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Categories / Men's Fashion

Fox classic RS2 solid umbrella

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Thomas Fox started selling umbrellas in London in 1868. And although he might be long gone, his umbrellas are still going strong, with much in common with those original designs – and with the same quality.

And hanging around the top of the range is this Fox RS2 solid umbrella. This solid, bark chestnut umbrella is made from one continuous piece of wood – which makes it as strong as a walking stick. It has a 25-inch frame, is 36 -inches in height and opens to a 50-inch diameter.

Available with a dark green nylon cover, the RS2 retails for £139.99. if that’s a bit rich, other quality Fox umbrellas are available for half the price.

Find out more at the Oi Polloi website

Categories / Watches

Buler Jump Hour 1970s clear watch

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The number of interesting watches produced in the 1970s seems endless. Just when you think you’ve seen them all, another head-turner comes along. And the latest for me is the Buler Jump Hour clear  watch.

Dating from the early 70s, it has an almost psychedelic pink/purple face with scrolling wheels showing the time as digits – as long as you remember to wind it up. Even better, the surround and strap are clear, so the watch is almost floating on your wrist.

Not a common timepiece, but you can pick one up at The Retro World watch site, priced at a very reasonable £50.

Find out more at The Retro World website

Categories / Design and Interiors

OiOi’s Hang On Honey Danish pendant light

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Oozing mid-century minimalist cool is this newly-launched Hang On Honey Danish pendant light.

It’s the work of Danish architect Niels ‘Rockabilly’ Rasmussen for his own company OiOi design company – and it’s taken two years for him to get it just right. There’s a range of bold colours available and the lamps all have a three-layer varnish for a superior finish, as well as a clever grip that connects directly to the bulb using silicone attachments.

If you want to add some cool to your living space, it retails for £160.

Find out more at the Funktion Alley website

Categories / Christmas

Alessi’s Hal Freddo porcelain snowman

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Alessi has a ‘Top Design…Pop Price’ range of cool design for not much cash – and included in that range is this classic Hal Freddo porcelain snowman, designed by Massimo Giacon.

It’s just one of a number of classic Christmas items available, with this cute little fella an ideal seasonal ornament with his carrot nose and jaunty hat. And it’s a decent present too, sold in its own gift box.

Standing at 14.5cm high, it sells for a very affordable £8.

Find out more at the Utility Design website

Categories / Bags, Gadgets and Tech, Toys and Games

Space Invaders 30th anniversary luggage collection

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It’s apparently 30 years since the arcade classic Space Invaders was thrust upon an unsuspecting youth. And to celebrate, Taito is launching a luggage collection.

Not exactly what you would expect, but there’s no denying it’s very eye-catching. Everything from holdalls and shoppers through to smaller items like wallets and pouches – available in a range of colours, with each item packed with aliens, spaceships and explosions.

Now the bad news. Taito is so far only releasing its retro luggage in Japan. But if we all create enough of a buzz, they might just let the rest of us have some.

Find out more at the Taito website (Japanese)

Via Hypebeast

Categories / Homeware

Mr Men ceramic mugs

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Let your friends and family know what you really think of them with these Mr Men mugs.

Yes, the Mr Men revival continues, with these ceramic mugs available in a range of characters, including the Mr Happy and Little Miss Chatterbox featured here. And the design is featured both inside and outside of the mug.

Standing 9cm tall and with a diameter of 8cm, each mug retails for £6.

Find out more about the mugs at the Urban Outfitters website