Categories / Homeware

Pillar Box Letterbox

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The red pillar box is an iconic image of British life.  Thanks to artist/designer Clifford Richards (you may remember his Robot designs) you can have your own version of this classic design inside your house, inside your own frontdoor to be precise.

The Pillar Box Letterbox hangs inside the door, covering the letter flap and catching your post as it is put through.  To retrieve your letters, you pull out the crown from the top and the front becomes a hinged door.

The letterbox costs £92.50 and can be ordered online from Pedlars.

Categories / Gadgets and Tech

Commodore unveils retro-styled budget laptop

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Sometimes a picture is enough. But I’m guessing you’ll want to know the technical details of the Commodore UMMD 8010/F netbook.

This budget-priced mini laptop was unveiled at a recent trade show, offering up a beige and brown colour combo and Commodore logo (inside and out) that screams the 1980s. And on a practical side, it has a 10-inch screen, 80GB hard drive, 1GB of memory, built-in Wi-Fi and optional Bluetooth.

We’ll keep you posted about availability, but we do already know the price – around £300. See the link below to a Norwegian site for more images.

Find out more at the NRK website

Categories / Design and Interiors, Gadgets and Tech

Retro To Go’s definitive guide to buying a Colombo Phone

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Ok, everyone wants one, but no-one quite knows how. So we’ve dome some proper research on how to buy a Colombo Phone (and added that to the info kindly supplied by Andrew). Want to know what one is? Go here. Want one? Read on…

Where can I buy one?
Only Selfridges initially – and not just London. We hassled Manchester today and they have stock arriving too.

When is it available?

The shelf date is scheduled for ‘mid-September’, so might be worth checking the shelves around that time (or ringing up).

Is it only available in orange?
No – there’s now a white version on offer as well as the original orange. See the image above.

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Categories / Women's Fashion

French Connection Ives Dress

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When people think of seventies fashion, they most often picture the student folk look that was so popular with young hippie types. That’s all well and good, but it does deprive lovers of retro looks of a myriad of options. This Ives Dress from French Connection is reminiscent of something quintessentially seventies – loungewear.

Somewhere between bourgeoisie and New York disco, this silk number is taken back a few decades by the flowing cut and draped bell sleeves. Teamed with a risqué hem fit for Studio 54, this is a great piece of retro fashion under the radar.

It’ll set you back £95 from French Connection.

Find out more from the website

Categories / Women's Fashion

Vintage style legwear from Tights Please

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It’s always the little things in an outfit that transform it into a vintage ode, and accessories like hosiery and socks are one of the easiest ways to get your look just right. Tights Please sell a huge range of legwear for any occasion, but it’s their designer knits that capture the retro look.

Whether you’re looking for sixties style over knee socks or fifties bobby socks, they have them. These Wolford Velvet socks (left) and Jonathan Aston Ankle Socks are available in a range of colours and in plush materials. Best of all, they’re a great price for accessories that will go with almost anything.

Find out more from the website

Categories / Design and Interiors

Ligne Roset re-introduces the 1970s Pierre Paulin Pumpkin armchair range

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First design in 1971 for Georges Pompidou’s private apartment in the Élysée Palace, the Ligne Roset Pumpkin armchair range has now gone into mass production for the very first time.

It’s pure 70s space age, built around a fairly sold foam structure, with upholstery in a choice of bright period colours and a range that includes two settees, two armchairs and a footstool.

Obviously we’re not talking budget here, with an armchair priced around the £900 mark. Check instore for a full list of prices for the other items.

Find out more at the Ligne Roset website