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Old Bamboo Bag from Ollie & Nic

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The satchel has made a big comeback in mainstream bag design of late, with a huge variety of versions popping up everywhere. Taking much of the appeal of that heritage bag design, this Me Old Bamboo Bag from Ollie & Nic takes variety one step further.

The body of the holdall has a boxy, old school satchel feel, while the addition of a short and stiff bamboo handle adds something new without compromising the classic appeal. In a great shade of tan leather, there's an instant retro feel, with gold buckle fastening too.

It's now available online from Ollie & Nic for £55.

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Categories / Women's Fashion

Silk Waterfall Dress from French Connection

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A simple way to creating a true retro impact from fashion is to keep the design classic and simple, relying on the cut and draping to flatter the silhouette. That simplicity works best with well chosen fabrics, like in this Silk Waterfall Dress from French Connection.

The rich navy silk fabric does all the work, allowing for effortless draping of the dress across the body. The waterfall sleeve detailing adds some high end flair to a classic forties-inspired tea dress shape, creating eveningwear with real vintage credentials.

It's available from French Connection now for £135.

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Collarless Minimal Coat from ASOS

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When it comes to sixties inspired fashion designs, minimal need never mean dull, instead capturing the truly stylish subtlety of a look that's never overdone. This Minimal Coat from ASOS captures that feeling perfectly, with great cut and simply done detailing creating a timeless appeal.

The wool blend coat has an instantly luxurious appearance, in bold shades of green or red offset by single breasted gold button fastening. The addition of four flap-covered pockets, along with the collarless neckline, creates an unmistakeable sixties inspired look that's classic enough to wear for years to come.

It's now available from ASOS for £100.

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Green Ponti Dress from River Island

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Though the high street may be awash with seventies inspired looks in window displays and storefronts, there's always pieces referencing a variety of retro themes to be found with the right digging. This Green Ponti Dress from River Island has a cool sixties feel that's ideal for the sunny days still to come.

The dress has a simple shape, with a column body and sleeveless cut, the contrasting crew neck collar and front stripe create a sharp structure from a casual dress, with the addition of a black bow at the collar providing a fun retro element.

It's available from River Island now for £28.

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Categories / Film and TV, Men's Fashion, Women's Fashion

Doctor Who costume t-shirts at Forbidden Planet

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Looking for the perfect item to fit into your Tardis wardrobe? Take a look at this range of Doctor Who costume t-shirts which is being sold exclusive to Forbidden Planet.

Each t-shirt is printed with a costume taken from one of the Doctors, like the instantly recognisable scarf of the fourth Doctor, played by Tom Baker, which is shown on the design above. Over the page you can see the t-shirt of the third Doctor, who was played by Jon Pertwee. Only six of the Doctors are deemed stylish enough to get their own tee. 

A couple of the designs are available now but you'll have to wait until September and October for the rest. The t-shirts cost either £15.99 or £16.99 depending on style.

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Categories / Women's Fashion

Red Leopard Print Shift Dress from Topshop

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One of the most enduringly appealing aspects of mid-20th century womenswear was the ability to cover everything up and still ooze sex appeal. Fifties inspired looks arguably capture this mood best, with items like this Red Leopard Shift Dress from Topshop displaying that sexy sophistication.

The shift dress shape is simplistic, tailored to create a defined waist and accentuated hips. While a high neckline and knee-length skirt cover up, the use of a racy red leopard print taps into the pin-up aesthetic to create instant retro appeal.

It's available now from Topshop's Edited collection for £46.

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