Category: Bags

No, Retrodelic isn’t some kind of Austin Power-like description – it’s the name of the company. And amongst their stock is this rather stylish Retrodelic Gym Bag.

Not unlike a bowling bag, it’s available in four colours, each with a contrasting handle and logo. The bag has a wide zip opening for your kit, plus additional zipped pockets on the outside and base (a bit like the 80s Adidas holdalls), a contrast lining and glossy finish.

You can pick one up online, priced at $59 (around £30).

Find out more at the Retrodelic website

If you can’t afford a new outfit, a new handbag can be just the thing to add that extra je ne sais quoi to an older wardrobe favourite. This Marks & Spencer Per Una retro floral print bag caught our eye, as just the thing to help give you a fresh spring look.

Reminiscent of some of the bags by Orla Kiely, the floral pattern on this bag combined with the bowling bag shape gives it a great retro feel.

It has double handles, so is ideal for carrying all your stuff around. In blue tones it would go with most things, and would look particularly good with a casual weekend look.

For only £23 it seems like a good buy.

Find out more on the M&S website

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There’s something really timeless about certain Lacoste products due to the consistency of the branding and styling. And this season, just in time for the holidays, they have some really cool luggage available under the Sport Retro banner.

Pictured is the Sport Retro dufle bag. Available in five colours (which includes this Lacoste green), it’s a hefty holdall with plenty of pockets plus wheels and handle extension if your luggage gets a little heavy. if that’s not big enough, they also do nylon suitcases in the same colour scheme, along with a range of smaller travel bags.

Judging by recent visits to Lacoste, you might have to ring around to find a store that stocks the full range (it varies considerably). Pricing to be confirmed.

Lacoste website

New York-based design team Funtote have a range of interesting bags available online, including some very cool retro-styled looks.

Every Funtote Side Zipper bag comes with 4 pockets, ideal for storing your essentials when you’re on the move – wallets, keys, coins, iPod or mobile phone. And the designs include everyday objects or just eye-catching design, typified by the Paperclip and 70s-styled Hawaiian Floral bags above.

They’re priced from $30 (around £15).

Find out more at the Funtote website

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