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eBay watch: 1970s Hornyphon SA 8651 see-through portable record player

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Described as a 'very rare and sought-after model', the Hornyphon SA 865 is certainly an eye-catching portable record player.

Not unlike the Philips players we've featured in the past, this one has a lucite smokey-grey lid with integrated speaker, integrated handle and the option to use with battery of mains. When it comes to our vinyl, it's good for 33, 5 and 78-speed records.

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Categories / Design and Interiors, Food and Drink

Soda Stream gets a limited edition Karim Rashid makeover

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It's something of an icon from the 1970s, so it's appropriate that Karim Rashid has given the Soda Stream a limited edition makeover – in a 1970s style.

Yes, there's a distinct space age look to the new Soda Stream, as well as a bold retro colour scheme for the exterior and carbonating bottles. There's even two limited edition syrups created especially for the new release – Elderberry-Blueberry and Lemon-Strawberry, should you fancy giving your tastebuds a treat too.

We've not seen this for sale in the UK as yet, but Colette (which ships worldwide) does have it – selling the set for 130 Euros, which is around £107.

Update: Soda Stream has been in touch to inform us that the Karim Rashd model is available in the UK, exclusively at Harvey Nichols.

Find out more at the Colette website

Categories / eBay watch

eBay watch: 1970s chrome and perspex desk lamp

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I don't know the designer or the designer, but this desk lamp from the 1970s on eBay is quite an interesting little thing.

A desk lamp that screams the era, it stands just under 9 inches tall, with a globe shade made of chrome lacquered white on the inside, while the stem and base are made of a piece of transparent perspex with circular cutouts on each side. There are cut outs at the side, so you can adjust the light.

Described as being 'in good condition and in full working order', the price right now is just 99 pence, which is a bargain any day of the week.

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Categories / eBay watch

eBay watch: Otl Aicher-designed Munich 1972 Olympic posters

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An interesting set of lots by the same seller, a selection of Otl Aicher-designed Munich 1972 Olympic posters.

20 of these were designed for the Munich Olympics, each depicting a different sports taking place at the games, sized around A1 (33 x 23.5 inches) and becoming increasingly collectible.

This particular seller has around five designs available, described as being in original and mint condition. The one above is obviously the equestrian one, but chech seller's other items for rest. All are at 'Buy It Now' for £60.

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Categories / Women's Fashion

Evelyn Maxi Dress from Missguided

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Maxi dresses are that one item you just can't avoid on the Great British high street this summer, with designs featuring influence from a wide range of fashion styles. There's a handful of very vintage inspired items hidden among the rest, like this Evelyn Maxi Dress from Missguided.

Taking cues from a seventies folk-style chic, the light and floaty fabric works in tandem with hippy influences like embroidery on the bodice. The feather-tie at the waist incorporates some late sixties influence, capitalising on the original incarnations of festival fashion.

It's available online from Missguided now for £31.99.

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Categories / Homeware

Jane Foster vintage cushions website

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We've featured many of Jane Foster's designs on this site before which all draw heavily on her love of vintage fabrics and retro patterns. It's now easier than ever to get a piece of her style, with her new dedicated vintage cushion website

The Jane Foster store has always sold cushions that she'd made from found fabric alongside her own designs. Re-using vintage material as cushion covers is certainly not a unique idea but Foster's great eye for a good pattern leads for a fantastic range to pick from, mostly dating from the 50s, 60s and 70s. If your sofa is looking a little dreary this colourful store will have something to liven it up instantly. She'll even take commissions. 

Prices for the cushions range roughly between £15 and £30, depending on the rarity of the fabric used. 

See the range online