Categories / Retro Men's Fashion, Sportswear

Adidas Superstar Vintage trainers return

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We saw a blue suede reissue last week, now the Adidas Superstar Vintage trainers are available for pre-order.

A back to basics reissue to the original silhouette in a choice of a brown or red leather, both with white detailing that being a premium vintage leather upper along with that classic rubber shell toe and gold branding on the side.

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Categories / Cars and Bikes

Diana Dors’ stunning 1949 Delahaye Type 175 Roadster available at auction

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At the height of her career, she was the British equivalent of Marilyn Monroe (see Yield To The Night for example) and she had a car to match that profile – a 1949 Delahaye Type 175 Roadster by French manufacturer Saoutchik – which is available to buy at auction.

It's a stunning, futuristic car, one of only 51 made and owned by Dors when she was just 17 and unable to drive. At the time, it sold for an eye-watering £5,000, but that's now looking a fairly decent investment.

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Categories / eBay watch

eBay watch: Mini Shorty convertible car

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I'll be honest, I've never seen anything like this before, but the Mini Shorty convertible seems to be a mini-version of a Mini – if that's possible.

Built in the 80s and packing a 998cc engine and a more recently-added soft top, the Mini Shorty was built by a professional company making these down in Cornwall and used originally as a demo car, but latterly as the current owner's 'personal fun car'. How small? I can't say exactly, but the images on the site might give an idea of size compared to other vehicles.

Guaranteed to turn heads, it's good to go with a hefty MOT, new tyres, a new 'reconditioned' engine less than 10,000 miles ago and offered in 'fabulous condition' overall. If you want it, the bids are currently at £1,500.

Find out more at the eBay website

Categories / Design and Interiors

1960s-style large curve floor lamp at Marks and Spencer

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You can go to Heals and pick up  a classic 1960s Arco floor lamp by Achille Castiglioni, or you can save some cash and go for the same 'look' with this large curve floor lamp at Marks and Spencer.

Obviously there are differences, not least in the bulk of the base and the amount of curve offered. But with almost £1,300 between the two price tags, who is complaining? The M&S version has a marble base, a 'bubble' design shade and a body of chromed steel, with a switch on the cable for control.

The whole thing stands at 179cm tall, which is around 6ft. So mail order is probably the way to go! If you do want it, the curve floor lamp is available online, selling for just £85.

Find out more at the Marks and Spencer website

Categories / Art and Photography

New limited edition Shag prints: Birds and Cats

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Shag has gone back to nature with his latest limited edition prints – Birds and Cats.

Birds is a 10-colour serigraph, sized at 12 x 14 inches and signed and numbered to 250. Cats is a 12-colour serigraph, same 12 x 14-inch size and same number – 250, with all also signed.

Both are available now, $110 for each.

Birds print at the Shagmart website
Cats print at the Shagmart website

Categories / eBay watch

eBay watch: 1970s Braun DN 50 Visotronic digital alarm clock by Ludwig Littmann

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Here's a design that's over 30 years old, but still looks fresh today – the Braun DN 50 Visotronic digital alarm clock by Ludwig Littmann.

This L-shaped alarm clock was designed in 1975 by Littmann under the design directorship of Dieter Rams, offering some style for your bedside table, not to mention a big digital display and and alarm/snooze.

Described as being 'fully functional' and 'in excellent order', it's currently at just £1.20.

Find out more at the eBay website