First introduced as a professional handball shoe in 1982, the Diadora Court trainers are back with a slight update for the modern era.
It's part of the company's Heritage Collection, celebrating sporting successes of the 70s and 80s, but more importantly, it's a lightweight shoe ideal for summer – the Court offering up a bright nylon upper, contrasting 'washed' navy suede, a red leather heel and red suede heel patch.
Available now, £70 will secure you a pair.
John Robb is back on home turf for his latest book – The North Will Rise Again: Manchester Music City 1978 – 2008.
As you might have guessed, the book looks at Manchester's recent musical heritage, encompassing punk, Madchester and whatever Manchester considers to be it's 'scene' currently. That means the likes of Morrissey, Ian Brown, Noel and Liam, Mark E Smith, Johnny Marr, Shaun Ryder and the late Tony Wilson. And hopefully a few off the beaten track too (Stockholm Monsters anyone?)
'I've spoken to just about everybody. In fact, the biggest problem has been keeping it all down to a manageable size. The book is around 155,000 words long as it is and it could have been double that. Ian Brown gave me 30,000 words to work with!' Robb told the Manchester Evening News. Find out how that editing goes when the book launches at Manchester's Urbis on May 5th – or order your copy from Amazon now, priced at just £9.89.
Cross body bags are a great, easy way to a casual retro style when they're done right. Easier to carry than your average shoulder bag, this Deeps bag from Accessorize is perfect for gigs and nights out, with a little vintage inspiration as a bonus.
In an orange/red real leather, this scalloped front bag is cute, compact and stylish. It's perfect for teaming up with a sixties or seventies look be it Mary Quant inspired style, or a 70s flared trouser. Thanks to the classic, small shape, this is a bag that won't soon go out of style.
Get yours from Accessorize for £45.
Matalan have long been known as being cheap and cheerful, which doesn't often bode well in the style stakes. Every so often there's a gem hidden among the ranks, like this Funnel Neck Dress new for spring.
Simple and chic, this sixties inspired shift dress is perfect for an understated mod look. Clean lines, a stylish neckline and minimalist grey shade make this ideal for mod looks for day or night. The capped sleeves add an extra touch of the tailored look, too.
This dress is an absolute bargain at just £16 from Matalan.
A five-bedroomed house from the swinging 60s and near the Kings Road has gone onto the market – although you'll probably need a Lotto win to afford this property on Draycott Place, Chelsea, London.
When I hear the term 'in need of complete modernisation', my ears always prick up and that's the case with this. Originally designed by John Wright in the 1960s, it's been in the same family since 1972, offering up a four-floor property and a cellar, all with a look that can only be described as 'of its era'.
Straight out of the 1970s and into 2009, the Omega Ploprof watch is being reissued, albeit for a price as chunky as the timepiece.
It's a large diver's watch, designed in collaboration with legendary sea adventurer Jacques Cousteau and reissued with more or less the same looks as the original (aside from a little bit of added colour). In terms of features, it offers up a Co-Axial Caliber 8500 movement, stainless steel case, water-resistance to 1,200m, a sapphire crystal and bezel (with push-button lock) and what everyone needs on a watch – a shark-proof bracelet.
Look out for it later in the year, priced around £5,000.
Via Watchismo
