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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

Retro reading glasses by London Mole

Retro reading glasses by London Mole

Categories / Art and Photography

Inspired Agitators Posters

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If you don’t have the budget for original art, then it can be difficult to find something to adorn your walls without resorting to clichéd prints that everyone else owns. The Inspired Agitators Posters by David Lester offer a solution for anyone who likes their wall decoration to have meaning.

Each poster features a different figure from the last century who made a political stand, and comprises of a picture of them, along with a quotation and potted history. They are printed on recycled paper, signed by David Lester and cost $25 (around £16) each.

Visit Buy Olympia to view the whole range.

Categories / Art and Photography, Design and Interiors

Alexander Girard PlyPrint artwork

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We love the mid-century imagery of Alexander Girard, so we’ll be looking to getting some of the Alexander Girard PlyPrint artwork on our walls.

As the name suggests, this is artwork on wood – 14-inch x 14-inch plywood panels to be exact, all sustainably harvested as you would expect. Each design is hand screen printed onto the panels, complete with that instantly-recognisable Girard signature.

A number of classic designs available (see the site for all), with the PlyPrints sold with all the mounting kit you’ll need to get them on display. Each is priced at $89.

Find out more at the Velocity website

Categories / Women's Fashion

70s style knitwear from Miss Selfridge

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Comfortable and casual aren’t two words which very often apply to women’s retro fashion, but with the seventies look it’s a must. With practicality and a laidback aesthetic playing such a key part in the style, knitwear really comes into its own.

Miss Selfridge have come up trumps with this new longline waistcoat. In both a very 70s shape, and also a decade-appropriate pair of colours, these are simple and effective. Perfect for pairing with flared jeans and a simple t-shirt.

Get one for £30 new in at Miss Selfridge.

Find out more from the website

Categories / Women's Fashion

Erdem Celyn dress coat

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With Winter’s fast approach, almost every coat you see is something heavy and woolen. If you’re inclined to be rather less sensible in the name of style, this Erdem Celyn coat might just be for you.

Undeniably good looking, this designer piece is described as a dress coat, presumably because of its formal looks and the tailoring techniques. Much more feminine than most classic styles, the silhouette and neckline on this piece keep it rooted in a truly retro look.

It’s available online from Net-a-Porter for £710. It is 100% silk, after all.

Find out more from the website

Categories / Gadgets and Tech

Roberts introduces Christopher Kane limited edition Revival Radio

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Roberts is never short of limited editions – indeed, with the piano black Revival Radio only just out of our minds, the company has another on the market, the Roberts Christopher Kane limited edition Revival Radio.

The piano black model certainly had an understated charm, but this version of the retro classic, decorated by Glasgow born fashion designer Christopher Kane and produced for Comet’s 75th anniversary, is very much ‘in your face’ with a bright and bold print mixing it with the brass detailing. Oh yes – it’s a radio too with DAB/FM reception, LCD screen and the option of battery or mains power.

Yours for a limited time at Comet for £199.

Find out more at the Comet website

Categories / Art and Photography, Christmas

Shag-designed Christmas cards

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Plenty of quirky cards available for this year’s festive season, but our favourites so far are these Shag-designed Christmas cards.

All are distinctively Shag in look, but with a traditional Christmas scene on each design – from the snowman through to the gathering round the Christmas tree…and monkeys.

All are sold in packs of five (of the same design) with envelopes, with each pack selling for £5.50.

Find out more at the Notorious Kitsch website