Everyone seems to be getting into crafting these days, so it’s a good time for 70s stitch-at-home clothing label Clothkits to return.
Originally started by British textile designer Anne Kennedy in 1969, it offered everything you would need to make your own fashions – right down to the buttons and thread. The idea being to create your own individual fashion pieces, but at a fraction of the price. It continued until 1991, but has now been re-launched by Kay Mawer, offering cool designs with more than a slight retro twist.
The principle is the same, with children’s wear and women’s wear available to order as a complete package, with a child’s dress starting at £15 and a women’s skirt from £35. Or you could start simple and go for the Clothkitty doll (pictured), based on an original vintage pattern, with a choice of black or ginger hair and with her own clothing range available to order and make.
Jellio’s ethos is combining childhood fun with interior design. This results in some weird and wonderful pieces of furniture that incorporates toys you’ll remember from the past. 
Barnaby Barford & Andre Klauser have produced a small collection of products inspired by simple childhood games. You’ve probably already seen the Solitaire Olive Dish which lots of shops seem to be selling, but I’ve only just discovered their Battleship Napkins. 
This Traditional Metal Fire Engine Pedal Car is not the first retro pedal car we’ve featured, but it certainly the first in the form of a vintage emergency vehicle! 
