Categories / Design and Interiors, eBay watch

eBay watch: Merrow Associates glass-fronted sideboard

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10 years back, Merrow Associates furniture was almost unknown, but fast forward a few years and it's everywhere – which means the once-high prices are coming down quite sharply. Except maybe for the more rare or bespoke pieces – like this Merrow Associates glass-fronted sideboard.

According to the eBay blurb, this was a bespoke piece from 1970 (many pieces were made to order), with glass replacing the usual metal or wood doors. Outside of that, there are aluminium supports, chrome trim, a rosewood veneer and glass shelves.

It might be unusual, but the price does actually reflect the credit crunch and Merrow's proliferation on eBay – up for a 'buy it now' of £890.

Find out more at the eBay website

Categories / Bags, Homeware

Poppy Treffry “Flower Power” range

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Poppy Treffry makes and sells tea cosies, bags, purses and a host of other things featuring shabby chic style appliqué images. Those are all rather lovely, but perhaps more interesting is the Flower Power range.

This range includes a bag made from eclectic recycled fabrics, a tea cosie and purse featuring a camper van and a purse featuring green peas and the pun “Give Peas a Chance”. There is also the “Make Tea, Not War” cosie which is showing its support for the CND movement and tea drinking, sentiments with which I wholly agree.

Prices start from £14.95 for egg cosies up to £85 for a bag. Visit the Poppy Treffrey website to see the whole range.

Categories / Women's Fashion

See by Chloé Silk Mini Dress

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Floral patterns are big business at the moment among the fashion crowd, and while many are decidedly modern, there are some vintage inspired choices around. This See by Chloé dress isn't the most quintessential of retro pieces, but the bright, busy print is certainly taking cues from sixties psychedelia.

Not for the faint of heart, this arresting dress is seriously bright, and seriously short. It counterbalances the daring hem with a loose fit for a more casual style, lending itself well to the psych look.

Made from 100% silk, this doesn't come cheap, available at Net-a-Porter online for £325.

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Categories / Women's Fashion

Felicity Floral Mac from Topshop

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The onset of Springtime perennially means macs and trench coats come out in force, which is no bad thing for lovers of classic fashion. If you're looking for a twist that's still in keeping with retro style, this Felicity mac from Topshop is a winner.

The delicate floral makes this a sweet, feminine take. The cut is shapely and figure focused, with a cinched waist and a belt for further close fit. The coat is lightweight and, with a shorter length and sleeves, is the ideal Spring/Summer coat investment for those of you who don't mind making an impression.

New in at Topshop, this costs a very reasonable £60.

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Categories / Men's Fashion

Tuk vintage-style slim-fit shirts

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A new label well worth your attention is Tuk Clothing.

They specialise in pretty much one thing – slim-fit shirts – with the company using local tailors and bold, colourful 100 per cent cotton cloth with a vintage slant to produce a slimline shirt range in small numbers, with no pockets and small collars.

Right now there's a choice of gingham check and floral cloths, with the detailing the same for all the shirts currently for sale. But it is early days. I've dropped the company a line and they are going to expand the detailing choice and will do subtle changes of detail if you ask first.

In the meantime, check out the site for the current range – price is around £55.

Find out more at the Tuk Clothing website

Via Modculture