Retro fashion
Retro fashion is back. Many new fashion designs are inspired by the 50s, 60s or 70s and many more are direct copies from the past. It has never been a better time to look retro and you don't have to visit a second hand shop to do it.
To get a genuine retro fashion look, have a look at our guides to the style of the past and then compare with new items you can buy in the shops today.
The original 60s London fashion centre, Carnaby Street, is thriving. There are Ben Sherman and Merc stores and many more outlets selling retro fashion.
There are also several online stores specialising in Mod and retro fashion.
Retro fashion fairs
If you are looking to buy original vintage or retro fashions, why not visit a retro fashion fair? You will have a chance to browse stalls selling original clothes from the 50s, 60s and 70s. 80s fashion is also gaining in popularity: some of the vintage stalls now also feature jackets with shoulder pads and bold 80s patterns.
Forthcoming dates:
Oxford Vintage is at the Oxford Union on 17 August, 28 September, 26 October and 29 November 2008 from 10am to 5pm. See www.oxfordvintage.com for more information.
Stroud Vintage, also featuring vintage and retro fashions and textiles, is at the Subscription Rooms, George Street, Stroud Gloucestershire on 22 June, 2 August, 7 September, 4 October, 1 November and 6 December 2008. See www.stroudvintage.com for more details.
If you run a vintage fashion fair and would like to put your details here, please contact steven@retrowow.co.uk with dates and information. If you have a website, please link back to us.
- See also:
- Teddy Boys
- Mods
- 50s mens' fashion
- Retro shopping