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• Navy Princess Coat from Miss Selfridge
• Colour Block Blouse from Whistles
• eBay watch: 1970s space age Estyma alarm clock
• Fred Perry x Amy Winehouse autumn/winter 2011 collection goes on sale posthumously
• Blitz Vintage Department Store, London
• Limited edition God Save The Kinks screenprint by Hand Drawn Creative
• Heal's Discovers Geometry Sideboard
• Hold Tight collection from Mini Moderns
• Arne Jacobsen-style Gordon table lamp from Graham and Green
• Kay + Stemmer Otto Side Table
• Linen Sailor Dress from Dig For Victory
• Classic double-breasted trench coat at Uniqlo

Navy Princess Coat from Miss Selfridge Posted: 08 Aug 2011 11:06 AM PDT While most of us are still getting the best out of our Summer wardrobes, the first of Autumn's fare is moving into shops across the high street. This Navy Princess Coat from Miss Selfridge has an irresistible vintage feel that could even manage to make us look forward to September's weather. The contrast between navy and brown has a very retro warmth, using a variety of textures and fabrics to create an air of luxury. The pleated skirt adds something special, with the addition of round metallic buttons to tie the sixties influences together. It's now available from Miss Selfridge for £85. Find out more from the website

Colour Block Blouse from Whistles Posted: 08 Aug 2011 11:00 AM PDT Though it has been a British staple for over 20 years, Whistles is one of those brands that is often overlooked on the high street. Their recent lines, however, have focused on a cool and sophisticated aesthetic that draws heavily from vintage inspiration with great success. This Colour Block Blouse is an ideal example of their use of subtle design and high end manufacturing and materials. Made from 100% silk, the blouse has an androgynous air of mid sixties style, with contrasted trims at the collar and placket creating sharp structure in both colour options. It's available now in both shades from Whistles, priced at £125. Find out more from the website

eBay watch: 1970s space age Estyma alarm clock Posted: 08 Aug 2011 09:19 AM PDT Big thanks to Andrew Graham for spotting and sending us this superb piece of 1970s space age design, the Estyma alarm clock. It's a digital flip clock, made in (West) Germany, with that bold yellow outer shell contrasting with the black and white display within. No power needed either - this has an old school wind-up, one mechanism for the date, the other for the time. The clock is said to run 'fine', with the bright yellow case said to be 'virtually unmarked'. The only blemish is a 'small chip' on the clear scene, which isn't all that noticeable, check the images on the site to see if it's a deal breaker. If not, bidding right now is at just 99 pence. Find out more at the eBay website

Fred Perry x Amy Winehouse autumn/winter 2011 collection goes on sale posthumously Posted: 08 Aug 2011 07:42 AM PDT I'm sure there are mixed feelings about whether this should actually be going on sale so soon after Amy Winehouse's tragic death, but according to the company, 'with the blessing of Amy's family', the Fred Perry x Amy Winehouse autumn/winter 2011 collection has now gone on sale. With the latest collection being launched so soon, we can presume it was already completed and ready to hit the shelves. With 'the usual royalties' from the collection being donated to the soon to be established Any Winehouse Foundation, I guess it does make sense to release it onto the market, rather than just sit in a storeroom, even if it does seem just a little soon for it. Anyway, check out the images above and the full collection over at Fred Perry. For the record, the '50s-inspired items above are (on the left) the Amy Bowling Shirt, which sells for £70, the knitted silk skirt (£80) and the Amy Leather Waist Belt (£60). The images on the right features the Houndstooth Tie Neck Dress, one of the more expensive pieces at £150. Amy Winehouse at Fred Perry

Blitz Vintage Department Store, London Posted: 08 Aug 2011 04:00 AM PDT Dear London readers, prepare to be excited. Blitz London, the UK's first exclusively vintage department store, opened it's doors on Friday. Selling everything from clothes & homewares to music & books, Blitz is an impressive 9000 sq foot warehouse near East London's über-hip Brick Lane. Every item on sale at Blitz is vetted by the owners to make sure it's of the best quality, so don't expect to find any of the stains, holes and scratches you would normally discover. There is a huge selection of goodies on offer, sourced by established vintage dealers who really know their stuff, from 40s frocks & upcycled furniture to high end designer wares from the likes of Vivienne Westwood & Alexander McQueen. Soon there will even be a converted vintage Fiat serving coffee to visitors. With so much to offer, Blitz is set become the vintage devotee's shopping destination of choice when visiting the capital. Visit the Blitz London Tumblr page for more information.

