Categories / Bags

Marimekko 1970s Olkalaukku bag

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When a bag has been on the market for 37 years, you get the feeling it’s doing something right – and that’s the case with the Marimekko Olkalaukku bag.

It was designed back in 1971 by Ristomatti Ratia and if the design looks over-familiar, that might give you an idea of just how influential it is. Nothing out of the ordinary here – a large storage area, smaller zipped pocket and adjustable strap in a choice of bright colours. But if you need an everyday bag for work or college, this is just about perfect.

Yours for around £70.

Find out more at the Scandinavian Design Center website

Categories / Design and Interiors

La Palma retro-styled OC-Chair

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It might be a bit too close to the classic George Nelson Coconut Chair for some, but we love the La Palma OC-Chair.

The OC-Chair by Simon Pengelly offers up laid-back seating via a moulded wood shell, supported by a sandblasted stainless steel base. The fabric upholstery completes the chair, in a suitably retro red cloth.

The price isn’t a million miles from a Coconut Chair either – £1,032.

Find out more at the Made In Design website

Categories / Men's Fashion, Sportswear

Diadora Borg Elite Originals 1976 trainers

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The name might be  bit of a mouthful, but these Diadora Borg Elite Originals 1976 trainers look to be a collectable of the future.

They’re replicas of the first trainers Bjorn Borg wore at Wimbledon back in 1976 – and there are just 1,976 pairs in production. Each pair is numbered and made of 100 per cent nappa leather, with removable leather footbed and contrasting rubber sole.

Sold in limited edition packaging, you can bag a pair for £125.

Find out more at the Stuarts of London website

Categories / Art and Photography

Shag’s latest limited edition print – Hummingbird Nocturne

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Don’t tell anyone, but this is the latest print from Shag that ‘officially’ goes on sale from 9pm on Monday – Hummingbird Nocturne.

We say ‘officially’ because if you follow the link at the bottom of this piece, you can get your order in early, guaranteeing yourself one of these super-cool bird and girl images.

Just 200 of these 14-colour serigraphs available, each sized at 37 x 47cm – and one can be yours for $150 (around £75).

Find out more at the Shagmart website

Categories / Women's Fashion

Vintage inspired drop waist dress from Miss Selfridge

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For a more simple, day dress look than the Madonna inspired Urban Outfitters dress, this little retro piece from Miss Selfridge is much more appealing. With a simple shift shape, and inspiration from a few decades, it’s a mishmash of styles that works well.

Taking the loose shift, drop waist and pleated skirt of the 20s and 30s, the dress adds some texture and frill with the lace trims. With a high collar and monochrome detailing, it’s a simple, stylish daywear look that’s versatile and very vintage inspired.

It’s available from Miss Selfridge for £40.

Find out more from the website

Categories / Cars and Bikes, eBay watch

eBay watch: Moller International M200x – a real space age flying car

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Like many people, I was constantly sold the idea of a flying car as a child – fully expecting it to be reality by the time I hit driving age. Well, amazingly, this actually happened.

May I present the Moller International M200x – an original flying car. Looking every bit the 60s-style Jetsons vehicle, the M200x was actually created back in 1989 and has since completed over 200 flights from a vertical take-off – and no pilot training is required to fly it. It fits two people, with an advanced (at the time) computer system keeping things level and stable, producing a ride ‘like a magic carpet’ apparently.

Four days to go if you want one, with the price currently hovering around the $18,000 mark. And don’t forget shipping from California.

Find out more at the eBay website