Diane von Furstenberg was designing clothes during the seventies, and while that doesn’t always mean a retro recreation will have all the charm of the first time around it seems that she’s got some of her new line is bang on.
Her new Spring/Summer collection has bags of seventies inspiration that’s been subtly modernised. With plenty of burnt orange and folk-esque billowing chiffon there’s plenty of perfect Summer retro pieces.
Whether you remember the original 1962 version or the 90s remake, everyone’s heard of Lolita. Even the mention of the name conjures up images of the famed poster, an icon in all our memories.
Perhaps that’s exactly why Urban Outfitters are giving us all a chance to style ourselves on such a dubious role model, with these heart shaped sunglasses which even they are calling retro.
They’re available in a variety of colours for £15, though the classic red is currently sold out online. If you’re looking for the authentic shade then try in stores.
Betsey Johnson is a designer who celebrates her roots in the 1960s with style and flair, but sometimes her quirky side comes out with a little piece of retro kitsch.
This is especially evident in her Betseyville collection, full of pieces with humour and a bubblegum sheen. This Call Me purse is a perfect example. Just the sort of 50s Americana throwback that brings out the girly side of many a fashion lover.
This vinyl bag won’t cost an arm and a leg like most designer pieces, available at Fred Flare for $68. Perfect for wearing soundtracked by your girl group songs about handsome boys called Bobby and Jimmy.
You could argue that anything by Swatch is retro – identifiable as it is with the 1980s. But now it has gone one step further, introducing specific designs with a retro feel.
The top image is 60s Style, named due to its psychedelic 60s looks, with the middle image titled Orangeade Drive – a bold orange, black and white design with a feel of the 1970s. Finally, there is the Urban Scene watch, using a similar colour scheme, but slipping a record deck into the face’s styling.
As you would expect, all have the Swiss inner workings and affordable price tags. Urban Scene retails for £30, while 60s Style and Orangeade Drive sell for £35.
I have to admit it seems one of the most unlikely couplings to have Dorothy Perkins and art deco in the same sentence, but the often underwhelming high street store has come up trumps this Spring.
This attractively designed bag lends heavily from a 1920s art deco inspiration in the pattern, and the shape also has something remiscent of flapper girl style. Completed with gold and black beading, this bag is paired with a more traditional clutch bag also available.
The shoulder bag version will cost you a very reasonable £20 online or in stores.
A new dress with a very vintage look – this 60s-inspired shift dress by Tara Jarmon.
A guaranteed eye-catcher, it features a pop art design in yellow, black and grey on a white background and is made with viscose and polyester with a touch of elastine for a better fit.
The dress is is fully lined and approx 33 inches from the nape of the neck to the hem. You can pick one up online from the Jem Boutique, priced at £195.
