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• Fred Perry Blank Canvas Re-Issues polo shirts - designs from the archives reissued
• Free Super 8 vintage film shooting app for iPhone and iPad
• eBay watch: Harvey Guzzini 1970s tulip-base table lamp
• For sale: Three-bedroomed maisonette in Trellick Tower, North Kensington, London
• London street photography prints
• Battle of the Planets limited edition prints by Hand Drawn Creative at Etsy
• Pleated maxi skirt
• Candystore Glass Jars
• Kartell Pop Armchair and Sofa
• London Bus cushion cover by Christine Berrie
• A-Z poster by Ingela Arrhenius
• Fiat 500 by Gucci priced and dated for UK

Fred Perry Blank Canvas Re-Issues polo shirts - designs from the archives reissued Posted: 20 May 2011 01:08 PM PDT A blast from the past,or at the very least, a glimpse into the Fred Perry archives. The Fred Perry Blank Canvas Re-Issues polo shirt range that is.. Fred Perry is reissuing four classic shirts from their archive, said to represent four movements through the 50s, 60s and 70s. All details have been closely looked at from the weight of the pique and the style of the buttons to the fabric used on the back neck label. The first shirt is the 1957 Fred Perry Shirt, which is available in the original colour of ice with navy, sold at Lillywhites of London, as well as in the 'West Ham colours' of maroon with white and ice tipping, West Ham fans approached Lillywhites to get their colours on a shirt, which it was in '57. Other features include a lightweight pique, shorter placket with non-branded buttons, a steeped hem hanging longer at the back and with side vents plus a cotton canvas back neck tape. The next is the 1963 Northern Soul Shirt, which is where the controversy might start. Available in two colours, white and black with champagne tipping, both with a regular pique, non-branded buttons, cotton canvas back neck tape and 're-created Twisted Wheel badges' using their own artwork. Next up is the 1976 Punk Shirt. That's available in black with champagne tipping, a regular pique, non branded buttons, self fabric back neck tape and comes with an 'original bleach splash effect'. Finally, there's the 1979 Perry Boy Shirt. Based on the subculture prominent around the north west of England (and giving their name to a wedge haircut of the day), this one is available in red with navy tipping, along with finer, flatter pique, a shorter placket with three non branded buttons and a self fabric back neck tape. The one thing we don't know is the price as yet. Go to the Fred Perry website from this coming Monday, 23rd May to find out. You can also get them from the Laurel stores in the UK from that day too. Fred Perry website Via Modculture

Free Super 8 vintage film shooting app for iPhone and iPad Posted: 20 May 2011 12:19 PM PDT It's actually a movie tie-in, but the Super 8 app for the iPhone and iPad is still one of the best apps around. Best of all? It's free too, making it a better proposition than the similar iSupr8 app. Essentially it turns your mobile phone or tablet into a super 8 film camera, without the film obviously. You shoot at the touch of a button, with the option to switch lenses, throw in filters and add someshake effects.  When you are done, you send it off to be developed (another push of a button), then you can view it in your projector room (on our phone) or export it to a computer / share it with friends. Seven lens effects in total, plus three animated filters, a scratch and dirt overlay and those shake effects offer real authenticity and as we said - it's absolutely free. Only free for a limited time though, so grab it now. Find out more at the iTunes website

eBay watch: Harvey Guzzini 1970s tulip-base table lamp Posted: 20 May 2011 12:04 PM PDT An interesting design that's certain to be popular on eBay, this Harvey Guzzini 1970s tulip-base table lamp. The rarer Guzzini designs are always sought after and this is likely to be one. The sellers believes it is rare and I've not seen one like it myself. It is a Guzzini - the label is still on  it, on the white inner of the perspex shade, which is a 'caramel' colour on the outside. The base is brushed steel. According to the seller, it is in 'excellent condition' and 'perfect working order', with three bulbs required for full illumination. If you want it, bidding right now is at £38.25. Find out more at the eBay website

For sale: Three-bedroomed maisonette in Trellick Tower, North Kensington, London Posted: 20 May 2011 08:28 AM PDT We have featured the design on everything from artwork to tableware in the past, but if you want a piece of the iconic tower block for real, you can buy a three-bedroomed maisonette in Trellick Tower on Golborne Road, North Kensington in London right now. Trellick Tower is a 31-storey block of flats, designed by Erno Goldfinger in 1966, but not completed until 1972. It's an instantly-recognisable design, not least because of its stark exterior with separate lift and service tower. It's grade II-listed as well as being social housing – although some apartments / flats have gone into private ownership. This being one of the few. It's  also one of the larger three-bedroom spaces, one of only five maisonettes within, offering a reception room, fitted kitchen and balcony, three generous-sized bedrooms, bathroom and cloakroom. The interior needs some work, as you can see, but there's certainly plenty of space and the views are pretty unbelievable. If you want it, offers around the £499,950 mark are being looked for. Find out more at the Rightmove website Via WowHaus

London street photography prints Posted: 20 May 2011 08:20 AM PDT From the recent exhibition you can now buy London street photography prints. There is a huge selection of prints to buy ranging from early 1900s to the late 1970s. The photos capture real people and real life and give you a little bit of London to decorate your home with. The collection comes from a recent exhibition at The Museum of London and you can search through on the website to choose your own. Prints start at around £15 each online and you can have them framed if you wish.

