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• Puma Clyde Script trainers get a reissue
• eBay watch: 1972 Triumph GT6 sports car
• John Lewis midcentury-style Radio Chair now available in Sanderson Festival fabric
• Vintage-style Pharmacy towel from H&M
• Lisa Stickley 50s-style Posie Jug
• Vintage-inspired New York Photo
• Scrabble Mug by The Letteroom
• Black and Tan Storage Trunks
• French Vintage Charts

Puma Clyde Script trainers get a reissue Posted: 11 Mar 2011 10:10 AM PST A pair of old school basketball shoes are back once more in 2011 - the Puma Clyde Script trainers. Essentially this is a reissue of the classic 1970s Puma Clyde, but with a slightly different logo, the 'Clyde' being handwritten on the side. Aside from that, it's business as usual with premium suede uppers, padded leather tongue and collar and a contrast vulcanised sole. Limited numbers and yours for £55. Find out more at the End Clothing website

eBay watch: 1972 Triumph GT6 sports car Posted: 11 Mar 2011 08:41 AM PST A real gem from Triumph's past, with this Triumph GT6 sports car available on eBay right now. It's a fine example too. Dating from 1972, it's really been looked after, tax and MOT in place and with plenty of servicing and upgrades over the years, right down to fresh oil and some anti-freeze recently added. See the selling page for a full breakdown. There's 94,000 on the clock, interior is described as 'good'  and it's a real head-turner, that's for sure. Only thing worth mentioning on the downside is that the care has been off the road for over 15 years, but is 'ready to use' now, according to the seller. If you want it, you'll need to beat the current top bid of £2,350. Find out more at the eBay website

John Lewis midcentury-style Radio Chair now available in Sanderson Festival fabric Posted: 11 Mar 2011 08:00 AM PST We have featured this in a different finish, but the John Lewis midcentury-style Radio Chair is now available in the Sanderson Festival fabric. The same 50s/60s features are still here, including the tapered, splayed birch legs,  plus a softly rounded backrest and seat filling that are said to offer 'just the right support and comfort', not to mention plenty of style. Only now you can get it upholstered in this retro-styled and colourful Sanderson Festival cotton fabric. Want one? You can secure one for £1,100. Find out more at the John Lewis website

Vintage-style Pharmacy towel from H&M Posted: 11 Mar 2011 07:46 AM PST Vintage-styled homewares from an unlikely source: this Pharmacy towel comes from H&M. The towel is designed as if it shows the signage of an old American pharmacy: a look that would fit in well with the Three Potato Four products that we featured yesterday. If you like the look, H&M have plenty more products with a similar style to invest in, including a bath mat and a hand towel.  This towel costs £12.99.  Order it online

Lisa Stickley 50s-style Posie Jug Posted: 11 Mar 2011 07:46 AM PST   This posie jug is another gem from Lisa Stickley's collection for Debenhams. Like all her pieces, it takes its cue from the 1950s style, combining a black and white floral motif with the traditional jug shape. The design is given a contemporary feel by the stripe of blue handle. Perfect for displaying your favourite blooms in style.  The jug costs £20.  Buy it online

Vintage-inspired New York Photo Posted: 11 Mar 2011 07:22 AM PST This vintage-inspired print of a lomography photo of New York is shot with a Holga camera and gives a retro-looking soft finish to the picture. You can buy a print of the photo, entitled "New York City looking downtown" which was shot with a Holga CFN toy camera. The camera creates a dreamy lense and was taken with a Delta 2300 film to enhance the grainy quality of the photo. It can be shipped from America for $6 and is 8 x 8 inches and costs $35 (£22.38) from Etsy.

Scrabble Mug by The Letteroom Posted: 11 Mar 2011 07:03 AM PST   Drinking coffee at work never has to be boring again and you can perfect you gaming skills with this scrabble mug by the letteroom. It's not only practical but quirky and fun and combines the retro board game with your drinking needs. It's a lot of fun but is likely to bring about envy in the office kitchen. Also a great present for hard-to-buy people and comes in a lovely gift box. Get your own online for £8.50 from Not On The High Street.

Black and Tan Storage Trunks Posted: 11 Mar 2011 06:47 AM PST   Even within the world of retro decor, there are trends and this year it looks as if vintage-style trunks are going to be big. The latest example we've spotted are these Black and Tan Storage Trunks. Sold as a set of three of varying sizes, they are covered with a faux croc material and finished with a faux leather trim. They look just like the sort of luggage the wealthy traveller of yesteryear would cart around Europe, but as the modern tourist travels lighter, these are designed solely with storage in mind. And, I for one, could always do with more storage solutions to keep the clutter at bay. They cost £375 per set from Graham and Green.

French Vintage Charts Posted: 11 Mar 2011 06:35 AM PST   Pedlars have recently taken delivery of a new batch of vintage prints. The French Vintage Charts show a variety of diagrams of historic, geographic and biological subjects. Dates for the charts aren't given, but they all have a retro charm. They measures 79cm x 94cm, varying between landscape and portrait style and are sold in a black wooden frame. They cost £275 each. As they are vintage items, stock is limited and some designs are already sold out, so visit Pedlars soon to buy.

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