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Dita Von Teese designs for Wheels & Dollbaby

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There may be some debate about whether or not burlesque's journey into the mainstream is a good thing, but there's few who can deny the credentials of the scene's current darling, Dita von Teese. With proven retro credentials, she's turned her hand to fashion once more with designs for Wheels & Dollbaby.

This Dita's Closet Embroidered Cardigan has unmistakeable vintage inspiration, with a chic fit and skinny knit wool. The bow-fastening high collar and three quarter length sleeves tread the line between demure and daring well, allowing for the skinny fit to create sex appeal. Finished with fifties floral embroidery, this is not just any cardigan.

It's available online from ASOS now for £150.

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Categories / Women's Fashion

Multi-way Vargas dress by Kiss Me Deadly

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Forget Spanx – shapewear can be stylish, sexy and make you look a million dollars in (or, indeed, out of) any frock. 

The Kiss Me Deadly Multiway Vargas Dress is shapewear with a difference. Not only does the double layer control mesh shape your curves to give you the perfect retro pin up look but the moveable bra straps mean you can wear it with any dress, even a summery strapless number. 

The Multiway Vargas Dress is £69 from Kiss Me Deadly and is available to buy from 8th April. See the website for more details.

Categories / Women's Fashion

Retro Styled Sweaters by Sonia Rykiel

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Warmer weather may be just around the corner for most of us, but that doesn't rule out the room for stylish knitwear in your retro wardrobe just yet. Especially when we're talking about items as stylish as these Retro Sweaters from Sonia by Sonia Rykiel.

The skinny knit tops both start with a slim and feminine silhouette, with a classic crew neck to finish. But it's the subtle addition of fifties motifs that makes these stand out, borrowing from 50s tattoo imagery with both the cherry and anchor emblems. Ideal for a more relaxed nod to retro style, these jumpers are the sort of item you'll wear with everything.

Available now from Matches Fashion in the UK, they're both priced at £208, with the striped option in two colour choices.

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Blue Halterneck Bikini from George at Asda

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As always the Spring/Summer collections of high street retailers has reached us before the sunshine in Britain, with plenty of inspiring choices for that holiday you're considering. This Blue Halterneck Bikini from George at Asda is a great retro choice for the coming months, at the brand's usual bargain prices.

The shape of the two-piece takes obvious inspiration from fifties pinup styles, with a halterneck and twist at the bustline. The full briefs tie the ensemble together, finished in a blue bright enough to stand out among the most tropical of backdrops.

Get it from George at Asda now for just £10, sold as separates.

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Categories / Design and Interiors, Men's Fashion

Paul Smith Pin-Up Girl Wallet


 
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Buying a Valentine's gift for the man in you life can prove a bit of a challenge but this saucy Pin-Up Girl Wallet from Paul Smith strikes just the right note.

The wallet is made from smooth black leather with contrasting white stitching. It has room for notes and coins within, but it's real selling point is the delightful young lady hidden inside. Inspired by original cigarette card art she's a luscious bathing beauty with generous curves and a cheeky expression in a classic fifties pose.

The wallet is 100% leather and made in Italy.

It costs £129 and you can buy it here

 

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Baby Betty Pin-Up Purses from Miss Bud

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Much of the style of modern pin-up reinvention is unflinchingly daring, with bright colours, bold prints and luxurious textures collding to create a vampy and kitsch look. If you love the style but aren’t quite brave enough to go whole hog yet, well chosen accessories are an ideal in-road.

These Baby Betty Pin-Up Purses by Miss Bud have all the kitsch appeal of a pin-up inspired rockabilly look in one piece. A satin-look fabric provides the luxurious edge to a classic, tattoo style pin-up and card game print – a look now synonymous with 50s rockabilly fashion. Finished with a kiss-lock clasp and vintage style frame it’s the perfect way to get some retro in your every day wardrobe.

Get yours online from Dollydagger for £32.

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