Cycling tops have been a fashion as well as functional item for decades now, with the Fred Perry x Blank Canvas cycling shirts certain to keep up that trend.
But these aren't your straightforward cycling tops – these mix that the classic look with the equally classic Fred Perry polos shirt designs, typified by the Winter collar shirt (pictured above) with 'Champion' striping across the middle and small, zipped rear pocket.
One of the most iconic fashion symbols of the mid-sixties has to be Mary Quant's much-loved daisy design, an image that has been alluded to time and time again in retro styles. While modern interpretations of Quant's designs can often veer into cliché, this Daisy Doile Skirt from French Connection does it with subtle chic.
The use of textural lace fabric counters the simplistic shape of the high waist miniskirt, incorporating the daisy pattern in an understated way. With a sleek a-line, the skirt avoids the figure-skimming looks of modern minis, finished in a rich retro navy shade.
It's available now from French Connection for £62.
I think it's fair to say that Fearne Cotton is a love/hate kind of person. Loved by the media, PRs and fashion labels, she's perhaps not so popular with the wider public. Anyway, she's certainly loved by Very, fronted its ad campaign and now designed a vintage-inspired collection for the company, which includes this Vintage Silk Dress at Very.
As you might have guessed, this is inspired by the 1960s, a Peter Pan collar dress in a dip-dye fabric that produces a contrasting pink and white finish, completed with a silk lining for the inside.
Available online, you can grab one in most sizes for £55.
Modern-day fashion retailer Uniqlo has teamed up with an iconic, old school jazz label, producing the Uniqlo x Blue Note Records t-shirt range.
Uniqlo has teamed up with Blue Note for a range of shirts based on its classic album sleeves or the fonts used on the sleeves.Dexter Gordon's Go and Joe Henderson's In 'N Out are above, but check out the uniqlo site for the full 21 t-shirts in the range, most of which are available in various colours and all of which are made of 100 per cent cotton.
When the weather turns hot, stay looking cool for a fairly modest outlay. Each one retails for just £12.99.
Find out more at the Uniqlo website
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The first range was launched last October and was generally well received. A good enough response for a second Fred Perry x Amy Winehouse collection, this time the spring/summer 2011 range.
According to Fred Perry, much of the range is apparently 'a tiki re-working' of Fred Perry classics, including the Harrington and the twin-tipped polo shirt. But with the collection now double its original size (32 pieces), there is also now room for bags, shoes and accessories plus a few new clothing designs.
See over the page for lots more images from the range, including a gingham bowling shirt, a Hawaiian print halter neck dress and shirt and scarlet red hot pants alongside accessories including the Amy barrel bag, wide waist straw belts, a printed silk scarf plus suede and leather moccasins in a variety of colours. On the shelves and on the website from Monday 7th March if you want to buy.
As high street designs move from heavy Winter options to Spring and Summer collections, fabric choices allow for a whole new variety of textures and cuts to shine. This Linen Tab Neck Dress from Dorothy Perkins' Closet concession line is an ideal frock for warmer weather, with some stylish retro influence on show.
The simple shift cut is instantly sixties, with just enough figure skimming to create a sharp silhouette. With capped sleeves and a mid thigh hemline, the real gem is the tabbed high collar. With the ideal balance of conservatism and femininity, the pockets add a hint of wearable daytime style.
It's now available from Dorothy Perkins for £30.
