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Categories / Architecture

Bronwen Deane Gateshead car park pin

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On Friday we ran the story that Gateshead car park is being demolished this week. As an alternative way of honouring this icon of brutalist architecture, how about this Gateshead car park pin, made by Bronwen Deane?

The piece is made from a combination of acrylic and silver, featuring a digital image of the car park that's been manipulated to get the strong colours. She also sells a bangle based around a different image of the same location. 

Bronwen's work is all about the contrast between the severity of the architecture and the preciousness normally associated with a piece of jewellery. Take a look at her website for more pieces that featuring subject matter like tower blocks, Glasgow Barrowlands and, of course, the Trellick Tower. 

No exact cost given but the price guide on the website indicates prices start at £25 for pins. You need to contact her directly to place an order. 

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Categories / Watches, Women's Fashion

Pocket Watch Necklace from ModCloth

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While pocket watches are often placed firmly in the 'antique' bracket, rather than retro, the number of vintage inspired versions currently being made continues to grow. For a more practical and feminine version, this Old And New Pocket Watch Necklace from ModCloth is an ideal option for women's wardrobes.

Retaining all the timeless style and refinement of the vintage menswear versions, the watch itself includes an etched filigree cover with a colour scheme of vintage look silver and gold throughout. Never stepping a foot away from classic design, the watch is held by a simple chain to wear around the neck.

It's available from ModCloth now for $27.99.

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Categories / Women's Fashion

Nautical Stud Earrings from Urban Outfitters

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The devil is in the details, as they say, and no truly mid 20th century inspired ensemble is complete without the right finishing touches. For fifties pin-up looks with a nautical bent, be they rockabilly or more classic, these Nautical Stud Earrings from Urban Outfitters have the ideal subtle edge.

The mini gold-look studs – featuring anchor, sailboat and seashell designs – may be small but they can provide an ideal understated finish for any fifties look, day or night. Ideal to mix and match for more up-to-date rockabilly and psychobilly styles, too.

Get them now from Urban Outfitters UK for £10 for the full set.

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Categories / Women's Fashion

Gingerbread Man Jewellery from Kitsch-tique

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While the number one cutesy charm in retro jewellery at the moment seems to be cupcakes of all shapes and sizes, there's another sweet treat that has caught our eye. From online jewellery retailers Kitsch-tique these Gingerbread Man Jewellery pieces have all the kitsch appeal of cupcake necklaces, without falling foul of cliché.

Available as a pair of simple stud earrings or a small pendant necklace, the jewels are made from plastic buttons in an edible shade of gingerbread brown. Thanks to their simple and light materials, they're a bit of a bargain to boot.

Get them online from Kitsch-tique at £4.50 for the necklace or £3 for the earrings.

Categories / Women's Fashion

TV Charm Necklace by Me & Zena

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We’ve featured a number of products using the various incarnations of the TV Testcard, all a variety of home furnishings. For a hint of this 20th Century design classic in your wardrobe, these TV Charm Necklaces by Me & Zena are perfect.

The pendant’s charm features a sixties/seventies look telly set with a choice of testcard screen or static ‘snow’ instead. The design’s kitschy retro appeal is a fun little accessory that injects some retro style into any era of wardrobe.

Get them online from Dollydagger for £18 each.

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