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Categories / Bags, Travel

Uoldbag! Up-Cycled Vintage Suitcase

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Uoldbag! are in the business of taking old bags and suitcases and turning them in to something new and beautiful which references their origins.

This suitcase has been decoupaged with an original vintage crochet pattern and then embroidered by hand over the top so that various elements are picked out in colour.

The case measures 41cm/27cm/13cm, has it's original lining and also comes with a key for the lock. It may not stand up to the rigours of the luggage carousel but would make a great overnight case or trinket box.

It costs £190 from Uoldbag who sell their wares here.

 

Categories / Men's Fashion

Alfred Sargent suede Chelsea boots for Fred Perry

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Over on our His Knibs site, we have covered the Fred Perry British Collectables range , but we highlighted these Alfred Sargent for Fred Perry suede Chelsea boots.

These are classic Chelsea boots, with a suede upper, fully leather lined but finished with Fred Perry's trademark twin tipping on the side elastic in a choice of two colours. According to the official blurb, they're also 'Made in England to the highest standards' and created using the Goodyear welting method associated with the finest quality British handmade shoes. There's also an insole that features Fred Perry/Alfred Sargent branding in gold, while the signature Laurel Wreath sits on the leather heel tab.

All of which probably accounts for the high price. They sell for £295 a pair. See the other colour combo over the page.

Find out more at the Fred Perry website

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Categories / Cars and Bikes, Design and Interiors

Pantone retro-styled women’s city bike range by Abici

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So0me weeks back, we featured a Pantone men's bicycle in red, which was (and still is) available at Heals. Well, Made in Design has gone one better than that – offering up this entire Pantone retro-styled women's city bike range by Abici.

Impressive designs they are too – each one is handmade in Italy, with the vintage-style design, steel frame, a tan leather saddle, retro head lamp and of course, a Pantone shade and branding. Look out for the Pantone name and the specific Pantone number relating to the colour.

14-0848 is pictured above, with another example, 627C, pictured over the page. £761 secures you one – see all the colours at the site

Find out more at the Made in Design website

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Categories / Women's Fashion

Stitch ‘n’ Snip Necklace by In All Her Finery

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We've long admired jewellery boutique In All Her Finery's eye for vintage inspired chic here at Retro To Go. Alongside quirky brand choices, their own brand creations provide a unique and high quality choice of retro costume jewels, like this Stitch 'n' Snip Necklace.

Using a Victorian style sewing machine and scissors as a pendant, the miniatures are as delicate and stylish as the real thing. Mounted on a long silver chain, this necklace is a piece that can brighten up any retro wardrobe.

It's available online from the In All Her Finery shop for £14.50.

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Categories / Bags, Women's Fashion

Reworked Vintage Accessories by Shara Porter

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With vintage shopping it can be a challenge to find good quality and great looks in one place, without endless hours of trawling through rails. If you're into vintage craftsmanship with a quirky twist, the hand reworked accessories from Shara Porter might just be the answer.

With the tagline 'Hand Printed Fine Found Objects', the mission statement is self explanatory. Porter has an eye for a great bag, and adds her own twist in a subtle and retro-flavoured fashion too. Each bag is a one off, allowing for much of the appeal of vintage to stay intact, while the added prints can often spruce up accessories that were once nothing more than ordinary.

Find out more from the website where you can visit the new online shop.