Categories / Art and Photography, Men's Fashion

I Love David Hockney t-shirt by Rose Blake

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As big fans of the man himself, we just couldn't resist this I Love David Hockney t-shirt by Rose Blake.

Yes, there is the classic 60s-style Hockney in the striped top, glass and wild hair, hiding amongst many other much-loved objects. Available in sizes medium and large, you can pick one up for £20.

Also check out the website for a rather nice 'Driving With David' online comic featuring the man once more.

Find out more at the Rose Blake website

Categories / Art and Photography, Kids

Julie Fortenberry retro-styled children’s art at L’Affiche Moderne

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More retro-styled artwork available at the L'Affiche Moderne online gallery – this time the child-friendly art of Julie Fortenberry.

We don' know much about the artist, aside from her being from New York and being inspired by classic children's books. Although we think this is more like those small pictures you used to find in house in the 50s and 60s (and often see in house clearance places in the modern era).

But there's no denying that they're bold, colourful and have a definite charm. Reasonably priced too – depending on your choice of size, prices start at just 20 Euros. See another image over the page.

Find out more at the L'Affiche Moderne website

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Categories / Design and Interiors

Heal’s midcentury-style Contour oak sideboard by Samuel Chan

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The new Heal's range is slowly trickling in, with the new Heal's ReDiscovers collection including this very stylish Contour oak sideboard by Samuel Chan.

Very much inspired by midcentury design, it has those wood-turned 'trumpet legs', plenty of curves, a timeless look and a real attention to detail – super-thin 10mm sections and solid oak cross-band lipping are applied entirely by hand for example. Two doors hide storage, while two drawers offer room for your bits and pieces.

The Contour oak sideboard sells for £1,495 and if you like the look, there's also an AV unit, coffee table and console table with the same look. You can see an image of the console table over the page. All are available to order from Heal's right now.

Find out more at the Heals website

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Categories / Film and TV

Breakfast At Tiffany’s plays across UK cinemas on Valentine’s Day

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Looking for somewhere to take the love of your life this Valentine's Day? You could take he or she to the cinema, taking in a one-day only showing of the 60s classic Breakfast At Tiffany's, which is hitting the big screen nationwide, courtesy of the BFI.

Directed by Blake Edwards and starring George Peppard, Patricia Neal and of course, Audrey Hepburn in her iconic role as Holly Golightly, it's the classic tale of two 'bohemians' falling in love against a Manhattan backdrop – Peppard playing aspiring writer Paul Varjak, Hepburn the party girl with a hidden past.

Want to know where it's playing? Check out over the page for the full breakdown – or if you don't fancy going out, you could always buy yourself a DVD copy for under a fiver.

BFI website

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Categories / Cars and Bikes

Smite by Vehiconomics – the bubble car returns as an eco vehicle

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No longer a niche car for the eccentric collector, the bubble car looks like it is coming back under the less-than-catchy name of the Vehiconomics Smite.

Currently being touted as a concept car, the Swedish-made Smite is based (in looks) on the classic Messerschmitt KR200, produced between the mid-50s and 1960s and now much sought after collector's piece. But this is no relic – it's a modern eco-based take on the bubble car, addressing the need for a light, energy-efficient car in the modern world.

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Categories / Cars and Bikes

Limited edition Fiat 500 Pink now available to order

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If you thought the Fiat 500 was running out of steam, think again – the retro-style mini motor is set to be offered in a number of limited edition styles this year, kicking off with the Fiat 500 Pink, which as you might have gussed, adds pink to the colour selection, along with a few added extras.

In a nice act of symmetry, Fiat is offering up 500 Fiat 500s in pink, with detailing including a contrast black interior, leather gear knob, sun roof, side rubbing strip with 500 badge, pink key cover and special carpet mats. There's also the eco-friendly start/stop system, cutting the engine automatically when traffic brings your pink friend to a halt, restarting when traffic moves once more. Clever stuff.

If you want to get yourself in the queue for one, the Fiat 500 Pink will set you back slightly more than the average model, selling for £11,700.

Fiat 500 Pink website