Categories / Gadgets and Tech

Ricoh launches retro-styled R10 digital camera

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If yesterday’s Lomo Lubitel was just a little too old school for you, the Ricoh R10 camera might be more your cup of tea.

That bronze exterior and those classic looks give it a seriously retro look, but this is very much the modern camera, with features including a 10 megapixel sensor, 7x wide-angle zoom lens, a 3-inch LCD screen and plenty to improve your amateur photography, including anti-shake, auto-level (for better landcscape shots) and a battery that’s good for 300 photos.

But best of all is an option to take vintage style snaps – just press shoot to take the same image in colour, black and white and sepia. Expect it in the coming months for a price of around £200.

Find out more at the Ricoh website

Categories / Design and Interiors

Zanotta Allunaggio three-legged stool

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Not your everyday stool, the Zanotta Allunaggio three-legged stool comes with insect-like looks.

It’s the work of Achille Castiglioni, dating back to 1965 and designed (rather like an insect) for the outdoors. Those legs are made of steel, while the seat is an aluminium alloy, all in either a ‘grass green’ or natural finish.

You can pick one up for around £500.

Find out more at the Nest website

Categories / Design and Interiors

Pierre Paulin anniversary Ribbon Chair

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A 60s classic that’s back on the market to celebrate three anniversaries – the Pierre Paulin Ribbon Chair.

This new version celebrates Pierre Paulin’s 80th birthday, his 60 years as a designer and Paulin’s 50 years of working with Artifort, with each chair sold with a commemorative book signed by Pierre Paulin himself.

Aside from that, this is still the space age classic, with a metal base and a seat that looks like a piece of ribbon, albeit a firm/comfortable one with upholstery of your choice giving it a personal touch. Not cheap at £2,538, but one for the auction houses of tomorrow.

Find out more at the V&A website

Categories / Men's Fashion

Fred Perry 60s-style knitted polo shirts

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Something of a holy grail for vintage clothing spotters, the Fred Perry knitted polo shirt is now back on sale.

Looking almost identical to the originals, the textured shirts are made of a cotton/acrylic mix, with ribbed hem and cuffs and a choice of detailing – black/yellow or black/red.

I’m guessing these also wear better than the vintage ones too – which had a habit of losing shape after just a couple of washes. The new versions retail for £99.

Find out more at the Oki-Ni website

Categories / Design and Interiors

Arne Jacobsen AJ Royal 1950s pendant light

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Another mid-century design classic that’s still on the market today – the Arne Jacobsen AJ Royal pendant light.

It was designed by Jacobsen back in 1957 as a fitting for the AS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen. And it still looks ever bit as stylish 50 years on, especially when you flick the switch, with light from the bottom as well as through the stepped rings on the top to create an eye-catching ceiling effect.

Two sizes of the aluminium light fitting available, with prices starting around the £400 mark.

Find out more at the Icone website

Categories / Gadgets and Tech

Lomo Lubitel 166B top-down camera

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Some time ago, we featured the Rolleiflex MiniDigi AF 5.0, a camera that mixed vintage-style top-down snapping with digital technology. If that wasn’t authentic enough, the Lomo Lubitel 166B could be for you.

This authentic vintage deadstock item (originally sold in Russia) packs that same style of top viewer, as well as a Triplet lens (for ‘distinctive’ colourful images), manual shutter and aperture controls and some nice vintage-style accessories, including a case and carry strap. You can also upgrade to a flash, authentic vintage film and a leather bag.

Limited numbers available (around 25), selling from just over £150.

Find out more at the Lomo website