Marmalade Dresses new collection for Winter 2016 is due to arrive in a few weeks, so we thought you might enjoy a little preview of what's in store.
As always, Marmalade create premium quality dresses and coats in 60s Mod inspired designs. Op-Art, pop art, mod and 60s geometric design is the order of the day for this seasons collection, plus a...
Monday, 3 October 2016
Friday, 30 September 2016
Welcome, Sir... have you come in search of Something For The Weekend?
How about Feed The Kid's excellent new single, In The City?! The new single, written and performed by Manchester based indie rock band, Feed The Kid, was released on the 23rd of September (via B33 music) and can be found on iTunes here. The video (above) was filmed by 'Made...
Wednesday, 28 September 2016
Levi's® Jeans are now available from Atom Retro!
All of the Levi's® classics you know and love are either in stock now or will be arriving shortly, from classic Levi's® 501 jeans through to Levi's® denim jackets, sherpa jackets, denim shirts and of course, the Levi's® batwing t-shirt.
Everyone knows the Levi's® 501, but what about the Levi's®...
Wednesday, 7 September 2016
A preview of Fever London's Autumn and Winter collection. Travels, architecture and youth nostalgia are central themes this season, and as always, Fever brings a little vintage sparkle to classic, timeless styles and shapes. Workwear, Christmas party occasion wear and retro casual are all catered for in Fever's new collection. Each season Fever's...
Friday, 26 August 2016
The fabulous new collection from Irregular Choice has arrived! You've waited weeks to see this magical Alice in Wonderland collection and they are now available to buy here - Shop Now >>
You will not be disappointed; fall into the rabbit hole where you will find Alice, Cheshire Cat, White Rabbit and more! You will fall instantly in love with...
Tuesday, 9 August 2016
Original Penguin are famous for their polos. Founded in 1955, this American brand quickly became known for their iconic Earl, Jack, Daddy and 55 Polos.
Added to the polo stable this season is the new Waffle front polo (available in white or navy).
This retro 70s inspired design features a waffle textured front in 100% cotton pique fabric. The...
Monday, 8 August 2016
Traffic People's Autumn and Winter collection for 2016 will be arriving soon, with a few surprises in store!
Traffic People take classic vintage fashions and turn them on their head; updating and adding contemporary twists to create a women's clothing collection which is truly individual and unique - and this season's collection is one of the best...
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Mademoiselle Yéyé's collection for Autumn and Winter 2016 has just arrived at Atom Retro (with a little more to come later) and it doesn't disappoint!
As fans of Mademoiselle Yéyé have come to expect, this seasons collection comprises unique, high quality dresses, tops, knits and more, all with 60s Mod style and vintage va-va-voom!
The...
Friday, 5 August 2016
A sneak preview of what's in store from Nomads Clothing for Autumn and Winter 2016.
Nomads design and make fair trade clothing, with a vintage Boho look and sixties style Eastern inspiration. Using traditional techniques, organic cotton and hand-made block printing and embroidery, Nomads believes strongly in fair trade and following ethical fashion...
Wednesday, 3 August 2016
A sneak look at Gabicci Vintage's Autumn and Winter collection, arriving soon at Atom Retro.
This very Mod inspired collection is perhaps one of the best Gabicci have designed! Combining their Mod heritage roots with clean cuts, sharp 70s styling and Retro fabrics for a comprehensive collection which will be hard to beat this season. All...
Monday, 1 August 2016
A quick preview of whats in store from Darling for Autumn and Winter 2016.
Subdued and dark colour pallets mixed with intricate and meticulously designed fabrics is the order of the day from Darling. Beautiful embroidered fabrics in dresses and coats, embellished tops and woven trousers, skirts, dresses and more in Retro and Vintage inspired...
Friday, 15 July 2016
Good afternoon, Sir... perhaps a little Something For The Weekend?
