| eBay watch: 1988 Austin Mini Designer Mary Quant Edition Posted: 21 Jan 2011 09:08 AM PST 
We have featured one of these in the past, but as they come up so infrequently - and we think they're a collectible of tomorrow - we're flagging up another Austin Mini Designer Mary Quant Edition.
This one dates from 1988, one of around 2,000 Mary Quant-designed Minis made at the time. But we suspect a good number have been scrapped since then. The ones that survive don't cost a fortune right now, but in time, they just might rise up in price.
The seller doesn't give lots away, but it looks like the outer Quant detail and that distinctive striped upholstery are all intact. Indeed, it's described as being in 'excellent condition throughout' with 'no rust, dents or scabs' you'll be pleased to know. Mileage isn't mentioned, drop them a line about that. Right now it's up for £1,800.
Find out more at the eBay website Update: Amazingly, another one has just gone up too, it's a bit cheaper as well. See details of that one here.  |
| Space Invaders mirrors by Piero Lissoni for Glas Italia Posted: 21 Jan 2011 07:45 AM PST 
Not exact replica of the arcade aliens, the Space Invaders mirrors by Piero Lissoni for Glas Italia are actually inspired by the pixelated nasties of video games past.
The end result is what you see above, a set of sharp-angled mirrors that can each by hung in four ways, as well as together, to create some kind of fuinctional space age art for your walls.
They're sized around the 80 x 70cm mark, with each one sold separately. Sadly, being designer pieces, they don't come cheap, with prices from £488.
Find out more at the Made in Design website  |
| All Aboard tea towel by Michelle Mason at To Dry For Posted: 21 Jan 2011 05:55 AM PST 
Michelle Mason is well known for her cute reinterpretations of traditional London imagery. This All Aboard tea towel, available from To Dry For, picks up on that theme.
Printed in a simple red, white and black colour scheme, it features a row of red Routemaster buses, with a nostalgic sixties feel. To add to the jolly feel of the design, the image even includes a scottie dog perched atop of a stack of presents. The tea towel costs £9.25. See it online  |
| Malmo cupboard from Next Posted: 21 Jan 2011 05:05 AM PST 
This Malmo cupboard from Next offers a mid-century look at high street prices. As the name suggests, the cupboard plays with a Scandinavian influence. It's a simple design, designed with masses of storage. There's three drawers, two sliding doors and adjustable shelves, finished in an oak veneer - perfect for displaying your stylish tomes and Homemaker plates. If you like this look, there's also a low sideboard available in the same range. The cupboard costs £550. Buy it online  |
| Where's Wally Shoulder Bag from Truffle Shuffle Posted: 21 Jan 2011 04:30 AM PST 
Well you've finally found him, on your arm, the Where's Wally shoulder bag from Truffle Shuffle is a saviour for fans of the mysteriously dissapearing character whose hiding days are finally over.
It was 1987 when the Where's Wally books were first published in his fetching bobble hat and striped jumper and if you spent a good portion of your youth searching for Wally, you deserve to own this bag. The bag measures 13.5 x 10 inches with an adjustable strap and you can claim yours for £24.99 at Truffle Shuffle.  |
| Tan Leather 1970s Clutch Bag Posted: 21 Jan 2011 04:00 AM PST
 This tan leather 1970s clutch bag is made from real leather and we absolutely love it. It is soft to touch and has a typically art deco envelop flap secured with a metal stud.
It only gets better when you look inside and step back to the 70s with the apricot coloured cotton fabric and label which reads 'Genuine Leather Made in India'. This fabulous find measure 13 x 8 inches high.and is only £26 from Stardust.  |
| Elsy & Vine ‘Happy Days’ Cushion Posted: 21 Jan 2011 02:20 AM PST 
Clare Vine, the designer behind Elsy & Vine, obviously has fonder memories of childhood carvanning holidays than I do because she has named her retro caravan cushion, 'Happy Days' cushion.
The cushion is made from knitted lambswool with a repeat caravan print on one side and a contrasting polka dot design on the reverse. It is available in either the turquoise colours shown here or a pink and grey version. The cushion costs £46.93 from the Hidden Art Shop.  |
| 1957 AMI ‘H’ Vinyl Jukebox at Pedlars, Selfridges Posted: 21 Jan 2011 02:03 AM PST 
Pedlars has just taken delivery of this fully restored 1957 AMI 'H' Vinyl Jukebox and it is proudly on display at their concession in Selfridges on Oxford Street. So those of us who can not afford to buy it, can at least lust after in up close.
It is a classic 1950s design with an 'automobile screen' and lit pierced chrome 'bumper'. It is a 200 selection model, playing both sides of 100 records. Although rare, this is not the first of these jukeboxes we've featured – we mentioned one back in 2007, that was on sale for £9,900. Pedlars want £16,500 for this one, concrete evidence of soaring inflation if ever I saw it. If you have that sort of money to spare, you can buy it online at the Pedlars website.  |
| Fred Perry x Tootal 60s-style scarves Posted: 21 Jan 2011 12:54 AM PST 
A vintage collaboration if you like, with three Fred Perry x Tootal scarves offering up 60s-style looks, but with three all-new designs.
The scarves are two-sided, made of a mix of wool and silk, with tassle detailing and Fred Perry branding. With the three scarves, you get an option of a geometric and stripe design, a paisley and stripe option or polka dot design.
Check out the retailer's site for a close-up of those patterns. If you fancy one, £49 is the price for these limited editions.
Find out more at the End Clothing website Via Modculture  |
