Fred Perry vintage-style laptop bag
Author: modculture
Meet David Bailey at the Olympus EP-1 camera launch in London
To say we were blown away by the Olympus EP-1 Micro Four Thirds camera is an understatement, a mix of high-end technology and old school looks, it's the camera we really want to own this summer. If you want to get up close and personal with one, you can do so at Jessops in central London – and meet David Bailey as an added incentive.
Some versions of the retro-styled camera will be on sale on the night, while others can be pre-ordered so you get one as soon as they land. If you do pre-order, Jessops is apparently giving away a free 'Cross' pen to the first 50. we've no idea what that is but it's apparently worth £300. And of course, you can get tips off the coolest photographer in the history of the world too.
If you can't get to the Jessops New Oxford Street branch on 25th June at 6pm, the full range of EP-1 cameras has just gone online, you can check them out (and prices) via the link below. Alternatively, see over the page for the classic David Bailey Olympus ad from the 1970s – we just couldn't resist putting it up.
Barbican card set by Stefi Orazi
We featured the Golden Lane cards last week, but we've just encountered some more mid-century architectural cards from Stefi Orazi, this time featuring the Barbican Estate.
Essentially, if you like the previous designs, you'll love these too, very much in the same style, but this time featuring the Chamberlin, Powell and Bon-designed complex in the city of London.
Like before, four cards are in the pack, all A6 sized and all complete with envelopes. The designs are pictured above and a set will set you back £11.50.
Lomo LC-A camera is 25 years old – and gets discounted for a day
The first-ever Lomo camera is 25 years old and to celebrate, you can pick up the Lomo LC-A on the cheap for one day only.
First produced in the (then) Soviet Union in 1984, it was designed as a workhouse' camera for everyday photography, complete with the iconic Minitar 1 lens for vivid, wide angle images and auto exposure for great snaps in all light. it was the camera that led to the Lomographic Society and the rest, as they say, is history.
The camera is still being made as an almost perfect replica (in China) and you can buy one on Friday 19th June with a 25 per cent discount. That means the £234 asking price for the basic model should drop to something like £175 tomorrow. Also that day, there's 10 per cent off everything in the Lomo online shop – but only for the day.
Dieter Rams 1970s AB1 alarm clock for Braun
It's a 70s design classic, but this year could be your last chance to get a new Dieter Rams AB1 alarm clock for Braun.
It was first produced in 1971, adhering closely to Rams' ethic of honest, useful, durable and above all, practical design – a design that looks and works well because of its simplicity. It's a good looking alarm clock, nothing more nothing less.
The last batch were recently produced and sold, with a good number bought up by Charles & Marie, which is selling them online right now. They'll be gone soon, so if you want one, get in there now. Each one sells for 35 Euros.
Jean Prouve 1950s Trapeze table for Vitra
Originally designed for the Cité Universitaire at Antony, the Jean Prouve Trapeze table is reissued for the consumer market by Vitra.
Dating back to 1950, the table is very much ahead of its time, a modern-looking (almost industrial) design that mixes two distinctive legs (made of sheet steel), coupled with a laminate top with broad beveled edges.
Two sizes available, selling from £2,985.
