Just in time for the really nasty weather (or at least cold and slippy) weather are these Dorothy Perkins leaf print wellingtons, sold in conjunction with the Woodland Trust.
A choice of two retro-styled designs, in a red or black, with contrasting trims and solid/hard-wearing soles. £5 of the price of each pair will go to the Woodland Trust – and £5 will plant a new tree in the UK.
Available now, they retail for £20.
British designer Emma Cook is the latest name to produce a limited edition range for Fred Perry, the pick of which is this polo shirt.
It references the classic Fred Perry polo, but adds some length and a wide neck, as well as a take on the Fred Perry laurel around that neck. It retails for £80.
Also so in a range are two dresses and a particularly nasty hoodie – you can see them all on the Fred Perry site.
Good news for fans of vintage Finnish textiles – H&M has teamed up with Marimekko and will offer a range of vintage-style fashions from April 2008.
The collection will use popular Marimekko patterns from the 1950s to 1970s, with 50 items in total available at launch The range will have a ‘graphic overall look’ and include 70s-style dresses, tunics, skirts and shorts for women, with men having to make do with shirts and shorts. There will also be some children’s items and accessories.
We’ll hopefully have images of items in the range nearer to launch (as opposed to the current artist’s impressions) – watch this space.
See some classic Marimekko designs at the Marimekko website
In 1968, the Gola Harrier trainer was designed by Fred Dilley as an all-rounder for virtually any sport. And with 2008 approaching, Gola has reissued the Harrier in a special 40th anniversary edition.
Originally available in just white and green, it went on to be released in 200 colour combintations and a few style changes. The 40th anniversary shoe will be faithful to the original design and in the colours you can see in the image – for both men and women. And to add that special touch, they will be sold in the original box design, each containing a leaflet about the shoe.
The shoes retail for £45.
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Some 60s-like style on the high street, just in time for the rapidly-approaching party season – this bow encrusted tiered dress from Oasis.
The tiering is at the bottom of this black shift-style dress, with a contrasting bow on the front, around the collar.
The whole thing is made of a silk and cotton mix and is available instore or online – and can be yours for £65.
Find out more at the Oasis website
