Categories / Women's Fashion

Quaint of the Art Dress from ModCloth

Quaintdress

For a true sixites mod look from a retro piece, the simplicity of the design is often the key. Taking bold shapes and sharp lines together, this Quaint of the Art Dress from ModCloth is pitch perfect for any mid-sixties inspired wardrobe.

Tapping into a London chic from the time, this Quant-esque dress achieves the look through the simple a-line pinafore shape. The sleeveless cut works with a large, pierrot style collar and black border trim to create bold shapes and clean cut lines.

It's now new in at ModCloth for $77.99.

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Wool Mix Duffel Coat from Pepe Jeans

Pepecoat

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

Reviewed: Boutique London A History: King’s Road to Carnaby Street by Richard Lester

Boutique

Over on our His Knibs site, we have a review of a book heading your way in a couple of days – Boutique London A History: King's Road to Carnaby Street by Richard Lester.

The title probably says it all. Published by ACC Ediitons, this 192-page book is part tourist guide from a bygone era, part history and part coffee table glossy, taking in retailers big and small from the early 60s to the mid-70s, but primarily focusing on swinging London at its height.

Check out the review now, with the book going on sale on September 30th 2010.

Boutique London by Richard Lester reviewed at His Knibs

Categories / Bags, Women's Fashion

Reworked Vintage Accessories by Shara Porter

Sharaporter

With vintage shopping it can be a challenge to find good quality and great looks in one place, without endless hours of trawling through rails. If you're into vintage craftsmanship with a quirky twist, the hand reworked accessories from Shara Porter might just be the answer.

With the tagline 'Hand Printed Fine Found Objects', the mission statement is self explanatory. Porter has an eye for a great bag, and adds her own twist in a subtle and retro-flavoured fashion too. Each bag is a one off, allowing for much of the appeal of vintage to stay intact, while the added prints can often spruce up accessories that were once nothing more than ordinary.

Find out more from the website where you can visit the new online shop.

Categories / Women's Fashion

Geometric Print Top by Marni

Marnitop

For many of us the comeback of retro florals has reached the point of overkill, making the latest batch of new vintage inspired prints a welcome change. This Geometric Print Top from Marni has a modern high end take on an effective and simplistic sixties look.

The print is immediately sharp and sleek, reminiscent of a mid-sixties English style. The oversized, three quarter sleeved tunic style fits the era, with a mustard, cream and black colour palette providing some luxurious vintage chic.

Get it online from Browns for £330.

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Border Printed Dress from Miss Selfridge

Floralselfridge

While sixties mod looks are all about sharp style, there's plenty of choices inspired by the decade for a more ethereal dresser. This Floral Printed Dress from Miss Selfridge has an immediately sixties folk feeling thanks to a retro print and vintage inspired shape.

The peter pan collar has a hint of London sixties style, while the bell sleeves, floating fabric and florals lend a feeling of the festival kids of the later decade. Darker muted colours keep this subtle and stylish, while a sheer cutout adds some modern femininity.

It's available now from Miss Selfridge for £45.

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