Justine Harvey, Author at Retro to Go

Categories / Art and Photography, Film and TV

Carry On Tea Break Framed Print

Posted on 7th October 2010 | Leave a comment

Heal’s has a range of prints that use photographs from the Getty Images archive, many of which will may already be familiar. Amongst the iconic images of Paul Newman, Michael Caine and The Beatles, is this Carry On Tea Break print.

Combining Carry On films with our favourite beverage is always going to be a winning formula here.The photograph was taken in 1971 on the set of Carry On At Your Convenience, and catches Sid James and Kenneth Williams taking a tea break.

The print is hand-printed from an archived negative and is sold framed. It costs £295 and can be pre-ordered now from Heal’s.

Categories / Homeware

Suzani Fabric Upholstered Chair

Posted on 6th October 2010 | Leave a comment

This Suzani Fabric Upholstered Chair from Graham and Green is a bold piece of furniture.

The shape of the chair is inspired by 1950s styles, but is upholstered with a brightly coloured Suzani fabric. Suzani is a fabric style from central Asia, but this one looks just as retro as the rest of the chair design.

It costs £495 from Graham and Green.

Categories / Cars and Bikes

Pantone Bike Red 186C

Posted on 6th October 2010 | Leave a comment

Already bought the mugs and the deckchairs? The next thing the Pantone completist needs is the Pantone Bike Red 186C.

The retro-style bike has an old-fashioned headlamp and a tan leather saddle. The frame is painted in the classic Pantone Red 186C with the name and Pantone logo on the chain guard.

It is available to buy from Heal’s priced £790.

Categories / Gadgets and Tech, Homeware

Paladone Pac Man Alarm Clock

Posted on 5th October 2010 | Leave a comment

There appears to be a rash to retro gaming products about at the moment (probably in preparation for the approaching festive season, although we are loath to mention it just yet), including this Pac-Man Alarm Clock from Paladone.

As you can see here, the clock consists of a giant pac-man with a digital clock inside his mouth. The alarm uses authentic sounds from the original game, which should be irritating enough to get most people out of bed on time.

It is available to buy online from Comet for £29.99.

Categories / Homeware, Music

Newgate God Save The Queen Clock

Posted on 5th October 2010 | Leave a comment

Newgate has produced a number of retro clocks, usually inspired by old-fashioned railway station clocks, but this is the first one I’ve seen that is influenced by punk.

The God Save the Queen Clock doesn’t feature Jamie Reid’s iconic artwork for the Sex Pistols’ record, but does have a punk aesthetic, with paint splattered patterns clashing with the vintage-style numerals. The clock is made from glass and measures 50cm in diameter.

It costs £44.95 from Colloco.

Categories / Film and TV, Homeware

Bond Girls Wallpaper by Jordi Labanda

Posted on 4th October 2010 | Leave a comment

Another retro-influenced wallpaper by Jordi Labanda, this one entitled Bond Girls.

The wallpaper depicts various glamorous ladies dressed in retro chic clothing in silhouette. My knowledge of the Bond films is not the best in the world but I don’t remember a Bond girl with two dachshunds like one of the characters here. But the paper is available in seven or 007 colours as the blurb describes it, continuing the Bond theme. Choose from violet, rose, champagne, chocolate (with pink ladies), black & white , silver or night.

The wallpaper costs £46 per roll from Tangletree Interiors.

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