More 80s-style sportswear back on the market for 2008 – the Sergio Tacchini Dallas tracktop.
Pretty understated stuff, with the twin stripe across the chest, embroidered logo and high fastening collar. A number of colours to choose from too – the one on the right looking perfect for any West Ham, Aston Villa or Burnley supporters.
Slim fitting (so you might want to size up) and selling online for £59.
Paul Smith has given the familiar “Love” motif a makeover for this wall hanging designed for The Rug Company.
Each letter is decorated with a different pattern including rainbow stripes, union jack and flowers. It measures 99 cm by 99 cm and is made from 80% hand spun wool and 10% canvas wool.
No two will be exactly the same as they are handmade, and of course being handmade also means that they come with a hefty price tag. The Love Wall Hanging costs £795 and can be ordered online from the Paul Smith website.
British designer Andrew Tanner has produced a collection of vases entitled “Off the Wall”.
Inspired by the retro patterned wallpapers by Cole & Son, the vases are made with bone china decorated with a choice of three patterns. Choose from orchid, paisley or rajapur to match or contrast with your own décor.
Lifestyle Bazaar is selling the Off the Wall vases for £85 each.
We liked the Electra Alexander Girard bike very much – and we’re equally impressed with the Electra Holiday Cruiser bicycle for Gap.
It’s available for both adults and children, both featuring that distinctive retro Electra look, a lightweight aluminium frame, coaster brakes and of course, that bold blue argyle design and matching blue seat.
Gap (strangely) doesn’t have a UK website, so we’re guessing this is US only, unless you know better. Our US readers can pick up the child’s version for $299 and the adult version for $499. And if you see it in the UK, please let us know.
All those computer-generated graphics just don’t cut it as much as the old school weather forecasts – where the forecaster earned his (or her) corn by slapping sticky icons on a map. Something you can now do in the comfort of your own home with the Michael Fish Retro Weather fridge magnets.
Yes, fronted by the BBC’s most famous weatherman, the kit offers you an endless range of weather images (and one of Michael himself) to create your own map – rain, wind, snow, thunder, temperature – you name it they’re all here. And if you fancied the job as a kid, it’s a dream come true.
A cheap dream too, with the 40+ magnets selling for £7.95.
Find out more at the Firebox website
Another 1960s trainer returns alongside the Italia – the Adidas Tokio.
Originally dating from 1964 and designed as a running shoe, the Tokio is more about style than sport these days. The last time we saw it was in red and white, this time it’s in white with blue detailing and a it of off-white suede, the laces still that distinctive ‘archival’ slim variety.
Available on pre-order, you can bag a pair for £79.
