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Alternative music Christmas cards by Piper Gates Design

20 affordable retro tech gift ideas

20 affordable retro tech gift ideas

10 of the best retro alarm clocks

10 of the best retro alarm clocks

Categories / Design and Interiors

Alvar Aalto 1930s 544 sofa

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If you liked the look of the recently-featured Armchair 400, but want something a little bigger, then maybe the Sofa 544 is for you.

Very much cut from the same cloth as the 400, the 544 was also produced back in 1934 and features those distinctive Alvar Aalto curves for the frame (made from natural birch), with a range of upholstery available (including the ‘zebra’) to choose from for seat and back, all filled with a comfortable/hard-wearing foam.

Not cheap, with prices starting at £4,000.

Find out more at the Skandium website

Categories / Cars and Bikes, Travel

Retro Retreat: Tour round Florence and Tuscany in a vintage Fiat 500

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The new Fiat 500 certainly has its merits, but for authenticity, you can’t beat the original. And you can hire one for a holiday, courtesy of the 500 Touring Club.

Once you’ve touched down in either Florence or Tuscany, you can hire a vintage Fiat 500 no an hourly, daily or weekly basis. Or if you want some structure, the club also has a range of guided tours – everything from a classic tour through to candlelit dinners, picnics, wine tasting or a chauffeur-driven ride around the scenery, all with local knowledge behind you.

Prices obviously vary according to what you want, check out the site for specifics or drop the company a line for private hire details.

Find out more at the 500 Touring Club website

Categories / Books

No Wave: Post-Punk. Underground. New York. 1976 – 1980

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“No Wave: Post Punk Underground New York 1976-1980” claims to be the first book to document the collision of art and punk in the New York underground scene.

Its authors, Thurston Moore (of Sonic Youth fame) and journalist Byron Coley have put together a collection of photographs (many never before published) and anecdotes from hours of interviews with the key players, which combines to give in-depth examination of punk rock, new wave and avant-garde art.

It is available to buy on Amazon in hardback priced under £10.

Categories / Homeware

Lungt Recliner Chair

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The Lungt Recliner Chair combines a retro look with a thoroughly modern practicality.

As you can see from this picture, it looks incredibly comfortable and would undoubtedly make a great seat for lounging in at the end of a tiring day. However, it also has a specific modern use, namely it provides an ideal base for playing Playstation! It is available in a choice of colours; orange, red and black are currently in stock although it also made in blue and cream.

It costs EUR 69,95 (approximately £55) and can be bought from xtradefactory.

Categories / Women's Fashion

Oliver Goldsmith Audrey sunglasses

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It might seem a little late to start browsing sunglasses, but for plenty of us they’re an all year round must have. If you’re looking to invest in design classics that won’t fall apart, or soon go out of style, then these Oliver Goldsmith Audrey sunglasses are worth a look.

Available in this honeycomb pattern or a more classic black, the classic ‘Jackie O’ shape gets another round, this time named for another famous lover of the style.

They’re available now from Browns Fashion online, but they don’t comb cheap at £195.

Find out more from the website

Categories / Women's Fashion

Bow Driver Gloves from Oasis

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Accessories are the simplest way to breathe life into your vintage inspired wardrobe. If you’re not ready to splash out on another season’s worth of threads then some well chosen accompaniments are all you need.

These Bow Driver Gloves from Oasis are a great choice for the coming colder months. In authentic-looking faux leather, their open back detailing and tailored fit lend great vintage looks.

They’re a great investment too at £22 from Oasis online or in the shops.

Find out more from the website