Get some old school cool for your old school tunes with this Fila DJ bag.
Of course, you can use for other things than vinyl, but if you have 12-inch discs to carry, this should adequately do the job for a good number. in terms of features, the bag has a flap fastening front, a padded inside pocket, zip-up pocket, adjustable shoulder strap and comes in two colours, the white above and a dark blue, both the with distinctive Fila logo.
Sized at 14 x 13 x 4 inches, the bags sell for £40.
While statement accessories are an easy way to inject some vintage prints and designs into your wardrobe, classic handbags and monochrome colour schemes are a perennial retro classic. This Dita Twistlock Bag from Oasis combines classic and understated design with a colourscheme that you can wear with almost anything.
Perfect for everyday use, the monochrome palette looks sharp and sleek, with great lines throughout. Made from a faux leather fabric, this bag is ideal for a variety of vintage looks, from fifties right up to the eighties.
Get it from Oasis now for £35.
The nautical influence on the high street's Spring and Summer fodder is going from strength to strength, providing a variety of vintage-look items from many 20th century eras. Accessories are always an ideal way to indulge in any trend, making this Striped Satchel by Red or Dead well worth a look.
The colour combination is immediately recognisable as Navy-inspired, with a bold choice of red accompanying the stripe design. The patent gloss creates a kitschy candied look, ideal for a fifties outfit. The long shoulder strap and simple satchel shape are perfect for a variety of retro eras.
Get it online from Oli for £40.
Ethereal nude shades and girly design features are everywhere you turn in mainstream fashion at the moment, often providing plenty of fodder for a variety of vintage inspired aesthetics. This Hilda Bag from Missguided takes some of that style and toughens it up to create a great 80s accessory.
The clutch's design has a real feminine edge thanks to sweeping lines and a corsage detailing, capturing the eighties' love of earlier vintage inspiration. It's toughened up a typically spunky style of the era with zip detailing throughout, creating that line between pretty and punky that has become almost timeless.
Get it online from Missguided for just £9.99.
It's not often that a hot item in magazines like Italian Vogue ticks all the boxes for Retro To Go as well, but that's most certainly the case with these Cambridge Satchels. The company's new bag ranges are set to become something of a cult favourite, and with looks and craftsmanship like these it's easy to see why.
Made in a variety of sizes and colours, each satchel uses thick, great quality leather to make bags every bit as sturdy as the classroom classics of old. Shown above are a classic brown 14" version and the quirkier red 11" – ideal for men or women, these are an investment well worth making.
Now available online from Bohemia, they retail from £75 (decidedly cheaper than the £88 Urban Outfitters are asking).
Bargain hunters of London rejoice, as next week brings another Orla Kiely sample sale. Yes, it's the opportunity to snap up some of her distinctive retro designs at reduced prices.
It's not clear what stock will be included but hopefully it will include of her recent designs like the Waterflower pattern from the Spring/Summer collection shown here.
The sale opens at Chelsea Old Town Hall on the King's Road on Thursday 29 April at 11am and continues until Sunday at 6pm. Full details of the opening hours are on the Orla Kiely website. Entrance costs £1, with money going to Maggies Cancer Caring Centres.
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