Strong prints and bold textural fabrics are always a great way for designers to inject some obvious vintage inspiration into their pieces, but these can often be the choices that are hardest to wear in clothing. Using both those things in an easy to wear statement piece, this Leopard Joanie Handbag from Fred Flare has tons of retro charm.
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Terence Conran tote bag
Part of the product being sold to accompany the The Way We Live Now show at London's Design Museum is this Terence Conran tote bag.
Ted Baker Radio Cables and Clobber bag
The latest travel accessories range from Ted Baker has a distinctly retro feel to it, especially this Radio Cables and Clobber bag, a toiletries bag inspired by an old radio.
Tweed Vanity Case from Topshop
There's a great choice of retro bags and accessories available at the moment, from satchels to chic little clutches. If you're after something that's unmistakeably sixties in its appeal, look no further than this Tweed Vanity Case from Topshop.
Dory Cross Body Bag by D&G
Designer handbags are a purchase that's nigh on impossible for most of us to justify, with styles that age with the seasons. It's easier to justify the huge price tag when the looks are timeless, however, which could be argued for the Dory Cross Body Bag by D&G.
Orange Deco Clutch from River Island
We might be living in the generation of all things Retro, but even in the 20th century designers were looking backwards for inspiration. This Orange Deco Clutch from River Island is a perfect example of when two eras meet well, drawing design ideas from both the 20s and the 70s at once.
The burnt orange shade and large clutch design of the bag have a simple but instant seventies feel, providing a great basis for the unusual use of deco design on top. The contrasting silver allows the structural design of the metallic deco detailing to pop.
It's available from River Island now for £25.
