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• 1980s Adidas ZX380 trainers reissued
• Retro round sunglasses by Diane von Furstenberg
• Cream Lace Shift Dress from Dorothy Perkins
• More Tea Vicar Print
• Vitra DSW Chairs in a new range of colours
• eBay watch: 1972 Mercedes Benz 250ce car
• Lemonade urn from Anthropologie
• Waterquest retro lights from Berry Red
• Flux chair
• Colette Sewing Patterns

1980s Adidas ZX380 trainers reissued Posted: 23 May 2011 12:02 PM PDT 1980s-style running shoes anyone? If that's a 'yes', then you're in look, Adidas has just reissued the ZX380 trainers from that very decade. As you'd expect, it;s a lightweight mix of mesh and suede for the uppers, a mix of white, off white and turquoise for the colour scheme, the latter for the stripes and branding. There's also bio-mechanical sole, if you fancy doing a spot of jogging, too. Limited numbers, with a price of £55. Find out more at the End Clothing website

Retro round sunglasses by Diane von Furstenberg Posted: 23 May 2011 09:58 AM PDT Oversized sixties sunglasses have been everywhere for plenty of summers now, but with the seventies revival in full swing this season there's some more unusual retro options to explore. These Round Sunglasses by Diane von Furstenberg have an effortless seventies cool that's hard to resist. The smaller rounded shape, along with thick heavy frames and a lightly shaded lens give a chic to this pair that recalls Annie Hall's post-beatnik aesthetic. From a designer known for her spot-on seventies looks, von Furstenberg has shown it's not just stylish print dresses she can offer to retro enthusiasts. Get yours online from Matches Fashion for £125. Find out more from the website

Cream Lace Shift Dress from Dorothy Perkins Posted: 23 May 2011 09:58 AM PDT For a truly authentic sixties look from your modern fashion, simplicity of cut is key. With mod looks opting for sharp lines and uncluttered structure, this Cream Lace Shift Dress from Dorothy Perkins is a perfect vintage-look choice for sixties enthusiasts. The sleeveless, a-line cut of the minidress creates a cool retro silhouette, keeping the short hemline balanced with a high neck. The simple shape allows room for a textured fabric choice, with the designers using a retro floral lace throughout. Finished in a rich cream shade, this is a piece of sixties styled summer gear that doesn't put a foot wrong. It's available now from Dorothy Perkins from their online concessions ranges for £35. Find out more from the website

More Tea Vicar Print Posted: 23 May 2011 08:25 AM PDT   This More Tea Vicar Print is in a similar war era style as the well-known Keep Calm series. Whilst there has been plenty of these types of designs around in recent years, this one wins us over with its cute teapot illustration and a reference to our favourite beverage. It meaures 14cm by 18cm and is sold framed in a black wood frame. It costs £12.95 from Vinegar Hill.

Vitra DSW Chairs in a new range of colours Posted: 23 May 2011 08:11 AM PDT   We featured the Vitra DSW Chair by Charles & Ray Eames when it was re-issued back in 2007, but are mentioning them again as they are now available in a new selection of colours. The chair itself is based on a 1950 design and now they come in a colour palette that reflects that era. Colours include mustard, cream, stone white, ocean, poppy red and mauve grey, along with the classic black and white options. Like the 2007 versions, these chairs are made from polypropylene, which is kinder to the environment than the original fibreglass. The chairs are available from Heal's, priced £302 each.

eBay watch: 1972 Mercedes Benz 250ce car Posted: 23 May 2011 07:50 AM PDT Oozing 1970s cool comes this 1972 Mercedes Benz 250ce. Perfect if you are looking to pull off an old school gangster look. According to the seller, this 'pillar less coupe' has a 'genuine' 89,000 miles on the clock of the 2,496cc engine and comes with the original manuals and lots of invoices. It's automatic, with two doors, a light brown leather interior and from what we can see, pretty much everything original (or replaced as original), with the possible exception of the stereo. The seller is looking for offers of £5,600 for a car he claims is 'surprisingly cheap' on insurance and free of road tax. You might want to check the former before you bid though. Lots of images on the listing page if you want to see more. Find out more at the eBay website

Lemonade urn from Anthropologie Posted: 23 May 2011 04:30 AM PDT Get ready for the sweet taste of Summer with this lemonade urn from Anthropologie. The urn is ceramic and it sits atop a table ready to dispense lemonade (or, I guess, any other liquid you might want to consume in large quantities). Decorated with vintage-style lettering, the urn is full of retro charm.  It costs £158.  Buy it online

Waterquest retro lights from Berry Red Posted: 23 May 2011 04:23 AM PDT These waterquest lights from Berry Red offer retro looks at a reasonable price. Each light has a sleek metal shade coming from a chrome goose-neck arm, giving it something of a 50s feel. There's even seven different colours to choose from - including fuchsia, apple, lilac, for example - meaning that you can find a lamp that will fit in with every room.   The lamps cost £35 each.   See them online

Flux chair Posted: 23 May 2011 04:00 AM PDT This summer say goodbye to the dull white plastic furniture that's been littering your garden for years and say hello to the Flux chair. The Bauhaus-esque piece is not only waterproof and 100% recyclable but folds completely flat and has a handle for easy transportation. The chair wouldn't look out of place alongside any original modernist designs; perfect for any retro living or dining room, garden or to take to the beach, the Flux is a modern classic in the making. Available in 6 colours. £109 from Oliver Bonas. For more details visit the website.

Colette Sewing Patterns Posted: 23 May 2011 02:00 AM PDT It may be over 60 years since WWII, but the spirit of 'Make Do & Mend' is very much alive and well. Colette Patterns have embraced the resurgence of crafting and created a range of sewing patterns for vintage-inspired clothing. They have a range of pieces on offer, from a selection of summer frocks to menswear, suitable for any level of sewing expertise. Each is easily adapted in a range of versatile fabrics and are available in modern sizes 0 to 18. Their website is also a haven for crafting whizzes and have-a-go novices alike, featuring tutorials and tips for trickier stitches and fancy finishing touches.  Patterns start from $16 and are available from the Colette Patterns website.

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