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Here Digger talks to David at Aka Bags who have a distinctive range of Retro and Airline bags in a range of prints, styles and colours of bags. They get a wide variety of clients from Universities to film festivals to rock bands to events of all kinds.

Digger talks to Allon at NewUrban who offer Hats of Distinction to those who crave style and individuality when it comes to headwear. Here, Allon dispels the myth that "hats don't suit me" - there are shapes and styles of hat for everyone if you follow some simple guidelines. NewUrban offer quality and original designs in many sizes and with an attention to detail so that you can wear that hat with confidence.

Fancy Dress Ball specialises in Fancy Dress and is run by Paul Howcroft who is passionate about Fancy Dress and ensuring customers get good advice as well as fun costumes. Here Digger talks to Paul about the history of the business and what's on offer.
 

Digger talked to Phil Whyte at Freddies of Pinewood who have a big reputation in the vintage world for their good-looking and hard-wearing reproduction authentic-look forties and fifties-style clothing. So authentic and so popular, it's even worn in Hollywood!
 

Digger talked to John at The Haslemere Wardrobe -The UK's Best Costume Provider. Haslemere Wardrobe offers costume hire from a huge range - 40,000+ high quality costumes. They are the UK's leading costume provider. For every type of event and party then hire from the costume experts. Haslemere Wardrobe for costume hire on-line delivered anywhere in the UK to you. 

 

Here, Digger talks to Valerie Thornton, proprietor of Iconic, a vintage/retro shop nestling below the beautiful Edinburgh Castle in The Grassmarket, about her, and partner Robert's, love of curios, antiques, jewellery, glass, ceramics, quirky collectables and retro items.
 

Digger talked to Sam at Alternative Footwear - Europe's largest stiletto high heels and sexy shoes and thigh high boots specialist

 

Digger talked to Neil at 80s Casual Classics which has become the largest store of its kind, offering 80s casual classic clothing originals and relaunched designs from some of the most well-known designers and brands. Adidas, Fila, Tacchini, Ellesse, Nike, Kickers, Farah, Hummel and many others.

 

Lindy Bop - Vintage Inspired Dresses; 50s Style Dresses & 40s Style Dresses including Pin Up Dresses, Swing Dresses, Wiggle Dresses & Pencil Dresses. Here we talk to Tim at Lindybop to find out more about what makes Lindybop tick...

 

Top Hats and bowlers are very much part of the British tradition, top hats most notably at Royal Ascot. And the bowler has been made iconic by generations of City Gents through to the sartorial John Steed. Digger talked to Martin Ellis Jones, 'The Top Hat Man', about his business providing Top Hat and Bowlers to the Great and the Good.


 

Here the owner of Phaze, Jackie Reynolds, talked about her diverse alternative clothing business which caters for aficionados of a number of genres, cults and styles including Punk, Goth and Metal with some fifties-style polka dots thrown in.
 

Welcome to Retro Styling – Buyers & suppliers of vintage clothing from 1920′s to the 1980′s, all available for you to hand pick and buy on a piece by piece basis. Here Digger talks to Nick Beswick about the business.

 

Digger talked to Urte Perry who runs Style of 69 in Germany, selling retro style to a worldwide Internet market. Urte offers the best of Scooterist, Skinhead, Mod and Northern Soul clothing and accessories for sale.

Digger talked to John at DJTees about his thriving T-Shirts business established in 2002. DJTees now offer a multiplicity of designs in numerous genres and sizes, from cult comedians to icons of rock.

 

Digger talks to Robert Burnside at 19-60 Winklepickers, who is continuing a fine British footwear tradition - the winklepicker, and who has some new takes on a classic design...
 

Here Digger talks to Gemma at Burlesque, fun and fantasy clothing specialists Simon Says Dress up. Now in their fourth year of business as an Online store, Simon Says Dress Up are committed to providing the most exquisite costumes on the market.

 

ATOM RETRO: Men's and Women's Retro, Mod and Indie Clothing and Heritage Fashion. Other guys imitate us, but the original is still the greatest...
 

Rocket Originals - vintage clothing from the 1940's and 1950's. With a genuine excitement for what they are doing that only comes from a real passion, Martin and Kaye offer fabulous authentic-looking clothing and footwear for those with an eye for vintage style.

Here Digger talks to Susan Letts about Sue's Nylons, where worldwide brands of stockings, tights, hold ups, suspenders and retro-style lingerie are all available under one roof. The ethos of the site is simple - to appeal to people who love these styles and offer them at affordable prices.

Digger talked to Mark at Dressed 2 Frill, a major presence on The Web for sixties and seventies fancy dress. For costumes, outfits, wigs and footwear for your sixties and seventies-themed events, Mark has got it covered.

Digger talked to Lydia Cato at O'tis Vintage who, like all the best vintage businesses, started from a passion for the genre. Lydia offers clothes, glassware, toys, homeware, collectables, jewellery, ceramics, figurines, shoes, bags and accessories for those who love handpicked items from the 50s, 60s and 70s.

