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Lady Dragon Cherry Slingbacks by Vivienne Westwood

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While everyone knows that British fashion heavyweight Vivienne Westwood found her beginnings in the 1970s, that hasn't stopped her having a keen eye for earlier retro influences. These new Cherry versions of her Lady Dragon Slingbacks have an undeniable hint of rockabilly style that works well with Westwood's quirky vision.

The plastic material used throughout many of Westwood's latest shoe lines lends a high gloss and vibrant colour to the shoes, ensuring a kitschy fifties appeal. Add the cherry detailing to the toes of this neat little pair and these are an ideal rockabilly pair.

Get them online from My Wardrobe for £110.

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Esther Top from EC Star

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With vast swathes of dresses available from retro reproduction brands, it's often difficult to find separates that excite in the same way. EC Star have pulled it off with aplomb, though, with this Esther Top.

The sleeveless blouse captures the crossover between late fifties and early sixties style with ease, thanks to the structure and print alike. With a summery lemon yellow, the colour is immediately mid sixties, working in tandem with a sleeveless and high necked silhouette.

Get it online from EC Star for $81.

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Ruby Heels from Fred Flare

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The key to footwear for a retro wardrobe that chops and changes through multiple eras is simplicity and timeless style. These Ruby Heels from Fred Flare are the perfect pair for all occasions, without fear of being boring or too plain.

With a twisted vamp detailing, there's a hint of fifties style that combines with a peep toe shape perfectly. Stiletto heels and an opened side shape flash some flesh without compromising the classic and slightly conservative feeling of mid-20th century footwear.

They're available now from Fred Flare online for $36.

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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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Nautical Stud Earrings from Urban Outfitters

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The devil is in the details, as they say, and no truly mid 20th century inspired ensemble is complete without the right finishing touches. For fifties pin-up looks with a nautical bent, be they rockabilly or more classic, these Nautical Stud Earrings from Urban Outfitters have the ideal subtle edge.

The mini gold-look studs – featuring anchor, sailboat and seashell designs – may be small but they can provide an ideal understated finish for any fifties look, day or night. Ideal to mix and match for more up-to-date rockabilly and psychobilly styles, too.

Get them now from Urban Outfitters UK for £10 for the full set.

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Evelyn Maxi Dress from Missguided

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Maxi dresses are that one item you just can't avoid on the Great British high street this summer, with designs featuring influence from a wide range of fashion styles. There's a handful of very vintage inspired items hidden among the rest, like this Evelyn Maxi Dress from Missguided.

Taking cues from a seventies folk-style chic, the light and floaty fabric works in tandem with hippy influences like embroidery on the bodice. The feather-tie at the waist incorporates some late sixties influence, capitalising on the original incarnations of festival fashion.

It's available online from Missguided now for £31.99.

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