Frank is the design partnership of Pam West and Matt Edmonds, and it is one of the new names in design being promoted as part of the Heals Discovers 2008 range.
The Frank 4 Folds Magazine Rack and Side Table is a great piece of design that although new would work well with mid-century furniture. It is made from a single sheet of metal with just four folds to create a self-supporting magazine rack and table.
It costs £100 and is available to buy from Heal’s.
The British designer, Oliver Hemming, has created the stunning Nio Tea Service that takes its inspiration from Bauhaus designs.
The collection comprises of various pieces, each made from polished stainless steel. Domus Brighton is selling a complete collection for £96, or you can buy individual pieces separately. The teapot costs just under £50, the milk jug around £23 and the sugar bowl £20.
Visit the Domus Brighton website for full details.
Wall-mounted shelving units aren’t as common as they once were, but they could make a comeback if they all looked as good as the Jean Prouvé Rayonnage Mural range for Vitra.
This particular shelving range was created by Prouvé back in 1936, offering functional book shelving or general storage from bent sheet metal and solid oak (stained or natural). All of which evokes an era, but at the same time, looks timelessly stylish.
Choose from small or large units, with prices starting at £699.
There’s been a growing trend for the ‘2 in 1’ dress on the high street recently, with everyone wanting to grab a slice of the figure flattering action. Of course, this shape comes straight from the pinup and rockabilly style, with curve hugging fabrics and high waisted cuts.
This wiggle style 2 in 1 dress from Wallis is a great choice as it combines a classic plaid check with a pussybow shirt design. Finding itself left somewhere between preppy and all out minx, this is a great 50s inspired look for day or night that won’t break the bank.
It’s available new in stores at Wallis for £40.
I don’t think any home phone has been talked about quite so much as the Colombo Two. In fact, we’ve been talking about it since January this year. And after all the waiting, it’s finally being offered for sale – but only in Selfridges.
We don’t really know much more – the marketing team has gone very quiet on us (which isn’t a good sign), but the designer’s site does promise the phone will be in Selfridges this month. No price given though, but as the phone has now been adapted slightly (with an answerphone heading up a few improvements), we would expect the previously-mentioned £40 price tag to be well exceeded. And yes, we have checked the store’s online shop.
If you want to know more about the Joe Colombo-inspired space age phone (and its companion Colombo One), you can see more here.
As the weather takes a turn for the worse, it’s time for the heavier fabrics to come out of the closet. Thankfully for most of us, that means much loved cold weather trends can make their comeback.
This distinctly seventies influenced cord trench coat from Miss Selfridge is a perfect Autumn/Winter addition to any wardrobe. With the double breasted design and pleated skirt, it’s a knock out shape in a firm favourite fabric.
It’s new in stores and online now for a very reasonable £65.
