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Categories / Men's Fashion, Sportswear

A.R.C. v Adidas Stan Smith trainers

Posted on 3rd April 2009 | Leave a comment

New York retailer A.R.C. has teamed up with Adidas to re-work an 80s version of the classic Stan Smith, the end results being these A.R.C. v Adidas Stan Smith trainers.

You'll have to look hard for Adidas logos, but they're there on the sole, heel and perforated stripes on the side. Aside from that, this is very much a 'back to basics' reworking, with a an off-white canvas upper, plus soft detailing for the tongue and heel, along with the A.R.C. logos. Two additional pairs of laces are also thrown in.

Just on the market, you pick up a pair for £95.

Find out more at the Hip Leeds website

Eames RAR Rocker T Shirt

Posted on 3rd April 2009 | Leave a comment

The iconic silhouette of the Eames RAR Rocker is instantly recognisable on these stylish t-shirts from Snowden Flood. The chair was originally released in 1948 and is still manufactured by Vitra. This t-shirt offers an affordable alternative, especially as it's currently on sale for £14.95.

The design is by Snowden Flood, whose interest in the urban environment is reflected in the clothing, ceramics, cushions and kitchen ware on offer at her website.

See it online at the Snowden Flood website

Categories / Food and Drink

Polka Dot Tea Set

Posted on 3rd April 2009 | Leave a comment

This cute polka dot tea set from Emma Bridgewater offers all the essentials for an afternoon tea party: cups and saucers, plate, sugar bowl, milk jug, spoons and, of course, a teapot! It's made from melamine so it's suitable for outdoors eating or parties that are liable to get a touch out of hand.

The set costs £29 from the Emma Bridgewater website.

See it online

Categories / Design and Interiors

Guzzini space age Stella ice bucket returns in colour

Posted on 2nd April 2009 | Leave a comment

Originally produced in white and later in a transparent finish, the classic Guzzini space age Stella ice bucket is now available in a variety of new colours.

Designed by Paolo Tilche in 1970, this is an affordable design classic – and classic it is, an original sits in the MOMA in New York. As you might have guessed, the Stella is a ball-shaped ice bucket, with a removable top and a built-in handle to carry around. But above all, it's a very cool accessory for any 60s or 70s-inspired home.

Choose from a large number of colours, all available for just £33.80.

Find out more at the Forma House website

Categories / Gadgets and Tech

Dreams VolksWagen Type 2 Radio

Posted on 2nd April 2009 | Leave a comment

Perfect for lovers of all things VW Camper Van, the Dreams VolksWagen Type 2 Radio also offers a clock and an audio system.

As the name suggests, it's first and foremost a radio in the shape of a Camper Van with both AM and FM reception. But that's not all you get – it's also a digital clock (there's a screen on the rear) and a speaker for your iPod or MP3 player.

Take your pick from two colours, both retailing for $129.99. Note that this is a Japanese gadget sold in the US – so if you're ordering, you might want to enquire about the electrics first.

Find out more at the Audiocubes website

Categories / Art and Photography

New Shag print: The Secret Cul-de-Sac

Posted on 2nd April 2009 | Leave a comment

A new Shag print is available to order – but as ever, you'll have to be quick to guarantee your copy of The Secret Cul-de-Sac.

It's been produced in association with the Outré Gallery in Australia, offering up a super-wide print complete with mid-century housing, a couple of cool hipsters and a black cat.

The print is a 22-colour serigraph, sized around 22 x 54 inches, signed and numbered in an edition of 150 and available for $400.

Find out more at the Shagmart website