make bags every bit as sturdy as the classroom classics of old. Shown above are a classic brown 14" version and the quirkier red 11" – ideal for men or women, these are an investment well worth making.

Now available online from Bohemia, they retail from £75 (decidedly cheaper than the £88 Urban Outfitters are asking).

Find out more from the website

Categories / Bags, Travel, Women's Fashion

Agent Provocateur and Globe-trotter luggage

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What do you get when you combine the heritage and quality of the Globe-trotter brand with the sauciness of Agent Provocateur? Some very nice luggage, that's what. 

On the outside, the cases look like fairly standard Globe-trotter cases in matt black with brass details. Open them up though and they're lined with an exclusive Agent Provocateur print on pale pink silk. The print features pin-up girls in various vintage-style travel stamps that cover locations ranging from Russia to Blackpool. 

As you might expect, the luggage is quite pricey with the trolley suitcase costing £795 and the large suitcase selling for £995. 

Buy it from the Agent Provocateur website

Categories / Bags, Design and Interiors

Sam’s Garage wooden briefcase

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Sam's suitcase

A contemporary play on a classic look, this wooden briefcase from Sam's Garage takes its cue from luggage from the 1950s and 60s. The briefcase is made out of bent plywood and uses a silkscreen applied geometric design at either side of the case. The result is very tactile and, though it may be not too practical for carrying around, is a pretty good look for storage in the home. 

The version shown is appropriately called the retro edition but they sell two further cases each with very different looks: one with a pretty bird design and the other with the markings of a shipping container. Each case costs $185. 

Buy them online