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• Adidas SL 72 trainers reissued in an orange and black colourway
• Dita Von Teese designs for Wheels & Dollbaby
• Classic Capri Pants from Bettie Page Clothing
• eBay watch: 1970s Raphael Raffel space age Plexi Ball Chair
• An East London Companion - new retro-inspired map by Herb Lester Associates
• Ikea's Slatthult - budget Keith Haring decoration stickers
• Sperry 75th anniversary CVO deck shoes
• Andy Warhol for Incase
• Linea Adelphi midcentury-style armchair at House of Fraser
• Lucite handbags from Miss L Fire
• The New English Anatomica Ceramics
• Electric Avenue Trays
• Multi-way Vargas dress by Kiss Me Deadly

Adidas SL 72 trainers reissued in an orange and black colourway Posted: 11 Apr 2011 12:20 PM PDT A classic from the Munich Olympics is back once more in a very '70s colourway - the Adidas SL 72 trainers. Originally produced as a running shoe for that particular Olympics event, the SL 72 on offer here has a suede and nylon panelled upper, with orange mixing in with black detailing, finished off with a traction tread sole, textured thin tongue and Adidas branding on the heel. £51.99 is the price. Find out more at the Size? website

Dita Von Teese designs for Wheels & Dollbaby Posted: 11 Apr 2011 11:06 AM PDT There may be some debate about whether or not burlesque's journey into the mainstream is a good thing, but there's few who can deny the credentials of the scene's current darling, Dita von Teese. With proven retro credentials, she's turned her hand to fashion once more with designs for Wheels & Dollbaby. This Dita's Closet Embroidered Cardigan has unmistakeable vintage inspiration, with a chic fit and skinny knit wool. The bow-fastening high collar and three quarter length sleeves tread the line between demure and daring well, allowing for the skinny fit to create sex appeal. Finished with fifties floral embroidery, this is not just any cardigan. It's available online from ASOS now for £150. Find out more from the website

Classic Capri Pants from Bettie Page Clothing Posted: 11 Apr 2011 10:29 AM PDT Summer is the ideal time to reintroduce dresses and skirts into your every day wardrobe, but for those days where the weather isn't quite hot enough some cropped trousers are ideal. For an effortless fifties look, these Capri Pants from Bettie Page Clothing are a perfect choice. The high waistline helps to create the fifties silhouette with a hip-skimming cut and fitted thighs. The slightly wider leg leads to a cuffed hem which taps into a nautical feel, ideal for pin-up styles from the era. Shown here in an unusual retro shade of olive brown, this pair deserve to be worn over and over. Get yours from Bettie Page Clothing for $90. Find out more from the website

eBay watch: 1970s Raphael Raffel space age Plexi Ball Chair Posted: 11 Apr 2011 09:09 AM PDT This is actually one of two being sold by the seller, one of two Raphael Raffel space age Plexi Ball Chairs that is. It's a fantastic 1970s space age design out of France, made of smoked plexi glass for the outer, with synthetic brown leather for the inner seating, finished off with that tulip-style base. Condition is down as 'good', as well as being in 'original and unrestored' condition, so a few scratches and some wear to the upholstery. See the close-up images for the lowdown. No doubt this is a rare design, with a price to reflect that - £604.25 or you can make an offer. Find out more at the eBay website

An East London Companion - new retro-inspired map by Herb Lester Associates Posted: 11 Apr 2011 08:54 AM PDT We have featured the previous vintage-style maps by Herb Lester Associates and if you liked those, we're pretty sure you'll love the new one, An East London Companion. According to the folk behind this, a lot of time has been put into this particular project, a guide to East London shops, cafés, bars, pubs, butchers, bakers and even a candlestick maker. There are 99 entries in total, from an area stretching from Old Street to Hackney Wick. Some of those will be unfamiliar even to locals. Boi Gordo, Casa Mexico and Mama Vic's are apparently all 'real finds', and while Labour And Wait, Present and Pizza East may be better known, they're certainly deserving of a mention on the map. It was designed and illustrated in east London, litho printed on recycled paper.  £4 gets you one. See over the page for a brief glimpse inside. Find out more at the Herb Lester website

Ikea's Slatthult - budget Keith Haring decoration stickers Posted: 11 Apr 2011 06:59 AM PDT Keith Haring's instantly identifiable style has cropped up a lot over the years on this site. Ikea's Slatthult aren't even the first time we've featured his style on decoration stickers - long time readers of the site may remember these decals from Supernice we featured a few years back. However, as you might expect, Ikea's pricing is the cheapest option by far.  Each pack contains the 14 stickers shown above, indicitive of Haring's art, itself influenced by 70s and 80s street.  And that price? A pack sells for just £7.99. The packs are currently available instore only but you can find out more online.

