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1940s-inspired Wilderness mountain parka by Heritage Research

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Heritage Research has a knack of finding vintage styles and re-inventing them for a modern audience, but it has certainly excelled itself with this Wilderness mountain parka.

It's based on a 1940s mountain parka, made from 'the finest' Fox Brothers green and black Herringbone wool, with added detailing including a fitted peaked hood with rope cord and leather adjusters, button and concealed zip fastening, a leather bound edge, English horn buttons and a Swiss military grade Riri zip. There are also four front pockets plus adjustable buttoned cuffs, a drawstring hem and Navajo pattern fleece lining.

All of that will set you back £315.

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Categories / Christmas, Men's Fashion

Slazenger Heritage 1970s ‘Bing Crosby’ lambswool cardigan

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Christmas is coming and what could be more festive than the strains of Bing Crosby and David Bowie singing Little Drummer Boy? Well, we’ll tell you – wearing this Slazenger Heritage 1970s ‘Bing Crosby’ lambswool cardigan while you listen to it.

Yes, Slazenger has nipped into the archives and founnd the design for the cardigan Bing was wearing at that recording in 1977, a light blue number in extra fine lambswool with six-button fastening, a classic Slazenger logo on the chest and a slim fit.

Perfect for the Christmas day wear, you can pick one up while stocks last for £75.

Find out more at the Stuarts of London website

Categories / Women's Fashion

Fluted Maxi Dress from ASOS

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Maxi dresses have become a staple on the high street over the past few years, and are now branching out in their sources of inspiration. While many provide a slightly hippy style, this Fluted Maxi Dress from ASOS taps into a sleek seventies aesthetic.

Made from a fine knit fabric, the dress is light enough for everyday wear while being luxurious enough to carry the weighty flow of seventies Winterwear. With a simple, longsleeved fit, the moss green or black shades have a hint of later beatnik chic.

Get it online from ASOS for £46.

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Categories / Women's Fashion

Wool Check Dress from Marks and Spencer

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The chic, sharp lines of sixties style are usually found among the high street's Spring and Summer lines, but enough digging can produce great Winter options. This Wool Rich Check Dress from the Autograph Weekend line at Marks and Spencer combines all the structure of a retro look with practical fabric for the colder months.

Ideal for both mid-sixties mod or later ska styles, the check pattern is classic and subtle, with contrasting diagonal check pockets for accent. The high neckline, t-shirt sleeves and mid thigh hemline combine to create a sharp style that's countered by a loose sixties fit.

Get it now from M&S online or in selected shops for £45.

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Categories / Women's Fashion

Sleeveless Knit Dress by Apricot

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With the return of wools and knits on the rails for the Autumn/Winter high street season there's a new range of options available in retro dresses. This Sleeveless Knit Dress from Apricot is an ideal choice for a seventies folk style look that's heavy enough for the cooler months.

With a subtle wintery border pattern of snowflakes, the oversized collar cut and mid thigh hemline are accentuated. The knitted fabric clings to the figure without looking over the top, while the wide circular neck has a hint of post-sixties retro flavour.

It's available now from New Look for £26.

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Checked Wool Blazer from Zara

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While the weather goes through that somewhat erratic phase between the British Summer and Autumnal chills, outerwear is often difficult to get right. You can't go wrong with a sturdy wool blazer though, like this heritage-look version from Zara.

The use of a checked wool fabric gives an immediate gentrified feeling to the blazer, with the addition of leather elbow patches adding a geek chic sixties and seventies feel. The subtle addition of a pocket handkerchief, complete with psychedelic floral print, is a cute touch that rounds off the vintage inspiration.

It's available now from Zara for £69.99.

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