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Wonka Bar Handbag by Helen Rochfort

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Helen Rochfort's retro styled bags take some of the most recognisable images from our collective childhoods, from pop culture to the sweet stand, and make them into fantastic accessories.

It's not just the imagery that has kitsch credentials, taking a great classic shape as the starting point. The metallic frame of the bag, along with the old fashioned clasp make these instantly vintage looking. This Wonka Bar version's images are taken straight from the original film and fit perfectly with the playful overall look.

It costs £79 from her online shop.

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Nautical Straw Bag from Oli

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Retro looks can often err on the extreme side of fashion, and while that may be perfect for nights on the town, getting your favourite style to work for more demure occasions is harder. If you're a fan of a fifties nautical look, this Nautical Straw Bag from Oli is a great way to inject some of the aesthetic into your every day wardrobe.

The straw bag comes in either red or blue, with sailor stripes imprinting an instant style point. The cute and kitsch anchor appliqué combined with rope handles adds just enough finishing touches. Perfectly combining much of the more extreme elements of this style, this is a great retro accessory.

Get yours online from Oli for £30 each.

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Warhol Campbell’s Soup Can Bags

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The print here needs no introduction, but Warhol’s Campbell Soup Can design has been put to good use (again!) on a range of shopping bags.

Made from 100% cotton, the bags have been coated in PVC to make them rainproof. There are two sizes of shopping bag priced £7.95 and £9.95 for the small and medium respectively and a version with a shoulder strap also costing £9.95.

They can be bought online from the National Galleries of Scotland website.

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Cassette Cross-Body Bag from Topshop

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Eighties style bags with retro kitsch have been proving very popular of late, and along with the ghetto blaster look bags comes this Cassette Cross-Body Bag from Topshop.

Made from 100% PVC, this is a great alternative to the often overdone record bag style, for men and women. With a kitschy 80s colour palette complimenting the style points perfectly, it's a quick and easy-to-wear way to get a piece of this new retro craze.

Get it from Topshop for £22.

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Fred Perry retro-style Inflight Bag

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Perfect for a weekend away, the Fred Perry retro-style Inflight Bag offers vintage-style looks and plenty of functionality.

That includes a choice of lightweight canvas or leather-like finish (see over the page for a picture of that version), two zipped compartments, contrast detailing, carry handles and detachable shoulder straps plus plenty of room for personal tech like a laptop or MP3 player as well as your weekend essentials.

Available now, it's priced at £65 for either version.

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Dracula Jersey Shopper Bag from Topshop

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Recession or no recession, the mission to go greener with our supermarket habits rages on, and the search for the ideal shopper adds a bit of much needed fun and glamour to proceedings. This Dracula Jersey Shopper Bag from Topshop is one of the more unique options.

Made from a sturdy cotton mix with some stretch, it's roomy and practical. The fantastic retro movie poster-style print makes it though, with a Dracula horror image. In an early fifties pulp style, it's a stylish unisex option that's a real conversation starter.

Get yours from Topshop for just £10.

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