Categories / Gadgets and Tech

Levi’s ultra limited edition Red Tab mobile phone

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Levi’s stuck the Red Tab on its jeans back in 1936 and now it has done the same with a mobile phone – the Levi’s ultra limited edition Red Tab mobile phone. There’s just 100 available to order – and we know where they are.

They are being sold online via cool Parisian retailer Colette – we’ve just checked the Levi’s mobile site and there’s not even a mention of this model there, so we’re guessing this is retailer specific.

Looks-wise, it has that famous Red Tab on the top, while feature-wise it has an MP3 player, stereo Bluetooth and a two megapixel camera with flash. Extras include a ‘premium’ presentation box, a case for the handset, stereo handsfree kit, a metal chain and if you like, customisation with your name (up to 13 letters).

Not cheap obviously – yours for 549 Euros. But with just 100 available, it’s unlikely to be around for long.

Find out more at the Colette website

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Categories / Design and Interiors

Tobia Scarpa Foglio 1960s wall light

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Wall lights aren’t exactly flavour of the month – but maybe that will change with the reissue of of the Foglio wall light by Flos, originally designed by Tobia Scarpa in 1966.

Three variations available – white, black and nickel – all power-painted into stainless steel, with the light diffusing from the top and bottom, while the light itself offers a warm glow all over.

It requires two bulbs for the light and retails for £143.

Find out more at the Panik Design website

Categories / Bags, Gadgets and Tech

Retro-styled Brunswick bowling bags for your Nintendo Wii

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There’s a ridiculous number of accessories available for the Nintendo Wii, the console that is fast dominating gaming everywhere. One of the best looking I’ve seen is these Brunswick bowling bags from ALS.

The bags are designed to carry your full kit – console, games, Wii Remote, Nunchuk controller, sensor bar and AC adapter. It’s fully lined and padded to protect all that gear too, an extra bonus on top of the great looks. They’re available from Best Buy at $44.95 each.

Find out more at the Best Buy site

 

Categories / Cars and Bikes, Men's Fashion, Women's Fashion

Armadillo introduces retro-styled mac for scooter riders

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Remember the Urban Parka from Armadillo? Well, the company has just launched its new range of scooter-friendly clothing – including a classic mac for both men and women.

The coats are pictured above, with the men’s Classic Macintosh on the left, the women’s Scarlett Macintosh on the right. Both feature a double-button front and belt fastening. And as they’re designed for scooter riding, there’s also d3o impact protection, wind and water-proofing, Thinsulate insulation and the use of a breathable fabric for all garments.

Both will be available online in the very near future, alongside new male/female parkas and a variety of accessories. Pricing to be confirmed.

Armadillo website

Categories / Women's Fashion

The Metropolis dress by Stop Staring

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Looking for a dress with artistic inspiration? Then look no further than Stop Staring’s Metropolis dress. Inspired by the revolutionary Fritz Lang film of the same name, the dress aims to capture the retro-futurism of the highly stylized movie.

Whether or not it truly pulls it off, there’s certainly a nod to the film’s style, with a fusion of pre-war industrial ‘uniform’ with a later 1940s silhouette. The end result is pretty stunning.

The dress is stocked exclusively at the Red Dress Shoppe and is a big hit so get there fast. It’s currently retailing at $119.

Find out more from the Red Dress Shoppe website

Categories / Gadgets and Tech

Retro iPod Boombox – add some 80s-style bulk to your portable player

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It might look like an authentic 80s-style boombox, but look closely and you’ll see that the iPod Boombox replaces the cassette with everyone’s favourite portable player.

Yes, housed within the spring-loaded door is an iPod dock, so you can charge and playback via the controls on the front of the Boombox. It also supports USB drives, SD/MMC cards and features an AM/FM radio with 20 presets, clock/alarm, 12w speakers, equaliser, connectivity to your TV, a remote control and lots more too numerous to list.

All of that retails for $220 (£110) from Urban Outfitters. I’ve not seen it at the UK branch as yet – but might be worth popping in to check.

Find out more at the Urban Outfitters website