Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Latest articles from Retro To Go

Latest articles from Retro To Go


Liberty RetroSuperFuture Sunglasses

Posted: 02 Feb 2011 12:00 PM PST

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Perhaps February is a little early to be thinking about new sunglasses but this latest collaboration from RetroSuperFuture sunglasses and London design powerhouse Liberty is hard to resist.

The glasses are made of acetate and have a vintage-style cat's eye shape and frames decorated with three well known Liberty prints. You can pick from Pepper, Poppy & Daisy or Peacock. Each pair comes in a matching and highly desirable box .

The glasses are handmade in Italy and have Zeiss lenses which means not only will you look stylish when wearing a pair, your eyes will be properly protected form the sun's rays too.

The glasses cost £130 a pair and you can buy them from Liberty.

Paul Smith Pin-Up Girl Wallet

Posted: 02 Feb 2011 11:00 AM PST


 
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Buying a Valentine's gift for the man in you life can prove a bit of a challenge but this saucy Pin-Up Girl Wallet from Paul Smith strikes just the right note.

The wallet is made from smooth black leather with contrasting white stitching. It has room for notes and coins within, but it's real selling point is the delightful young lady hidden inside. Inspired by original cigarette card art she's a luscious bathing beauty with generous curves and a cheeky expression in a classic fifties pose.

The wallet is 100% leather and made in Italy.

It costs £129 and you can buy it here



 

Mariota Belted Chinos from Missguided

Posted: 02 Feb 2011 10:28 AM PST

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With so many skirts and dresses available to retro lovers at the moment, a well observed pair of vintage inspired trousers is always a welcome addition. These Mariota Belted Chinos from Missguided are a versatile pair for a variety of 20th century looks.

The chinos are tailored with a high waist and cigarette pants style tapered leg, creating a silhouette that's well suited to either a sixties beatnik style, or an eighties nautical-inspired aesthetic. The grey shade elevates these into a statement piece, avoiding the basic black of so many others.

Also available in mink and black, they're now at Missguided online for just £18.99.

Find out more from the website

Catwalk Queen Heels from ModCloth

Posted: 02 Feb 2011 09:36 AM PST

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The finishing touches make all the difference to any retro look, with footwear playing a huge part in the transformation. These Catwalk Queen Heels from ModCloth are oozing with seventies chic, providing a simple but effective pair of vintage inspired shoes.

The rich purple has all the decadence you'd want from a disco-era look, made here from a vegan-friendly suede fabric. The stacked platform and thick heel create a very seventies outline, giving you towering height, while the ankle strap takes care of any potential wobbles while you're up there.

They're now available from ModCloth for $39.99.

Find out more from the website

eBay watch: 1970s Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto

Posted: 02 Feb 2011 07:57 AM PST

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For a car said to be 32 years old, there's not a lot of mileage on this Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto - and it's not a bad looker either.

The car has done just 68,000 miles if the details are accurate and comes with 10 months MOT and a couple of months tax. It's also said to be in 'sound mechanical order' and has a new paint job from two to three years back, plus plenty of extras. In other words, it's good to go for driving away, even if the petrol for that three-litre engine is costly.

The interior doesn't match the exterior sadly, so you'll have to spend some money getting that up to scratch if you're in for the long haul. Aside from that, this is a tasty motor. It's currently at £511.01.

Find out more at the eBay website

“Toy Box Memories” Jigsaws

Posted: 02 Feb 2011 06:52 AM PST

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The favourite toys of each decade from in 1940 to 1970 are commemorated in a series of "Toy Box Memories" Jigsaws.

Each thousand-piece jigsaw has a collection of that decades most popular games and toys. As well as offering a nostalgic reminder of childhood, the toys offer an interesting of reflection of their respective period. The Forties have plenty of war-related games, the Fifties are inspired by the television including games based on Dixon of Dock Green and Take Your Pick and the Sixties reflect obsessions with space, fashion and spies. The Seventies jigsaw features the toys I remember best, which includes Paddington Bear, Emu and a Starsky and Hutch game.

All of the jigsaws cost £14.99 and are available from Strawberry Fool.

Vintage Style Letters “Home” Canvas

Posted: 02 Feb 2011 06:27 AM PST

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Amongst Artylicious' retro collection of canvases is this set of Vintage Style Letters "Home" Canvas.

The piece actually consists of four small canvas squares, measuring 7 inches each with a letter on each one to spell out "Home". The letters are in an ornate vintage style and each one is set against a different coloured background.

The set costs £26 from Artylicious.

Mid-century furniture cards by Hellohellodesign

Posted: 02 Feb 2011 05:28 AM PST

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If you can't afford the real thing, perhaps these mid-century furniture cards by Hellohellodesign will offer some consolation. 

Hellohellodesign is the work of Brooklyn based illustrator Katie Evans. Each cards is decorated with colourful furniture in covetable shapes that's sure to cheer up fans of the era. If you are a real fan of the design, you'll be pleased to know that it's also available on a mug. 

A pack of five cards costs $12. 

Buy them from her Etsy shop

via Bright Bazaar

Mummola print by Sanna Annukka

Posted: 02 Feb 2011 05:21 AM PST

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New designs from Sanna Annukka are always worthy of note and this Mummola print is an especially nice addition to her shop.

The print is more literal than some of her designs showing a busy stove and well-stacked shelves. Apparently influenced by the memory of her grandmother's kitchen, the colourful pots and pans are inspired by her own collection and will appeal to anyone who has amassed a similar collection. 

Printed as a five colour silk screen, the edition is limited to 75 so, if you like it, you'd better snap it up now. 

The print costs £195. 

Buy it online

Lee Broom recycled Decanter lighting range

Posted: 02 Feb 2011 12:50 AM PST

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There's a lot of old decanters in junk shops and antique fairs, but thanks to Lee Broom and his Decanter suspension light range, there might be a few less in the future.

These are indeed lead crystal drinks decanters sourced from antique markets and vintage shops. Available in two finishes, the decanters are either left in their natural clear crystal or a unique polished gold has been applied for a more 'contemporary' finish.

Prices for the finished lighting start at £295.

Find out more at the Nest website

Via Switched On Set

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