Perfect for your bedside, the Hi-Fi Hi-Light offers both light and sound at arm’s reach.
Under those distinctly 1930s-style looks is a lamp (with 40w bulb) and a built-in 6-inch speaker, with connectivity for an iPod or via a 3.5mm audio input, any other MP3 player.
Take your pick from a variety of colours, all retailing for $149 (around £75).
Find out more at the PBteen website
A mid-century classic is back on the high street – the Pierre Paulin Tanis desk.
It’s been reissued by Ligne Roset, which has re-created the desk in almost exact detail. Originally designed back in 1954, the desk actually references the earlier functional design of Bauhaus, featuring a black lacquered steel frame, a black or white Corian writing surface and a block of two drawers, finished in natural walnut veneer.
Available soon, price to be confirmed.
A blast from the past from Fila, with the return of its Sportsman jacket.
This is an exact replica of the 80s cult classic, arriving just in time for those autumn showers. The hooded jacket has half-zip fastening, a zipped ‘kangaroo’ pocket and a large Fila logo on the sleeve.
In red, white and blue, you can pick one up for £69.
Find out more at the End Clothing website
September isn’t exactly the usual time for buying swimwear, but whether you’re lucky enough to have the occasion, or you just can’t miss out on some 50s style, Stop Staring! have the costume you need.
This great Lisa two-piece is available in both the stunning cherry print, or a more classic black. With a high waisted shorts style bottom and the classic pin-up style halter top, this is a great reproduction of classic style that’s hard to track down.
It’s available now directly from Stop Staring! from £55.56.
You’ll have to dig deep to find a more eye-catching speaker than the Elac MicroSub 2010 BT.
Yes, designed to look like a Rubik’s Cube, it’s also a very clever piece of audio kit. You can stream your music to it wirelessly via a Bluetooth connection (from a phone for example) or just plug in your MP3 player via a cable. Pair it up with a couple of small satellite speakers and you get a full audio system that’s small enough for a desk, but loud enough for a living room.
Just launched, it’s likely to be available towards the end of the year – when a price will be announced.
Find out more at the Elac website
The checked stripe motif is a classic of British design, from scooter Mods to the 2Tone label. It still conjures up a great sense of retro design, made better by its inclusion on this minidress by L.A.M.B.
The three quarter length sleeve on this poloneck mini makes it every inch the sixties cut, but with some modern sass thanks to the figure hugging hem. In 100% black wool, the check motif stands out a charm.
It’s available now from Shopbop for $325.
