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Streetstyle book by Ted Polhemus reissued

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Streetstyle

Out of print for some time, Streetstyle by Ted Polhemus is to be reissued in September by PYMCA.

It's a history of youth cults, originally produced to coincide with an exhibition at the V&A that covered the changing faces of 'tribes' over a 50+ year period – Hipsters, Teddy Boys, Beats, Rockabillies, Rude Boys, Mods, Surfers, Hippies, Punks, B-Boys, Ravers – you know the kind of thing.

This fully updated edition will feature nearly 100 extra pages with a four page bound insert, 5 new chapters, including over 250 images, all packed into 224 pages. The books is down for a launch on 15th September 2010, priced at £18.95.

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Meg Oxford Shoes from American Apparel

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There's often a grey area where retro fashion is concerned, where enthusiasts argue between looking like a hip vintage kid and really rather old fashioned. If the latter has you screaming "But that's the point!" in your head, these Meg Oxford Shoes from American Apparel might just be right up your street.

Daring to veer from the tried and tested retro footwear styles like Mary Janes and brogues, these classic American dance shoes are made by Tic-Tac-Toe. Made in quality real leather or suede, the low heel and fringed front detail are reminiscent of a timeless forties shoe, versatile enough to wear on the dancefloor or off.

They're now available from American Apparel in the UK for £65, in a wide variety of colour choices.

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The Kensington Dress from ModCloth

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Kensington

When retro fashion references London they most often dive straight into Carnaby Street in the mid sixties, often eschewing the many other heritage fashions England's capital has to offer.

This Kensington Dress from ModCloth has turned that around, plundering the wardrobes of a more upper class and traditional type of young London lady. The use of a subtly shaded tartan print adds some heritage feel, with a structure that treads the line between youthful and demure well. A circle skirt with a slightly revealing neckline creates a turn of the sixties look that will still pack a punch.

It's available online from ModCloth for $89.99.

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Adidas Superstar coin purse

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Good things do sometimes come in small packages – like this Adidas Superstar coin purse.

It is what it says, a small purse, sized at 12 x 7.4cm, with a connector to hook it to your bag or person, an illustration of an Adidas Supstar trainer on the front and some Adidas branding to finish things off.

Available from the Adidas online store, it sells for just £6.

Find out more at the Adidas Store website

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Bird Print Blouse by Chloe

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With the rise in popularity of turn of the sixties fashion, the more formal end of the decade's fodder has come to the fore. Capturing the workwear end, a la madmen, this Bird Print Silk Blouse by Chloe is well worth a look.

With a delicate and timeless print, the blouse lends from the fifties in choice of print, while details like the pussy bow neckline and more masculine sleeves hint to the development of womenswear to come.

It's available online in the UK from Matches Fashion for £755.

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Funnel Neck Military Coat from Marks and Spencer

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With a piece of clothing as often worn as coats and jackets, the high street often relies on vintage inspiration to create a look that's lasting and versatile. That means there's plenty to plunder for retrophiles, like this Funnel Neck Military Coat from M&S.

From their Perfect line, the coat's structure is tried and tested with a double breasted front, funnel neck and structured A-line shape. The military design points at the buttons, along with a bubblegum shade of pink give this a real mid sixties feel, too, providing a head turner that you can wear again and again.

It's available now from Marks and Spencer for £79.

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