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Vintage Knitwear book by Marnie Fogg

Knitwear

Following on the heels of her books on Vintage Handbags, vintage furniture and vintage shoes, Marnie Fogg's latest title looks at Vintage Knitwear

It takes a chronological approach over its 224 pages to explore the knitwear of the last century, moving from hand-knitting to technological innovations. Key moments in knitwear style are explored, such as Jazz and the jumper craze of the 1920s or the designer decade of the 80s. It's sure to inspire you to pick up your needles, or at least have a look in the shops – handy then that the book also contains a shopping guide. 

As you'd expect, the title features the designs of John Smedley and, as part of the Fashion's Night Out event on the evening of 8 September, Marnie Fogg will be in the London John Smedley store to promote the book. 

The book is priced at £25 but it's currently available for £16.25 on Amazon. 

Buy it online

Categories / Women's Fashion

Checkerboard Cardigan by A.L.C.

Checkedcardi

While nautical stripes and fifties florals fill the fashion mag pages, there's plenty of retro print choices still to plunder. Often forgotten, the checkerboard pattern is a versatile and instantly vintage-look choice, as shown by this Checkerboard Cardigan by A.L.C.

Whether you're channelling mod style or a more rudegirl style ska look, this is an ideal choice for accompanying many a dangerously revealing minidress. Even worn as casual daywear, as wardrobe fillers go this one deserves to be worn again and again.

It's available online from Shopbop for $495.

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Categories / Women's Fashion

Summer Ranch Batwing Top from French Connection

Batwingknit

Finding knitwear for warmer months can be difficult, with the British weather flitting between extremes. This Summer Ranch Knit Batwing Top from French Connection is an ideal choice, with some true retro appeal thrown in to boot.

The loose, light fit of the top adds to the eighties style batwing cut, with a delicate and light woolen fabric. The bright rainbow shades add some spunk, while the v-neck cut adds some much needed femininity to the oversized eighties cut.

Get it from French Connection UK for £88 in the sale.

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Categories / Men's Fashion

Slazenger Heritage Gold Fred tank top

Fred

Slazenger Heritage is doing a good job of digging out and recreating some old school clobber for the modern era – and we're particularly taken by this new addition, the Slazenger Heritage Gold Fred tank top.

I would second guess it started out as a tennis tank top (essential for a British summer), but is back today as an extra layer with a bit of style for everyday wear.

Take your pick from a dark blue or white cable-knit, both with contrast detailing and the gold Slazenger logo. Both at the same price too – £55.

Find out more at the Hip website

Categories / Men's Fashion

Burnside Sweat Cardigan by Duffer of St George

Duffer

Yes, Duffer of St George is still out there and if you dig deep enough, still making interesting items too – like the Burnside Sweat Cardigan.

Inspired by the preppy, collegiate look, these vintage-style knits offer up that large college-style badge, chunky buttons, slants pockets and of course, the most obvious selling point, that 'shawl' collar.

Not too expensive either. £44.99 is the price and you should be able to find them at JD Sports online.

Find out more at the JD Sports website