retro-the-best....: Dec 24, 2010

Friday, December 24, 2010

Retro: Kimmer

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!

Posted: 24 Dec 2010 04:13 PM PST

Thank you for reading Retro: Kimmer and have the happiest holiday!

Kim and Lesley

Latest articles from Retro To Go

Have a great Christmas from all at Retro To Go
Urban Outfitters sale - up to 50 per cent off
John Lewis clearance sale starts
End Clothing sale starts - big discounts on classic gear
Bo & Jangles Chaise Longue
Animal Menagerie Cards

Have a great Christmas from all at Retro To Go

Posted: 24 Dec 2010 10:11 AM PST

OK, we might pop in and out if we see anything interesting or indeed, anything cool going cheap in the sales. But to be honest, we're winding down from now, taking some time off with an open fire, Christmas TV, food and plenty of drink.

So from all at Retro To Go, have a great Christmas and a happy new year. Aside from the odd update, we'll be back in full force from the start of 2011 - a year which should see some changes (for the better) and a clutch of new writers joining the existing team for even more of what you've come to expect.

Thanks for sticking with us - we do appreciate the support.

Urban Outfitters sale - up to 50 per cent off

Posted: 24 Dec 2010 09:58 AM PST

Yes, another sale, this time from Urban Outfitters, which is offering discounts of up to 50 per cent right now across the design and fashion sections.

Which is good news for us, as Urban Outfitters always has some great retro-inspired designs. Only now, they're cheaper. Like this Jan Habraken Rain Shower Curtain, which is obviously inspired by the classic Singin' In The Rain and great for brightening up your bathroom.

It was £20, but now it's £10.

Urban Outfitters sale

John Lewis clearance sale starts

Posted: 24 Dec 2010 09:17 AM PST

Another 'get in while you can' dale starts, with the John Lewis Clearance.

Allsorts of items in the sale, including plenty of classics both big and small. Once again, well worth spending some time browsing. Above is one those classics, the midcentury-inspired Content by Conran Matador Armchair, a take on the wing chair with flared arms, curved sides and a tapered back.

It's in a caterpillar green, discounted from £999 to £699. Check out this and everything else while stocks last.

John Lewis clearance sale

End Clothing sale starts - big discounts on classic gear

Posted: 24 Dec 2010 09:08 AM PST

End Clothing always has a good end of year sale - and the current one has just started, offering the usual big discounts on classic labels.

Indeed, there's some cracking clobber at knock-down prices, the likes of Baracuta, Adidas (including the Craftmanship Samba trainers, Roms and Gazelle OG to name just three), A.P.C, as well as Pretty Green, Fila Vintage, Gitman, Heritage Research, Fred Perry, Levi's, Lyle & Scott, Lacoste, Sergio Tacchini and many more.

Just one example above, the Fila 82 Crewneck we featured a short time back. Then it was £69, now it's a tasty £41 - and perfect for the weather.

End Clothing sale

Bo & Jangles Chaise Longue

Posted: 24 Dec 2010 02:49 AM PST

Bo & Jangles offer a range of stylish furniture, but the jewel in their crown is undoubtedly this classic Chaise Longue.

Here it has been upholstered in a stunning art deco style silver material, which really sets it apart from other chaises. In this fabric, it costs £1,400, but you can have the piece upholstered in your own fabric or chose from others stocked by Bo & Jangles.

For further details, visit the Bo & Jangles website.

Animal Menagerie Cards

Posted: 24 Dec 2010 02:10 AM PST

Looking for something creative bit of craft to while away the cold evenings, then these Animal Menagerie Cards might be of interest.

Designed by Junzo Terada, the set consists of twenty card animals to construct. The pieces of card are decorated with retro fabric style patterns. Envelopes are supplied so you can actually use these as greeting cards as well as creating cute decorative items.

The set costs £16.50 from Tinsmiths.