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September 13, 2008

Entirely off-topic football post

As the title says, nothing to do with retro or vintage but if you love football check out Off The Post for a humorous look at the beautiful game.
Actually, we have just thought of a retro link: you can buy retro football kits on this page!

September 2, 2008

RetroFlower.co.uk back online

Our parent site RetroFlower.co.uk has been experiencing some technical difficulties over the past few days (bless, happens to the best of us). So we are delighted to announce that these problems are behind us and the online shop is back to business is usual. Don’t take our word for it – check it out!

August 29, 2008

Bands We Like: Marner Brown

Some really good late-1960s/early-1970s sounding rock’n’roll served up by five lads from Twickenham, south London. Frontman Fiachra Kerrigan has a good rock voice, but the bands real gem is guitarist Aaron Grimes, who has been earning accolades left, right and centre for some classy axework.

Please check out Retro Flower’s online shop

August 28, 2008

Retro Home: Mod Target Coaster Set

Probably not one for the more elegant of dining rooms, but if you favour the funky pop art look this coaster set could be for you. They are fun and definitely retro, plus at £2.50 they are not likely to break the bank. Click here to buy them from Iggloo.
Please check out the Retro Flower [...]

August 19, 2008

Women’s Clothing: Colour Block Pinafore

I simply adore this gorgeous pinafore from ASOS. It is very much 1960s-inspired and should be on every retro lover’s wish list. I don’t know how long the high street and mainstream brands will stick with this strong vintage influence, but long may it last! Click here to buy this little gem for £28.
Retro Flower

August 18, 2008

Retro Hotel: Hotel Sax in Prague

There are retro hotels and then there are retro hotels. A little retro flourish here and there is not uncommon in many classy establishments, but the Hotel Sax in Prague is wall-to wall retro. It is a vintage-inspired masterpiece. Each room is filled with design classics and funky wallpaper. I have heard people saying that [...]

August 12, 2008

Ebay Finds: Adidas Saigon Originals Trainers

If you are going to go down the ol’ training shoe route, you can’t do much better than the Adidas Originals range. And these cool Adidas Saigons are no exception. And at 99p you can’t really go wrong! LINK

August 9, 2008

Bands We Like: The Elements

A classic beat band from Birmingham who have recently been signed to the ever-excellent Acid Jazz label. Sixties-style tight vocal harmonies and the music to match. You’re most likely to know lead singer Andy Bennett, who has played with Ocean Colour Scene for the past three years.

Click here to see their website
Retro Flower

July 2, 2008

Our proper website is up and running… hopefully!

At least we think it is. So go and buy something so we can make sure. Our new address is www.retroflower.co.uk. Stock is still being added and work hasn’t really begun on the men’s section yet, but we are getting there. Check it out for all your vintage and retro needs.

May 19, 2008

Duffer of St George Oki-Ni Yardi Cardigan

Description
This cardie avec collar is Oki-Ni’s reworking of the classic Duffer of St George Yardie cardigan. The cardie is brand new with tags and is in patriot blue. It is made from a cashmere-wool mix and is a really high quality retro piece. The detailing includes three stripes down each side, enamel buttons and patch [...]