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Categories / Design and Interiors

Flos Taraxacum 88 suspension light – double your electricity bill overnight

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We have highlighted some pretty spectacular lights over the months and years, but I don’t think we’ve featured anything quite so ostentatious as the Flos Taraxacum 88 suspension light.

Designed by Achille Castiglioni in 1988 (but looking more like a fitting from 1968), the Flos Taraxacum 88 is based around a structure consisting of 20 pressed and polished aluminium triangles and holding 60 (yes 60!) Globolux lamps to brighten up any size of room. I’m getting a headache just thinking about it!

Finishing things off is a steel ceiling fitting and rose, all of which will set you back around £1,400. And just possibly the same in electricity each year.

Find out more at the Nest website

Categories / Retro Men's Fashion, Retro Women's Fashion

The Look presents 30 years of Contemporary Wardrobe in London

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Paul Gorman, author of The Look, is hosting a look at street fashion from the 50s through to the 1970s at 30 years of Contemporary Wardrobe.

The evening sees Paul Gorman in conversation with Contemporary Wardrobe mainman Roger K. Burton, who will also be showcasing an exhibition of ‘original rebel style’, including neo-Edwardian, Beatnik and Teddy boy and girl suits from the 50s, hippie, mod and rocker gear from the 60s and the finest collection of original punk clothes from the 70s – all from Roger’s archive of 15,000 individual items.

There will also be a fashion show, music from the eras and a look at the new movie Vive le Punk which features the only filmed interview with Malcolm McLaren and Vivienne Westwood about their partnership. The event takes place at London’s Horse Hospital on Thursday May 22nd 2008 from 7.30pm. Entry is free, but advance booking is essential via [email protected].

Categories / Homeware

Typhoon retro stove top expresso maker

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A classic utensil and a classic look – with a slightly modern twist – the Typhoon retro stove top expresso maker.

Take your pick from black, white, cream or red gloss top, as well as six or nine-cup sizes. Each is made from polished aluminium and is suitable for all hobs, with the exception of induction. And each looks cool in your kitchen, whether it’s in use or not.

Prices range from £10 to £12.

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Categories / Art and Photography

Vintage Poster Auction at Bloomsbury London

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If you’re after some interesting art for your walls, the Vintage Poster Auction at Bloomsbury London is certainly worth checking out.

There’s real variety here – from early travel posters through to classic film posters, classic advertising and some fairly obscure – but equally interesting – works. In fact, the two above are from the latter category, both in a pop art style, but designed in different eras.

The first is for a documentary about Che Guevara from 1983, the poster being the work of Antonio Perez Gonzalez Niko and estimated at £500 – £700. The second poster here is for the movie Saturno, designed by Eduardo Munoz Bachs. That one dates from 1969 and is expected to make around £400 – £600.

It’s well worth checking out the lots online and if you like what you see, you can bid for your favourites on Monday 2nd June 2008.

Find out more at the Bloomsbury website

Categories / Design and Interiors

Kahler Storia 1930s tea set

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It might not look obviously 1930s, but the Kahler Storia tea set was cutting edge design in Denmark during that era – and is now back in production.

The set was was designed by Herman A. Kahler, still notable for its distinctive spiral handles, as well as its bold black ceramic. Take your pick from a tea pot, sugar bowl, creamer, cup, saucer and cake/tea plate. Or buy the whole lot, should you have stylish friends popping round for tea in the near future.

Prices start at £13 per piece, with the tea pot topping the range at £55.

Find out more at the 99 per cent Danish website