The Keepers describe themselves as Indie Mod N Roll, with Psychedelic Britpop. They were founded in 2015, by singer/songwriter and guitarist Jordan Jones, and accompanied by Tonner Pettitt on bass guitar, Liam Taylor also on guitar and Taylor Hart on drums. The Keepers are a...
Wednesday, 29 June 2016
Part three of our Mod hairstyles guide and we're into the 1970s and beyond. Along with your Mod wardrobe, your choice of hairstyle is part of your style, your image and who you are. The Seventies and into the eighties saw a backlash against the long, non-conformist hairstyles of the sixties and styles when to the other extreme, short, shorter...
Tuesday, 21 June 2016
"...They brought light, minimalist design that easily turned any outfit into a designer brand."
- The Caravan, Ray-Ban Icons
Ray-Ban Caravan Sunglasses arrived on the scene in 1957, twenty years after Ray-Ban designed and patented the world's first Aviator Sunglasses. A new take on the Aviator, the Caravan featured a square lens to replace...
The long-awaited issue 7 of Up&Atom is out now! Free with all orders of clothing and/or shoes (while stocks last)!
The fab new issue features:
Instant Karma: Interview with Craig Sams, the man who brought the Afghan Coat to the UK!
Ballroom Blitz: Interview with Michael Stanfield of mod band, Blackdog Ballroom.
Feed The Kid: We chat...
Monday, 20 June 2016
It's almost the time for festivals and make sure you bag this fab Retro festival outfits! We have created a quick guide with awesome festival outfits for guys and girls this Summer.
Festival Fashion For Guys...
Perfect for them summer festivals, this outfit is sure to keep you cool whilst you're rocking out to your favourite bands. The barrel...
Saturday, 18 June 2016
The three big sporting events are up and coming this Summer; Euros 2016, Wimbledon and Tour De France, here at Atom Retro we have picked out outfits which are packed with Retro sporting heritage which will look great for the events. With top Retro sporting brands like Ellesse and Fila Vintage, they are sure to make you look stylish whilst watching...
Friday, 17 June 2016
The new Ambassador Record player from GPO Retro is now available from Atom Retro! This is the first record player from GPO Retro to feature bluetooth connectivity and also be fully portable, with a rechargeable battery with up to two and half hours playback. This vintage briefcase style record player comes in two colours - Green and Black or Cream...
Thursday, 16 June 2016
Part two of our Mod hairstyles guide explores the 1960s - the birth of the Mod look. Along with Mod clothing, Mod hairstyles are part of intrinsically part of mod style and image. How you chose to wear your hair contributes to your over all identity, and none more so than within a culture like Mod or any of it's subcultures Mod Revivalists, Scooterboys,...
Wednesday, 15 June 2016
(This article was originally published on Atom Retro's Mod Clothing Chronicles).
A life leading up to Bazaar:
Born in Blackheath, London to Welsh Parents, Mary Quant finished her studies at Blackheath High School and went on to study illustration at Goldsmith's College. Upon finishing her course, Quant took up a post as an apprentice couture milliner,...
Monday, 13 June 2016
Along with Mod clothing, Mod hairstyles have a rich and interesting history and heritage. Often how you wear your hair contributes to your over all identity, and none more so than within a culture like Mod and it's subcultures - Mod Revivalists, Teddy Boys, Rockabilly, Scooterboys, Skins and more. In our new blog mini-series we explore the history...
Friday, 10 June 2016
Are you looking for something for the weekend, sir? How about a little bit of Sisters of Your Sunshine Vapor?
Sisters of Your Sunshine Vapor are a USA based four piece band who succinctly describe themselves as 'Detroit Psych', (Detroit, Michigan being there home town). They’ve shared the stage with The Black Angels, Black Moth Super Rainbow,...
Thursday, 9 June 2016
Cool retro looks and vintage style is hot this summer, with bold prints, fresh colours and classic iconic sunglasses that are never out of fashion. Here's our quick guide to bagging the retro look this summer:
Outfit #1: Chilled
Bomber collar polos are a move on from the traditional polo shirt this summer and look fantastic matching a...
