The Fred Perry polo shirt is a classic, but not necessarily ideal for the colder months. Which is where the Fred Perry long-sleeved polo shirts come in.
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Mod Girls notebook by Rebekah Ginda
On the look out for a fun bit of stationery? Or perhaps a new hair cut? Rebekah Ginda's Mod Girls notebook could offer you both, in an eye-catching piece of illustration.
The German based illustrator has decorated the cover of the notebook with a repeated pattern of 60s-style haircuts. Huge eyes peer out from under heavy fringes or skull caps. Inside the pages are blank, waiting for you to fill with your own stylistic inspirations.
The notebook costs just 3.50 Euros.
Buy it from Dewanda
via Print & Pattern
Green Ponti Dress from River Island
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.
Fred Perry x Sir Peter Blake Blank Canvas polo shirts now available
Not sure if this is being pitched as a piece of art or as a wearable piece of everyday clothing. Whatever way you look at it, the Fred Perry x Sir Peter Blake Blank Canvas polo shirts are now available in limited numbers.
The iconic British pop artist has teamed up with Fred Perry for three shirt styles that have been made and printed in England in a numbered run of 1000. The styles feature rainbow and union jack patches alongside screen printed icons such as stars, hearts and targets. Peter Blake’s signature sign-off sits on each hem and back neck label. There's also some Peter Blake packaging for each one.
A collector's release with a collector's price at £125. Perhaps something to pick up and store way for a rainy day. See the other designs over the page.
New Velvet Cave vintage dress auctions on eBay
We have flagged them up before, but worth doing so again, as there are plenty of potential bargains, not to mention cool vintage designs amongst the latest batch of Velvet Cave dress auctions on eBay.
42 dresses amongst the latest selection, primarily from the 1960s, but a few sneaking into the '70s. The one above astir hasn't had a bid, a mid-60s babydoll mini dress, made of a 'blue flecked gauze type fabric', with white lace detailing around the neck and sleeves, plus decorative covered buttons on the front, along with 'puff' shoulders.
The price right now for this one is £4.99, but check out all the dresses on the site.
Vespa scooter iPad bag
Looking for a retro twist for your modern gadget? Check out this Vespa scooter iPad bag.
Yes, it's a mini bag, designed to carry your Apple iPad, complete with zip closure, shoulder strap and a smaller bag for carrying your power supply and other accessories. Of course it also features that bold design, featuring both the scooter and the Vespa logo.
Grab one online, the price is £32.90.
