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From Jazz Funk & Fusion to Acid Jazz – The History of the UK Jazz Dance Scene

Posted on 25th June 2009 | Leave a comment

It's been 10 years in the making, which just might give you an idea of the depth of From Jazz Funk & Fusion to Acid Jazz – The History of the UK Jazz Dance Scene.

The work of Mark 'Snowboy' Cotgrove and designed by one of our favourite artist/designers Swifty, this 290-page book looks at the evolution of black music and clubbing in the UK from the early 70s to the mid-90s, taking in the all-dayers, weekenders and clubs, including The Goldmine, Chaplins, Lacy Lady, Berlin, The Central, Chaplins, Crackers, Electric Ballroom and The Wag.

Categories / Men's Fashion

Brutus 1960s-style Trimfit shirts hit the stores

Posted on 25th June 2009 | Leave a comment

We've previewed these on the site for some time now, so we're finally glad to see the Brutus Trimfit shirts in the shops.

As we mentioned previously, the shirts offer all that classic 1960s detailing, with a slim fit, bold button-down collar, box pleat and a choice of tartan, black gingham or blue gingham as colours.

The first batch of stockists are Jump The Gun in Brighton, Oi Polloi in Manchester and Hip in Leeds, all three offering online sales too if you don't happen to live nearby. You will also be able to buy them directly from Brutus at the end of the month. The shirts are priced around the £45 mark. More images over the page.

Brutus Trimfit website

Categories / Design and Interiors, Kids

Knoll Kids – mid-century classics for children

Posted on 25th June 2009 | Leave a comment

If you want to instill an appreciation of classic design into your children from an early age, you need to kit out their rooms with items from the Knoll Kids collection. Although it just might set you back the best part of your savings to do it.

Knoll Kids are essentially sized-down versions of classic mid-century design from the Knoll catalogue, including Ludwig Mies van der Rohe's Barcelona chair and stool, Eero Saarinen's Womb chair, Harry Bertoia's Diamond chair and our favourite, Kazuhide Takahama's 1960s Suzanne lounge seating (as seen above).

The size might have shrunk, but the quality and attention to detail are exactly as you would find in the 'grown up' versions, which means the prices aren't a million miles apart either. We haven't found a UK stockist of these as yet, but they are on general sale in the US, so that gives us a rough guide on prices. The Suzanne seating starts at $1,652, the Diamond at $530, the Womb chair at a staggering $2,380 and the Barcelona is yours from – wait for it – $3,674.

Knoll Kids website

Categories / Men's Fashion, Sportswear

Adidas Gazelle Vintage LEA trainers reissued

Posted on 25th June 2009 | Leave a comment

Yes, another Adidas trainer and another take on that classic 1960s Gazelle shoe – the Adidas Gazelle Vintage LEA.

Much of the original detailing has been maintained, but this reissue is in suede, matched up with some white leather stripes for a monochrome finish. Outside of that, there's a 'comfort' sole unit, gold detailing and a white leather heel grip to make it even easier to get on or off.

These don't hit the stores until August, but you can pre-order a pair now, priced at £79.

Find out more at the End Clothing website

Categories / Books, Men's Fashion, Sportswear, Women's Fashion

Adidas Brands A-Z book

Posted on 24th June 2009 | Leave a comment

There's no collector quite so dedicated as the collector of Adidas trainers. And if it's a field you want to dive into, make sure you're armed with the Adidas Brands A – Z book.

Not just about trainers, the 240-page book is described as 'the bible of the 3 Stripe brand', documenting all of its major moves since 1924 – their key designs, sponsorships, collaborations and looks. If it's been made, it probably gets covered in here somewhere.

Sold in a slide out protective cover, you can pick it up now, priced at £21.99. See over the page for an inside look.

Find out more at the Size website

Categories / Art and Photography, Design and Interiors

Darling Clementine 1970s notebooks and greetings cards

Posted on 24th June 2009 | Leave a comment

Not just cute, but authentically 1970s – that's what you get when you buy these Darling Clementine notebooks and greetings cards.

The designs were produced by Darling Clementine back in 1973, but still remarkably contemporary (and indeed eye-catching) 36 years later, which makes them pretty much perfect for a greetings card. Or if you haven't got any birthdays on the horizon, there are notebooks too with the same bold designs on the outside, but with 96 sheets of blank paper (so you can draw your own) on the inside.

Check out all the designs via the website, with prces at £2.19 for a card, £4.49 for a notebook.

Find out more at the Papergrain website

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