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• Double Breasted Coat by Tulle
• Heraldic Print Shift from Matalan
• Orwell Writing Desk from Graham and Green
• New York Poster from Nickprints
• eBay watch: 1960s Austin J2 camper van
• Pilot ACE computer print
• Robot wallpaper from Studio Ditte
• Every Piece in its Place Print
• 1980s Fashion Print by Marnie Fogg

Double Breasted Coat by Tulle Posted: 13 Sep 2011 10:15 AM PDT It's often tempting to shy away from bold colours when buying a heavy coat, opting for neutrals to wear with everything. For truly vintage-inspired looks, however, an injection of the right colour palette can be the most effective choice. This Double Breasted Plaid Coat by designers Tulle is anything but dull, yet still manages to keep an edge of classic design. The large lapels, coupled with brass button fastenings on the double breasted front, creates a timeless silhouette. The addition of hip pockets and subtle tailoring creates a feminine shape, while at the same time remaining subtle enough to carry the bold plaid print in bright shades. It's available online from Fred Flare for $113, now available to Pre-Order. Find out more from the website

Heraldic Print Shift from Matalan Posted: 13 Sep 2011 10:00 AM PDT Often when the high street attempts to interpret the more psychedelic vein of sixties fashion, the result can be an overblown and cartoonish image. With a more Autumnal colour palette and some simplistic styling, however, Matalan have managed to create a more chic image in this Heraldic Print Shift Dress. The shift shape is the ideal basic to carry a bold print, with a loose fitting shape and high neck offsetting the short hemline. The print has a real sixties feel, with the use of mustard, cream and brown shades in keeping with a great vintage feel. It's available from Matalan now for £18. Find out more from the website

Orwell Writing Desk from Graham and Green Posted: 13 Sep 2011 07:35 AM PDT Add some utilitarian forties chic to your home or office with the Orwell Writing Desk from Graham and Green. It's dark wood and angular lines are perfect for creating an uncluttered workspace. There's a removable glass shelf if you prefer to have a few knick knacks on hand for inspiration and a small drawer for any bits and pieces. The desk is a compact piece of furniture, measuring 87cm (H) x 100cm (W) x 60cm (D). It costs £550 and is available online from Graham and Green.

New York Poster from Nickprints Posted: 13 Sep 2011 03:30 AM PDT All the iconic symbolism of New York is encapsulated in this striking black and yellow New York Poster from Nickprints, aka graphic designer Nick Patchitt. Pictograms, logos and symbols represent all that is great about the Big Apple. All the architecturally significant buildings you would expect are featured, but the considerable cultural output of New York is also well represented.  Woody Allen, Keith Haring and bands from The Velvet Underground to the Beastie Boys are included alongside classic films like Taxi Driver, King Kong and West Side Story. Spotting all the references will keep you amused for hours. The poster is digitally printed onto 210gsm fine art paper and measuring 400 x 500mm. The price is £55 plus p&p from Unlimited Editions. Find out more here.

eBay watch: 1960s Austin J2 camper van Posted: 13 Sep 2011 03:26 AM PDT It might need a bit of work on the interior, but this 1960s Austin J2 camper van will certainly set you apart from the rest of the mobile home traffic. The best thing about it is the originality of the van. Built back in 1964, there's a lot here that is still faithful to that date, right down to the original cooker, fridge and sink. It's also sold with 'an array of old history', including service part lists, mechanical books, MOTs, bills, logs and much more. In short, you are getting the van and its past life. According to the seller, the van has done less than 10 miles in the last 12 months, but has bee dry stored in that time. It is also down as an 'excellent runner' that 'starts first time' and 'drives well'. The price of the van is £5,250, but the seller will take an offer - meaning you're likely to get it for much less. Find out more at the eBay website

Pilot ACE computer print Posted: 13 Sep 2011 03:09 AM PDT   Just as Kyle Bean recently showed us the evolution of the mobile, this new Pilot ACE print from Joe Oliver charts the development of computing technology over time. Illustrated in an 8-bit style, it begins with the Pilot ACE computer which ran its first programme in 1950, and it runs through various devices until it reaches the iPod at the top of the pile. Something tells me that isn't the pinnacle of such technological development, but invest in this print now and it'll look even more retro ten years down the line.  The print costs £35. Buy it from Howkapow

Robot wallpaper from Studio Ditte Posted: 13 Sep 2011 02:29 AM PDT This robot wallpaper from Studio Ditte is perhaps the sweetest wallpaper that we've seen for a while.  Similar in style (though not subject matter) to their vintage plates paper, this paper is covered with a repeated image of robots. However, the shape of each robot is filled with a different print, sometimes based on Studio Ditte's own prints, given it a look that's less mechanical and more nostalgic.  The paper costs 135 euros a roll.  Order it online

Every Piece in its Place Print Posted: 13 Sep 2011 02:21 AM PDT   Mixing Soviet-era propaganda with retro gaming is a winning combination for this Every Piece in its Place print from Pop Chart Lab. Their website claims it is a recently unearthed piece of Soviet propaganda that reveals the origins of the game Tetris, which would be brilliant if it was true, but as it is, it is a just a cool idea for a print. The style is very much that of Soviet propaganda posters (always great to look at, even if you didn't agree with the politics behind them) but the Nintendo Gameboy in the design gives the game away. The print has a limited first edition run of 500, each being signed and numbered by the artists. Buy from Pop Chart Lab for $25.

1980s Fashion Print by Marnie Fogg Posted: 13 Sep 2011 02:07 AM PDT   We've featured her 1950s print book (and mentioned its 60s counterpart), so I thought we should also cover Marnie Fogg's 1980s Fashion Print book for those whose favourite decade is the era of New Romantics, shoulder pads and excess. Bold jungle florals, surfer and skateboarder motifs and bright neon feature heaily in 80s prints – this is not an era of subtle patterns. Chapter titles such as "Neon Blitz", "Glamazon" and "Catch the Wave" give a good indication of the sort of things covered. Even if many of the designs aren't to your taste, it is an interesting period because for the first time the prints were being created entirely by fashion designers rather than interior designers as in previous decades. Buy the book from Amazon, priced £14.44.

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