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Bizarre Corset Girl cigarette case

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There are many things which have repeatedly come in and out of fashion from bygone eras, but of all the mainstays from the past, smoking seems the most controversial of late. That doesn't have to mean that the tobaccania of vintage eras has to go, though.

This Bizarre Corset Girl cigarette case is one of many retro reproduction case designs. One of the most stylish ways to house your cigarettes, it can double up as an ID holder among many uses for non-smokers too. This fetish style pin-up design features on both sides of the same case, handmade in the US.

Get yours from Pin-Up Girl Clothing online for $29.

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Categories / Women's Fashion

Boudicca Piqué shirt dress

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If you're looking for a white summer dress, but aren't going for the mod look of yesterday's Roundaboat Dress, try this Boudicca Piqué dress on for size. With a chic fifties casual look, this is a designer piece that will never be out of style.

While there's many shirt dresses on the market almost every year, there's been a swathe of retro influenced versions this Spring/Summer season. This simple white version nips in at the waist and subtly emphasises the bust too, providing a fifties-fashionable silhouette.

This designer number is £555 from Browns.

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Categories / Homeware

Seedhead Ceramic Desk Tidy

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Desk tidies are rarely more than functional, often being rather ugly objects, but that is far from the case with the Seedhead Ceramic Desk Tidy.

It consists of five individual pots (ranging from 6cm to 14cm in diameter) presented on a ceramic tray. The pots are decorated with a retro seedhead pattern in various spring-like colours.

The desk tidy costs £35 from Berry Red.


Categories / Women's Fashion

Nicholas King Perspex Bangle

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Another bright and cheerful retro inspired product is this perspex bangle, designed by Nicholas King. This is from King's debut solo jewellery collection, although he has previously worked alongside the likes of John Galliano and Donna Karan.

The material immediately recalls sixties space age fashion and is kept looking fresh through the irregular shape of the design. Though it looks quite mechanical this bangle is actually hand-made in the UK. It's not a piece for people who like subtle jewellery, as the size – 114mm at its widest point – and the colour make it instantly noticeable. If hot pink doesn't appeal, it's also available in (no less obvious) lime and orange.

Available from Kabiri, it costs £36.

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Categories / Design and Interiors, Homeware, Toys and Games

Harry Allen Roller Stop

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This bright and appealing Roller Stop is the brainchild of Harry Allen, an American designer who works across interior, product and furniture design. He currently has furniture in production with, amongst others, Habitat, Dune and Magis.

It's a resin cast of an original 1970s roller skate, so it's life size at just under 30cm high. Whilst most skates are designed to move, this is intended for use as a stopper: either as a doorstop or, if you have large enough shelves, a bookend. At £78.50 it costs a bit more than the average pair of skates but may prove more useful.

Available from WhereDidYouBuyThat.com

Categories / Homeware

1950s Dandelion Clocks Wallpaper & Fabric

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Sanderson has been manufacturing wall coverings since 1860 and these days they also sell matching fabric. Amongst one of their latest collections, Options 10, is the Dandelion Clocks pattern, a 1950s-inspired design.

It is available both as a fabric that can be used to upholster chairs, make cushions or curtains, as well as a wallpaper. There are three comibations to chose from; red/chocolate, pink/yellow or blue-green pictured here.

The wallpaper is available to buy from John Lewis, priced £31 per roll, but a full list of stockists is available on the Sanderson website.