Taking inspiration for the 50′s and the 70′s, Japan-made brand “Chimala” (meaning beauty in native american) has been making quality and well-tailored clothes since 2006. This is a quite outstanding trench coat; it has a  sweet oldschool design and tone as if it came out right from some the 70′s British tv shows. Worn with a blue pair of jeans, white socks and brown leather loafers, this is a creative way to enhance the style of the Chimala trench coat on you, à la British Working-class.

Unfortunately, I missed it! It was available with 40% off at Hickorees. If you happen to see it, please leave a comment here!!!!

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Sunpocket is a 1970′s sunglasses brand raising from the death. At this time, those unfolding glasses were very popular in the French winter sports resort and the French Mediterranean coast, mainly worn by fashionable and upper class people. The 80′s have seen the expansion of the brand into something much more coloured, finding now favor in hipsters and “hotdog” skiers’ eyes (it really matches the South of France men). Few decades later, Jacob Höglund stumbled upon a pair of Sunpocket in its family stuff in Trysil, Norway, and decided to give rebirth to this famous 70′s iconic brand.

Still foldable, it could not be otherwise, the sunglasses come in two authentic styles : the Sunpocket Sport and the Sunpocket II. In line with their past, 16 colourways and 3 different lenses (oily, shimmering blue and granite) are released for both models. Don’t worry, these are not rubbishy glasses, protecting from UV, sunrays and reflection off the sea and the snow. Nicely priced and stylish as ever, that’s all what we need for holidays guys!

£49 from Glass boutique
£50 from Selfridges

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Whillas and Gunn is releasing its SS11 collection by “dribs and drabs”. Here are few pieces of the latter. We’ve got three pieces : a “Stuart” shirt, a “Burns” waistcoat and another “Burns” matching coat. The clothes are all inspired by the style of Jeff Bridges in the movie True Grit. An “outlaw” style which suits the brand well. Actually, their whole collection is delighfully retro, done with great care and with exquisite finish for each piece.

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No! Driving gloves are not only made for old drivers or chauffeurs. They were originally created to grip streering wheels, formerly made of slipping materials. Although you could say their original use is obselete, driving gloves still are such a smart accessory that it doesn’t even matter what they were made for. If you’re looking for a classy pair, let me advice your the website Black.co.uk which has plenty of choice. Mine is those “Cognac” colored gloves with vintage features : perforated fingers and snap button. They’re hairsheep leather made, known for its softness.

£39 from Black.co.uk

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Let me introduce you those vintage Brogues findable at All Saints. What strikes me on them is the old-looking brown leather they’re made of. How to match it? Put some raw denim, a check shirt, now you look handsome. In a nutshell, we’re all going to throw our minimalistic oxfords away for some vintage detailled ones.

£150 from All Saints

PS: Enjoy 20% OFF when spending over £150 with the code “UK20″

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Handsome chukka boots from Red Wing. Their red color are making them either smart or vintage. I would still recommend a casual use : match them with some raw jeans, chinos, or wool grey trousers. A question remains : are they really worth their price? I mean, for the same price you could have some opening ceremony which have at least a leather sole.

$300 from Tobi

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Half-time on Spain – Paraguay, it’s time to post my item of the day for you guys. This messenger bag from the brand Barbour is really cool. Its check pattern combined with a special type of buckles, the mix of leather and cloth give it a nice original touch. As always with Barbour, bags made of coated British Millegrain cotton, waterproof and strudy as ever. Well you see, little birdie told me you were looking for a new bag, I’ve found it in sales :)

It’s €104,30 from farfetch (was €149)

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This shoulder bag has a great retro look with its 1970′s Tokyo print on the front and back! It features a zipped main compartment and an adjustable shoulder strap. It’s made in PVC and Canvas by Roxton.

£25 from CX London

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This belt from Petrol Belts has a great look with its silver buckle and its camel vintage leathear! The belt is made in 100% finest leather and it’s still on sale!

Sale price: £19.00 (Was £24.95) from Reemclothing

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The Panasonic RP-HTX7 is one of my favorite headphones with its retro style available in many colors as this green one. Tested and approved!

$37.99 from ebay.com

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