If you’ve got the retro bike, why not go for the rest of the look too? And this Cyclodelic retro cycling cape is certainly a stylish cycling accessory.
Produced in limited numbers for Cycle Chic, this 30s-style cape is made of a classic herringbone woolen weave and features a hand-illustrated silk lining, tailored back panel and for safety, some reflective detailing.
One size only, you can pre-order now for £230.
It’s cold outside and if you don’t want to whack the heating on, you could go for something portable – like this EcoSmart Retro freestanding fire.
Loving the 70s-style looks and period orange colour scheme, but that’s where retro ends – all the inner workings are very modern. Freestanding, with no need for gas, electricity or special ventilation, you just need to add the eco-friendly bio ethanol fuel and you’re away – a single refill will burn for between 7 and 20 hours.
Safe too, with the flames and steel interior protected by a front windscreen in safety glass and the frame not likely to get too warm. We’d buy one tomorrow, but for one thing – the price. You’re looking at £5,725, but you might make some of it back in fuel savings.
Small but stylish retro gifts aren’t often easy to come by, but for a perfect token gift metalware with attractive design is ideal. Retro Rebels have a great line of giftware that’s especially perfect for rockabilly lovers and fifties enthusiasts.
This pair of metalware gifts are longlasting and look great. On the left is a business card holder featuring the Piratessa tattoo design, along with this notepad and pen holder set. The pair feature rather “grown up” kitsch tattoo prints that are fun and affordable.
Eighties style ghetto blasters seem to be one of the most covetable sound design items of the moment, and the more garish the better. There are plenty of fun options for adapting your MP3 player or iPod into a full scale portable speaker system, and Fred Flare have thrown out another for the Christmas gift market.
This version is lightweight, affordable and looks great too. Opting for a more cartoonish representation of the must have breakdancing sound system, this is a really great gift idea for enthusiasts of eighties style. The spec includes adapters for different sized iPods (free with purchase), mic input, 12W speakers and a built in radio and clock.
It’s available online from Fred Flare now for $249.
When I see the word ‘collaboration’, I tend to fear the worst. And looking at these images, I’m not entirely convinced that the Peter Jensen for Fred Perry Harrington jacket works.
The Danish designer has taken the classic jacket and altered it slightly – slimmer fit, slightly longer arms and body, larger Fred Perry logo (not unlike the Action Man Fred Perry range) and larger pockets. It’s a re-work you’ll either love or really, really hate.
The jacket will be sold in a gingham check or in plain colours from the early part of next year – no price listed as yet. More images over the page.
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If your ceilings are high enough for a light feature, you might want to check out the Verner Panton Seashell chandelier.
Designed by Panton in 1964, it’s as much a piece of art as a piece of functional design, a wooden ceiling plate dropping down chains of metal rings, each decorated with mother of pearl discs. And somewhere within all of that is a 100w bulb providing both light and lighting effect.
The height is 110cm, so check your space before you buy. And your bank balance – it’s priced at a whopping £6,850.08.
