Baracuta's new collection for Autumn and Winter 2015 is arriving now, and looks to be one of the best yet!
The original Harrington Jacket draws on it's British rainwear heritage this season with new colour ways and new styles in trench coats, parkas and of course the Harrington Jacket.
The new colletion is available online here,...
Sunday, 12 October 2014
Tuesday, 7 October 2014
Issue 4 of Up&Atom is out today! Out now and free with all orders of clothing and/or shoes!
The fab new issue features:
Atom is 10! October 2014 is the 10th anniversary of Atom Retro. We celebrate with a chat with Atom Retro's founder, a timeline of Atom history... oh, and a new retail shop has just opened in Malton, North Yorkshire!
One...
Wednesday, 10 September 2014
London is Our Muse...
There's a distinctive 'City of London' feel to this season's Fever collection, with smart tailored looks, vintage inspired classic heritage pieces and glam, beautiful 'occasion' dresses - just perfect for all those Christmas and New Years parties! (It'll be time before you know it!)
Themes include On the Thames, In the Townhouse...
Monday, 8 September 2014
There's a fantastic season arriving soon from Friday On My Mind this Autumn.
All the Friday On My Mind faves are back for the new collection -- Friday On My Mind staple Retro T-Shirt, the Sailor top is back in a 3/4 sleeve version for Winter, in Black/Cream and Red, and a fave from last winter - the Valentine Dress is also returning later on in the...
Friday, 5 September 2014
Coming soon to Atom Retro - Designer Duchess Faux Fur coats.
These fabulous coats have a supremely vintage 50s and 60s vibe - and all in soft and lovely faux fur. A relatively new brand, Designer Duchess was founded with the mission in mind to limit the use of real animal fur in fashion. Designer Duchess say, 'At Designer Duchess we believe...
Tuesday, 2 September 2014
US brand Tulle has a fabulous collection in store for Winter 2014. Playing on layering with some great vintage inspired and 60s mod influenced style, this seasons collection concentrates on what Tulle does best - fantastic women's coats and jackets and beautiful party dresses to kit you out for the festive season!
Here's a quick peek as what's coming...
Saturday, 30 August 2014
Mademoiselle Yéyé's Autumn and Winter collection 2014 is themed by cakes, sweets and lovely treats!
The 'Cookie Collection' features dresses, tops and skirts all as pretty as a cup cake - but not as fattening!
Also back in the collection are a couple of Yéyé favourites - the Amelie dress is back in the newly updated 'Anise Bread' dress and Louise...
Wednesday, 6 August 2014
The hat is making a comeback! Whether you like go for a Mod, ska inspired hat or something a bit more dandy, Atom Retro's got you covered...
View all of our current range of Retro hats here....
Friday, 4 July 2014
Brutus was initially founded in East London by brothers Keith and Alan Freedman in 1966, aged just 18 and 17 at the time! The name came about from the aftershave the brothers would wear called 'Brut' they then added the word 'us' and Brutus was born.
It all began with a single sweater, they then began to develop t-shirts,...
Sunday, 29 June 2014
The Goldhawk Mod Regatta Stripe Boating Blazer by Madcap England is sure to add a touch of style to any Retro Clothing collection. You can buy the jacket online at Atom Retro.
Following on from other Boating Blazer designs within the Madcap England range, Goldhawk is perhaps a slightly more conservative piece. A garment that features a monotone...
Tuesday, 24 June 2014
Time for the lowdown on this Seasons key festival trends as we look into festival must-haves for 2014.
Fashion and music are two of our fave entities. Bang them together and you've pretty much got festival season! Here's a few insights into what's been selling well in store at Atom Retro and styles we know are going to be hot looks for Festival...
Tuesday, 17 June 2014
The latest news from the Atom Retro World Cup Team.
Harry Predicts - Spain v Chile. Match kicks off 8pm BST, 18th June, 2014.
Fresh from predicting the England v Italy result correctly and the U-turn on the decision to call it a draw in the Brazil v Croatia fixture, Harry looks to keep his 100% record in tact with his latest hunch as...
