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- eBay watch: 1970s Telefunken Rondo Stereo 101 turnable with radio tuner
- Black Sequin Fan Headband from Bo London
- Ochre A Line Skirt from Oasis
- Lilly Faux Fur Cape from Boohoo
- Scandinavian Advent Candle from John Lewis
- Lampe Gras 201 lamp
- Hockney: The Biography by Christopher Simon Sykes
- From Russia wall clock by Newgate
- London 1948 Olympics bedlinen
- Pink Eared Sausage Dog Print
| eBay watch: 1970s Telefunken Rondo Stereo 101 turnable with radio tuner Posted: 16 Nov 2011 10:31 AM PST Now this is a stereo system, although this 1970s Telefunken Rondo Stereo 101 turnable with radio tuner comes at a price. The casing is a mix of brown and white veneered wood, with a Dieter Rams-like radio and controls to the side, a record player (spinning 16, 33, 45 and 78rpm) under the lid and a chromed stand supporting things. There are also some Wega speakers, knocking out 30/40w of audio.Condition is described as 'regional unrestored condition', as well as 'very good condition', with 'only marginal wear' and 'no rips or cracks'. All good then? Not quite - the asking price is a hefty £1,399, although you can make an offer. See the listing for many more images. Find out more at the eBay website |
| Black Sequin Fan Headband from Bo London Posted: 16 Nov 2011 10:14 AM PST
With it's sharp art deco angles and monochromatic glitz this is an understated and easy way to be party-ready in a matter of moments. The headband is handmade, using black and silver tube beads to create a striped fan motif on a black band. It's that perfect halfway point between hairband and hat that makes for easy to wear glamour. The headband is available online from pretaportobello.com and costs £22. Check it out here. |
| Posted: 16 Nov 2011 10:00 AM PST As the high streets moves into designs for the colder months, the heavier fabric choices allow for a different take on popular retro influences. This Flannel A Line Skirt from Oasis uses the more heavy duty materials to great effect, with an instantly sixties look. The warm ochre shade of yellow has an instant vintage appeal, with the choice of flannel fabric adding both texture and strong structure to the skirt. The high waist, mini hemline and A-line cut are unmistakeably mid-sixties, while the addition of hip pockets adds an extra piece of mod appeal. Get yours from Oasis now for £40. Find out more from the website |
| Lilly Faux Fur Cape from Boohoo Posted: 16 Nov 2011 09:30 AM PST The welcome return of the cape to mainstream outerwear ranges has mainly focused on a mid-sixties interpretation. Channeling a later style, this Lilly Faux Fur Cape from Boohoo brings a cool crossover from sixties to seventies inspiration. The longer cape style is reminiscent of the hippy influence of ponchos as outerwear. Still keeping the classic cape style with a single breasted fastening and coat collar, the addition of faux fur trim complements the tan wool shade well. It's available from Boohoo online now for £30. Find out more from the website |
| Scandinavian Advent Candle from John Lewis Posted: 16 Nov 2011 08:33 AM PST At this time of year you can't enter a supermarket without tripping over piles of chocolate advent calendars. For a more traditional way of marking of the days until Christmas, invest in a Scandinavian Advent Candle from John Lewis. Rather than eating your way to the 25th of December you light the candle and burn down a section for each day of advent. The candle has a nice retro folk-style tree design in red and white complete with star and reindeer for that festive flavour - an altogether more stylish way to countdown to Christmas. The candle costs £8 from John Lewis - you can buy it online here. |
| Posted: 16 Nov 2011 05:29 AM PST We've covered the covetable modernist style of the Lampe Gras 205 lamp before: The Lampe Gras 201 has that same sense of utilitarian style. Designed by Bernard Albin-Gras back in 1921, this model clamps onto a desk or a shelf to provide maximum light where needed. Indeed, you can imagine Le Corbusier using it as he poured over his plans and drawings. It comes in a variety of finishes: take your pick from black and chrome, black satin or satin red and black. The lamp costs £328. Buy it from TwentyTwentyOne. |
| Hockney: The Biography by Christopher Simon Sykes Posted: 16 Nov 2011 04:23 AM PST David Hockney is one of the most interesting characters in modern-day art. So if you have an interest art, the art scene or just the swinging sixties, Hockney: The Biography by Christopher Simon Sykes, which is published in hardback on November 24th by Century, should be for you. It's actually part one, but to be honest, almost certainly the most interesting part. We're talking 1937 - 1975, taking in Hockney's start at Bradford Art College, his rise to fame in the swinging sixties, along with the friendships and relationships from that era, as well as his relocation to California and the cool of the swimming pool series of paintings, not to mention his set designs and major retrospective exhibitions.It shouldn't pull any punches either, with writer Sykes being given 'exclusive and unprecedented access 'to Hockney's extensive archives, notebooks and paintings. He's also got interviews with family, friends and Hockney himself, should you be worried that this is some kind of unofficial profile. Coming in at 368 pages, the book is available at Amazon right now for a discounted £16.69. Find out more at the Amazon website Via Switched On Art |
| From Russia wall clock by Newgate Posted: 16 Nov 2011 03:49 AM PST You can be 'Back in the USSR' with this From Russia wall clock by Newgate, which is inspired by the country's communist past. Ideal for adding a bit of pop art styling to a plain wall, as well as being a talking point, this clock is a mix of white, black and red, with vintage-style letters, three hands and power by just a single AA battery.It's sized at 40 x 40 cm, available online for £80. Find out more at the John Lewis website Via Switched On Set |
| Posted: 16 Nov 2011 03:40 AM PST As the UK gears up for the excitement of the Olympics next year, no doubt there will be lots of comparisons with the last time we hosted the event. That's exactly what's been marked with the London 1948 Olympics bedlinen. It's based on the poster for the 1948 Olympic games and features the famous rings over a background of the Houses of Parliament. The accompanying pillowcases are actually nicer, showing just the rings and the dates of the games in the same typography that was used on the poster. Will any of the 2012 posters be making their way into our bedrooms over 60 years later? A double bed set costs £36. Buy it from Debenhams |
| Posted: 16 Nov 2011 03:39 AM PST
The design consists of rows and rows of dachshunds going across the page. The simple graphic style of the dogs gives it a more retro look. The print is available in either A3 or A2 size, costing £40 and £60 respectively. Buy it from Hello Satveer via Not on the High Street. |
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