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• Wonderful Copenhagen Poster
• Pin Up Jeans by Cooperative
• Off Shoulder Wrap Top from ASOS
• Tulip Dishcloth from Klippan
• Froy & Dind Kitsch Tin Boxes
• eBay watch: 1960s Lambretta Luna 50CL scooter
• Surpil SL10 chair by Julien Henri-Porché
• 60s-style floral bedspread from Bluezoo
• Classic American School Bus Pencil Pot

Wonderful Copenhagen Poster Posted: 14 Jun 2011 08:31 AM PDT   Since we are big fans of Danish design, it seems rather remiss that we have never mentioned this classic poster design, Wonderful Copenhagen. The poster was created in 1959 by Viggo Vagnby and is based upon a famous photograph of an incident from the same year where a policeman stopped the traffic to allow a family of ducks to cross the road in Frederiksberg. Although a popular image at the time, the poster fell out of favour and in1985 it was used as wrapping paper to protect a shipment of prints being entered into a competition in England, but by happy mistake, was entered into the competition which it won. The poster is now rightfully restored to its place as a classic and can be seen in the Danish Museum of Art & Design. You can buy your own print of it from Posterland for 18.5 Euros.

Pin Up Jeans by Cooperative Posted: 14 Jun 2011 08:15 AM PDT The perfect pair of capri pants can be all you need to create an effortless pin up inspired look, but they're often hard to track down on the high street. These classically styled Pin Up Jeans by Cooperative are now available at Urban Outfitters, offering an unmistakeably fifties inspired look. The use of denim is unusual but effective, with a light pastel blue shade tying in with the pin up aesthetic. With a high waistline and matelot buttons at the hip, the detailing is minimal enough to create a figure hugging pair that you can wear regularly. They're now available from Urban Outfitters UK for £55. Find out more from the website

Off Shoulder Wrap Top from ASOS Posted: 14 Jun 2011 08:15 AM PDT Sometimes its the most simple retro looks that can be the most difficult to find, with so many bold prints and bright colours on the market for summer. This Off Shoulder Wrap Top from ASOS is a rare find, providing an effortlessly stylish top to pair with your more head-turning skirts and trousers. The off shoulder style, combined with a daring sweetheart neckline, leans on the sexier side of fifties fashion to create an instantly vintage inspired silhouette. Ideal for combining with a circle skirt, it's equally suitable for tapping into the 80s love of fifties updates too. It's available now from ASOS for £20. Find out more from the website

Tulip Dishcloth from Klippan Posted: 14 Jun 2011 08:11 AM PDT   We frequently feature tea towels on this site, but dish clothes are a little bit rarer (probably with good reason). This Tulip Dishcloth from Klippan is possibly only the fourth such item we've featured. The retro tulip design was created by Lotta Glave (one half of the Swedish design team Bengt & Lotta). It is available in a choice of colours, either shades of blue or red/yellow/green. Each dish cloth costs £2.44, which is undoubtedly more than you'd pay for a normal pack of cloths, but cheap enough if you want to add that final finishing touch to a totally retro kitchen. Buy them from the Scandinavian Design Center.

Froy & Dind Kitsch Tin Boxes Posted: 14 Jun 2011 07:52 AM PDT If you suffer from an inability to part with hotel sewing kits, odd batteries, rubber bands and the like then you need something smart and stylish in which to house your collection. Created by Belgian designers Froy & Dind, this range of tin boxes is inspired by vintage fabrics and kitsch children's illustrations. Colourful and bright they're the perfect way to conceal your miscellany of useful items. The tins come in different sizes and range in price form £5.95 to £16.95. They are available from Liberty - find out more on the website.

eBay watch: 1960s Lambretta Luna 50CL scooter Posted: 14 Jun 2011 04:52 AM PDT I was browsing through the French Scootitude magazine the other day and noticed a feature on a rather weird, late '60s Lambretta. Today, I've just noticed one on eBay - the Lambretta Luna 50CL scooter. It's a Lambretta, but perhaps not as you might expect. This particular small frame / small engined model was introduced in 1968, designed to sit alongside, rather than replace the more traditional scoots. The CL model was the slightly more luxurious model, with a built-in light, rubber mats and those distinctive handlebars. This one is described as 'totally original', with 'very good' bodywork and seat, but could do with new cables and tyres. It does run well enough though. There's a dating letter from the DVLA showing its originality and can be delivered at cost. Price right now is £700 - loads more images on the listing page. Find out more at the eBay website

Surpil SL10 chair by Julien Henri-Porché Posted: 14 Jun 2011 02:57 AM PDT The Surpil SL10 chair designed by Julien Henri-Porché has a long history, dating back to 1927, but came from a very practical need.  It was designed foremost for functionality: suitable for use in public spaces and also able to be stacked. Made from metal, the choice of material reflects the need for practicality. However, the chair still manages to look elegant and worthy perhaps of something more than outdoor furniture.  The price would suggest so too: it costs £228. Buy it from TwentyTwentyOne

60s-style floral bedspread from Bluezoo Posted: 14 Jun 2011 02:52 AM PDT This floral bedspread, designed by Bluezoo has more than a touch of 60s flower power about it. It's covered with a colourful flower design, reminiscent of Mary Quant's famous logo. To complete the retro feel, the reverse side is decorated with polka dots. Perfect for a kid's room, or even for a pattern-loving parent.  A single set costs £22.40 Buy it from Debenhams

Classic American School Bus Pencil Pot Posted: 14 Jun 2011 01:32 AM PDT Reorganise your workspace and add a splash of colour and style to your desk with this Classic American School Bus Pencil Pot from German designers Werkhaus. This vehicular icon comes as a kit for you to assemble yourself in a few simple steps. It's made of sturdy mdf board printed with high resolution digital prints and coated with a UV curable coating to ensure the bright "school bus yellow" doesn't fade. It measures 22.5 x10.5cm so it ought to provide ample space for all of your desktop clutter. The bus costs 14.90 from Little Zebra here.

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