Ashes to Ashes

Generate your Gene Genie or activate your inner Alex!

The cult BBC series Ashes to Ashes, starring Philip Glenister and Keeley Hawes, stirred the Gene Hunt and Alex Drake in all of us, whether or not we remembered it first time round, and helped fuel an ongoing 80s fashion revival. Here we have gathered together a selection of Ashes  inspired frockery to bring out the inner Gene or inspire the Alex in you. Visit our Frockery Talk blog to see an example of an Ashes to Ashes look we have put together from our catalogue.

10 products

10 products

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80s black batwing jumper with floral applique
£16.00
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80s black velvet hat with feathers
£24.00
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80s Sudi black silk sequinned evening top
£24.00
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Vintage black blouse with contrast frilled jabot and cuffs
£12.00
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First Queen sequinned evening top
£20.00
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80s C&A black embellished jumper
£20.00
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80s vintage Roman Originals black sequinned evening top
£22.00
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Black suedette shoulder bag
£12.50
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80s black coney fur jacket
£42.00
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80s New Wave black satin blazer jacket
£20.00
First Queen sequinned evening top
First Queen sequinned evening top
First Queen sequinned evening top
First Queen sequinned evening top
First Queen sequinned evening top
First Queen sequinned evening top
First Queen sequinned evening top
First Queen sequinned evening top
First Queen sequinned evening top
First Queen sequinned evening top

First Queen sequinned evening top

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First Queen black silk sequinned and beaded unfitted flapper-style evening top with boat neckline short sleeves with point detail and pointed scalloped hemline. Fully lined, pull-on style. There are a few missing beads to the back, only perceptible on close inspection.

Description

First Queen black silk sequinned and beaded unfitted flapper-style evening top with boat neckline short sleeves with point detail and pointed scalloped hemline. Fully lined, pull-on style. There are a few missing beads to the back, only perceptible on close inspection.

DESIGNER: First Queen
COLOUR: black
FABRIC: silk shell
CARE: dry clean
CONDITION: very good, see description
SIZE: M
MEASUREMENTS: underarm – underarm – 21“, length (shoulder to hem) –25”

Sizing

Customers are asked to bear in mind that vintage garment sizes bear little or no resemblance to contemporary sizes. Furthermore, current high street size labels are inconsistent, with M&S and Wallis being noted for their generous proportions while others come up on the small side.

Please always refer to the measurements provided in the item description rather than the garment label size, and note that any ‘best fit’ suggestion we make will be based on modern day sizing. By way of example, our own suggested standard size 12 dress has an underarm to underarm measurement of approximately 19" with a waist size of 30".

In order to best gauge the suitability of an item, you may find it useful to compare our stated measurements with those of one of your own garments which is a comfortable fit. Our garment measurements are taken with the item laid flat, and all sizes in our descriptions are approximate.

The following charts give approximate comparative UK/US/European sizes for women’s clothing and shoes.

Women’s Dress Sizes

UK size 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20
US size 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18
European size 34 36 38 40 42 44 46 48

Women’s Shoes

UK size 3½ 4 4½ 5 5½ 6 6½ 7 7 ½ 8
US size 6 6½ 7 7½ 8 8½ 9 9½ 10 10½
European size 36 37 37.5 38 38.5 39 40 41 42 43
80s C&A black embellished jumper
80s C&A black embellished jumper
80s C&A black embellished jumper
80s C&A black embellished jumper
80s C&A black embellished jumper
80s C&A black embellished jumper
80s C&A black embellished jumper
80s C&A black embellished jumper

80s C&A black embellished jumper

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80s vintage Ashes to Ashes oversized black jumper by C&A with round neckline, contrast cream and purple panels and metallic embellishment, ribbed cuffs and waist.

Description

80s vintage Ashes to Ashes oversized black jumper by C&A with round neckline, contrast cream and purple panels and metallic embellishment, ribbed cuffs and waist.

DESIGNER: C&A
COLOUR: mainly black
FABRIC: 61% acrylic, 30% nylon, 7% angora, 2% metallic
CARE: hand wash
CONDITION: very good
SIZE: M/L
MEASUREMENTS: underarm – underarm – 21“, length (nape to hem) –26”

Sizing

Customers are asked to bear in mind that vintage garment sizes bear little or no resemblance to contemporary sizes. Furthermore, current high street size labels are inconsistent, with M&S and Wallis being noted for their generous proportions while others come up on the small side.

Please always refer to the measurements provided in the item description rather than the garment label size, and note that any ‘best fit’ suggestion we make will be based on modern day sizing. By way of example, our own suggested standard size 12 dress has an underarm to underarm measurement of approximately 19" with a waist size of 30".

In order to best gauge the suitability of an item, you may find it useful to compare our stated measurements with those of one of your own garments which is a comfortable fit. Our garment measurements are taken with the item laid flat, and all sizes in our descriptions are approximate.

The following charts give approximate comparative UK/US/European sizes for women’s clothing and shoes.

Women’s Dress Sizes

UK size 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20
US size 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18
European size 34 36 38 40 42 44 46 48

Women’s Shoes

UK size 3½ 4 4½ 5 5½ 6 6½ 7 7 ½ 8
US size 6 6½ 7 7½ 8 8½ 9 9½ 10 10½
European size 36 37 37.5 38 38.5 39 40 41 42 43
80s vintage Roman Originals black sequinned evening top
80s vintage Roman Originals black sequinned evening top
80s vintage Roman Originals black sequinned evening top
80s vintage Roman Originals black sequinned evening top
80s vintage Roman Originals black sequinned evening top
80s vintage Roman Originals black sequinned evening top

80s vintage Roman Originals black sequinned evening top

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80s black patchwork-effect sequinned and beaded evening top with short sleeves and padded shoulders, scoop neckline and a long back zip fastening. A stunning party piece!

