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1960s Brutus Trimfit shirts return

Posted on 1st June 2009 | Leave a comment

First seen in 1966, the Brutus Trimfit shirt is back in time for the summer of 2009.

The shirts pack all that classic 1960s detailing of a slim fit, bold collar size button sleeves and a box pleat in the back, available in the first instance in a choice of tartan, black gingham or blue gingham.

The Brutus Trimfit website has recently gone online, offering you the chance to pre-register your interest in buying one, two or all of the colour variations, just enter your details at the site and you'll get an email when the shirts are available to pick up – which should be in the not-too-distant future. See over the page for more images.

Find out more at the Brutus Trimfit website

Categories / Design and Interiors

La Habana – Bond-style easy chair

Posted on 1st June 2009 | Leave a comment

If you've got ambitious plans for world domination, the La Habana chair could be the perfect place to put them into practice.

Just by looking at it, you can tell this chair is comfortable to sit on – a big and bold 60s-style easy chair that's perfect for any budding Bond villain in a choice of black and brown leather, with that shiny metallic stand offering a very stylish finishing touch.

Available from Andrew Martin, it's yours for £675.

Find out more at the Andrew Martin website

Categories / Sportswear, Women's Fashion

Adidas Tournament Edition 1930s-style tennis dress

Posted on 29th May 2009 | Leave a comment

The sun is out and Wimbledon is just around the corner, the perfect time for Adidas to introduce this 1930s-style tennis dress.

Part of the high-end Tournament Edition range, the dress has that pre-war look, pleating details and a detachable belt, along with an embroidered logo for a finishing touch.

Made of 100 per cent cotton, the dress is available online, yours for £90.

Find out more at the Adidas Shop website

Categories / Design and Interiors, Homeware

Alexander Girard at Urban Outfitters

Posted on 29th May 2009 | Leave a comment

Classic mid-century design is heading to your high street with the Alexander Girard at Urban Outfitters collection.

Details are relatively scarce right now, but we do know the range will feature bed linens, printed cushions, curtains, shower curtains and a few original classic Girard prints, all with classic Girard designs, including the Love logo above, originally a screenprint from 1970.

No news on a launch date as yet, although there is a brochure doing the round in the US (see over the page for that). As for the UK, we're hoping rather than expecting to see the range here. Watch this space for more.

Urban Outfitters website

Via Oh Joy and The Scout (last image)

Categories / Design and Interiors

Ikea’s modernist-inspired Afton table lamp

Posted on 29th May 2009 | 1 Comment

Ikea isn't the first place we'd think of for modernist design, but this Afton table lamp could be worth a look if you're on a budget.

It's made of chrome-plated steel, with that almost industrial look very reminiscent of the modernist era. But it's not just a period piece, it also packs a three-way dimmer – just touch the lamp for on, off or to gradually dim.

Standing around 45cm tall, you can pick this up for £29.26.

Find out more at the Ikea website

Categories / Bags

Tunnock’s Tea Cake tote bag by Gillian Kyle

Posted on 29th May 2009 | 2 Comments

It's a longstanding icon of the British biscuit world (since the 1950s in largely unchanged form) and now you can have the classic Tunnock's Tea Cake on a tote bag.

Designed by Gillian Kyle, it features an illustration of the yummy marshmallow and chocolate biscuit on the front in red, printed onto a natural unbleached cotton shopper. It's eco-friendly, it's got a classic design on the front, what's not to like?

Measuring 38cm x 43cm, it sells for £7.50.

Find out more at the Gillian Kyle website

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