Categories / Women's Fashion

Nanette Lepore Bohemian bow coat

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Is there a better colour in women’s clothing than vintage cream? Perhaps it’s just me, but every time I see a rich cream colour on any item of clothing I fall for it.

Such was the case when I clapped eyes on this Nanette Lepore Bohemian Bow coat. This designer number has a little something sixties, with a modern twist thrown in for good measure. A great coat for the months entering Spring, I particularly love the oversized buttons and the extremely flattering cut and length.

As with all designer, this will cost you a pretty penny at $540 from Shopbop.

Find out more from the Shopbop website

Categories / Design and Interiors

Jean Prouve Antony Chair – the minimalist lounger

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Perhaps lacking the upholstery you might expect from a lounger, the Antony Chair by Jean Prouve does make amends with a really striking design.

The lack of soft seating might be a problem for some, but the sloping natural oak back and seat should still  offer a comfortable place to kill some time. And in contrast to that wood is a lacquered sheet & tubular steel frame – available in either cream or black.

It’s a chair with a heritage too – designed in 1954 (one of Prouve’s later designs) for the cité universitaire at Antony near Paris, it’s very much a forerunner for many examples of corporate or institutional seating that followed. Reissued by Vitra, it retails for £709.

Find out more at the Utility Design website

Categories / Women's Fashion

Classic styled Venet bar court shoes from Schuh

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Court shoes come in so many incarnations its hard to find a pair that are just right. Thankfully there’s been a spate of great retro inspired heeled courts on the high street of late, with Mary Janes are T-bars becoming firm favourites again.

These Venet bar courts from Schuh are another example of a design classic. The big button strap and mid heel height are a great nod to the classic vintage look of the 1940s. Perfect to team with a forties tea dress, these will make a cute and versatile addition to any wardrobe.

They’ll set you back £49.99 in store or online.

Find out more from the Schuh website

Categories / Men's Fashion, Music

Vans launches Johnny Ramone clothing and footwear range

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A good time to cash in on a rock star is when he’s not around. And four years after his death, Johnny Ramone is a suitable candidate for a clothing collection, courtesy of Vans.

Due to launch in spring 2008, the collection includes a t-shirt with concert shot on front and Ramones logo on back (£25), Johnny Ramone stone washed grey super skinny jeans (£60) and a slip-on featuring the man and his signature (£38).

Not my cup of tea, but if you’re a Ramones obsessive, you might be tempted.

Vans website

Categories / Design and Interiors, Music

Copacabana Guitar – designed by Eero Aarnio

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A guitar designed by Eero Aarnio? Yes, it’s true – and you can buy the Copacabana Guitar online.

The Copacabana Guitar is a fairly modern design with its roots in the past. It’s the brainchild of Antti J. Kallio, who approached Eero Aarnio after seeing the designer’s Copacabana Table, believing it had the look of a Bo Diddley-style guitar body. A couple of weeks later, Aarnio (with the help of Kallio) had reworked the design into a guitar, ready to go into production.

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Categories / Design and Interiors, Kids

Retro Aeromobile from the Hanging Mobile Gallery

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Classic children’s toys and furniture are undeniably more stylish than their modern counterparts. If you’re decking out a nursery or looking for a stylish gift for some new parents then a retro styled hanging mobile might just be perfect.

This stunning Aeromobile from the Hanging Mobile Gallery is a classic design, reminiscent of pre-war children’s toys.

The mobile by Flensted costs £35, not bad for a little piece of art.

Find out more at the Hanging Mobile Gallery website