With clear influences from both striking art deco motifs and stylised mid-century patterns, these Mini Wraps from Kamal are a great way to wrap tiny gifts in vintage style.
Tag: art deco
Routefinder armchair from John Lewis
Combining a retro shape with classic transport-style typography, it's no wonder this Routefinder armchair from John Lewis caught our eye.
Grand Bain French beach towel set
If you wanted to echo the glamour of F. Scott or Zelda Fitzgerald and escape to the French Riveria, surely this Grand Bain French beach towel set would need to make it into your suitcase?
The terry towel captures some of the style of that period of holidaying and is decorated with a Deco-style woman plunging into a pool of water. The towel comes in its own carry bag, so even if you're only heading down to your local swimming pool the glamour can come with you.
The towel set costs £35.
Buy it from Couverture and the Garbstore
Fancy a Retro To Go weekend to the Midland in Morecambe?
Ok, we did talk about doing a Retro To Go weekend, but never got round to sorting it out. Well, after some discussions and a reconnaissance mission to the town this weekend, we are considering a Retro To Go weekend event in Morecambe.
Aside from the (severely) faded glamour of the place itself (a great place for charity shopping, vintage clothing and vintage books), we're looking at trying to book the art deco Midland Hotel, recently renovated by Urban Splash and a stunning mix of the old and the new.
We have ideas to keep you busy all weekend, but before we start planning anything, we want to know if people would be interested. Feedback across any of our social networks, the site and 'old school' email. Just let us know and we can start looking at this seriously.
For sale: Five-bedroomed 1930s art deco property on Putney Heath, London SW15
Got money to spare? Love art deco? We have the house for you, this five-bedroomed art deco property on Putney Heath, London SW15. But you will need an awful lot of spare cash.
Little is given away about the property's heritage, but it looks 'right' despite extensive modernisation, especially the structure, the windows and the doors, which all faithful to the original era. Talking of art deco features, there's a spiral staircase on there too.
Leather Tassel Detail Satchel from ASOS
Vintage satchels are everywhere at the moment. If you fancy something a little different from the tans and browns of your school days, wander over to ASOS and take a look at this Leather Tassel Detail Satchel.
ASOS have given the classic satchel an art deco-style twist with a fan accent above the buckle and geometric stitching detail on the front. The striking jade green with brass rivets give a further nod to the 20s aesthetic. It's also nice and roomy, ideal for carrying all your school books, a few bags of pick'n'mix and even a slingshot.
The Leather Tassel Detail Satchel is £100 from ASOS.
