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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

10 of the best retro floor lamps on the high street

10 of the best retro floor lamps on the high street

Categories / Art and Photography

Maria Rivens retro-inspired artwork

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We’re always on the look out for contemporary artists with a retro twist – and that certainly includes Maria Rivens.

You can check out her work at both the gallery and online presence of Brighton’s Ink’d Gallery. You’ll find collage-like art inspired by the 40s and 50s films she watched as a child, with a bit of sci-fi and the modern day thrown in for good measure. Indeed, these 3D-style pictures aren’t a million miles away from the work Peter Blake is currently producing – and with the same attention to detail.

You can check out the full range of work online at Ink’d, but as an example, the one-off Colour Of Love above is sized at 34 x 44cm and is available to buy for £630.

Find out more at the Ink’d Gallery website

Categories / Men's Fashion

Tootal launches its autumn/winter 2008 scarf collection

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There’s a chill in the air – which means it could be time to invest in a scarf. And that 60s classic, the Tootal scarf, returns with ‘new’ designs for autumn/winter 2008.

Once more, it’s a raid on the Tootal vintage archive for inspiration, with the new range including  dots, dogtooth and paisley designs in various colours, as well as more quirky prints, including stars and a skinny tartan scarf.

More pictures after the turn – and if you like what you see, you can pick one up for £35. Call 0129 6738591 for stockists – no website available sadly.

Via Modculture

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Categories / Bags

Orla Kiely Charity Project Bags

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Orla Kiely has introduced a new line of bags in support of Target’s Breast Cancer UK.

The range comprises of a book bag, shoulder bag, cosmetics bag and wallet, all made from cotton with a PVC coating in the Multi Flower Check pattern. 30% of the retail price of each item in this collection will be given to the cancer charity, which is a great excuse to buy.

Prices start at £62 for the cosmetics bag and go up to £135 for the book bag. Visit the Orla Kiely website to buy.

Categories / Homeware

“Wish You Were Here” Shower Curtain

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Urban Outfitters are selling another retro-inspired shower curtain to liven up your bathroom décor.

The “Wish You Were Here “ Shower Curtain is made up of overlapping images taken from vintage postcards. Featuring familiar retro images for exotic places such as Paris, Bermuda, Atlantic City and Alaska, it is a reminder of both your holidays and the glamorous past.

It costs $26 and can be ordered online from the USA Urban Outfitters website.

Categories / Women's Fashion

Feather cocktail hat from Urban Outfitters

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Cocktail hats are the quickest, most effective way to achieve a forties inspired style. Since headgear was so central in mid and post-war style, getting it right is a must.

This sweet cocktail hat from Urban Outfitters certainly does just that, with a brimless beret/pillbox shape in a simple black felt. The gold detailing is left to shine, and does so in a classic, timeless way.

This hat’s available from Urban Outfitters UK for £28.

Find out more from the website

Categories / Women's Fashion

French Connection A-line duffel coat

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Classic duffel coats are a style that seems eternal and unstoppable in Winter coats. If you’re looking for a more feminine, unusual version, this French Connection coat is ideal.

Made from a thick wool in a great mustard colour, it’s both a statement as well as a practical choice. The a-line cut, Peter Pan collar and hip skimming hem add a more feminine edge to a unisex style.

It’s available online from ASOS for £160.

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