Vintage and retro clothing for men and women
At atomretro you will find an amazing range of harrington jackets to suit all occasions and weather. Now that it is turning chilly you can still be stylish with the super slim fit Eastwood Baracuta Mens G10 Jersey Harrington B. A slightly shorter version of the classic Harrington G10, the Eastwood retains the classy characteristic styling, including pockets, G10 reverse, and double zip. This jacket is the perfect complement to other mod and retro clothing. Go see the G10B at atomretro.com now where they are taking orders in time for Christmas. Do have a look at the incredible stock of modern and indie clothing and accessories for that special present for that loved one,maybe yourself!
Dial R for retro
Lovingly refurbished internally and ready for use with modern phone sockets, each stylish hunk of plastic is guaranteed to bring the memories flooding back the second you poke your finger in the dial and hear that familiar ugh-ugh. You might even remember a few numbers from the good old days and start answering the phone by reciting your telephone number, old lady style.Go check ‘em out at firebox
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DeLonghi’s Icona 4- Slice Toaster:a look at yesterday tomorrow
Looking for a new toaster? Nothing bashful and discreet. Then the DeLonghi Icona CTO400.3R red toaster, to take four pieces of bread at a time, is just for you. Sitting there in your kitchen, all chunky with just a look of the Italian sportscar styling of the fifties and sixties,this retro machine with futuristic ambition will boast sliders,knobs and dials which suggest more than merely delivering an evenly browned piece of bread. If this is for you you can see more (and there are other colours to choose from ) here at Currys
Calling all Lovers of Vintage and Retro Style Telephones
If you are of a certain age , you will have experienced the tactile as well as the functionality of the telephones in general use in the 1940s ,1950s and 1960s. Depending on where the telephone instrument was sited, whether in the office or in the comfort of a living room at home, you will have appreciated its utility. Of course the ubiquitous mobile of today has a phenomenal number of additional applications designed not merely to allow the simple facility of speaking to someone who is connected to your line. It will also let you access amazing multimedia content.
But back in the, perhaps slower paced every day life of five or six decades ago, making or receiving a telephone call was a sensory event. Firstly, the unmistakable ringtone of an incoming call, and then the lifting of the receiver, most often a solid piece of bakelite, to the ear. It was usually appropriate to sit down in order to concentrate on the caller, if the call developed into a lengthy one.
As the telephone was physically connected to a fixed cable to a wall socket, you usually knew where to find it, and that a comfortable chair would be strategically placed near it.
The benefits of the vintage phone worked equally well when making a call. Pick-up the hefty receiver, listen for a satisfying dial-tone, and then dialling-in the number of the person you wished to speak using the rotary dialling mechanism, you listened to the whirring as the dialler returned to rest after each digit was chosen. The task of replacing the receiver on the telephone rest with a gentle ‘clunk’ had a degree of gentle finality about it. So making or receiving a call in those far of days was somewhat of an event.
If you hanker for the days when telephone numbers were prefixed by name of the exchange in the caller’s area, like CENtral, ROYal, and BLAckfriars, for instance, you can easily enjoy for the first time, or once again, the timeless experience of using a vintage telephone handset. For great website for refurbished vintage telephones and retro classic copies of such phones, you can go to Abdy Retro for a large range, including the classic 300 series 1950s black bakelite models beloved of all the self respecting detective TV series of the day, you can also probably still find a 1920s ‘candlestick’ phone .
The sister site to Abdy Retro is Abdy Antiques which is a family firm which repairs these wonderful British instruments, restoring them to their former glory and adapting them so that they can be used as proper phones today.
New Eastwood baracuta G10 in the vintage Harrington style
EASTWOOD BARACUTA MENS MOD RETRO VINTAGE FIT G10 JERSEY HARRINGTON JACKET/TRACK TOP (Navy)
EASTWOOD – Classic Retro, Indie Baracuta G10 Jersey Harrington – The new Mod!
New in for Summer 2010, EASTWOOD Mens Baracuta Vintage Fit G10 Jersey Harrington in Classic Navy. Fantastic for warmer weather, in lightweight Jersey cotton fabric, a modern super slim, shorter fit version of the classic Baracuta G10 Jacket. The traditional Baracuta G10 Jacket look has been preserved with the classic Harrington style pockets, collar and waist with the usual G10 reverse. Stylish white embroidered Baracuta logo to left chest. Baracuta branded buttons. Double zip fasten with elasticated waist. Fab for cool evenings or when its too warm for a big jacket or coat. Unique Mens Mod and Indie Clothing from Baracuta.
Additional information: EASTWOOD BARACUTA MENS VINTAGE FIT G10 JERSEY HARRINGTON JACKET/TRACK TOP – Baracuta Mens G10 style lightweight Jersey Jacket in Navy. Vintage fit (Slim, shorter fit). 2 Harrington style button down pockets. Double zip fasten. Classic Harrinton style collar. Elasticated waist and cuffs. G10 finish to reverse. White embroidered Baracuta logo to left chest. Baracuta branded buttons.
Brand: Baracuta Mens Clothing.
Colour: Navy.
Composition: 100% cotton.
Care: 40°C machine medium wash. Do not dry clean, do not bleach, do not tumble dry. Warm iron.
Not to be missed at atom retro clothing
Debenhams exclusives by Henry Holland
This retro store is delighted to announce designer exclusives coming soon to Debenhams! Designed by Henry Holland, these exclusives were inspired by the 1995 Golden Globe winning TV drama series,”My So-Called Life”. For those not familiar with the series, it realistically follows the life of a 15 year-old girl, through all her trials and tribulations, as she deals with friends,guys,parents, and school. For more information on these exclusive nineties style clothes:
British Tennis legend Fred Perry born 100 years ago
Fred Perry sportswear has been hot-selling for over 50 years. You can buy harrington jackets at the Fred perry site even now. Who was Fred? You should not need to ask. But,if you do, here is a brief note:
This year tennis will be celebrating the centenary of the birth of tennis legend Fred Perry.
Fred Perry born Stockport ,England,in 1909 won three consecutive Wimbledon titles, the first in 1934. An outstanding athlete- he planned on always being fitter than his opponents and was a winner all the way- Fred Perry was on top of his game in the 30s and 40s, but was also winning trophies in the early 50s. Perry who died aged 85 ,in 1995,had a superstar status and lived the full celebrity lifestyle,and for a time in Hollywood.
But Perry was prepared for the time when he would have to give-up competitive tennis. Apart from being in regular demand as a media commentator for his sport,he was an extremely successful entrepreneur establishing his own sportswear business and brand (the laurel logo), which is now more than 50 years old and continues to prosper. If you would like to see some excellent gallery images of this the greatest British tennis player to date click here for the Fred Perry site
As well as wearing the famous laurel motif on his tennis shirts, Andy Murray the current top British player and one of the very best in the world, will hope in this Centenary year to emulate Fred Perry by winning the Wimbledon title. Commentators believe he stands a real chance of success.
For a wide range of sportswear,including harrington jackets, the Fred Perry site is well worth a good look.
Mod revival: Harrington G4
/>Classic mod revival jacket. With fold-down high collar and straight (but not elasticated) sleeves this Harrington exhibits most of all the other features of the G9. A discreet peak of the famous tartan lining which is the Baracuta mark of quality helps set-off the jacket. This is a wonderful variant of the iconic design, made in England. Go for it. For sizes and further detail:
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