Don’t tell anyone, but this is the latest print from Shag that ‘officially’ goes on sale from 9pm on Monday – Hummingbird Nocturne.
We say ‘officially’ because if you follow the link at the bottom of this piece, you can get your order in early, guaranteeing yourself one of these super-cool bird and girl images.
Just 200 of these 14-colour serigraphs available, each sized at 37 x 47cm – and one can be yours for $150 (around £75).
Like many people, I was constantly sold the idea of a flying car as a child – fully expecting it to be reality by the time I hit driving age. Well, amazingly, this actually happened.
May I present the Moller International M200x – an original flying car. Looking every bit the 60s-style Jetsons vehicle, the M200x was actually created back in 1989 and has since completed over 200 flights from a vertical take-off – and no pilot training is required to fly it. It fits two people, with an advanced (at the time) computer system keeping things level and stable, producing a ride ‘like a magic carpet’ apparently.
Four days to go if you want one, with the price currently hovering around the $18,000 mark. And don’t forget shipping from California.
Find out more at the eBay website
The name is something of a mouthful, but the Chichibio telephone stand by Gino Levi Montalcini is pure modernist simplicity.
It’s a functional item, every bit as useful today as it was back in 1932 – the year of its introduction. Except this stand has those sleek modernist lines and subtle curves, made from chrome-plated tubular steel, with layered plastic shelves for your phone book and phone in black or white.
The downside? Well, it’s got to be the whopping price. The Chichibio will set you back £823 – but let’s be honest, this is a design classic.
Find out more at the Panik Design website
If you’re after some retro-styled footwear with an added attention to detail, you might want to check out these TST Split Toe trainers.
TST is the work of footwear designer Seishi Tanaka, with these particular hand-finished trainers offering a white leather upper, rubber sole, suede detailing and the TST logo, which should get you a few knowing nods.
Take your pick from a choice of detailing, all priced at £99.
Everyone needs an occasional table, but when they look as good as the Marimekko tray table, you might want to use the tables more than just the odd occasion.
The tray is sat on a stainless steel stand, collapsible when you don’t require it, while the top is made from laminated plywood – connecting to the legs when needed, but able to be used separately if required.
And there are plenty of designs to choose from – effectively the pick of Marimekko’s classic designs from the past 50 years. For a tray and stand, expect to pay around £190.
If you’re off for a drive in a classic open-top sports car, you need a classic jacket to keep you warm – like the Jochen Rindt Shell LM jacket.
It’s a replica of the jacket worn by German racing driver Jochen Rindt, specifically one he was photographed in after winning the 1965 Le Mans 24 hour race in a Ferrari 275 LM. It’s got the same look, along with vintage Shell logo, two external pockets and one internal pocket.
Made from 100 per cent cotton and with a quilted lining to keep you warm, it sells for £185.
