Duffer of St George has been more "miss" than "hit" of late, but I’m very much liking the look of this classic tennis bomber jacket.
Available in the blue pictured or in an off-white, it’s a cotton and nylon mix, with two front pockets, contrasting striped (and elasticated) collar and cuffs and a small Duffer "D" logo.
A bit of a timeless classic and ideal for spring/summer, it retails for around £65.
Find out more at the Hip Leeds website
The sun is out, the sky is blue – and we now feel it’s time to start writing about sunglasses again, kicking off with Linda Farrow Vintage Gold Arm sunglasses.
Exclusively available from Oki-ni, these aren’t vintage (as the company name might suggest), but in a vintage style, not dissimilar to the range offered up by the original Linda Farrow company. What you do get is a pair of aviator-style sunglasses, with gold metal frames and arms and dark polarised lenses with a UV 400 protection rating.
Sold with case, card of authenticity and lens cloth, they retail for £180.
Find out more at the Oki-ni website
Once more, simple is best when it comes to casual footwear – and that definitely applies to the Fred Perry perforated plimsole.
Very much the traditional sports shoe in white, with a minimal amount of khaki green detailing, they’re made from white leather with the Fred Perry Laurel Wreath on the side and ventilation holes to keep your feet cool in the warm weather.
Available now, you can pick them up for around £60.
Find out more at the Oi Polloi website
I never thought I would ever feature Kickers on here – a label that has gone so down market that it’s now firmly in the bargain bin. But it is a label with a heritage – and one being used in the Oki-Ni’s Legend Hi 1970 Kickers boot.
As the name suggests, the Oki-Ni boot is based on the first-ever produced by Kickers in 1970 – the Legend. The boot has traditional Kickers detailing and like the original, is constructed from natural washable nubuck leather with a crepe sole – and with the "lavable a l’eau et en savon" (washable with soap and water) tag. The Oki-Ni amendment adds the label’s signature on the heel, tag and laces.
Each boot also comes with its own "wash bag" to create your own look, a nubuck brush to restore the nap of the leather once dried, a Reissues & Rarities book and authentic packaging.
Available in a range of colours, they retail for around £115.
I’m a big fan of no-nonsense footwear – and these YMC Premium Plimsoles are very much a throwback to traditional gym shoes – and all the better for it.
Predominantly in cream with black detailing, they have a canvas upper with a contrasting rubber midsole and cream laces.
Ideal spring/summer footwear and available now, priced at £55.
You can search eBay for vintage fashion, you can wander the streets to find vintage shops or you can find a whole load of it up for auction at the Kerry Taylor vintage fashion auction on Tuesday 20th March 2007.
Kerry Taylor was a Sotheby’s auctioneer who has set up as a specialist fashion dealer, running regular vintage fashion auctions in the Sotheby’s auction rooms. You can pick up several designer pieces (mens and womens) at prices below retail.
But if you want the best deals, check out the bulk sales – like this cocktail and dinner wear lot from the 1960s. Approximately 63 pieces in the set (including the dresses pictured here) for an estimate of between £150 and £250. Good value in anyone’s book.
Find out the full details at Kerry Taylor Auctions website