Sperry 75th anniversary CVO deck shoes Posted: 11 Apr 2011 05:58 AM PDT First seen around 1946, you can now pick up the Sperry 75th anniversary CVO deck shoes with the same old school looks. An archive shoe that's still perfect for summer, this reissue is a five-eyelet deck shoe with a washed canvas upper for a vintage feel, a rubber sole with contrasting trim and a Sperry 75th Anniversary insole. Numbers are 'highly limited' and the price is £50. Find out more at the Oi Polloi website Via His Knibs

Andy Warhol for Incase Posted: 11 Apr 2011 05:36 AM PDT Everyone's favourite Pop artist is now available to add a touch of style to your favourite technology, thanks to the Andy Warhol for Incase range. It's a range of cases, sleeves and bags for the iPhone, iPad and Mac Book featuring Warhol's artwork. The first few items of the range are based around the banana image produced for the Velvet Underground and Nico album in 1966 and his take on camouflage, with more designs to follow. The range has been authorized by the Andy Warhol Foundation who argue Warhol's fascination with technology means, if alive today, he would have been an avid fan and devourer of these products.  With some products available now and some ready for pre-order, prices start at $49.95 for a snapcase for the iPhone 4.  See the range online

Linea Adelphi midcentury-style armchair at House of Fraser Posted: 11 Apr 2011 05:25 AM PDT Yes, yet another midcentury-inspired design from the current House of Fraser range - the Adelphi armchair. It's a classic armchair that takes the 1950s for its inspiration and is exclusive to the House of Fraser store. For your money, you get that high back, slightly curved arms, stained and angled legs plus a finish in a lime green fabric. Good back support too apparently, if that's important to you. It was £399, but £299 is the current price. Find out more at the House of Fraser website

Lucite handbags from Miss L Fire Posted: 11 Apr 2011 04:00 AM PDT No self respecting 1950s fashionista would dare be seen without a lucite handbag. Sold only in the high end department stores, these unique pieces adorned the arms of the glamourous ladies of the day in a wide variety of colours & shapes. Sadly, few originals remain and those that do are usually snapped up by collectors at eye-watering prices. Miss L Fire has designed a range of reproduction Lucite handbags that would fool even the most ardent collector. Every detail has been thought of, from the clasps to the engraving, creating an authentic 50s look suitable for any budding starlet. Available in a variety of colours & styles. The Lucite Handbags are available from £56.99 from What Katie Did in store and online.

The New English Anatomica Ceramics Posted: 11 Apr 2011 02:19 AM PDT   My first instinct on see the Anatomica range was to recoil in horror, but on further investigation it is an interesting collection. Designed b y Lisa Turner for The New English, the collection consists of breakfast, cake and bread plates, mugs and tea cup and saucer sets. The design is inspired by the 19th century's newly discovered fascination with the human body and shows a Victorian gentleman with his inner workings exposed. Prices start from £18 for a mug up to £69 for a coffee cup and saucer. View the whole collection at Lifestyle Bazaar.

Electric Avenue Trays Posted: 11 Apr 2011 02:01 AM PDT   A new product from People Will Always Need Plates is always something to celebrate. Their latest range are these Electric Avenue Trays. The illustration celebrates the past 200 years of British architecture with the different styles of homes we have had. The streets are complete with the type of transport typical of that period. The trays are available in two sizes, a large one (43cm by 33cm) and a small (27cm by 20cm), which cost £25 and £17.50 respectively. The colours are People Will Always Need Plates signature pop art shades - process blue or 70s green for the large trays or blood orange or magenta for the small. Buy the trays directly from People Will Always Need Plates.

Multi-way Vargas dress by Kiss Me Deadly Posted: 11 Apr 2011 02:00 AM PDT Forget Spanx - shapewear can be stylish, sexy and make you look a million dollars in (or, indeed, out of) any frock.  The Kiss Me Deadly Multiway Vargas Dress is shapewear with a difference. Not only does the double layer control mesh shape your curves to give you the perfect retro pin up look but the moveable bra straps mean you can wear it with any dress, even a summery strapless number.  The Multiway Vargas Dress is £69 from Kiss Me Deadly and is available to buy from 8th April. See the website for more details.

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