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 Ad Lib Club.

"I didn't like the Beatles - I liked John. The Beatles were a boy band. I thought they were square as houses…"

Also featured in the issue, Yoko Ono tells a very unique apple story and it’s nothing to do with their famed Apple Corps…

"One of my strongest memories of John was the first time he made me laugh. He just grabbed an apple that was in my exhibition [in 1966, at London's Indica Gallery, Ono showed her avant-garde work which contained an apple on sale for £200] took a bite out of it and just looked at me. I was very, very upset because it was my work. I thought, How dare he, what a rude person! And I just looked at him and he could see that I didn't like it and he registered this and did a shy little smile and put it back on the pedestal”

You can just about picture the scene!

So, if you fancy a good read, check out Bailey’s Heroes in the March 2014 edition of GQ magazine.
 
 

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 Kimberley Walsh. What's even better is this first collection of dresses to arrive at Atom Retro will all retail for less than £60!

Check below for a sneak preview...







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 sleeve option in black/white with jade green collar. Each one looks divine, so make sure you grab your fave!

Away from the Bibi Dress, Spring/Summer sees some more Friday On My Mind faves return - the Paige polka dot Shirt is back in a new Navy/White colour combo, the Lucy Dress has an update as the new Mary Dress, also in Navy/White and popular tees such as the Anchor T-Shirt and some new Sailor Tees are back too.

New styles include the Minnie Sweetheart Dress in black/white polka dot, new 'Bonnie' cute print in a shirt and day dress options, cute crochet knit jumpers in mint and blush pink, and a must-have stripey jacket - 'Trinity'. Check below for pics of some of the new range.


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 design. It quickly became the clothing of choice particularly among Italy's playboys and discerning sports men and women.

To kick things off, here is the famous Fila Match Polo in classic 70s colours - Gardenia - the shade of off white-cream which Fila used most often in place of a bright white, with Retro themed blue, navy and red. 

Check under the cut to preview more coming soon. 

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 sunshine, featuring cute tops, pencil skirts and day dresses.

'Midnight' is the dressier side of the collection. For nights on the tiles and summer dance floors, featuring devine Mod Dresses in Sixties influenced black and white contrasts, you will have a hard time choosing which one you want!