Categories / Women's Fashion

Stripe Block Poplin Dress by Topshop

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Most dresses with a fifties aesthetic are ideal eveningwear, but it can be hard to find a casual dress with the same style for those times when dressing up is just too much. This Stripe Block Poplin Dress from Topshop is by no means a perfect reproduction, but it does lend well from the era to create a great summer dress.

The fitted bodice contrasted well with the fuller skirt to give a retro silhouette. The striped print has a relaxed vintage inspired style, too. The overall look has a more modern edge, but with a circle skirt and cutesy summer look, it's a great daytime retro nod.

It's available new in at Topshop for £40.

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Categories / Women's Fashion

Twiggy t-shirt from Dorothy Perkins

Twiggy t-shirt

Icon is a word tossed around all too often, but it's undeniably apt when it comes to Twiggy Lawson. Still regarded as the face of sixties Britain, her image is much reproduced, but never seems to get tired. The latest on the UK high street is this t-shirt from Dorothy Perkins.

Using a black and white print of Twiggy at her most recognisable, with blonde crop and heavy eye make-up, this t-shirt is simple and striking. Plain cream cotton, fitted and flattering, this is a great little piece of frivolous sixties imagery. Easy to wear, and perfect for dressing up or down for day or night.

Find it online from Dorothy Perkins petite section for £16.

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Categories / Design and Interiors

Jonathan Adler Philippe ottoman coffee table

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Described very aptly as 'jet-set style for the 21st century', the Jonathan Adler Philippe ottoman coffee table offers seating and table in one retro design.

Well, we say coffee table – and indeed it's amply-sized as a coffee table – but we wouldn't recommend you balance your coffee cup on that ridged leather top. Aside from that, the Philippe is perfect for resting on and for showing off your magazines, with those blackened mid-century iron legs offering some period-style detail.

Sized at 40 x 40 inches and standing 15 inches high, the Philippe is available in various fabrics, priced from $1,500 (around £1,000).

Find out more at the Jonathan Adler website

Categories / Design and Interiors

Le Klint Donut pendant light by Lise Navne

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Very much in the style of the classic Le Klint light fittings like the 1970s 172 and 175, but especially the 1940s 101, the Le Klint Donut by Lisa Navne offers retro style from a modern design.

As you might expect, there's cross-pleating aplenty here, that plastic frame condensed into a tight circular shape, not unlike a doughnut (hence the name). And to finish things off, there's a stylish polished steel bulb holder.

All of that can be yours for £506.

Find out more at the Nest website

Categories / Books, Film and TV

Film Posters of the 60s by Tony Nourmand

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As owner of Reel Poster Gallery in London, Tony Nourmand certainly knows his stuff when it comes to movie posters. He has put that knowledge to good use in the book “Film Posters of the 60s: The Essential Movies of the Decade” .

The posters have been selected according to his principle that “a good poster not only portrays the film for which it was designed, but that ultimately its image perfectly represents the era in which it was born”. The films collected here do tend towards the well-known titles of the period, rather than more obscure fare, but there is still plenty of interest here.

This book is the first in a series by Nourmand, with further books now available covering every decade from the 40s to 90s. The 1960s book is available from Amazon priced £5.99 in paperback.

Categories / Homeware

Classic Chairs Cushion

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A few weeks back, we highlighted Mini Moderns’ “Sitting Comfortably” Wallpaper, which may be a bit too much for many homes. However, the same print is also now available in cushion form, which should have wider appeal.

The Sitting Comfortably Cushion features the same line drawings of iconic chairs, against a dark grey background (described as “chalkboard”). It measures 41cm squared and is available either as just a cover priced £26 or with a pad for £33.

Visit the Mini Moderns website buy.