Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Latest articles from Retro To Go

Latest articles from Retro To Go


Silk Tulle Prom Dress by Dolce & Gabbana

Posted: 29 Mar 2011 12:25 PM PDT

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For most of us the pricetags of high end designer fashion mean even a look at couture is best avoided, but on a few very special occasions there's just no resisting a peek. This Strapless Silk Dress from Dolce & Gabbana is a stunning item that might just be worthy of going out of your way to get your mitts on.

The style takes clear inspiration from fifties prom dresses, but the cut, fabrics and design are a cut above high street looks with the same idea. The full skirt and high waist create an exaggerated femininity, tying in with a sweetheart neckline to achieve the ideal silhouette. In a sumptuous silk, the floral design is irresistibly classic too.

It's available from Matches Fashion in the UK for a staggering price of £3185.

Find out more from the website

Lola Floral Platforms from Boohoo

Posted: 29 Mar 2011 10:03 AM PDT

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The perfect pair of vintage look shoes can make all the difference to an otherwise understated outfit, and there's little that packs more punch than some seventies stacked heels. These Lola Floral Platforms from Boohoo don't shy away from making a statement and they're all the better for it.

With an unashamedly summery feel, the floral platform heels tap into a post-sixties psychedelic mainstream. The front features a twisted black canvas while strappy heels take care of your ankles at such a daringly tricky height.

They're available now from Boohoo for £35.

Find out more from the website

Luna and Curious Locket Necklace

Posted: 29 Mar 2011 09:54 AM PDT

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Lockets have been a popular jewellery item for many years, particularly during the Victorian period when they were often filled with a lock of hair or picture of a loved one.

Jewellery designer Rheanna Lingham has created this Locket Necklace which features mutiple lockets clustered together on a gold chain to make a real statement.

The necklace is gold-plated and features fifteen charms, all of which can be opened - so if you've multiple lovers you can keep them all close to your heart.

The necklace costs £45 from Luna and Curious - find out more online


 

Brooks Brothers classic Baseball Jacket

Posted: 29 Mar 2011 08:21 AM PDT

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A label forever associated with the ivy league look has an item on the market fitting that description perfectly - this Brooks Brothers Baseball Jacket.

This particular example is a cotton jacket, with contrast stripes for the collar, cuffs and hem, plus contrast sleeves to that bold blue body, finished off with pop stud fastening and two slant pockets plus inside pockets.

Pick one up via the Brooks Brothers website, $168 is the asking price.

Find out more at the Brooks Brothers website

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Cappellini & Walt Disney Signature Limited Edition Rive Droite Armchair

Posted: 29 Mar 2011 08:14 AM PDT

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The Cappellini & Walt Disney Signature Rive Droite Armchair is a limited edition piece (just 99 numbered pieces in the series) and part of a collaboration between the two brands.

On first glance, I thought the fabric covering this chair was a Missoni design as it has that same retro look, but as closer inspection reveals, it is the iconic Disney logo in an overlapping repeat print. As you might expect, this chair isn't cheap – it will probably set you back more than a family trip to DisneyLand at £3,102.

If you have that sort of money to space, order it online from Yoox.

eBay watch: 1970s mushroom-style table lamp in orange

Posted: 29 Mar 2011 08:13 AM PDT

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A real 'statement' piece for your living room - this mushroom-style table lamp in orange.

Out of the 1970s, but still cutting a fine figure in the modern era, the lamp has a base and top of chrome-plated metal, with that bold orange shade in plastic. Tall too - standing at 20 inches (50cm), with 'very, very good above-average' stated for the condition.

Want it? Right now, bidding is at £1.

Find out more at the eBay website

Plastic Dreams: Synthetic Visions in Design by Charlotte and Peter Fiell

Posted: 29 Mar 2011 08:00 AM PDT

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When I think of plastic in design, I tend to think of 1960s space-age pieces, but its importance actually spans the past 150 years rather than just one decade. Plastic Dreams: Synthetic Visions in Design looks at the influence the material has had over that period.

The book charts the use of plastic from the mid-nineteenth century to the present, but of course it covers a lot of our favourite design periods in between. It features over 120 landmark designs, including Wells Coates AD 65 radio from the 1930s and Konstanin Grcic's MYTO chair, a modern design that we've featured here before on account of its retro looks.

Plastic Dreams is available to buy from Amazon, priced £23.70.

Me Old China London bunting

Posted: 29 Mar 2011 02:47 AM PDT

London bunting

We've featured some great examples of unusual bunting on this site before. To add to this and very much chiming with current trends is this London bunting made by Me Old China.

The bunting is made from re-purposed souvenir tea towels featuring traditional tourist views of London. Made from 100% cotton, in their new format they capture a nostalgic view of the city perfectly. 

The set pictured gives you 4 metres worth of double sided bunting for $50. 

Buy it from her Etsy shop

Biba bed linen at House of Fraser

Posted: 29 Mar 2011 02:42 AM PDT

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We've been covering House of Fraser's Biba collections since they relaunched the brand last year. So far they've been concentrating on fashion but, true to the spirit of Big Biba, they're now moving into homewares with their new bed linen range

The linen very much takes its cue from Biba's own 70s take on Art Deco style. There are six different designs promised: the Adriana bed linen on the left uses the Biba logo for its pattern, while it's also reproduced in full on a selection of cushions.  

Prices start at £16 for a pillowcase while the logo cushions cost £40. 

See the range online

Garden Trading French-style Kitchenware

Posted: 29 Mar 2011 01:51 AM PDT

 

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Now that spring has sprung it's time to show your kitchen some TLC and give it a thorough clean. Once you have it sparkling, why not treat yourself to some French-style Kitchenware.

The range includes measuring jugs, scoops and spoons, all in a simple, classic retro style. Practical and good-looking, these pieces will prove themselves invaluable additions to your culinary equipment.

The range is dishawasher safe and very reasonably priced, ranging from £3 for a set of measuring spoons to £9 for a 1 litre measuring jug.

Check it out for yourself here.

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