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- Green Wendy Sunglasses from Fred Flare
- Tweed Vanity Case from Topshop
- Falcon Enamelware Pie Set
- eBay watch: 1970s chromed six-ball light fitting
- Driade Costes Easy Chair
- Classic British Puddings Print
- Hobbs 30th Anniversary Kensington Boot
- Adidas x Run DMC My Adidas Superstar 80s trainers
- One good cup deserves another tins from Jamie Oliver
- Cult Eyewear by Neil Handley
| Green Wendy Sunglasses from Fred Flare Posted: 26 Oct 2011 10:15 AM PDT The dominance of oversized shapes on the sunglasses market of recent years appears to be shifting, but there's always a retro element for designers to look to. This pair of Green Wendy Sunglasses from Fred Flare offer an immediate vintage look without opting for clichés. The bold green shade of the plastic frames offers a fun and kitsch feel, toeing the crossover line between fifties and sixties design. With a cool cats eye shape, these frames have all the retro charm you'd want, without looking like costume. Get yours from Fred Flare online for just $14. Find out more from the website |
| Tweed Vanity Case from Topshop Posted: 26 Oct 2011 09:43 AM PDT There's a great choice of retro bags and accessories available at the moment, from satchels to chic little clutches. If you're after something that's unmistakeably sixties in its appeal, look no further than this Tweed Vanity Case from Topshop. The case captures a sixties feel thanks to the contrasting textures of tweed fabric and leather trim, transforming a simplistic accessory instantly. The yellow shade of faux leather has a vintage styled warmth, while the minimal design and curved shape ensure the mid-sixties mod inspiration is plain to see. Get yours from Topshop now for £38. Find out more from the website |
| Posted: 26 Oct 2011 08:54 AM PDT If you're searching for a present for the pie fan in your life or you're just looking to add some retro kitchenware to your collection then the Falcon Enamelware Pie Set is for you. This set of 5 pie dishes go from 20 up to 30cm in size and are produced by historic brand Falcon. They are the classic white colour with distinctive blue rim. The enamel is porcelain fused onto heavy gauge steel making it long lasting and durable so whatever kind of pie you're making you can be confident of a delicious result. The set costs £45 and is available from twentytwentyone here. |
| eBay watch: 1970s chromed six-ball light fitting Posted: 26 Oct 2011 05:35 AM PDT Looking for a period feature light for not a lot of money? Well, right now, this 1970s chromed six-ball light fitting certainly fits that bill. It's an eye-catching design and whilst unlikely to be a designer piece, this German-made fitting certainly screams the era. For our money, you get a hanging light with chromed ceiling fitting, then six chromed balls, which can be hung at varying heights for effect. The total height it can drop us 59 inches.According to the seller, the fitting is working and in excellent vintage condition - no rust or damage. Fancy it? The light is current at just 63 pence. |
| Posted: 26 Oct 2011 04:59 AM PDT
It is made from black tubular steel with a shell of curved plywood in a mahogany finish. It costs £639, but the hefty price tag shouldn't come as a surprise when we say it is a Philippe Starck design – and it is probably old enough now to be described as a classic. Buy from Nest. |
| Classic British Puddings Print Posted: 26 Oct 2011 04:41 AM PDT
The print comprises an assortment of vintage lettering, spelling out the names of traditional desserts, including Knickerbocker Glory, Plum Duff, and my personal weakness, Bread and Butter Pudding. It is sold a Perspex-topped frame so it is lightweight and can be hung anywhere – the obvious choice being in the kitchen or dining room. It costs £20 from Lily and Lime. |
| Hobbs 30th Anniversary Kensington Boot Posted: 26 Oct 2011 04:29 AM PDT The boot is an exact replica of an original Hobbs design, lost from the archives but rediscovered on Portobello Market. Recreated in white nappa leather with contrasting black elastic it's a stylish modern take on the classic Chelsea Boot which is ubiquitous this season. The Kensington Boots costs £179 a pair - find out more here. |
| Adidas x Run DMC My Adidas Superstar 80s trainers Posted: 26 Oct 2011 04:27 AM PDT Not just your average Superstar 80s reissue, the Adidas x Run DMC My Adidas Superstar 80s trainers celebrate 25 years since Run DMC recorded My Adidas back in 1986. Yes, an old school hip hop variation of a period classic. On the face of it, not hugely different in looks, but there is some variation in the detailing. A white and black colourway, the shoes have a tribute to Jason Mizell on the heel tab, Run DMC branding inside, a commemorative tongue, 'me and my Adidas' sewn behind that tongue, '1986' embroidered onto the heel and a 'lace jewel' (removable) on the front.Limited numbers (appropriately 1986 pairs), all available from selected dealers from November onwards. Price? Probably premium, around the £100 mark at a guess. |
| One good cup deserves another tins from Jamie Oliver Posted: 26 Oct 2011 03:29 AM PDT In his apparently non-stoppable rise to world domination, Jamie Oliver also has time to put his name to some rather nice retro kitchen accessories, such as these One good cup deserves another tins. It's a set of three tins, decorated with colourful, typically chirpy slogans that apparently draw their inspiration from 1950s advertising, though the typography could easily sit a bit earlier than that. Tea, coffee and sugar each get their own tin and uplifting slogan, offering a nice way to brighten a corner of the kitchen. A set costs £16.50 Buy them online |
| Posted: 26 Oct 2011 03:05 AM PDT Been looking out for a new coffee table tome? Both those with 20:20 vision, and those needing a bit more of a helping hand are sure to delight in the new book Cult Eyewear by Neil Handley. Neil Handley is the Curator of the British Optical Association Museum so he knows his specs. This book charts their history from the 1780s to the present day. Probably of most interest to Retro To Go readers is how he charts the story of some of the world's most famous eyewear brands, such as Ray-Ban and Persol. The book is heavily and attractively illustrated, with over 500 illustrations over its 192 pages (there's a sample spread below), and is suitably pleasing on the eye. With plenty of stylistic inspiration, the book will cost you £25.46 from Amazon.
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