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Cutler and Gross M0692 retro-styled sunglasses

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If you’re after a Ray-Ban look, but want something a cut above the rest of sun seekers, you might want to check out the stylish M0692 sunglasses from Cutler and Gross.

Just two examples above, but take it from us, you can chose from a variety of frame colours and indeed lens colours, with the frames made from a hand-polished transparent acetate and the lenses being of optical quality.

All are sold with hard cases and are handmade in England. They’re priced at around £180 a pair.

Find out more at the Oi Polloi website

Categories / Architecture, Travel

Art deco Midland Hotel in Morecambe re-opens – just don’t try to book a room

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This weekend sees the grand re-opening of one of the most impressive art deco buildings in Britain – the Midland Hotel in Morecambe.

Back in the 1930s, when Morecambe was one of our thriving seaside resorts, it was the place to be seen – the likes of Coco Chanel, Mrs Simpson and Noel Coward were some of well-heeled visitors seen in the lobby. But times changed and the hotel declined in tandem with the resort – leaving a derelict ruin on the front for many years.

That was until Urban Splash got its hands on it. The hotel was resurrected, with the facade and key architectural features given an overhaul, while the interior was developed to the kind of standard you would expect from a high-end hotel, with a cocktail bar, upmarket eaterie and penthouse suites thrown in for good measure.

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Categories / Design and Interiors

1960s-inspired Leolux Pallone chair

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Inspired by the 60s and produced in the 1980s, the Leolux Pallone chair still catches the eye today.

Designer Roy de Scheemaker was apparently inspired by Goldfinger, Barbarella and vintage comic strips when creating the chair – and that ‘larger than life’ look is immediately evident.  You can relax in this ‘floating cushion’ or you can use it backwards should you want to sit upright. And even when it’s not in use, it’s going to get your guests talking.

As you might expect, not cheap – you’ll have to pay from £1,250 to get one in your home.

Find out more at the FCI website

Categories / Art and Photography, Design and Interiors

Ettore Sottsass Olivetti Valentine poster

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We missed the exhibition last year, but the poster celebrating the work of designer Ettore Sottsass is something you shouldn’t pass up.

The Olivetti Valentine poster celebrates one of the designer’s crowning glories – the  Olivetti Valentine. The Valentine was designed in 1969, a space age take on the traditional typewriter created for the home rather than the office.

The poster features that machine in a bold red and white colour scheme, along with the same font used on the original machine. It’s limited edition, produced exclusively for the Design Museum and matt printed on Munken Lynx paper. But best of all, it’s cheap – just £8.

Find out more at the Design Museum website

Categories / Design and Interiors

Le Klint 172 – 1970s pendant light

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Looking futuristic, but at the same time, very much of its era is this Le Klint 172 pendant light.

It was designed by Poul Christiansen back in 1971 and available in various sizes to fit the size of your room. All are hand-folded in Denmark from a single flat sheet of plastic and come ready-assembled in the box, along with a white flex, rise cover and an ES lampholder.

Prices start at £146.

Find out more at the Dotmaison website

Categories / Design and Interiors

Orb 72 chair – space age lounging

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If you are on the look out for a chair to slide into, you’ll love the retro-styled Orb 72 chair.

The chair has just one armrest – giving you more freedom to lounge about in whatever way you like. And on the technical side, it has a plywood framework, with a felt fabric covering and a metallic base for support.

If you want to do some serious relaxing, you can pick one up for £1,200.

Find out more at the Westergaard Designs website