Digger talked to Jennie who custom makes beautiful and authentic-looking clothes replicating the styles of the forties and fifties. Jennie and her creations, proudly made in the UK, can be seen around the UK at a number of vintage and retro events. Or at her website Custom Clothes

Lynndy Loo talks to Digger about these modern day corsets which are proving very popular with a wide spectrum of clients. Lovers of burlesque, brides and waist trainers amongst them, there is even a rapidly-growing male client-base too.

Digger talks to Andy at Unicorn 50s Designs - a leading supplier of fifties rock 'n roll wear. This includes authentic drapes, drainpipes and creepers for the cats and fifties-style tops and skirts for the kittens. Andy and wife Betty are passionate about the fifties, about rock 'n roll and about the business they have relatively recently taken over. They are keen to advance the Unicorn business and its already enviable reputation with fans of the rock and roll genre.

 

Here Digger talks to Lynda Case, who runs vintage business Rock Follies. Lynda is already a prominent presence on the vintage fairs circuit. Reworking Vintage fabrics into new pieces, sourcing original items for their collection and creating Vintage craft, Lynda and daughter Alys are inspired by yesterdays beautiful fabrics, design and quality.
 

Here Digger talks to Caroline Horrocks at recently-formed Pinup Polly. Caroline loves vintage and, having established a family, Caroline decided to create an online boutique that brings together some of the lesser-known vintage brands from around the world. Many of these 40s and 50s designs are exclusive to Pinup Polly...

 

Vintage Vanity - Vintage Clothing for UK Online Purchase Including Mod and Vintage 50’s, 60’s, 70’s and 80’s Clothing. Owner Tessa's love of fifties style and clothes has resulted in her running the Vintage Vanity business as well as finding a partner with a similar passion for Mod and sixties. Here Digger talks to Tessa at Vintage Vanity.
 

David Preston Shoes
Musician David Preston was inspired to make custom-made Chelsea Boots when he couldn't find anybody making his favourite footwear in the UK. Now with an impressive celebrity customer-base and clients worldwide, David tailors these shoes to your specific requirements and specifications.

Scoots, Suits and Boots, brings together the best in Mod Clothing, Retro clothing and the most stylish range of scooter clothing on the market. Their inspiration is the melting pot of styles, cultures, music and ideals that makes the current worldwide scootering scene so vibrant, whilst at the same time managing to stay somewhat subversive and underground. Digger talks to Mick Harwood about Scoots, Suits and Boots.
 

Bow & Crossbones offers Vintage, Retro and Rockin Jewellery - 1940s, 1950s, Rockabilly, Kitsch, Jewellery, Tattoos, Hotrod, Dresses & Skirts, Accessories, Vintage Clothing. Here Digger talks to founder Cam about the Bow & Crossbones business.
 

Digger talks to Dan at Soho's Alternative Wear. Whether your look is Punk, Emo, Goth, Mod, Psychobilly or forties and fifties vintage-style, Soho's can supply the clothes that count.

Digger talks to Sarah who, with partner Andy, runs Retroshu. Founded on the basis that there is a worldwide demand for cult and classic retro shoes & boots, Retroshu is supplying a wide variety of styles and designs to the discerning 'Retrophile'. With Andy and Sarah's shoemaking skills, ideas, drive and enthusiasm, Retroshu looks a cert to have a strong and promising future.

Digger talks to Paul Simons of John Simons about the Ivy League and Mod culture-inspired shop founded by his Dad back in the day. Today, Paul and John are still providing quality clothing to the design and image-conscious via their shop in London's W1, a stone's throw from Marylebone.

Saratoga Trunk is Scotland's largest vintage clothing shop & has been established in business for thirty years. Their warehouse contains original vintage clothing, costume jewellery and props from the Victorian age through every decade to the 1990's. Saratoga Trunk are open to members of  the public & professionals in the theatre, television, and film trade.

Vintage Kitty are Retro and Vintage costume jewellery and accessories specialists. They have a fabulous and exciting assortment of vintage, retro and antique jewellery; necklaces, parures (jewellery sets), rings, bracelets, bangles, brooches, handbags, clothing, collectibles and more. Here Digger talks to Jennifer Rigby-Allen.

Here Digger talks to Rowena Howie at Revival Retro. Born out of Rowena's passion for swing dance and the golden age of Hollywood, Revival Retro offers reproduction 20s, 30s and 40s clothing and dance shoes as well as a number of accoutrements. 

MOD Ties and Silk Scarves from Peckham Rye London. Digger talks to Martin at Peckham Rye London who have a long and proud family tradition in the clothing trade, supplying numerous celebrities, military regiments, clubs and corporates as well as the public.

Digger talks to James Ash at The New Vintage Clothing Company, founded on a passion for Vintage clothing and fashion and with an ethos that includes promoting British talent and British manufacture.

 

Stockings and Frills was founded relatively recently by Gary Spires with a view to providing ladies with an outlet for 40s and 50s retro pinup lingerie with an authentic twist. These are modern made but based on the original designs and manufactured on the vintage machinery. Here Digger talk to Gary about his fascination for retro and his passion for this burgeoning business.

