Categories / Homeware

VW Camper Van Tea Towel

Camper van T towels

This VW Camper Van is another one of those retro icons that crop up everywhere. Now, thanks to this lovely tea towel design, you can dream of driving off into the sunset in one whilst doing the dishes. It's also available in a pretty pink for only £6.

The licence plate shows the name of the company, Jam Tart, who produce similarly charming illustrations of tea cups, classic cars and even more vans…

See it on the Jam-Tart website

Categories / Men's Fashion

Engineered Garments jacket

Andover jacket

This dandyish jacket comes from an American company called Engineered Garments. Their name was chosen to reflect the level of detailing that goes into the clothes which they say are engineered, rather than designed.

Engineered Garments are hugely influenced by the structuring of American sportswear and the more relaxed shape of this jacket updates the very old school English look of the paisley print. The company aims to create clothes that can be worn forever, as you would hope from a £350 price tag, but you can imagine that this jacket will wear in and look even better over time.

It can be bought from Start London

 

Categories / Gadgets and Tech

Sparkfun Bluetooth vintage-style rotary phone

Sparkfun

We've see a few old-fashioned handsets for mobile phones in the past (most notably the ones from Hulger), but I don't think we've ever featured anything like the Sparkfun Bluetooth vintage-style rotary phone.

Yes, this is a dial phone, just like the one your parents probably had – only this one is modified to work with your mobile phone. How? Well, you pair it with your mobile via Bluetooth, allowing the phone to remember your mobile number. That means you can take calls with the dial phone and make them too by using the dial. And all on your mobile network.

It's also got a rechargeable batterry – so no wires. And the ring, like the rest of the phone, is authentically vintage. US-only as far as we can see, priced at $249.95, which is the best part of £150.

Find out more at the Sparkfun website

Categories / Books, Toys and Games

Mattell x DC Comics Barbie superhero dolls

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Barbie
is 50 years old this year and to celebrate that fact, Mattell has teamed up with DC Comics to produce a range of limited edition dolls.

As you might expect (and can see), these are superhero dolls, with Barbie masquerading as Supergirl, Wonder Woman and Batgirl, certain to appeal to both Barbie collectors and lovers of classic comic books too.

Get them while you can, priced around the £78 mark.

Find out more at the Colette website

Categories / Men's Fashion, Sportswear

Sergio Tacchini Fjord tracktop

Fjord

Out of the archives and into the modern era, the Sergio Tacchini Fjord tracktop is back on the shelves in time for spring.

It's a vintage bomber-style tracktop (we suspect from the mid-80s) with period detailing like those stripes on the collar and arms, along with the trademark pin-stripes on the side. The only difference is the new colour range for 2009 – light or royal blue.

No matter which you choose, it will cost you £55.

Find out more at the End Clothing website

Categories / Design and Interiors

Roland Schneider Ballfinger table lamp

Ballfinger

A modern design with 60s looks – the Roland Schneider Ballfinger table lamp.

It actually only dates back to 2004, but with that classic look, space age 'ball' head and vintage-style detailing (check out that on/off switch), it can certain pass for a period piece.

The lamp rotates 360 degrees and and has an adjustable, polished aluminium arm, coupled with a high-gloss coated steel finish. Choose from a variety of colours for $750 in the US (from Nest Living) or for around £250 in the UK via the link below.

Find out more at the Pop UK website