posted on 8th March 2019
As Chinese New Year approaches, we delve into the archives to shed some light over one of history's most iconic Vintage pieces; the Cheongsam. Shop vintage Cheongsam dresses [caption id="attachment_1782" align="aligncenter" width="546"] Women wearing Cheongsams in 1930s Shanghai. Pic: Muslim China[/caption] Origins of the Cheongsam The origins of the traditionally very conservative and unrevealing Cheongsam...
posted on 15th March 2019
The term ‘bohemian’ gets thrown around so easily in the world of fashion these days, seen as merely synonymous with maxi peasant skirts, embroidered tunics and kaftans, beaded crochet vests, and fringing on anything…
posted on 13th March 2019
Here at Rokit’s TOP SECRET vintage military HQ, one of our favorite staples is the leather flight jacket, with the US Navy’s fur collared wonder, the G1 being King of the Skies! The G1…
posted on 8th March 2019
As Chinese New Year approaches, we delve into the archives to shed some light over one of history’s most iconic Vintage pieces; the Cheongsam. Shop vintage Cheongsam dresses Origins of the Cheongsam The origins…
posted on 7th March 2019
Words by Sophie Soar There is no style that epitomises the counterculture movement of the late sixties and early seventies quite like that of Jimi Hendrix. He may have died young, but the legendary…
posted on 7th March 2019
The phrase Northern Soul was coined by Soul City record shop owner Dave Godin circa 1970, who noticed that northerners visiting his London store weren’t interested in the latest black American chart developments but…
posted on 27th February 2019
This week we’re focusing on three key principles from our Vintage Manifesto – Customise, Re-style and Inspire Yourself. Click here to download the Vintage Manifesto – 10 commandments…
posted on 21st February 2019
The Swinging Sixties. Whether you liked the sophisticated androgynous and smooth look of the Mods with Twiggy as your fashion guru, or the Jane Birkin-esque rock ‘n roll simplicity of a black dress or…
posted on 13th February 2019
Whether you like it or not, Valentine’s Day is one of those holidays you just can’t escape, dominating your surroundings with sickly sweet love hearts and flowers in stores and on adverts everywhere. Shop…
posted on 11th February 2019
Seeing as you’ll be wearing it for about half the year, you’ll want to get your winter coat choice right, right?! Follow our definitive guide and find your dream companion for cold weather… Shop…
posted on 6th February 2019
“Before multiculturism was a word, Mrs Apfel was wearing it.” – New York Times art critic Roberta Smith. Iris Apfel’s CV reads like a woman who has lived her life to the fullest! In…
