Categories / Art and Photography, Toys and Games

Keith Haring Domino Set at Paul Smith

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Thought dominoes couldn't get cool? Well, you've obviously not seen the Keith Haring Domino Set.

It's dominoes, but not as you know it – instead of dots on a plain background, you get some Haring 80s-style street art, which comes packed in a rather cool Haring-style box.

It's fun on a rainy day, as well as a stylish thing to have about the place. Yours for £40.

Find out more at the Paul Smith website

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Categories / Design and Interiors, eBay watch

eBay watch: 1960s Cos.Mo desk lamp

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Can't say I know much about the maker, but there's no denying the period charm of this Cos.Mo desk lamp.

A 1960s Italian design, it's made of stainless steel, with the base made from four segments of flattened oblong shaped steel with a jointed arm and a curved perforated steel shade.

Condition is described as being 'in great shape', but you might want to check the images on the site for a close-up look. Best of all is the price – right now it's just £3.32, which makes it an absolute steal.

Find out more at the eBay website

Categories / Design and Interiors, Travel

Vintage-style cardboard luggage at Manufactum

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Cardboard you ask? No, this isn't going to rot away after a quichk shower, it's actually hard-wearing if you produce it the right way. And as this vintage-style cardboard luggage at Manufactum has been produced in the Czech Republic for over 80 years, we can assume it comes with an excellent reputation.

Described as 'sturdy as anything', the suitcases have studded side-pieces are studded, corners and edges that are metal-reinforced, wooden strips on the outside for added stability, and the larger cases have solid wooden frames on the inside. If that's not enough, the locks and handles are made of steel, with an inner lining of paper. One other vital ingredient too – they look unbelievably hip.

Prices vary depending on the size of case required, but start at a very reasonable £22.50 for a black or red finish. Also, check out over the page for a really stylish hat box made in the same style by the same people – that will set you back just £24.50.

Find out more at the Manufactum website

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Categories / Men's Fashion, Sportswear

Walsh Bazley retro-style trainers

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Like Retro To Go itself (and indeed Reebok), Walsh footwear was born in Bolton. But unlike Reebok, the company still produces its sports shoes in the town over 40 years after it started up – primarily making speciality running shoes, but also some less-known casual trainers with a vintage slant – like the Walsh Bazley trainers.

Looking like escapees from the 1960s, the trainers mix a leather upper with some suede detailing, with a thin matching sole and Walsh logo finishing things off. If you don't like the white above, red and black are also available, as well as a finish that swaps round the suede and leather.

Really smart, slightly more exclusive thna your average high street trainers and yours online for £65.

Find out more at the Walsh website

Categories / Gadgets and Tech

Retro Cassette Stereo Mini Speaker for iPod and iPhone

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Yes, of course it's a novelty, but there's no denying the appeal of this Retro Cassette Stereo Mini Speaker for iPod and iPhone.

Not just packing those 80s-style ghetto blasting looks, this iPod-friendly add-on takes power from your iPod, using it to knock out your tunes to a wider public. How loud? We don't know, but we suspect it's not going to annoy too many people on the morning bus.

Good for using with just about every generation of iPod and iPhone, you can pick it up online (in the US, at least) for $31.99.

Find out more at the USB Fever website

Categories / Men's Fashion

Burberry Packable Trench Coat

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We’ve featured a couple of classic trench coats of late, but the Burberry Packable Trench Coat has one added trick up its sleeve. As the name suggests, it packs away when the rain clouds go away.

Yes, just like a plastic cagoule, this upmarket trench packs away into its own little bag. Except this bag, of course, is just up a few notches in style. The coat is no poor relation either, complete with all the classic detailing – double breasted, epaulettes, cuff details and so on.

Not the cheapest trench coat on the market though – it sells for £350.

Find out more at the Liberty website