If you’ve got the retro bike, why not go for the rest of the look too? And this Cyclodelic retro cycling cape is certainly a stylish cycling accessory.
Produced in limited numbers for Cycle Chic, this 30s-style cape is made of a classic herringbone woolen weave and features a hand-illustrated silk lining, tailored back panel and for safety, some reflective detailing.
One size only, you can pre-order now for £230.
It’s cold outside and if you don’t want to whack the heating on, you could go for something portable – like this EcoSmart Retro freestanding fire.
Loving the 70s-style looks and period orange colour scheme, but that’s where retro ends – all the inner workings are very modern. Freestanding, with no need for gas, electricity or special ventilation, you just need to add the eco-friendly bio ethanol fuel and you’re away – a single refill will burn for between 7 and 20 hours.
Safe too, with the flames and steel interior protected by a front windscreen in safety glass and the frame not likely to get too warm. We’d buy one tomorrow, but for one thing – the price. You’re looking at £5,725, but you might make some of it back in fuel savings.
When I see the word ‘collaboration’, I tend to fear the worst. And looking at these images, I’m not entirely convinced that the Peter Jensen for Fred Perry Harrington jacket works.
The Danish designer has taken the classic jacket and altered it slightly – slimmer fit, slightly longer arms and body, larger Fred Perry logo (not unlike the Action Man Fred Perry range) and larger pockets. It’s a re-work you’ll either love or really, really hate.
The jacket will be sold in a gingham check or in plain colours from the early part of next year – no price listed as yet. More images over the page.
Via Selectism
If your ceilings are high enough for a light feature, you might want to check out the Verner Panton Seashell chandelier.
Designed by Panton in 1964, it’s as much a piece of art as a piece of functional design, a wooden ceiling plate dropping down chains of metal rings, each decorated with mother of pearl discs. And somewhere within all of that is a 100w bulb providing both light and lighting effect.
The height is 110cm, so check your space before you buy. And your bank balance – it’s priced at a whopping £6,850.08.
I can honestly say that these vintage Apple Mac cufflinks are the most geeky things we’ve ever featured on Retro To Go.
Yes, those are Apple Mac keys, but not just any Mac keys – they’re apparently taken from a rare circa 1980 Apple III integrated keyboard, a pricey of kit in its heyday, selling for up to $8,000 at the time. And now it’s just spares for fashion accessories.
They come gift boxed and are certain to light up the eyes of the geek in your life – price is $74.95.
Looking every bit the contemporary seat, this Artifort C683 sofa is actually a 40-year-old design.
Yes, designed back in 1968 by Kho Liang Le, the C683 was created with comfort and simplicity in mind – a frame of pressed beech is upholstered with moulded foam, sat on a very ‘now’ metal frame and covered with a choice of coloured fabric or leather.
A timeless classic and yours for around £2,800.
