For fans of black or white, the Dr Martens Made In Monochrome Collection is well worth a look.
The range is described as a ‘no frills’ reworking of the classic eight-eye Doc Martens boot, based on the original design, but with all detailing (including the laces, stitching and sole) in the same shade.
You can pick up a pair for £75 – or if you fancy the shoe version, you can pick up those too, selling for £70.
This top is something of a rare gem from Monsoon, finding black separates that don’t look like dowdy workwear can be challenging at times, but this Etta top certainly comes through in the style stakes.
We can only presume that the name is a nod to Ms. James herself, as the top has a great deal of sassy fifties styling going on. In 100% silk satin, it will look every bit as good as an original fit for a starlet. Thanks to the sheer sleeves and battenburg neckline, it’s far from frump too.
It’s available from Monsoon for £55.
We have featured a few vintage VW camper van hire companies in the past – but all have been based in the south of England. Well, Morecambe and Wize offers an alternative – operating out of the north.
As the name suggests, Morecambe and Wize operates out of Morecambe (rapidly becoming retro central), offering the hire of a fully-modernised 1972 classic VW Devon Moonraker camper van for use around Morecambe, the Lake District, up into Scotland or indeed anywhere you like – there’s on mileage limit.
We have featured Solo’s retro-styled cycling tops in the past, but we’ve just seen the new additions to the range – and they’re well worth a mention.
The Solo Maxwell jersey (right) is part of the Classique range of jerseys dedicated to great cycling nations. The chosen country is voted for worldwide by cycling fans via the Solo website and this time England won – with the Maxwell jersey specifically dedicated to English cycle frame builders. It’s priced from £68.
The Solo équipe jersey is made from a high tech Merino wool fabric which means it’s machine washable and won’t lose shape (unlike old wool jerseys). it also has knitted merino collar and cuffs and flocked Solo logo. Yours from £90.
In this computer-dominated age, there’s nothing more old school than writing a letter. And there’s no finer place to do it than at this Yves writing desk.
It’s pure mid-century style, the work of Russell Pinch and made of solid walnut, finished off with a green leather top and matching drawer for your essentials.
The price of £1,895 isn’t cheap – but this is furniture designed to last you years, not until next year’s fad.
Find out more at the Pinch Design website
Once again, the high street offers a classic design at a budget price – the B&Q Chongo table lamp.
As you can see, it’s very much inspired by the Akari table lamp, the work of Isamu Noguchi and dating back to 1951. The original uses Shoji-paper to create a ‘sun-like’ light for your room, as well as adding a serious dose of mid-century style to any home.
The B&Q version uses the same shape and principle, but with rice paper for the shade. Certainly lacking the finesse of the original, it does offers the look for a seriously discounted price. The original Akari retails from £146.64, the B&Q version sells for just £10.48.
Find out more on the Chongo at the B&Q website
