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Keep Calm and Scoot On Poster
For a while I was tired with the Keep Calm moto, but this Keep Calm and Scoot On poster has reignited my enthusiasm.
It is part of a series of designs aimed at encouraging people to keep doing the things they love, which the designer had noticed were being neglected during these tough times. Other words of encouragement include to “a eat a cupcake”, “sew on” “snap on” (with a vintage camera) and something we need no persuasion to do ,“drink tea”.
A 13 by 19 inches poster costs around £10 and is available in an array of colours from the Keep Calm Shop on Etsy.
Piaggio reissues the classic Vespa PX scooter
It was withdrawn from the range by Piaggio a while back, but news has reached us of the return of the Vespa PX scooter.
For eco (and possibly commercial) reasons, the Vespa PX departed the market, as the company concentrated on its 'twist and go' range. But it is now being re-launched by Piaggio and was shown off recently at the Milan Motorcycle Show looking not a lot different to older models. Indeed, it's only really had a few minor cosmetic enhancements for the relaunch, still using a standard PX 4-speed, 2-stroke 125cc engine (we believe) and offering the usual hand gear shift.
Pricing hasn't yet been talked about, but you should be able to buy one next years, specifically from April 2011. More details when we have them, although so far, the Vespa press office has ignored our pleas for more details on the relaunch.
Tribute Vespa – scooter with a mahogany finish by Digital Veneer
Not just your average Vespa scooter, the Tribute Vespa adds a high-end polished wood finish.
According to makers, Digital Veneer, each brand new Vespa is transformed by craftsmen into 'an authentic and unique work of art', which includes everything from a mahogany mirror finish to a hand stitched leather seat, taking style prompts from 'legendary speedboats' and 'evoking the glamour and La Dolce Vita of the original'.
Each one of the Vespas carries a numbered limited edition silver plaque. Each one takes three weeks to make and would need to be shipped from New Zealand. Price? A hefty £8,995 to an even heftier £12,995, depending on which model of Vespa you opt for. More details and images on the website.
Adidas x Vespa vintage-style shoulder bag
Adidas and Vespa have introduced their latest collaborative range of products, which includes this Adidas x Vespa vintage-style shoulder bag.
New in at the online Adidas Store, it's a 60s-style travel bag in a blue and white colourway (or Dark Indigo, Harmony and Vision Blue if you want the official colourway). It also features the Adidas logo, plus a Vespa design complete with Adi three stripes.
The bag itself also has front zip pockets, inside slip-in pockets and an adjustable shoulder strap. It sells for £41 online.
Find out more at the Adidas Store website
Via Modculture
Lamponi introduces new range of Lambretta table lamps
You might have seen the Vespa lamps and a Lambretta lamp in the past, but now Lamponi has just finished a new set of handmade Lambretta table lamps.
Presumably following the same principle of the past, the lamps mix salvaged old parts with new pieces in the style of vintage Lambrettas to produce something eye-catching, but above all, unique as each item is craftsman made, right down to the polishing and painting.
One of the new lights is pictured above, the other over the page. A talking point for sure, but one that comes at a price – for all that time and effort, you'll be looking at anything from £800. Get in touch with the Italian designer for a definite price and turnaround time.
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