Battle of the Planets limited edition prints by Hand Drawn Creative at Etsy Posted: 20 May 2011 08:20 AM PDT If you feel nostalgia for confusing Japanese / American animations of the 1980s, you just might like these Battle of the Planets prints by Hand Drawn Creative at Etsy. Hand Drawn Creative is Belfast illustrator Neal McCullough, who has drawn for everyone from Time magazine to CBeebies. But right now, his attention is focused on cult cartoon (and owner of the finest intro ever) Battle of the Planets. Jason is above, with Mark and Princess over the page. All are A3 giclée prints, all are priced at £20, as well as being limited to 20, signed and numbered by the artist. Other characters will follow throughout the year. Find out more at the Hand Drawn Creative Etsy store

Pleated maxi skirt Posted: 20 May 2011 08:13 AM PDT Matching 1970s maxi with 2011 pleats this pleated maxi skirt brings everything in one. You can choose from maroon or black and the skirt fits right in with every fashion design we've seen in recent weeks so you can be sure to be bang on trend. Pleats are everywhere and this skirt pays attention to them but in a subtle way. The maxi skirt is flattering and comfy and provides a loose hippy-style but with a tight waist band creating chic lines for both a day or evening outfit. Buy yours from ASOS online for £45.

Candystore Glass Jars Posted: 20 May 2011 07:11 AM PDT   If you've ever been tempted by the retro sweets we've featured here, perhaps you would also be interested in these vintage-style Candystore Glass Jars Each jar measures 18cm high by 11cm wide with a volume of 1 litre and they are sold in sets of three. Of course, most of us don't hoard sweets, so a more practical use might be for storing tea, coffee and sugar. They cost just £10 from Colloco.

Kartell Pop Armchair and Sofa Posted: 20 May 2011 07:00 AM PDT   The Kartell Pop Sofa consists of two armchairs that can easily be detached from and reattached one another, should you wish to change your seating configuration. This is what the manufacturer describes as "infinitely repeatable", a quality that is probably most useful if this furniture is used in a business location. What caught my eye about the Pop Sofa was not this flexibility, but its upholstery options, which include the 1970s style options of jeans, orange or mustard coverings. The two-seater sofa costs £1572 for most fabrics or £1763 in the jeans option, whilst a single armchair costs £894 or £928. Buy online at Nest.

London Bus cushion cover by Christine Berrie Posted: 20 May 2011 02:41 AM PDT Christine Berrie has already turned her talents to illustrating vintage radios and cameras, so it was perhaps only natural that she'd also feature another retro icon - the Routemaster - shown here on her London Bus cushion cover. It's a simple, lovingly rendered design that's printed onto a cotton cushion cover that should go down well with people who fondly remember this method of transport. Grab a cushion pad and you could use the design to make your own commute to work that bit more comfortable and stylish.   Prices start at 19.99 euros.  Buy it from Envelop

A-Z poster by Ingela Arrhenius Posted: 20 May 2011 02:41 AM PDT Ingela Arrhenius has been busy. It was only earlier in the week that we featured her retro dish cloth designs. This A-Z Poster offers a more conventional way to showcase her art.  It uses the traditional A-Z format, running from Apple to Zebra, all executed in her distinctive retro style. The vignettes are charming in themselves (I'm especially fond of the 'M' which looks like a 'Moon landing') but also look great together as an overall piece of art. Perfect for a very stylish kids room.  The poster is sold unframed and costs 23 euros.  Buy it from Swedishness

Fiat 500 by Gucci priced and dated for UK Posted: 20 May 2011 01:11 AM PDT Fiat loves a special edition Fiat 500. Not content with launching the Ferrari version, a Diesel model and a convertible, the Italian car giant is now offering the Fiat 500 by Gucci in the UK. First mentioned back in February, the car has been customised by Gucci to celebrate 150 years of Italian unification and the 90th anniversary of Gucci. Two variations will be available, a 1.2-litre model for £14,565 and the 0.9-litre TwinAir model, which will set you back £15,765. Both will be available online, first come first served, later this month. Expect numerous special features, including the distinctive colour scheme, a mix of two-tone black with white interior or white exterior with satin chrome and black interior and the option to buy matching clothing by Gucci to go with your new runaround. None of which is likely to come cheap. Fiat 500 by Gucci order page

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