Sunday, 15 June 2014
News Flash:Here follows a news bulletin into allegations of widespread corruption in the Harry Predicts World Cup Feature.An apology to Harry Cat from Atom Retro!
(Picture: An angry Harry Cat when first told of the adjudicators decision to call a draw.)Those of you following Harry Cats World Cup predictions will be aware of the result given/published...
Friday, 13 June 2014
(Picture: Harry looks dejected as he contemplates his poor prediction record. What's that you called the referee Harry?)
Atom Retro’s black and white cat Harry has taken it upon himself to be the World’s foremost feline football predictor and statistician…. And as he’s quick to point out, he’s got a 33.3% chance of being right!
Harry...
Wednesday, 11 June 2014
Back of the net! Win big with the Atom Retro World Cup 2014 competition.We’re getting in the spirit of the World Cup with a fab big prize give away. Enter our competition for a chance to win £200 Atom Retro vouchers! There's runner up prizes too.How to play: Simply choose the 2 teams from each group you think will go through to the next stage...
Friday, 9 May 2014
Up&Atom is back for it's third issue! Out now and free with all orders of clothing and/or shoes!
The fab new issue features:
With A Natural Flair: Interview with musician, Nic Armstrong
Marmalade's designer, Magda Sokolowska talks fashion and vintage inspiration
The Original Modernist: The view from 'original modernist' Wayne...
Thursday, 17 April 2014
Get a sneak peak at Marmalade's spring/summer 2014 coming soon to Atom Retro!
Marmalade is definitely one of the front runners for the best sixties and mod dresses, the latest pieces are certainly not ones to disappoint! The new collection brings a fresh look on different shapes and styles of dress but keeps it's ever unique,vogue feel about...
Friday, 11 April 2014
It’s
20 years since the advent of Britpop. The all too familiar sound of the
legendary Supersonic guitar riff blazing out of the stereo - released on this day in 1994. Atom Retro
reflect on this era of music and it’s profound affect on society,
fashion and style.Forget the Blair-ite Cool Brittania crap that
followed shortly after and all too...
Sunday, 6 April 2014
How often do you hear a snippet of a song on an advert - a great tune, but what is it? The ad's gone before you can say Shazam! Here's some of of our fave tunes on TV ads currently.
1. Nissan Note Advert - 'The Ghost Train'
Features: Evil Eye by Franz Ferdinand
Originally Released: 2013
Find it: On Franz Ferdinand's...
Saturday, 5 April 2014
10 fab Retro Men's Graphic T-Shirts, in stock now at Atom Retro.
1. My First Methlab by Chunk
£27.99
Retro 70s T-Shirt inspired by the iconic Ladybird books - mashed up with a dash of Breaking Bad iconography too. Blue meth anyone?
...
Wednesday, 2 April 2014
The new Man From U.N.C.L.E remake, directed by Guy Richie, has just announced it will be released in January 2015. More exciting for us at Atom Retro are the promo shots from the set showing star Armie Hammer (who plays Illya Kuryakin) wearing a Baracuta jacket on the back of a Vespa - because Atom Retro supplied a few of the Baracuta jackets used...
Monday, 31 March 2014
In Spring 2013, Bettie Page hosted a 'Bring it Back' contest, encouraging Vintage clothing fans all over the world to submit their favorite vintage photos featuring their loved ones and their dresses. Bettie Page's Spring 2014 features the winning dresses and they're in stock now at Atom Retro.
The Marie Dress
A pretty red dress inspired by a...
Saturday, 29 March 2014
photo credit: Paul Easton via photopin cc
"For The Who, Radio Caroline was an angelic force… without Caroline we would not have sold a single record."
- Pete Townshend
It was 50 years yesterday that Radio Caroline first began to broadcast, from a ship in international waters. Launching at midday on Easter Sunday - the 28th March 1964, Radio Caroline...
Saturday, 22 March 2014
One of the hottest trends for this summer is a blazer jacket - paired with trousers or jeans, this easy summer look infuses mod and retro style. Here's some of the best for Summer 2014...
More info below......
