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Categories / Books

Twenties London: Sex, Shopping and Surburban Dreams by Mike Hutton

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If you want to discover the vibrancy of the city between the wars, you might want to get hold of a copy of Twenties London: Sex, Shopping and Surburban Dreams by Mike Hutton.

This 228-age book is described as an 'affectionate recollection of twenties London', examining all facets of metropolitan life from the good time party antics of the Bright Young Things to the seedy underbelly of East End gangland. There's also flapper girls and aesthetes, jazz stars and film legends, but also everyday folk going about their everyday post-war business.

Throwing in some unique photographs and first-hand accounts of life at the time, the book lands on 30th June, but is available to order now – the price is £8.99.

Find out more at the Amazon website

Categories / Design and Interiors

1920s Bellevue AJ3 Desk Light by Arne Jacobsen

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A very stylish reissue from &Tradition, this Bellevue AJ3 Desk Light by Arne Jacobsen.

Would you believe this dates back to 1929? It does indeed, inspired by modernist designs of the Bauhaus era and itself the inspiration for later Jacobsen designs. For your money, you get a swan-neck design with tubular steel for the frame and a lacquered aluminium shade. Simple, but effective.

Black and white are the colour options, £395 is the price for either.

Find out more at the Panik Design website

Categories / Architecture, Property

For sale: Four-bedroom 1920s art deco house in Truro, Cornwall

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If you fancy relocating yourself down to Cornwall, we might have the perfect house for you – this four-bedroom art deco house in Truro, Cornwall.

Originally built in the 1920s as a single-story property, the house was enlarged over two floors and to four bedrooms by the current owners. Not that you would notice unless you were familiar with the original – the ground floor keeps much of the architectural detail, while the upper floor has been designed to reflect the original design.

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Categories / Women's Fashion

Starburst Embellished Vest from Miss Selfridge

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When perfecting the pre-war aesthetic in fashion, it's all about perfecting the line between luxury and subtlety, a look exemplified by the flapper trend of the twenties and thirties. This Starburst Embellished Vest from Miss Selfridge provides a modern look back at the era, with plenty of vintage inspired details.

The beading and embellishment taps into the unbridled luxury of the decadent twenties, without falling for tackiness thanks to the muted colour palette throughout. The loose fit of the top allows for a small amount of revealing flesh, while maintaining the boyish figure effect that characterised much flapper fashion.

It's available now from Miss Selfridge for £45.

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Categories / Women's Fashion

Felt Cloche Hat from J by Jasper Conran

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While fifties and sixties style will always have a dedicated following, it's always worth a look when mainstream fashion offers alternative retro influences on the high street. This Felt Cloche Hat from J by Jasper Conran is a great choice for a less seen twenties or thirties look.

The basic black is always a hit for 20s styles, allowing the intricate ruffled detailing to remain subtle. The cloche shape is perfectly retro, while the use of a black felt fabric keeps true to the vintage inspiration itself.

It's available now from Debenhams for £20.

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Categories / Women's Fashion

Black Lace Gathered Dress from Wallis

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We often associate black lace in retro fashion with an eighties aesthetic nowadays, but used with subtlety it's a fabric that can lend itself to a wide variety of vintage inspired looks. This Black Lace Gathered Dress from Wallis is one that takes inspiration from many eras, providing a look that's classic yet headturning.

The delicate, loose cut of the capped sleeves is a truly feminine chic, reminiscent of a twenties and thirties look. Meanwhile, the gathered waist and plunging v-neck are more modern, combining some fifties and seventies elements to the silhouette. While meshing vintage inspiration can often be messy, this dress stays subtle and wearable.

It's available from Wallis for £65.

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