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Categories / Women's Fashion

Understudy Blouse by Mode Merr

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One of our firm favourites on Retro To Go, Mode Merr have come back to the market flying this month with a vamped up new website and plenty of covetable clothes to help the relaunch. One of our favourites, thanks to its versatility and undeniable vintage charm is this Understudy Blouse.

Made from a stretch jersey fabric, the top clings to curves to create an ideal separate for your fifties and early sixties looks. With a peep hole neckline, pointed collar and ribbon fastening, the decolletage is key on this one. With a slim long sleeve and fitted cut, however, you can be sure the silhouette is kept classic throughout.

The Understudy Blouse is available from Mode Merr for $62 in a wide range of sizes.

Find out more from the brand new website

Categories / Art and Photography, Books

Rockin’ – The Rockabilly Scene photobook by Andrew Shaylor

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Following on from the Or Glory 21st Century Rockers book by Horst A. Friedrichs comes another book that looks to be covering similar ground – Rockin' – The Rockabilly Scene book by Andrew Shaylor.

There are two key differences though. Firstly, this book doesn't land until next year and secondly, it seems to cover more ground geographically, taking in scenes in the US and UK. Indeed, Rockin' is described as a 'unique portrayal of the contemporary rockabilly scene', with Shaylor granted exclusive access at events to capture 'the raw energy of the music and the commitment of the rockabilly community to authenticity'.

There's also a history of the subculture by rockabilly legend Jerry Chatabox in the book. which is published by Merrell in April 2011. You can pre-order now though, with Amazon discounting to £19.50 from the £30 RRP.

Find out more about the book at the Amazon website

Categories / Design and Interiors

Sign Your Name wallpaper by Mrs Murphy

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We've already featured Mrs Murphy's fabulous pin-up girl tile stickers, and here's another of her designs with the same 50s rockabilly feel, her Sign Your Name wallpaper.

Inspired by traditional sailor tattoos, the wallpaper is covered with a mix of full and broken heart motifs. Each heart has a scroll for you to add your own name. Mrs Murphy has done some for you already – Elvis is on there for example – but after that it's up to you to personalize it as you want. The hearts are interspersed with images of roses, creating a striking work that's sure to be a conversation piece (or a source of many a broken heart maybe…). 

A roll costs 2600 SEK which works out at roughly £240. 

Buy it online

Categories / Women's Fashion

New Dress Prints from Vivien of Holloway

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For a genuine fifties look in your retro reproduction dresses, there's few brands who get it right like Vivien of Holloway. The UK-based dressmakers keep coming up with the goods, with new fabrics just in time for the Halloween season.

Shown above left is the new Dia de Los Muertes design, featuring kitschy skull patterns throughout for a psychobilly style pin-up feeling. Alternatively, check out the new skull and crossbones print or a more classic anchor pattern.

Prices start at £69.

Find out more from the website

Categories / Women's Fashion

Goddess Skull Cameo Jewellery from Kitsch-tique

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While cameo jewellery remains a much-loved classic for a variety of vintage-inspired looks, there's always room for a twist on the classics. This Goddess Skull Cameo Jewellery from Kitsch-tique lends a cheeky gothic edge, resulting in pieces ideal for a rocker look.

The ring and necklace both feature the skull cameo, reminiscent of the rockabilly and psychobilly trends' darker take on vintage looks. With a little bit of kitschy, tiki style, these pieces add some welcome wit to timeless costume jewels.

The ring and necklace cost £8 and £10 respectively.

Find out more from the Kitsch-tique Boutique online

Categories / Men's Fashion

1950s-style Ashcott Monk shoe by Clarks

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It's got a 1950s twist, but the Ashcott Monk shoe by Clarks actually dates back to the 1970s.

I'm guessing the shoe was brought out to take advantage of the 70s rock 'n' roll revival, as this new issue is apparently out 'to coincide with this season's rockabilly trend'. So if you want a 50s look with a 70s twist, here it is.

Made of black suede, with a monk strap, silver-effect buckle, a chequered trim and classic crepe sole, it's yours for £69.

Find out more at the Clarks website