The Original Collarless Grandad shirts evolved from the traditional Indian Kurta shirt. Popularised during the 1960s by the Beatles and numerous other Pop groups who found the guitar strap sat much better with no collar on the shirt. Today Kaboo have thousands of customers including numerous guitarists and groups buying their shirts - the collarless granddad shirt has now become a timeless classic.

Digger met up with Roger Cliss and Darren Russell & discussed Roger and Darren's Mod clothing, accessories and greetings card business Kookskleek. The web-based business is attracting Mods from all over the world. They are also running a Mod event for London & the south-east.

Nakal Clothing's crazy suits are perfect for any fancy dress occasion, sports tour or stag party. Outrageous colours, animal prints, flags or custom-made designs. Here Digger talks to Alex, the young entrepreneur who has founded this colourful and fun business...

Here Digger talks to Moira Teale about her Edinburgh-based costume jewellery and art deco-inspired business. Moira caters for clients who like affordable costume jewellery and accessories as well as those who like to collect the higher end brands. These items are all original vintage and period pieces. Whatever your choice, they are sure to be Chic & Unique.

Digger talks to Graham at The Old Glasses Shop. These days Vintage and Retro glasses are more popular than ever. If you want to make a vintage fashion statement with your eyewear or are searching for a replacement to those frames you knew and loved, then The Old Glasses Shop is the place to visit.

Digger talks to Dan at William Lennon, the traditional men's boot makers. William Lennon are manufacturers and distributors of men's industrial, agricultural and country footwear. With an extensive range of steel toe cap, safety boots, safety shoes, work boots and rigger boots, including some specialist items such as large sizes, vegetarian and vegan styles and lightweight composite toe boots. The firm started in the1890's and continues to this day very much in its original form

Digger talks to Clare who runs 20th Century Foxy. Selected by true lovers of all things from the1930s, 1940s & 1950s, 20th Century Foxy.com aims to supply the best of the retro and vintage reproduction clothing market including rockabilly & swing styles.

discountoasis4u offers retro-style clothing with a distinctly sixties and seventies feel. With dye effect leggings, hippie-inspired unisex waistcoats and funky shirts and a whole lot more, all at discounted prices.

Digger talks to Dawn at Scotties Walking Sticks & Canes about her business which supplies new, vintage and antique walking sticks and canes.

Annieth Wollery runs a very successful online vintage handbags business specialising in sourcing rare Chanel and other handbags. The business thrives because of its commitment to customer satisfaction and Annieth's keenness to provide value and service. Here, Digger talks to Annieth about the business.

David Burridge at Karmakula offers a large selection of Hawaiian, Seventies tailored and Bowling Shirts to bring a little colour into your life.

Digger talked to Darren Manion about his business offering a selection of vintage glasses and retro spectacles from the 1850s to the 1970s.

Digger talks to Graham Stuart Johnson who runs Union Jack Wear. Here it is possible to get just about every conceivable item emblazoned with a Union Jack. A great way of Celebrating Britishness.

Digger talks to Margaret at Northern Costume Hire which specialises in providing the theatrical and TV production companies around the UK with costumes for their shows. In addition, all manner of fancy dress and costumes are on offer for your events and parties. 

British fashion has a funny way of going full circle. For instance, 60's fashion, 70's fashion & 80's fashion vintage clothing is now more popular than ever with many fashionistas. Modern men want something unique and different. Tweedmans is a leading online British supplier of genuine 2 & 3 piece men's vintage suits, classic Harris Tweed jackets, vintage clothes & accessories. Here Digger asks Denise, the owner of Tweedmans, about her vintage men's clothing business.

Here, Digger talks to Malcolm Wagner who runs The 1940s and 50s Clothing Company. Malcolm's vintage business started as a hobby, as they invariably do, and now he runs an online shop selling the clothes he loves to customers he often counts as friends. When not running the business, Malcolm can be seen at various 40s-themed events around the country.

Robert Roope Vintage is an online vintage eyewear optical store selling vintage eyewear designed in the 1950's, 1960's, 1970's and 1980's. Here, we find out from the founder Robert Roope what inspired him to enter into the world of Retro Eyewear.
 

Here, Digger talks to Mike Berman at Vintage Years about his Costume Hire business. Vintage Years was established in the 1970s and is going even stronger today as a result of The Internet.

Here, Digger talks to Steve Cranie at JohnLennonSunglasses.com. The John Lennon Sunglasses Collection offers a wide range high quality round shades. The Classic designs come in two sizes and in a choice of twelve lens and frame colour combinations.

Pennangalan sell a wide range of distinctive, high-quality boots and shoes with exciting platforms, myriad buckles and laces, to suit almost any occasion. Winklepickers, Beatles-style Cuban heels amongst them. Here, proprietor Dok tells us about this pioneering business.
 

Digger talks to Ella Myles at Corina Corina - The Midlands' most chic dress agency. Astounding pre-loved designer garments, extraordinarily well-cared for footwear and accessories, and unique vintage finds, available to buy, sell or hire. 

Kiss Me Deadly is a vintage inspired lingerie brand designed for femme fatales; glamorous, sensual and intelligent women with just a hint of danger.