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From the California sunshine to rainy old Blighty everyone is at it- retro style that is! And here at Balcony shirts we live, sleep and dream vintage! We love nothing more than creating our cools tees and finding other companies who share our passion. We stock all kinds of vintage threads from our t shirts to retro cool footwear, taking inspiration from both sides of the pond we source the best retro apparel around!
I shoot people
What?! No need to panic its just one of the brilliant t shirts available from Goodie Two Sleeves, a California based company who revel in good humour without causing offence. It's all about good clean fun!
Continuing the boisterous but laid back theme is Local Celebrity another California based company, something about that chilled out sunshine brings out the retro loving in America. Positive messages and some bare faced cheek seem to sum up this lot nicely, remember people hugs not drugs!
However, if you err on the side of the politically incorrect Vintage Vantage is the brand for you! This lot have caused outrage with their dalliances into the world of politics and history. Their 'Voting is for old people' T-Shirt had the USA up in arms and many called for it to be banned in stores, which naturally cemented them in the world of vintage cool.
Freeze Punk! It wouldn't have been the 80's without this immortal phrase, and legendary club CGBGs was integral to the birth of the hardcore punk era. Sadly it closed in 2006 because of the noise, general violence and being too punk really! However; the legend is not forgotten and lives on in the clothes so style your faux hawk and get into your CBGB T shirt.
Put your foot in it
Remember when Babycham was the height of sophistication? No neither do we but that doesn't stop us loving the kitsch range of footwear! With their bright colours and cute designs they are setting the world of Women's retro shoes alight!
Dunlop green flash trainers, cool first time round legendry second! With the retro scene adopting these as part of their staple attire at least one pair should grace your wardrobe.
For the boys Balcony Shirts has a selection of Gola retro trainers screaming out for a pair of skinny jeans and some Wayfarers. But, if indie geek isn't your style and you prefer to be a more sophisticated follower of fashion Ikon shoes are the ultimate in channeling your inner 80's yuppie.
We are living in a Nanny State so why not extend that to your footwear! A new and exciting brand who combine trainers and smart shoes to create fusion footwear. A bit of originality- please! Sick of the sight of Converse baseball boots but like the style, Nanny State's baseball boots have the retro look without the herd mentality.
If this has left you wanting then check out the in depth brand guides to find out more about your favourite retro designers.