We’ve seen quite a number of ‘bag for life’ shopping totes of late, and there’s plenty of stylish options out there to give you something a bit more interesting on a bag you’ll be using all the time.
These shoppers from Accessorize have even more green credentials since they’re made of 100% fairtrade cotton. With great, retro prints they’re worth wearing on your arm every time you pop to the shops.
They’re available online and in the shops from Accessorize from £10.
There are fewer more iconic women across the world than everyone’s favourite plastic creation, Barbie. In all her various guises, she’s long been a mainstay among kids and adult collectors alike. If you’re an enthusiast, or you just can’t resist the charms of Barbie in her Air Hostess guise, this set from Truffle Shuffle is worth a look.
Comprised of a matching passport holder and luggage tag, these would make a great gift for the girly or even for children who’re decidedly jetset. Practicality isn’t forgotten, with a clear window for your tag details, and a sturdy structure for keeping your passport safe and sound.
It’s available online from Truffle Shuffle for £14.99 for the set.
Design for Delight currently have this Top of the Pops Bag in their stock, for sale or to hire (should you ever need to rent such a thing).
Measuring 33cm x 33cm x 10cm, it is made from transparent plastic with a vintage record sleeve inserted on both sides. The record sleeve is for a Top of the Pops album. The woman pictured on the sleeve looks rather like Kate Moss, but is obviously some earlier incarnation as the estimated date is put somewhere between 1960 and 1970
It costs just over Euros 20 (plus taxes) to buy from Design for Delight.
If you’re looking for a daytime bag with a little bit of retro flavour you could do much worse than this Vintage Frame Grab Bag by Rocha. John Rocha at Debenhams.
In a dusty pink or off white shade, the 100% leather bags are leant a forties influence by their traditional clasp frame shape and the feather detailing. A great choice for everyday thanks to the understated styling.
The bag is available from Debenhams now for £45.
I’m not convinced these are official pieces of merchandise, but the Vespa shoulder bags are certainly eye-catching.
Take your pick from four retro designs, all made from a synthetic leather, with a single storage area and adjustable/removable shoulder strap.
Sized at 25 x 31 x 8cm, you can pre-order now, priced at £33 each.
Find out more at the Purves website
Via Modculture
As the current Olympic Games in Beijing continues to bore enthrall us all, let’s take a moment to look back to another far eastern Olympics, with the LogoBag Sapporo 1972 shoulder bag.
Sapporo was host to the 11th Winter Olympics back in 1972, offering a timeless and indeed very matter of fact logo for the games – live and learn London 2012. And that same logo has made its way onto a retro-styled shoulder bag in a choice of black or turquoise, both made of canvas (which is ideal for the wet weather) and with a large storage area plus extra front pocket.
Yours for £22.
Find out more at the ASOS website
