If you are after a Fred Perry bargain, you’ll find one at the Fred Perry Sample Sale, which takes place on Thursday 1st May and Friday 2nd May 2008, running from 8am to 7pm on each day.
You’ll find it 33-35 Endell Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H 9BA. Expect clearance stock, end of range clothing and more interestingly, a number of items that were never actually put into production (due to various reasons) plus limited editions.
All will be at a fraction of the retail cost.
Fred Perry website
Looking for something a little out of the ordinary in a trench coat? Hot Kiss have come up with the perfect Spring version in the form of their Print Trench.
The retro leaf print is very reminiscent of Orla Kiely’s designs, which we are so very fond of. The single breasted coat is lightweight cotton with metal buttoning and belt details.
It’s available now in the sale at Nordstrom online, so get your skates on if you’re coveting this bargain at $23.90.
If you like the idea of quirky knitted items, you’ll love Knit and Destroy. Everything from fashion and jewellery through to iPod cases, coasters and cushions. And everything handmade.
That includes this eye-catching Crayon scarf. Designed in the shape of the crayons you used as a kid (and in a choice of colours), it is 102cm long and 13cm wide, with a loop attached to the back to keep it securely around your neck.
You can pick one up for just £15.
More of us are cycling – which means more cycling accessories on the market. Like these eye-catching Sawaka Saruno cycling helmets.
hey are the work (as the name suggests) of Japanese designer Sawaka Saruno, who loved riding a bike, but didn’t think much of the cycling accessories on the market for women. So she created some.
The helmets meet all safety requirements and come in a range of styles, including the Kiku and Sakura above. All feature a side adjuster, diamonte on the buckle and the brand label on the rear. All retail for £60 each.
If you liked the Vintage Star Wars Print Tote Bag mentioned yesterday, then you may also be interested in this Star War T-Shirt from Topshop.
It features a retro Japanese Star Wars print that has that worn in look about it. It is printed on a crew-neck cap-sleeved t-shirt.
I’m not altogether convinced by the pale pink colour of the t-shirt but that is a minor detail.
It costs £18 and can be bought from the Topshop website.
New summer collections on the high street means mini dresses are currently ten-a-penny again. If you’re looking for an authentic retro style then look no further than French Connection.
This block dress is a great Mod reproduction, with a simple structured A-line shape. The high scoop neck and it’s contrast colour detailing really make this just sharp enough to look the perfect modernist dress.
Get it online or in UK stores for £60 now.
