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Alternative music Christmas cards by Piper Gates Design

Alternative music Christmas cards by Piper Gates Design

20 affordable retro tech gift ideas

20 affordable retro tech gift ideas

10 of the best retro alarm clocks

10 of the best retro alarm clocks

Categories / Design and Interiors

Maharam mid-century design cushions

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Maharam has issued a number of cushions featuring classic mid-century designs, the work of Charles and Ray Eames, George Nelson, Alexander Girard and Verner Panton to name just four of the designers.

All the cases are sized around 17 x 17 inches, with the filling made of a mix of goose feather and goose down. Two of those designs are pictured above, the 1947 Dot pattern by Charles and Ray Eames on the left and the 1950 China Shop design by George Nelson on the right.

Check out Nest Living for the full range, each selling for $150. So far we haven’t found a UK-based retailer.

Find out more at the Nest Living website

Categories / Design and Interiors

Alvar Aalto Golden and Chrome Bell pendant lights

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We’re big Aalto fans here – and every bit as stylish as his furniture is his lighting. And that includes the Alvar Aalto Golden and Chrome Bell pendant lights.

Designed back in 1939 for the Savoy Restaurant in Helsinki, these are bell-shaped steel light shades, with a choice of two finishes – a chrome plate or a brass plate – both giving off that distinctive mirror-driven shine, as well as the concentrated light from within.

No matter what finish you go for, the price is the same – £193.

Find out more at the TwentyTwentyOne website

Categories / Women's Fashion

Cherry Print Swing Skirt by Collectif

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If you’re looking for a retro dress, there are a million and one avenues to pursue, but separates can be a challenge at the best of times. Thankfully, swing skirts and circle skirts are a staple of retro reproduction designers, and Collectif’s versions are the sort that make you forget you ever wanted anything but.

This cherry print swing skirt comes complete with a tulle underskirt for extra shape, perfect for more edgy 50s takes like rockabilly and pinup styles. The high waisted cut makes for a great, body sculpting retro silhouette too.

Get it online from Pinup Girl Boutique for $62*.

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*Motorbike not included

Categories / Women's Fashion

Selima for J. Crew Barbara glasses

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Luxury eyewear designers Selima have teamed up with American fashion staple J. Crew to bring us a pair of ladies fashion specs that are dripping with retro style. The Barbara glasses in a pale powder blue have a real 1960s secretary style that manages to be both timeless and head-turning.

Made in France from Italian rhodoid, these are in limited numbers only at J. Crew online and in their shops. They come with clear plastic lenses, allowing you to swap them for your own prescription, or simply use them as a fashion statement if you’re not a usual specs wearer.

Get them online now for $325.

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Categories / Gadgets and Tech, Music

Fi-Hi Urban DJ cassette cross-fader – home DJing made easy

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We love the Fi-Hi Urban DJ for many reasons, not least because it uses the profile of an old cassette.

And it’s a useful but of kit too. What does it do? Well, it sets you up as an impromptu DJ – just hook up any two of an iPod, iPhone, MP3 player, CD player, mobile phone  or similar to access all the tunes contained within them. Then hook up to an audio system to get started on some (not so) serious mixing. There’s even a headphone monitor so you can cue up the next tune.

Powered by 2x AAA batteries (good for 8 hours of solid music) and available as a gold or silver cassette, it sells for $30 (around £20), with shipping worldwide.

Find out more at the Fi-Hi website