Categories / Design and Interiors

Jonathan Adler 70s-style Capri Genie pendant light

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Another gem from the mind of Jonathan Adler – the Capri Genie pendant light.

It really does pack that 1970s vibe, from the shape right through to the choice of colour (as the two above clearly show). For your money, you get the coloured glass pendant shade with polished nickel accents and room for a 60w bulb.

It's sized around 8.5 inches high, with a 13.25-inch diameter, while the cable should allow a drop of up to 132.75 inches. You can buy one online for $195.

Find out more at the Jonathan Adler website

Categories / Men's Fashion, Sportswear

Adidas Italia 1960s trainers reissued

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Adidas is knocking out classic trainer reissues faster than we can write about them – in fact, this is the second reissue of the classic Adidas Italia 1960s trainers we've seen in a few months.

Yes, they were reissued at the turn of the year with black detailing, but this new version swaps that for more co-ordinated Forest Green stripes, coupled with the gold branding on the side panel.

Of course everything else is as it was and should be, with a 100 per cent leather upper completing things. Yours for £79.

Find out more at the Oki-Ni website

Categories / Gadgets and Tech

Infinity PHI 21 and PHI 51 space age speakers

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Your home speakers don't have to be large black boxes, they could pack that space age vibe – if you opted for the Infinity PHI 21 and PHI 51 space age speakers.

Newly-launched in the UK, the range includes large speakers for your home audio or cinema set-up or smaller units for shelves or for your computer. For the technical amongst you, all feature magnetically-shielded mid-range and high frequency drivers (for less distortion) and a powerful subwoofer for a hefty bass.

Unfortunately they also pack a hefty price tag, with the smaller PHI 21 speakers selling for around £600, while the larger PHI 52 go for £1,000.

Find out more at the Harman website

Categories / Men's Fashion

Jinga Cushties – retro trainers with a cushioned sole

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Regular readers will recall we featured the original Jinga trainers sometime last year. Well, if you like those, but want a little more comfort, you just might like the Jinga Cushties.

If you missed them first time round, Jinga trainers are ethical footwear – made in Brazil, profits from the shoes support social projects in the country. And they're also made in a sweatshop-free environment, as well as being suitable for vegans.

But above all, they're cool retro trainers with a distinct Onitsuka vibe, the Jinga Cushties adding a thicker, cushioned sole to offer more bounce, support and more grip for everyday wear. Take your pick from various colours (including the one above), with a pair retailing for a very affordable £40.

Find out more at the Jinga Shop website

Categories / Design and Interiors

Ercol mid-century style Windsor Supper table

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Ercol
is no stranger to this site, but the Windsor Supper table is certainly the strangest design we've seen from the company.

On the face of it, this is a typical mid-century style coffee table with room for your magazines. But as the picture shows, the top lifts up and forward, making it perfect for eating a spot of 'supper' or even using as a laptop table, should it be getting a little hot on your knee.

Made of slid ash and elm, with a hand-waxed lacquer finish, the table sells for £995.

Find out more at the Furniture Village website

Categories / Architecture, Travel

Retro retreat: 1970s-built Acacia house, Palm Springs, California, USA

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Thinking about your summer holidays yet? Considering California? Well, Acacia in Palm Springs, California could be for you.

Right in the centre of an area of superb architectural interest (just a few blocks from Richard Neutra's renowned Miller House amongst other gems), this 1970s construction mixes the old and the new, with the house itself offering some mid-century style living, albeit with furnishings that are more modern than period.

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