Description

80s black patchwork-effect sequinned and beaded evening top with short sleeves and padded shoulders, scoop neckline and a long back zip fastening. A stunning party piece!

DESIGNER: Roman Originals
COLOUR: black
FABRIC: polyester shell
CARE: dry clean
CONDITION: very good
SIZE: labelled UK12, best contemporary fit UK10/12
MEASUREMENTS: underarm-underarm – 18”, length (shoulder to hem)– 21”

Sizing

Customers are asked to bear in mind that vintage garment sizes bear little or no resemblance to contemporary sizes. Furthermore, current high street size labels are inconsistent, with M&S and Wallis being noted for their generous proportions while others come up on the small side.

Please always refer to the measurements provided in the item description rather than the garment label size, and note that any ‘best fit’ suggestion we make will be based on modern day sizing. By way of example, our own suggested standard size 12 dress has an underarm to underarm measurement of approximately 19" with a waist size of 30".

In order to best gauge the suitability of an item, you may find it useful to compare our stated measurements with those of one of your own garments which is a comfortable fit. Our garment measurements are taken with the item laid flat, and all sizes in our descriptions are approximate.

The following charts give approximate comparative UK/US/European sizes for women’s clothing and shoes.

Women’s Dress Sizes

UK size 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20
US size 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18
European size 34 36 38 40 42 44 46 48

Women’s Shoes

UK size 3½ 4 4½ 5 5½ 6 6½ 7 7 ½ 8
US size 6 6½ 7 7½ 8 8½ 9 9½ 10 10½
European size 36 37 37.5 38 38.5 39 40 41 42 43
Black suedette shoulder bag
Black suedette shoulder bag
Black suedette shoulder bag
Black suedette shoulder bag
Black suedette shoulder bag
Black suedette shoulder bag
Black suedette shoulder bag
Black suedette shoulder bag
Black suedette shoulder bag
Black suedette shoulder bag

Black suedette shoulder bag

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80s vintage BHS black suedette (viscose) shoulder crossbody bag embellished with gold metallic stud pattern to the front, featuring a flapover top tab with metallic press stud closure and a 47” long suedette shoulder strap with gold chain attachments. Lined in black fabric with single zipped pocket. Measures approx. 6.5” (across top) 8” (widest) x 7.5” x 4”, in very good condition.

Description

80s vintage BHS black suedette (viscose) shoulder crossbody bag embellished with gold metallic stud pattern to the front, featuring a flapover top tab with metallic press stud closure and a 47” long suedette shoulder strap with gold chain attachments. Lined in black fabric with single zipped pocket. Measures approx. 6.5” (across top) 8” (widest) x 7.5” x 4”, in very good condition.

Sizing

Customers are asked to bear in mind that vintage garment sizes bear little or no resemblance to contemporary sizes. Furthermore, current high street size labels are inconsistent, with M&S and Wallis being noted for their generous proportions while others come up on the small side.

Please always refer to the measurements provided in the item description rather than the garment label size, and note that any ‘best fit’ suggestion we make will be based on modern day sizing. By way of example, our own suggested standard size 12 dress has an underarm to underarm measurement of approximately 19" with a waist size of 30".

In order to best gauge the suitability of an item, you may find it useful to compare our stated measurements with those of one of your own garments which is a comfortable fit. Our garment measurements are taken with the item laid flat, and all sizes in our descriptions are approximate.

The following charts give approximate comparative UK/US/European sizes for women’s clothing and shoes.

Women’s Dress Sizes

UK size 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20
US size 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18
European size 34 36 38 40 42 44 46 48

Women’s Shoes

UK size 3½ 4 4½ 5 5½ 6 6½ 7 7 ½ 8
US size 6 6½ 7 7½ 8 8½ 9 9½ 10 10½
European size 36 37 37.5 38 38.5 39 40 41 42 43
80s black coney fur jacket
80s black coney fur jacket
80s black coney fur jacket
80s black coney fur jacket
80s black coney fur jacket
80s black coney fur jacket

80s black coney fur jacket

£42.00 Save £-42.00
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Vintage black coney fur jacket with rounded collar and two pockets. Fastens with three fur hooks, fully lined.

Description

Vintage black coney fur jacket with rounded collar and two pockets. Fastens with three fur hooks, fully lined. DESIGNER: not known COLOUR: black FABRIC: coney fur CARE: specialist clean CONDITION: very good SIZE: fits UK12 MEASUREMENTS: underarm-underarm – 20”, length (nape to hem) – 30”

Sizing

Customers are asked to bear in mind that vintage garment sizes bear little or no resemblance to contemporary sizes. Furthermore, current high street size labels are inconsistent, with M&S and Wallis being noted for their generous proportions while others come up on the small side.

Please always refer to the measurements provided in the item description rather than the garment label size, and note that any ‘best fit’ suggestion we make will be based on modern day sizing. By way of example, our own suggested standard size 12 dress has an underarm to underarm measurement of approximately 19" with a waist size of 30".

In order to best gauge the suitability of an item, you may find it useful to compare our stated measurements with those of one of your own garments which is a comfortable fit. Our garment measurements are taken with the item laid flat, and all sizes in our descriptions are approximate.

The following charts give approximate comparative UK/US/European sizes for women’s clothing and shoes.

Women’s Dress Sizes

UK size 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20
US size 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18
European size 34 36 38 40 42 44 46 48

Women’s Shoes

UK size 3½ 4 4½ 5 5½ 6 6½ 7 7 ½ 8
US size 6 6½ 7 7½ 8 8½ 9 9½ 10 10½
European size 36 37 37.5 38 38.5 39 40 41 42 43