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Categories / Art and Photography, Music

Serge Gainsbourg Melody Nelson limited edition print by Drew Christie

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Serge

Serge Gainsbourg's 1971 concept album Histoire de Melody Nelson is getting a reissue on both heavyweight vinyl and CD via Light in the Attic and to celebrate this fact, it's also offering this rather cool Melody Nelson limited edition print by Drew Christie.

We don't know a great deal about the artist, but we certainly love the end-product, a reworking of the iconic album sleeve, printed on thick matte paper stock and limited to just 100 – although only 30 are being offered for sale.

Each is hand-numbered, signed by the artist and sized at 20 x 24 inches. And it sells for a ridiculously cheap $30. Get one while you can.

Find out more at the Light in the Attic website

Via the ever-excellent Electric Roulette

Categories / Design and Interiors

Eero Aarnio Double Bubble lamp

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Doublebubble

Yesterday, as part of our Retro Rooms feature, I noticed that the Eero Aarnio Double Bubble lamp was mentioned – and realised we'd never actually featured it.

The Double Bubble looks like it's been dragged kicking and screaming from the late 60s, but it's actually a fairly modern design. dating back to 2001. Saying that, it still packs those space age looks, those two bubble formed from plastic and with three light sources inside to evenly balance the light.

Three sizes are available (small, medium and a large standing lamp), with prices starting at 334 Euros.

Find out more at the Finnish Design Shop website

Categories / Toys and Games

Rock N Hopper

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Moon hopper

You may remember this strange creature when it was known as a pogo ball, a lolo ball, a moon hopper or even a disc-o. Now it's back and Urban Outfitters have decided to call it a Rock N Hopper.

The look and the principle remain unchanged. For those who spent many happy hours bouncing around on one in the 80's, you'll know the aim is to balance on the disc, gripping the rubber ball with your feet and to jump up and down. And that's it, though it's much easier to describe than to do.

This revival is aimed solely at the adults – the model isn't suitable for under eights – and for those who are willing to spend £22 on reminiscing over a forgotten favourite.

Find out more from the Urban Outfitters website

Categories / Women's Fashion

Stop Staring Paris dress exclusive to Unique Vintage

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Paris dress

Stop Staring keep hitting the right mark for retro dresses, and their Paris dress is another great look. Another perfect style for dressier occasions, this is an ideal occasion dress with a vintage bent.

In a 40s/50s vein, this figure-hugging dress is a great reproduction of pin-up style wiggle dresses. The exaggerated sweetheart neckline combined with the sweet flower accent make this a great choice for a variety of occasions. In a huge variety of sizes including plus sizes, the stretch fabric ensures its flattering for all shapes.

The Paris Dress is exclusive to Unique Vintage online at a price of $140.

Find out more from the website

Categories / Women's Fashion

EC Star Charlie Vest

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Vest

Waistcoats have been a menswear staple for decades, but it was the 1960s that translated them into womenswear styles. This longline waistcoat from EC Star is a great little piece that can be worn in a 60s mod style or even adapted to a 70s look.

The Charlie Vest comes in both houndstooth plaid and black corduroy. With a fitted waist and three button design, the fitted look of the bodice counteracts the kneelength cut. In classic fabrics, it's easily adaptable to make the retro look typical of EC Star's design ethics.

The vest is available from EC Star online for $50.

Find out more from the website

Categories / Homeware

Daisy Salad Bowls

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Daisybowl

Hereford based Berry Red describes their style as “relaxed country chic with a smattering of Scandinavian and French style”. This means that quite a bit of their homeware stock has a retro flavour such as these Daisy Salad Bowls.

The white ceramic is decorated with a 70s-style oversized daisy motif in a choice of yellow, blue or orange. The bowls cost £19.95 each from Berry Red. Matching ceramic jugs are also available that can be used for serving or for displaying flowers. They cost £10.50 each and are available in the same choice of colours, although the blue is currently out of stock.

Visit the Berry Red website to buy online or for details of their Hereford shop.