Categories / Women's Fashion

Leather Patch Cord Jacket from Selected Femme

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With cord trousers still forming a staple in many seventies inspired wardrobes, the fabric is less often used in others pieces lately. This Cord Jacket from Selected Femme retains some of the seventies appeal of the fabric in a simple and wearable way.

The blazer style is simplistic, while retaining some of the decade's appeal thanks to the longline cut and tailored waist. The addition of leather elbow patches to the jacket adds some less-seen vintage style, while the colours of navy and black keep the piece easy to wear on any occasion.

It's available now from ASOS for £75.

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Categories / Bags, Women's Fashion

Florence Mini Satchel from Ollie & Nic

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Satchels appear to be the bag choice of the moment, for both men and women. That's great news for retrophiles, of course, providing a timeless accessory for a variety of vintage inspired looks.

This Florence Mini Satchel from bagmakers Ollie & Nic provides a feminine and unusual version, thanks to the smaller structure and striking colouring. The contrasting shades of imitation leather also provide sharp lines, while brass coloured metalwear is an ideal classic finish.

Get it online from Ollie & Nic for £40.

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Categories / Bags, Women's Fashion

PS1 Satchel by Proenza Schouler

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Soft leather luggage never goes out of style, be it a piece of true vintage or a retro option with pared back styling. This PS1 Satchel by top end design house Proenza Schouler has all the hallmarks of timeless design, with no detail veering from a heritage inspiration.

The dark tan shade of leather lends well to the natural fabric's ageing process, meaning the soft leather choice will wear well throughout its lifetime. With burnished gold-look hardware at the strap joints and buckle, the finishings are done to a tee.

Get it from Net-a-Porter for £1255.

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Categories / Design and Interiors

John Lewis Barbican midcentury-style leather sofa

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Another retro gem from the high street, this John Lewis Barbican leather sofa, which is available in a medium or a large size, depending on your living room size/needs.

We love the curves, we love the angled legs and we also love that pleated back. That frame is made of oak, while the upholstery is in a neutral-coloured Prescott hide – two Andrew Martin fabric scatter cushions offering a bit of contrast for free.

If you want one, the company is taking pre-orders now, with prices starting at £1,400.

Find out more at the John Lewis website

Categories / Women's Fashion

Corto 85 Pumps by Christian Louboutin

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Simple and beautifully designed Mary Jane pumps are an absolute must have for any retro wardrobe, providing the ideal versatile shoe for a variety of vintage inspired looks, across the decades. While many of us have cheaper versions worn to death, this is one shoe worth investing your pennies in for a lasting version.

These Corto 85 Pumps by Christian Louboutin are some of the most ideally versatile we've seen, with a mid heel height and unfussy design. The button-fasten straps, rounded toes and slim heel make these ideal for anything from forties looks to classic sixties style.

Get them online from Net-a-Porter for £440.

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Categories / Gadgets and Tech

Vita Audio R1 MkII portable music system arrives with retro-style carry case

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Way back in the depths of 2007, we featured the original Vita Audio R1, a cool, retro-styled radio with a nice wooden finish. Fast forward three years and the Vita Audio R1 MkII portable music system, sporting a rather stylish carry case.

The new version of the hip audio cube has DAB, DAB+ and FM reception, input for your iPod or MP3 player, large digital display and clock/alarm functions. Reason enough for considering a purchase. But now there's also the CarryPack, a high-quality hand-stitched case, available in black or tan leather for that retro finishing touch. There's also a BackPack too, a rechargeable NiMH battery system which attaches and blends with the rear panel for up to 20 hours of replay on the go.

The radio will sell for £159.99, the CarryPack for £39.99 and the BackPack £49.99. All will be available from John Lewis from late June.

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