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- Cocktail Culture Book & Exhibition at RISD Museum of Art
- Vintage Book Clocks
- Porada Oscar Trolley
- eBay watch: 1970 Volvo P1800 E sports car
- Bird Print Jacket from Miss Selfridge
- Peter Pan Shift Dress from New Look
- Stripy Paper Straws from Pipli
- Cirkelblomma fabric from Hus and Hem
- Rochelle Task lamp from John Lewis
| Cocktail Culture Book & Exhibition at RISD Museum of Art Posted: 20 Jul 2011 08:39 AM PDT If you're fortunate enough to find yourself in Rhode Island, Masachusetts between now and July 31st you'll be able to visit Cocktail Culture: Ritual and Invention in American Fashion, 1920-1980; a fabulous exhibition exploring "the social ritual of the cocktail hour through the lens of fashion and design." Dating back to the 1930's, cocktail garb was a good deal more functional than eveningwear and marked the advent of the more modern woman who drank socially. Fashion from designers including Balenciaga and Schiaparelli features in this exhibition alongside jewellery, accessories and photographs. If you can't make it all the way there you can always buy the book which is fully illustrated and includes five essays on the visual culture of the cocktail party Find out more and and buy the book, which costs $30 here. |
| Posted: 20 Jul 2011 08:10 AM PDT
The Etsy seller by the name of SteampunksNotDead specialises in Vintage Book Clocks. Each clock is a one of a kind piece and is made from a book usually dating from between 1890 and 1960. Most of the book clocks currently available use obscure titles (The Scarlett Letter was the only one I recognised), but I think they are all the better for it. Various styles of clock hands are available so you can request a certain style. Equally, if you have a book that you would like transformed into a clock, then they are happy to quote for doing that. Prices range from around £16 to just under £100 depending on the size and rarity of the book. Visit the SteampunksNotDead shop on Etsy for more information. |
| Posted: 20 Jul 2011 07:51 AM PDT
The Porada Oscar Trolley is a great option as it has some retro features, but still looks sleek and stylish. The shelves all have rounded edges with the top shelf being cut away to allow bottles to stand on the middle shelf. It is available in a number of different finishes, but the walnut and chrome combination pictured here is arguably the most stylish. Buy it from Mac and Mac Interiors, priced £841. |
| eBay watch: 1970 Volvo P1800 E sports car Posted: 20 Jul 2011 07:26 AM PDT If you are a fan of the cult 1960s show The Saint, you'll recognise the car immediately, as Simon Templar, played by Roger Moore drove a similar (but slightly earlier) one. Now you can get your hands on a 1970 Volvo P1800 E sports car, crime fighter or not. |
| Bird Print Jacket from Miss Selfridge Posted: 20 Jul 2011 06:55 AM PDT Tropical style prints, from birds to florals, are most often used to conjure up a fifties style in retro fashion. With just a subtle difference, however, the styling can speak to an entirely different era and aesthetic. This Bird Print Jacket from Miss Selfridge takes its inspiration from a sultry seventies look. The jacket's flowing fit, with billowing sleeves and a waist-fastening front, helps to create an instant seventies look, with the movement of draped fabric achieving a striking silhouette. The use of ombre pastel shades as a backdrop for the exotic print adds some post-sixties modernity, giving you the option of carrying this item through to an early eighties wardrobe too. It's available from Miss Selfridge for £40. Find out more from the website |
| Peter Pan Shift Dress from New Look Posted: 20 Jul 2011 06:54 AM PDT Simplicity and chic are the quickest route to effortless mid-sixties looks from any garment, making a well crafted shift dress the choice that the high street continually revisit for retro fare. This Peter Pan Shift Dress from New Look is a subtly styled dress with evident vintage influence throughout. Perfect for the Summer, the loose and light fit of the shift dress helps create that androgynous silhouette much loved in that era. The addition of a bell cuffed sleeve and peter pan collar adds some unmistakeable retro feel, while the mustard heart print rounds out the sixties influence. It's now available from New Look for £27.99. Find out more from the website |
| Stripy Paper Straws from Pipli Posted: 20 Jul 2011 05:15 AM PDT Paper straws in pastel shades have a retro feel that plastic just can't match. Add to milkshakes for a fifties diner feel or give that Long Island Iced Tea the appearance of something far more innocent. The straws are available in a range of designs including red, blue, grey and yellow stripes. A pack of 25 costs £2.65. They are 100% biodegradeable and compostable, so eco-friendly too. Find out more here. |
| Cirkelblomma fabric from Hus and Hem Posted: 20 Jul 2011 02:57 AM PDT Looking for some fabric to brighten up a dull spot? There's no excuses for not looking happy when looking at this Cirkelblomma fabric available from Hus and Hem. The pattern has been designed by Betty Svensson and uses a colourful repeat pattern of flower heads and leaves printed onto 100% cotton. Perfect for adding a retro touch to any room. The fabric costs £22.95 a metre. Order it online |
| Rochelle Task lamp from John Lewis Posted: 20 Jul 2011 02:57 AM PDT
Another great retro styled light available on the high street - this time it's John Lewis' turn with their Rochelle Task lamp. The task lamp title gives a clue to its style - it goes for an industrial feel with a painted metal base and shade. The cord fabric has been wrapped to complete the retro look. It's also available in a range of bright colours: choose from orange, green, blue or the red version pictured. The lamp costs £35. Buy it online |
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