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Categories / Men's Fashion, Sportswear

A.R.C. v Adidas Stan Smith trainers

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New York retailer A.R.C. has teamed up with Adidas to re-work an 80s version of the classic Stan Smith, the end results being these A.R.C. v Adidas Stan Smith trainers.

You'll have to look hard for Adidas logos, but they're there on the sole, heel and perforated stripes on the side. Aside from that, this is very much a 'back to basics' reworking, with a an off-white canvas upper, plus soft detailing for the tongue and heel, along with the A.R.C. logos. Two additional pairs of laces are also thrown in.

Just on the market, you pick up a pair for £95.

Find out more at the Hip Leeds website

Categories / Design and Interiors

Guzzini space age Stella ice bucket returns in colour

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Originally produced in white and later in a transparent finish, the classic Guzzini space age Stella ice bucket is now available in a variety of new colours.

Designed by Paolo Tilche in 1970, this is an affordable design classic – and classic it is, an original sits in the MOMA in New York. As you might have guessed, the Stella is a ball-shaped ice bucket, with a removable top and a built-in handle to carry around. But above all, it's a very cool accessory for any 60s or 70s-inspired home.

Choose from a large number of colours, all available for just £33.80.

Find out more at the Forma House website

Categories / Gadgets and Tech

Dreams VolksWagen Type 2 Radio

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Perfect for lovers of all things VW Camper Van, the Dreams VolksWagen Type 2 Radio also offers a clock and an audio system.

As the name suggests, it's first and foremost a radio in the shape of a Camper Van with both AM and FM reception. But that's not all you get – it's also a digital clock (there's a screen on the rear) and a speaker for your iPod or MP3 player.

Take your pick from two colours, both retailing for $129.99. Note that this is a Japanese gadget sold in the US – so if you're ordering, you might want to enquire about the electrics first.

Find out more at the Audiocubes website

Categories / Art and Photography

New Shag print: The Secret Cul-de-Sac

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A new Shag print is available to order – but as ever, you'll have to be quick to guarantee your copy of The Secret Cul-de-Sac.

It's been produced in association with the Outré Gallery in Australia, offering up a super-wide print complete with mid-century housing, a couple of cool hipsters and a black cat.

The print is a 22-colour serigraph, sized around 22 x 54 inches, signed and numbered in an edition of 150 and available for $400.

Find out more at the Shagmart website

Categories / Cars and Bikes

1960s Helkama Jopo bicycle is back in blue

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We did feature this around 12 months back, but as it's one of favourite bikes and it's back for 2009 in a new colourway, we feel justified in mentioning once more the Helkama Jopo bicycle.

It was first introduced in its native Finland back in 1965 as a 'bike for all', returning in the modern era with a sympathetic update, but still packing the key classic features – low front frame, 24-inch wheels, single gear, luggage carrier and kickstand, plus the ability to adjust the seat and the handlebar to fit most sizes. And for the mean streets of 2009, it now has an integrated lock.

379 Euros will secure you a new Jopo in black and blue – and make you the envy of your friends.

Find out more at the Finnish Design Shop website

Categories / Design and Interiors

Alberto Meda Berenice table lamp for Luceplan

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An 80s lamp with modernist inspiration – the Alberto Meda Berenice table lamp for Luceplan.

It's not just a looker, it's also a clever design dating back to 1985, with a transformer that allows low tension current to reach the bulb without electrical wiring. That means you can keep everything super-slim. And it's also easy to move, just a touch of the head ring can move it in any direction, so you can get up close as and when you need too – without the worry of it falling over.

Choose from an assortment of colours for the glass shade and either black or plain aluminium for the stem – all selling for £215.

Find out more at the Panik Design website