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Lucite handbags from Miss L Fire

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No self respecting 1950s fashionista would dare be seen without a lucite handbag. Sold only in the high end department stores, these unique pieces adorned the arms of the glamourous ladies of the day in a wide variety of colours & shapes. Sadly, few originals remain and those that do are usually snapped up by collectors at eye-watering prices.

Miss L Fire has designed a range of reproduction Lucite handbags that would fool even the most ardent collector. Every detail has been thought of, from the clasps to the engraving, creating an authentic 50s look suitable for any budding starlet. Available in a variety of colours & styles.

The Lucite Handbags are available from £56.99 from What Katie Did in store and online.

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Puma Originals vintage-style bag range

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Puma has gone back to basics (and to the past) with its new Puma Originals bag range.

Out of the Puma archive come four designs, the Reporter bag above, with the Portable Bag, Grip Bag and Flight Bag all pictured over the page. All pretty much follow the same formula of a two-way zip, adjustable handle, various pockets and that 'used print' logo (which might not be to everyone's taste.

There's a choice of three colour options for each, the blue we have pictured, plus green and black and black and white options. Available directly from Puma, prices start at £25.

Find out more at the Puma website

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Tooled Leather Bag from Wallis

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Cross body bags have been a mainstay in women's fashion for decades, taking original inspiration from military clothing into the mainstream. Each era has added its own take to the style, with seventies influence shown in this Tooled Leather Bag from Wallis.

Made from a deep brown shade of 100% leather, the tooling detail adds the retro appeal to this satchel style. The punched design showcases the seventies' love of Eastern influence, tapping into the post-sixties folk look to create a stylish and durable accessory for everyday use.

It's available now from Wallis for £38.

Find out more from the website

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Festival of Britain tote bag

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If you were a fan of Lizzie Allen's print produced to celebrate 60th anniversary of Festival of Britain but couldn't quite justify the £250 price tag, there's a chance to pick up the design for a lot cheaper with this Festival of Britain tote bag. 

It's a cotton bag, printed with the same design as used on the print, blending Lizzie Allen's distinctive vintage characters with the icons of the Festival, such as the Royal Festival Hall. 

And then there's the bonus of the price. The bag costs just £15.  

Buy it from the Southbank Centre

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Carrie Bicycle Basket

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Product_thumb php If you're finding that the lengthening days and warmer weather mean that you're venturing out and about on your bicycle once more then why not treat yourself to the Carrie Bicycle Basket?

Inspired by traditional crochet tablecloths but made out of far more enduring polypropylene, the Carrie can be used as a shopping or picnic basket and even flipped upside-down to make an impromptu picnic table.

It comes in black, white and green, complete with a set of hooks for attaching to your bicycle and it costs £64.20.

You can buy the basket from Made in Design here

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Rose Tote Bag from Barbour

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In terms of things quintessentially British, Barbour are right up there with bulldogs and afternoon tea. The brand has enjoyed a resurgence in popularity recently and have started to go beyond the wax jackets that made them synonymous with the great outdoors. 

The Rose Tote Bag is a great example of the sort of quality you'd expect from Barbour with a vintage feminine twist. The tan leather accents surround a decidedly summery liberty rose print in very practical wipe-clean PVC, ensuring it won't ruin when you're trudging around the Lake District whatever the summer weather may bring.

The Rose Tote is £129.95 from Barbour. See the website for more details.