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Louis Poulsen PH Gold Artichoke suspension lamp for the filthy rich

Posted on 3rd February 2010 | Leave a comment

We though the glass version was pricey, but that seems like a bargain compared to the Louis Poulsen PH Gold Artichoke suspension lamp.

PH of course stands for Poul Henningsen, the designer of the original lamp 50 years back for the Langeliniepavillonen restaurant on the Copenhagen waterfront – those leaves becoming an icon of 20th century design.

This ultra-expensive version is a limited edition of just 50, all numbered, 840mm in diameter and with leaves gilded in 24-carat gold over the original copper surface, the finished with a clear varnish. How expensive? Well, only Premier League footballers and Lotto winners need apply – it's £100,000.

Find out more at the Panik Design website

Categories / Toys and Games

Monopoly goes futuristic with Monopoly Revolution

Posted on 3rd February 2010 | Leave a comment

It's been around for the best part of 75 years, which probably gives Monopoly classic status. But in that time, the look and feel of the game hasn't changed a great deal – until the arrival of Monopoly Revolution.

You know what? We quite like it – it's the Monopoly you would expect to see in Space 1999, making it a perfect addition to any space age-style home. Gameplay is much the same, but now it takes place on a round, rather than a square board. But the real difference is with the money. No longer a handful of paper notes, the cash is dealt with via that central unit and some banking cards. Prices are different too, more in line with real values. Which makes the whole thing more 'high stakes'. A few sound effects and some suitable music are also included, for better or worse.

Look out for in time for this coming Christmas, priced a little up than the original, but not a great deal.

Official Monopoly website

Lomography introduces Fisheye 2 Pink camera for Valentine’s Day

Posted on 2nd February 2010 | Leave a comment

What is it about pink things and Valentine's Day? You can't move for the stuff. But at least the bold shade of pink here covers something pretty hip – the Lomography Fisheye 2 camera.

Yes, the world's only 35mm compact fisheye camera has a new paint job, but it's still the same quirky camera, snapping 180-degree circular shots, throwing in a removable fisheye viewfinder too, so you can see the world as the fishes see it.

It's also equipped with a switch for long and multiple exposures and has the option of adding a Colorsplash or Diana flash. If your loved one loves pink, you can buy her this for £45. Or simply treat yourself.

Find out more at the Lomography website

Categories / Men's Fashion, Sportswear

Fred Perry Tournament Edition World Cup 2010 polo shirts

Posted on 2nd February 2010 | Leave a comment

We mentioned these at our Modculture site last year, when they were just possibles for market, but now we've had conformation that the Fred Perry Tournament Edition World Cup 2010 polo shirts are going into production – and soon.

The shirts will feature 12 of the nations who have qualified for this year's finals, all in the colours of the nation, although the England one is in '66 red (so it doesn't get mixed up with Germany I presume). Detailing is also in line with the country's football colours, the badge having the name of said country under the Laurel logo. A nice twist on the classic shirt which, I suspect is going to fly off the shelves as summer arrives. Certainly better than the current generation of replica tops.

The countries featured are Brazil, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Greece, Holland, Italy, Japan, Slovenia, South Korea and Spain – Japan and Sweden are pictured above, with England, Brazil, Italy and Spain over the page. Look out for them in Fred Perry stores from May, price still to be confirmed.

Fred Perry website

Via Modculture

Categories / Watches

01 The One 70s-style Turning Disk Jump Hour watch range

Posted on 2nd February 2010 | Leave a comment

Trust Watchismo to dig up an all-new 70s-style timepiece – the 01 The One watch range to be precise.

Yes, no need to dig out vintage, you can get something that captures the late 60s and 70s brand new, these Turning Disk Jump Hour watches have discs that rotate in cutaway viewing arcs for the time, split into hours on left and minutes on right.

Choose from different finishes (like the two above) that mix steel and leather, prices around the $170 (around £106)

Find out more at the Watchismo website

Categories / Men's Fashion, Sportswear

1970s Adidas Greenstar trainers get one-colour reissue

Posted on 1st February 2010 | 1 Comment

We featured one reissue last year, but now the Adidas Greenstar has been reissued once more, in this rather fetching one-colour finish.

Take your pick from blue (pictured here) or green (over the page), both with a profile faithful to the original 1970 issue (and latter-day terrace favourite), complete with thick cut suede finish, gum sole and your colour of choice for the body, tongue, branding – even the laces.

£54.99 secures you a pair.

Find out more at the Size website

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