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• Orders open for new Volkswagen Beetle in the UK
• New limited edition Shag print: Bossa Nova Now
• eBay watch: Vintage Bernard Villemot-designed Orangina promotional poster
• Fanfare jacket from J Crew
• The Hugo Collection at Graham & Green
• Hay Blow Lounge Chair
• Calvo Side Table

Orders open for new Volkswagen Beetle in the UK Posted: 21 Oct 2011 01:05 PM PDT We mentioned this a while back when it launched worldwide, but now you can order the all-new Volkswagen Beetle in the UK. The car isn't a radical departure from the existing VW Beetle, but it is a flatter, longer, sportier version of the Beetle, with more space to play with inside. According to Motoring, the interior is 'extremely retro' with large instruments, body-coloured inserts and a big glovebox lid  that's 'similar to the original old style Beetle'. No vase either, as VW chases the males as much as the females this time. Prices start at £16,490, with a choice of 104bhp 1.2-litre TSI engine with seven-speed DSG gearbox or a 157bhp 1.4-litre TSI engine with six-speed manual gearbox. More engine options will be added as 2012 progresses. n terms of extras, the basic Beetle models offers air-con, a CD player, DAB radio and central locking, while moving up to Design gets you 17-inch alloys, Bluetooth, iPod connectivity, along with a a multifunction steering-wheel and body coloured dashboard trim. Go for the top-end Sport and you'll get 18-inch wheels, cruise control, parking sensors and sports seats. On the downside, that top-end model will set you back £21,220. All will be available to drive away in spring 2012. Lots of detail on the VW site. Volkswagen website

New limited edition Shag print: Bossa Nova Now Posted: 21 Oct 2011 12:23 PM PDT The swinging sixties are back in the latest Shag print - Bossa Nova Now. Plenty of typical Shag themes, as well as some midcentury design, some hipsters and plenty of colour. The print is a 15-colour serigraph, sized at 52 x 72cm, signed and numbered as well as limited to 250. Want one for your walls? $275 gets you one if you are quick. Find out more at the Shagmart website

eBay watch: Vintage Bernard Villemot-designed Orangina promotional poster Posted: 21 Oct 2011 04:21 AM PDT A few years up, we flagged up the Orangina bottle as an everyday design classic. But equally as iconic is the branding - and you can secure this vintage Bernard Villemot-designed Orangina promotional poster in eBay right now. It is an iconic image, with the artwork dating back to 1953, this being the first advertising campaign poster for the soft drink. Note that this isn't a 1950s issue, it's an issue from the 1970s, when the imagery was first recognised as a midcentury classic. Still a collectable piece though. The artwork measures a very large 27 1/2" x 36" and is described as being in 'incredible condition'. A lovely item and right now, selling for $4.95 or £3.16, depending on where you are in the world. Find out more at the eBay website

Fanfare jacket from J Crew Posted: 21 Oct 2011 04:01 AM PDT If your penchant for retro 50s style is more tailoring-centric than full skirts and petticoats, you may wish to take a gander at this Fanfare jacket from J Crew. Inspired by the eponymous Chanel suit beloved of the likes of Jackie O and Coco Chanel herself, the cosy wool jacket is cut in the classic cropped, boxy style. The use of the monochrome colour scheme is contrasted with the rather fancy gold toned buttons typify Francophile 50s chic. Pair with a pencil skirt and enormous sunglasses to complete the look. The Fanfare jacket is £280 from Net-a-Porter.

The Hugo Collection at Graham & Green Posted: 21 Oct 2011 03:00 AM PDT Now the nights are drawing in and there is a distinct chill in the air, it's time to settle down into a comfy chair with a good book and a glass of warming tipple. If you are lacking a suitable spot to while away the winter blues, take a look at the pieces in the new Hugo Collection at Graham & Green. Taking inspiration from F Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby, the collection typifies the more simple, sleek & sophisticated look of an art deco drawing room. The aged tan leather gives an unmistakably gentleman's club feel to the pieces. Two & three seater sofas are available in the range, as well as the armchair and ottoman pictured.  If there is a more inviting spot to retire to with a brandy this winter, we'll eat our trilbys. The Hugo Collection starts from £425 and is available exclusively at Graham & Green. See the website for more details.

Hay Blow Lounge Chair Posted: 21 Oct 2011 02:55 AM PDT The Hay Blow Lounge Chair is a modern piece of design, but is takes its inspiration from the beanbag, a staple of retro interiors. Made in Denmark, it is a response to the expensive practice of traditional upholstery. Here, the moulding process has been reversed so that the mould is covered with the fabric and the foam is then shot into the fabric rather than covering the set foam with fabric. Unlike a beanbag, the Hay Blow Chair maintains its shape and is therefore more comfortable. It is available in a choice of four colours; aubergine, black, grey or army green. It costs just over £1,020 from Nest.

Calvo Side Table Posted: 21 Oct 2011 02:45 AM PDT Every lounge can benefit from a side table, giving you somewhere to rest your cup of tea. The Calvo Side Table is a particularly stylish option. Designed by Lee Kirkbride, it is part of the SCP Boxed collection. Its tilted stem and three-point base gives it a distinctive look, but is equally functional, allowing it to be positioned closer to your armchair, so you don't have to reach too far for your cuppa. The solid walnut version as shown here costs £260 - it is also available in solid ash for £200, but this is the one I'd go for. Buy it online at SCP.

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