Limited edition God Save The Kinks screenprint by Hand Drawn Creative Posted: 08 Aug 2011 03:16 AM PDT If you are a fan of the legendary British band, Neal McCullough of Hand Drawn Creative just might have the thing for you - this God Save The Kinks screenprint. This is the first of three screenprints inspired by the band, this one using a Herb Lubalin typeface for the slogan, followed by up by the complete lyrics from the 'Village Green Preservation Society' track in a Trade Gothic font. All of it on a 'ketchup red' background. You can see a close-up shot over the page. Only fifteen of these 500 x 700mm (19.7 x 27.5") prints have been made, all hand-printed on 220gsm cream Fabriano stock, as well as being numbered and signed by the artist. You can secure one for $45 (£28.18) on Etsy. Find out more at the Etsy website

Heal's Discovers Geometry Sideboard Posted: 08 Aug 2011 03:16 AM PDT   The Geometry Sideboard by Burgundy Applegate is part of a range of products in the Heal's Discovers range. It is inspired by both Danish design and Art Nouveau. It has a solid walnut frame and a lacquered top. It is available with either the patterned front shown here or in plain grey, costing £795 and £695 respectively. It is smaller than most sideboards, so is ideal for rooms tight on space. A side table and coffee table in a similar design are also available should you wish to kit out your whole room in the same way. They are available to order from Heal's, although won't be available for delivery for  approximately another 3 months.

Hold Tight collection from Mini Moderns Posted: 08 Aug 2011 03:09 AM PDT A new range from Mini Moderns is always a cause for celebration and their Hold Tight collection is no exception. The range has been produced for London Transport Museum, and is suitably transport themed. Specifically, it's based on bus tickets. The wallpaper pictured is based on a collection of vintage bus tickets and is available in a choice of three different colourways. Meanwhile, a canvas bag design uses a motif made by working an old Gibson ticketing machine.  As well as those two products, the range also includes a tea towel and a cushion. Prices start at £8 for the tea towel, with the wallpaper costing £45 a roll.  Buy them online

Arne Jacobsen-style Gordon table lamp from Graham and Green Posted: 08 Aug 2011 02:18 AM PDT Graham and Green's website says this Gordon table lamp is inspired by 1940s design, and there's no denying the retro appeal of the design. However, with the distinctive shape of that shade, it reminds me of a much later design - Arne Jacobsen's AJ lamps, which dates to 1960. The main difference is the stand: the Gordon lamp has been mounted onto a metallic stand and base, which brings more of an industrial look and prevents the lamp from being purely an imitation design.   While a AJ lamp would cost you around £500, this lamp costs £95.  Buy it online

Kay + Stemmer Otto Side Table Posted: 08 Aug 2011 01:26 AM PDT   Kay + Stemmer have popped up at Heal's with retro designs in the past, but the Otto Side Table is a piece they've created for SCP. It has a circular base and top with a rectangular box drawer, all made of oak. The drawer is fully removable and can be opened from either side. It originally cost £340, but is now in the sale for just over £283. Further details are available on the SCP website.

Linen Sailor Dress from Dig For Victory Posted: 08 Aug 2011 12:58 AM PDT Sustainable retro fashion label Dig For Victory offer a selection of beautiful limited edition frocks, handmade in the UK with vintage and reclaimed fabrics.  This Linen Sailor Dress is made using pinstriped Irish linen which was bought as "end of roll", meaning that there will only ever be 10 made. The red accents give the dress a subtle nautical twist and the linen will make it cool enough for even the most scorching of summer days. Eco-chic at it's absolute best. The Linen Sailor Dress dress is made to measure for a perfect fit. £115 from the Dig For Victory Etsy store.

Classic double-breasted trench coat at Uniqlo Posted: 08 Aug 2011 12:28 AM PDT If you are chasing a classic look without paying out big cash, this Uniqlo double-breasted trench coat could be for you. Available in three colours and with one eye on the autumnal weather, this trench has all the details you would expect, including double-breasted fastening, epaulettes, belted cuffs and a belted waist. Looks to be a quilted lining in there too, which you might appreciate when it gets a little chilly. £109.90 is the asking price online. Find out more at the Uniqlo website Via His Knibs

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