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- Paisley Print Dress from Dorothy Perkins
- Cape Back Dress from Halston Heritage
- eBay watch: 1960s G-Plan Astro circular coffee table
- Postmodernism: Style and Subversion 1970-1990 exhibition at the V&A
- Virago Modern Classic hardback collection
- Mobile Evolution by Kyle Bean
- Isak Nova Meadow Bedding
- Eclectic Cutlery Set
- Conran Collection for M&S
| Paisley Print Dress from Dorothy Perkins Posted: 15 Aug 2011 11:03 AM PDT Along with a wide variety of bold prints, paisley came to the peak of its popularity in women's fashion during the 1960s. Coupling the classic print with bright, psychedelic colours, this Paisley Print Dress captures that later sixties and early seventies aesthetic in an easy to wear item. The dress has a relaxed cut, with a loose fit and capped sleeves creating a seventies silhouette that's reminiscent of the kimono styles popular at the time. The mini hemline ties into that crossover of eras, while the combination of florals into the paisley print adds a feminine retro appeal. Get yours from Dorothy Perkins now for £24. Find out more from the website |
| Cape Back Dress from Halston Heritage Posted: 15 Aug 2011 10:56 AM PDT Although the seventies trend that's swept this Summer's high street collections has brought plenty of great vintage inspired designs, there's never anyone quite so en pointe as the original designers. Taking inspiration from the house's original designs, this Cape Back Dress comes from Halston's Heritage line. In a vibrant shade of coral, the mini dress is elevated beyond the ordinary by chic draping and rich fabric. The cape back design creates a head-turning silhouette, against the simplicity of the sleeveless dress cut. It's now available in the UK from Matches Fashion for £398. Find out more from the website |
| eBay watch: 1960s G-Plan Astro circular coffee table Posted: 15 Aug 2011 06:49 AM PDT We have featured one of these in the past, but as this G-Plan Astro coffee table is going cheap right now, it is well worth flagging up once more. |
| Postmodernism: Style and Subversion 1970-1990 exhibition at the V&A Posted: 15 Aug 2011 04:00 AM PDT The V&A's major exhibition this autumn is Postmodernism: Style and Subversion 1970-1990. This will be the musueum's first in-depth study of art, design and architecture of the 70s and 80s. The exhibition will examine the evolution of postmodernism, from architectural design of the early 1970s to its influence on all areas of popular culture including art, film, music, graphics and fashion. The exhibition will feature over 250 objects & products from across the design world, including works from the likes of Peter Saville, Neville Brody, Andy Warhol & Jeff Koons, along with music videos from Grace Jones, New Order and other artists of the era. Postmodernism: Style and Subversion 1970-1990 is at the V&A Museum in London from 24th September and runs until 15th January 2012. See the website for more details. |
| Virago Modern Classic hardback collection Posted: 15 Aug 2011 03:19 AM PDT
Books are married to designers of a suitable style or era. Elaine Dundy's 1958 The Dud Avocado is decorated by a distinctive Lucienne Day pattern, while Elizabeth Jenkin's The Tortoise and the Hare is paired with a Florence Broadhurst design. Contemporary designers who work in a retro style are also included: the other covers are decorated by Angie Lewin, Eley Kishimoto and Neisha Crosland. Beautiful by themselves, or on their own, the books are priced at £13 each. Find out more online |
| Posted: 15 Aug 2011 03:04 AM PDT This Mobile Evolution print by Kyle Bean is a simple but effective way to show how technology has changed over a relatively short period. The Brighton based design has placed simplified models of the phones into a line, starting with the huge brick like forms of over 30 years ago and moving onto the more slimline devices of today. If you like, snap it up now as it's a limited edition of 100. The A4 sized print costs £22. Order it online via Swissmiss |
| Posted: 15 Aug 2011 02:51 AM PDT
Like their other designs, the pattern is bold and colourful with a Scandinavian influence. The set consists of a duvet cover (in a choice of three sizes) with two matching pillowcases, all made from 100% silk cotton. Prices range from £!00 for the Queen size up to £130 for the Superking. Available to buy directly from the Isak website. |
| Posted: 15 Aug 2011 02:01 AM PDT
The Eclectic Cutlery Set is made up of a mismatched selection of knives, forks and spoons, in a range of different styles. The designs include spots, flowers and gingham, with no two being the same to give the overall impression that you've collected them individually from markets and second-hand shops. The sixteen-piece set costs £29.99 from The Contemporary Home. |
| Posted: 15 Aug 2011 02:00 AM PDT The first, and hotly anticipated, Conran Collection for M&S arrives this Autumn, with a wide range of products such as furniture, bedding, lighting and kitchenware, including the Ackroyd sofa pictured. An impressive array of goodies are on offer, from modular sofa systems to rugs to laboratory-themed vases, all with the level of design expertise and mid-century styling you'd expect from the Conran brand. A total of 70 pieces will be available online and in 25 stores across the UK from mid-September. Although little information about the collection is available online currently, details of all the products are in the M&S Autumn 2011 catalogue which you can pick up in store. |
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