Categories / Men's Fashion, Women's Fashion

Frock Me Vintage Fashion Fair

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This weekend sees the return of one of London’s biggest vintage fashion events as the Frock Me Vintage Fashion Fair takes place at Chelsea Town Hall on Sunday 7 September.

Frock Me have been hosting fashion fairs since 2004, and their events attract top vintage dealers from around the UK to sell their wares. The stalls cover vintage styles from 1920s flappers through to 1980s styles. The fair is also a great place to shop for vintage accessories and fans of burlesque styles will also find plenty of basques, fans and feather boas.

Besides the fabulous fashion, visitors can also experience the delights of a pre-war tearoom, where tea, cake and scones will served on vintage china by staff dressed in period clothing.

The fair is being held at Chelsea Town Hall, King’s Road, Chelsea, London SW3 5EZ, between 11am and 5.30pm. Admission costs £4 with a discount for students. For further information visit the Frock Me website.

Categories / Homeware

Retro Coffee Table by Calligaris

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Most of the furniture produced by Italian company Calligaris is decidedly modern looking, but this coffee table is an exception.

Available in a choice of wenge finish or cherry veneer, it has rounded corners which complete the retro look. But what is especially good about this table is its hidden functionality – it has two concealed drawers that swing out, which you can use to hide away unsightly clutter. There is also a central shelf for those items that you want to display.

It costs £500 and is available to buy online from Urban Suite.

Categories / Design and Interiors

Oluce 1960s Flash lamp by Joe Colombo

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Another stylish design from the mind of  Joe Colombo – the Oluce Flash table lamp.

Very much in the space age style, it was designed by Colombo back in 1968, with a reflector in lacquered aluminium and a base in lacquered metal. Paired with a powerful 100w bulb, this table top lamp should throw out enough light to brighten up all buy the biggest of rooms. Looks a very col object in daylight too.

A limited re-edition from Oluce, you can pick one up for around £413.

Find out more at the Nest website

Categories / Design and Interiors

Orla Kiely mid-century Rowan Cupboard for Heals

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Orla Kiely
has produced an exclusive range of furniture for the Heals store, all of which is worthy of your consideration – but we’re very taken by the mid-century-inspired Rowan Cupboard.

This walnut unit offers both shelving and cupboard space, the latter hidden by a pair of sliding the doors. Indeed, one of those doors features Kiely’s signature Stem design for a nice touch of added detail. Both that and the rest of the design are finished with a clear matt lacquer, so it should be good against the occasional bump or scratch.

Sold fully-assembled, it sells for £1,395.

Find out more at the Heals website

Categories / Women's Fashion

Debenhams Minimalism Collection

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With the exit of Summer comes time for the launch of the new Autumn/Winter ranges on our high street, and some seriously suave new looks for Debenhams. Among their previews comes the Minimalism range, based on timeless classics for modern girls.

Taking inspiration from fifties and sixties couture, Debenhams have created a line that’s simple, but steeped in retro looks. The shift dress (right) is well cut to provide perfect workwear with a hint of 60s chic, and their Chanel-inspired cardigan is a great recreation of the monochrome classic.

Find out more from the Debenhams website

Categories / Kids

Limited edition Dennis the Menace Go-Kart

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The Children’s Furniture Company has teamed up with The Beano to celebrate the comic’s 70th anniversary with the limited edition Dennis the Menace Go-Kart.

Just 70 of these available (one for each year), built in the same style as the cartoon kart, but with a build that’s suited to actual use. Other nice touches include a ‘MENACE 1’ number plate, Beano goody bag and an eco-friendly mechanism, otherwise known as gravity (so make sure you live near a hill).

You can buy one from this month via the Children’s Furniture Company website, priced at £195.

Find out more at the Children’s Furniture Company website