Friday, 21 March 2014
Baracuta Trench Coat
The Baracuta Spring 2014 collection is now online at Atom Retro. Featuring new fresh spring colours in G9 and G4, this seasons collection also comprises a new trench coat in three colours, plus limited edition G9 jackets in suede and oiled leather.
The classic G9 is available in limited edition colours corn yellow and Mc Queens...
Tuesday, 18 March 2014
The trailer for the upcoming James Brown biopic movie, Get On Up, has just been released...
The film, due to be released on the 1st of August depicts James Brown's rise from extreme poverty to international fame and stardom as 'The Godfather of Soul'.
James Brown is played by Chadwick Boseman and Viola Davis (who previously played Aibileen Clark...
Sunday, 16 March 2014
Some good light reading comes in the form go GQ’s new Collectors Edition magazines: Bailey’s Heroes.The
March 2014 issue sees Bailey reflect on time spent with John Lennon. He
discusses the sense of tension between John and Paul during a legendary
Bailey photo shoot, his lukewarm feelings to early Beatles music and
seeing John at London’s fashionable...
Friday, 7 March 2014
Vesper Dresses are due to arrive at Atom Retro next week!
British brand, Vesper consists of a collection of - absolutely beautiful - figure sculpturing dresses. Cut from luxe, super stretchy fabrics, each dress is designed to flatter and enhance the female form.
Quite a new brand, Vesper is already a fave of celebs including Myleene Klass and...
Sunday, 2 March 2014
A quick look at some of the styles coming from Friday On My Mind this season.
Firstly, you'll all be glad to know the very mod Bibi Dress will be back - and in 3 colour ways! The Bibi Dress sold out almost right away. Well, good news, girls! Bibi is back - in Black/White with green collar or with coral collar (pictured) in short sleeve, and new long...
Friday, 21 February 2014
Fila launched it's first tennis collection in 1973, the Fila White Line - and it's really this which forms the basis of the iconic Fila Vintage Retro Sportswear Collection. Summer 2014 will be no different, with all your favourite Fila styles back in new colours. Fila revolutionised sportswear in the Seventies, introducing new, bold colours and iconic...
Thursday, 20 February 2014
Here's a quick preview of what's coming from Mademoiselle Yéyé for Spring and Summer this year.
Centering on a 'Summer in Paris' theme, the designers at Mademoiselle Yéyé have split the collection in to two parts - 'Daytime' and 'Midnight' - 2 different looks.
'Daytime' is as you'd expect - casual Mod and Sixties style for days spent in the Paris...
Thursday, 13 February 2014
Introducing new women's brand, Darling, arriving soon at Atom Retro for Spring and Summer 2014.
Darling range is the vision of London based designers, Nadia Moraes. Ultra feminine, vintage inspired and quintessentially ‘English’, Darling
offers affordable luxury clothing with an emphasis on quality and
attention to detail.
Celebrity ‘Darlings’...
Wednesday, 12 February 2014
Fever London's collection for Spring 2014 is one of their best yet. As with all Fever collections, it's inspired by vintage finds from across the globe - however it's Italy - Milan, the Amalfi Coast and Sorrento which forms the main theme for the collection, as well as the location for the photo shoot.
As usual, Fever's spring collecton is split...
Saturday, 1 February 2014
Harrington Jacket in Tan
Merc's coming collection for Spring and Summer 2014 is possibly one of their best yet!
As you might expect, all the traditional and essential Merc elements are here - it's Retro, it's Mod and it's Indie, but it's bang up to date and still on trend. The classic Merc Harrington Jacket will be available in new colour,...
Monday, 20 January 2014
Here's a sneak preview of Gloverall for Spring/Summer 2014. Gloverall you might think of traditionally as a Winter brand, with all their fantastically cosy Duffle Coats, Reefers and Overcoats, but don't discount them totally for Spring! After all, in these rainy isles, you definitely will still need a -albeit lighter- coat to keep you dry...
Wednesday, 1 January 2014
Happy new year everyone!
Hope you all had a wonderful New Year's Eve - and the hangover isn't too bad this morning!
You might be thinking of making some new year's resolutions today - what are they? Save more, spend less? Eat healthier and lose weight? Or just generally improve your world, live life to the fullest and enjoy every day?! (That's...
