Categories / Music

MicroKorg 80s-style analogue synthesiser and vocoder

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Fancy forming an 80s-style synth band? Or maybe you just like the idea of making a load of weird electronic noises. Either way, the MicroKorg could be for you.

Yes, we’re in the land of the synthesiser pioneers, with old school looks, a library of vintage electronic sounds to experiment with, plenty of effects and a 37-key keyboard. Oh yes, there’s a vocoder in there too with built-in microphone, ideal for adding those robotic vocals, even better if you’re forming an Air tribute band.

Check out the site for the full technical lowdown – and if you like what you read, you can order one for $399.99 (around £200).

Find out more at the ThinkGeek website

Categories / Women's Fashion

Nicole Miller Blouson Dress

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Finding psychedelic inspiration that’s wearable can be a bit of challenge, but this Nicole Miller Blouson Dress pulls off a psychedelic print look with style.

Combining a figure hugging skirt with a blouson style top gives a late sixties/early seventies look to the shape of this dress. With an eyecatching print and classic burnt orange colour palette, this dress makes psychedelia into something more than hippie style.

It’s available online from Neiman Marcus at $365.

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Categories / Women's Fashion

Papaya Full Print Skirt from Matalan

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Affordable retro fashion is all over the high street at the moment, so if you can’t afford to splash out Matalan is a surprisingly good choice. This Full Print Skirt by their Papaya line is a great version of the classic circle skirt.

Combining the full, structured shape with a dark, dynamic floral print gives this a great all year look. Finished with a high waist, the shape is ideal for creating a mainstream fifties silhouette.

It’s on sale now at Matalan stores for just £16.

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Categories / Design and Interiors

1960s Artemide Nesso table lamp by Giancarlo Mattioli

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A 60s classic that still looks eye-catching over 40 years on – the Artemide Nesso table lamp.

Designed back in 1967 by Giancarlo Mattioli and pretty much essential for anyone chasing a space age look, the Nesso features a body and diffuser made of injection molded ABS thermoplastic – just turn it on and watch the whole thing glow.

Still available in two late 60s colours too – white and orange – priced at £154.99.

Find out more at the SCP website

Categories / Christmas

Vintage Robot glass ornaments

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Too early For Christmas? Probably – but these vintage Robot glass ornaments might not be around in December.

Yes, ditch those plastic and glass balls and go for something with real retro cool. These large (4.5 inches) ornaments are superb reproductions of 50s-style robots in glass, all packed with enough bling to glow and shine off your Christmas tree lights.

Four in a set, retailing for $28, which is around £14.

Find out more at the Plasticland website

Categories / Design and Interiors

Le Klint 101 – 1940s pendant light

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It might look like a piece from the 60s, but the Le Klint 101 pendant light actually dates back to the 40s.

The 101 is the work of architect Kaare Klint, produced in 1944 and generally known as the ‘Fruit Lantern’ (due to its shape). It’s still made in a very old fashioned way too – hand-folded from a single sheet of plastic, arriving assembled with a 2m white flex, ceiling rose cover and lamp holder.

All of that is priced from £210, depending on your choice of size.

Find out more at the Nest website