Categories / Cars and Bikes, Men's Fashion, Toys and Games

Raleigh Chopper Wallet


Chopper wallet

The Raleigh Chopper bike has become an icon of the 1970s and has been featured on mugs, t-shirts and bags. To complete the look, it's now available on a wallet.

This wallet isn't a design classic in itself, being a very simple fold-out printed design on canvas, but the price – a mere £9.99 – makes it a good gift purchase for retro bike fans.

Buy it from The Contemporary Home website

Categories / Architecture, Travel

Retro retreat: 1950s Gene Leedy-designed house in Winter Haven, Florida, USA

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If Florida is on your holiday shortlist, you could do it with some added style by booking into this stylish house in Winter Haven.

Designed in 1954 by Gene Leedy (a member of the Sarasota School of Architecture), this is a great example of US mid-century architecture that's been restored to its former glory by the current owner, featuring in magazines and on TV – and now available to let.

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Categories / Homeware

Nick Munro art deco-style Geo coffee range

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Old-fashioned looks meet modern craftsmanship – and the Nick Munro Geo coffee range is available at a high street price.

It's a modern take on the art deco look, offering up those geometric shapes and a smart chrome finish, along with some neat detailing too, including hand-finished brass rivets and a heat-resistant handle.

The range includes a sugar pot, creamer, tray, cups and two sizes of cafetiere, all selling for much less than you might expect. Indeed, prices start at £16.50, topping out at £40 for the large cafetiere. Which makes the Geo set something of a bargain.

Find out more at the John Lewis website

Categories / Women's Fashion

Almost Famous floral print mac

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While the weather warms up that few crucial degress, it's time to put away the winter woolens in favour of lighter, brighter summer coats and jackets. If you're in the mood for something decidely spring inspired, this floral print mac by Almost Famous is ideal.

Avoiding the vintage florals that are just too twee for many, this leafy floral print gives a pretty, folky style to this coat. With a classic mac cut, it has classic retro style that lets the print speak volumes. Lightweight and with hidden pockets, this is a stylish and practical spring and summer choice for casual or formal occasions.

Available online from Oli, it costs £130.

Find out more from the website

Categories / Women's Fashion

Urban Outfitters Cat Eyes sunglasses

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Yes, we've gone a bit sunshine mad round these parts, but can you blame us? There's a whole swathe of retro styled summer accessories that come around every summer, and sunglasses are a treasure trove of vintage influence.

These Cat Eyes Sunglasses from Urban Outfitters are a great fifties look pair from the high street. They manage to be definitively retro without looking like something from the dressing up box, too. Made from plastic, they're affordable enough to buy for special occasions, should you want to mix up your sunglass styles for every era.

In red, black and grey, these cost £15 from Urban Outfitters UK.

Find out more from the website

Categories / Cars and Bikes

“Mrs Moon” Bookmark

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Rather than just using whatever is to hand as a bookmark, (usually an old bus or cinema ticket in my case), a proper bookmark would look better and Acorn and Will have a selection made using vintage fabric.

Named after the favourite teacher of one of the site’s owners, the Mrs Moon Bookmark is one of Acorn and Will’s best selling products.

They cost £4.50 each and are available a wide choice of patterns. Visit the Acorn and Will website to buy.