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- 60s Swing Mac from Oasis
- Exclusive Vintage jewellery from Rock'N'Rose
- Doily Rug from Urban Outfitters
- eBay watch: 1978 Lotus Esprit S2 car
- Sienna Black Platform Peep Toe Shoes from Topshop
- Hans Wegner influenced Bojne chair from Ikea
- Mod Girls notebook by Rebekah Ginda
- Swing High by Helen Ingham Limited Edition Print
- Zalo Rise and Fall Pendant
| Posted: 09 Aug 2011 10:51 AM PDT Swing coats for Summer never seem to go out of style, and it never takes over the top detailing or patterns to make a real retro statement. One of the best we've seen this season comes in the form of this 60s Swing Mac from Oasis. Available in two vintage inspired shades, the tomato red in particular has an effortless feel of British mid-sixties design. With an A-line shape, slim sleeves and a high collar, the simple addition of flap pockets adds both practicality and a hint of classic militaristic influence too. It's now available in both colours for £75 from Oasis. Find out more from the website |
| Exclusive Vintage jewellery from Rock'N'Rose Posted: 09 Aug 2011 10:21 AM PDT Though many modern jewellery shops have been taking inspiration from vintage items for many seasons now, there's nothing quite like the originals in looks and quality. UK jewellery brand Rock'N'Rose are now bringing us one of a kind pieces through their Exclusive Vintage range, alongside their own designs. Sourcing individual pieces like clip-on earrings, rings and necklaces, each piece is pre-worn and roughly dated to their original eras. Assuring good condition and cleanliness, the vintage pieces are kept affordable too, with the earrings above retailing at £14. Find out more from the website |
| Doily Rug from Urban Outfitters Posted: 09 Aug 2011 07:57 AM PDT
With it's bold graphic style, the rug is actually a far cry from anything old-fashioned. It might take it's inspiration from the crocheted ornamental table mats so beloved of grandmas, but the finished article has a fresh modern look with a Scandinavian-style design. The rug comes in either pink or black, measures 152cm (W) x 213cm (L) and is 100% cotton. It costs £65 from Urban Outfitters - find out more here. |
| eBay watch: 1978 Lotus Esprit S2 car Posted: 09 Aug 2011 06:42 AM PDT James Bond drive a Lotus Esprit in The Spy Who Loved Me, which you may remember, turned into a submarine. This 1978 Lotus Esprit S2 doesn't do that…at least, not as far as we know. The seller concedes that the car, just out of storage, would benefit from some cosmetic work. But a car of this age probably would do. Bidding right now is at £2,050. |
| Sienna Black Platform Peep Toe Shoes from Topshop Posted: 09 Aug 2011 05:01 AM PDT This latest incarnation comes in classic shiny black leather with a whopping 5.5 inch heel, somewhat mitigated by the platform sole. The peep toe adds to the pin-up vibe and leg lengthening appeal - a perfect accompaniment to the Autumn/Winter season's pencil skirts starting to appear in the shops. In addition to black, there are metallic silver and champagne colour options, and a pink pair with black polka dots. The shoes cost £62 from Topshop - check them out on the website. |
| Hans Wegner influenced Bojne chair from Ikea Posted: 09 Aug 2011 03:00 AM PDT
We recently showed you Ikea's Stockholm floor lamp, which looked like it had been influenced by the work of Arne Jacobsen. Their Bojne chair also looks like it has taken its cue from classic Danish design, this time the work of Hans Wegner. Specifically, the distinctive shape of the chair back is reminiscent of Wegner's CH20 design for Carl Hansen & Son, also known as the Elbow chair. That chair was designed back in 1956 but only went into production a couple of years ago. The Ikea chair is made from beech, and while it misses out on some of the organic, smooth curves of the original design, it's typically reasonably priced. While an Elbow chair will set you back over £400, this Ikea chair costs only £49.Currently only available to buy in store, you can find out more on the Ikea website. |
| Mod Girls notebook by Rebekah Ginda Posted: 09 Aug 2011 02:52 AM PDT
The German based illustrator has decorated the cover of the notebook with a repeated pattern of 60s-style haircuts. Huge eyes peer out from under heavy fringes or skull caps. Inside the pages are blank, waiting for you to fill with your own stylistic inspirations. The notebook costs just 3.50 Euros. Buy it from Dewanda via Print & Pattern |
| Swing High by Helen Ingham Limited Edition Print Posted: 09 Aug 2011 02:08 AM PDT
The latest in their long line of exclusives is Swing High by Helen Ingham, which is restricted to 32 editions. The artist specialises in using letterpresswith this particular design using traditional wooden type and hand-carved lino block and is printed onto cotton rag paper using period machinery. Besides the old-fashioned techniques used, the print is also worth considering for its delightful retro image of two woman on a swing boat. The prints cost £595 from Pedlars. |
| Posted: 09 Aug 2011 02:00 AM PDT
It has a metal shade, which comes in a number of colours (black, white, blue, green, orange or purple) and chrome fittings. It measures 43cm in diameter and has the modern advantage of being dimmable. It costs a neat £100 from John Lewis, |
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