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Chupa Chups launches 50th anniversary collection of retro bags

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Here’s two things you might not know – firstly, Spanish lollipop maker Chupa Chups is celebrating its 50th anniversary and secondly, its famous daisy logo was the work of Salvador Dali. And to celebrate the former, Chupa Chups is launching a 50th anniversary collection of retro bags, featuring the original logo created by the latter.

The range consists of a shoulder bag (above), utility bag, handheld bowling bag and purse (see over the page for images of the rest of the bags). All are inspired by the 1970s and are available in the original four colours of the lollipops.

They launch on July 1st, with prices ranging from £15 to £30.

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Categories / Design and Interiors, Food and Drink, Homeware

Alvar Aalto Tea Trolley

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A new study has been reported this week that claims tea has health benefits. So we’ll all be drinking more tea until another study contradicts it next week, but in the meantime, why not serve your tea in style, with Alvar Aalto’s Tea Trolley.

Introduced at the Paris World Fair back in 1937, it was based on a design created for a tuberculosis sanatorium, but this version was updated for domestic use.

It is available to buy online from Bauhaus 2 Your House, priced $2,359 (approximately £1,200). Admittedly that is a lot of money for a trolley, but the greatness of this one has been recognised by MoMA who have a one in their permanent collection.

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Shinzi Katoh retro lunchboxes

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We will be drawing out the winners of our Shinzi Katoh tote bag competition later this week, but in the meantime, enjoy some new designs from the company – the Shinzi Katoh lunchboxes.

Just six of the designs shown here (out of the 13 currently available), all featuring those distinctive retro illustrations, along with a doubler catch on the side for security and pull-out containers. There’s also a choice of single or double boxes – should you be preparing food for two (or feeling particularly hungry one day).

Prices start at a very reasonable £9,95 and stock is likely to be limited.

Find out more at the Shizi Katoh website

Categories / Food and Drink

Vintage 1970s Dana-plast Nutcrackers

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Classic Modern currently has a small selection of 1970s Dana-plast Nutcrackers, designed by Stig Jorgensen.

Whereas most nutcrackers are made of metal, these are made of glossy plastic. This being Danish design at its best, this doesn’t mean that they’ve sacrificed any functionality to look good. This means they are still more than up to the job of cracking nuts!

The nutcrackers are available in black, brown, purple, yellow, white or clear, priced £11 each. Visit the Classic Modern website to buy.

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Afro Coffee – stylish beverages meet retro design

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Afro Coffee
doesn’t just offer tea and coffee in stylish packaging, it also creates some very eye-catching retro design.

Based in Cape Town, South Africa, Afro Coffee has developed from a themed coffee house to a design-conscious retailer, with designs based on ‘a Pan African view of contemporary urban Africa’ – highlighting how cool this culture is. And the side effect is some very cool merchandise, including t-shirts, bags, mugs and even a wine carrier that doubles up as a cool retro radio (above).

The items have been limited to the local network so far, but an online shop is due to launch in the next couple of months (with worldwide shipping), as well as a new store in Austria. See the website for more details or check out an interview with the people behind the company at the PingMag website.

Find out more at the Afro Coffee website

Categories / Food and Drink, Homeware

Robex Trifoglio Bowl

TrfogliobowlmahoganygreeThe Trifolglio Bowl is just one of many dishware items from Italian designers Robex. It has its roots firmly in the mid-century modern movement, with its innovative use of moulded plastics.

The Trifologio Bowl uses five layers of polystyrene to create a durable product that looks stunning too. The design of this particular bowl with its three sections makes it ideal for serving nibbles, chips and dips. It is available in a choice of decidedly Seventies colours, wood effect exterior with lime inside or orange exterior with lime interior.

They cost just under £12 from Optima Style. There are various other shaped bowls in the range as well.