For vintage looks in bags and accessories, the quickest route is classic construction and lasting fabrics. With coloured leather you can ensure a piece that ages naturally and attractively, allowing it to look even more vintage as it grows older.
This Premium Leather Vintage Frame Bag from ASOS has chic sixties looks that are subtle and lasting, with the yellow shade adding a mid-sixties feel. The long strap and small body give a cutesy, mod-esque look too.
Get it online from ASOS now for £60.
Hats for both the sexes have gone through some of the most marked changes throughout twentieth century fashion, providing an easy way in to effective vintage-look styles. This Floppy Felt Hat from ASOS has an instantly seventies look that's both faithful and easy to wear.
The use of wool felt allows for a faithful seventies reproduction, creating a loose brim that is reminiscent of the New Yorker city style of the decade. With a wide brim and simple construction, the elements of menswear inspiration remain intact, giving the ideal accessory for an Annie Hall inspired aesthetic.
It's available online now from ASOS from £22.
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While cameo jewellery remains a much-loved classic for a variety of vintage-inspired looks, there's always room for a twist on the classics. This Goddess Skull Cameo Jewellery from Kitsch-tique lends a cheeky gothic edge, resulting in pieces ideal for a rocker look.
The ring and necklace both feature the skull cameo, reminiscent of the rockabilly and psychobilly trends' darker take on vintage looks. With a little bit of kitschy, tiki style, these pieces add some welcome wit to timeless costume jewels.
The ring and necklace cost £8 and £10 respectively.
Leopard print has by now reached near saturation as a retro print choice, but thanks to its lasting appeal across many decades it's going nowhere. While some leopard print items may end up looking more Bet Lynch than Bettie Page (no bad thing, in our opinion), there are plenty which retain that higher end classic look.
This Leopard version of the Bayswater Bag by Mulberry has an undeniable air of luxury about it, with use of a calf hair fabric and sparing gold-look hardware. Making it easier to wear leopard print with everything, the bag is oversized enough to make a big impression, without looking overworn like many dresses and coats can.
It's available in the UK from My Wardrobe, at Mulberry's usual high cost – this time £1650.
While fifties and sixties style will always have a dedicated following, it's always worth a look when mainstream fashion offers alternative retro influences on the high street. This Felt Cloche Hat from J by Jasper Conran is a great choice for a less seen twenties or thirties look.
The basic black is always a hit for 20s styles, allowing the intricate ruffled detailing to remain subtle. The cloche shape is perfectly retro, while the use of a black felt fabric keeps true to the vintage inspiration itself.
It's available now from Debenhams for £20.
With designer bags often pushing towards very modern design, there's little in the way of simple and classic luggage available from many high end brands. Once in a while a gem crops up, though, like this Aurore Leather Bag from Chloé.
With a design that's uncomplicated by too many zips and details, the bowling shape has a great mid-sixties feel. The real tan leather provides a lasting look and sturdy shape, while short top handles and gold hardware keep it classic too. Just masculine enough for a mod look, this is a rare piece with luxury craftsmanship.
Get it now from Net-a-Porter for £1075.
