Bring some retro flavour to spectator sports with these clever Popcorn Cones from Pedlars.
Fill with popcorn to scoff whilst you watch the game, then once it's gone, pop out the end stopper and cheer your team on through your very own megaphone. Add baseball, beer and hotdogs for the authentic all-American experience.
These are original cones which date from the mid-1960s. They measure 26cm long and come in a choice of red or blue. They cost £12 each from Pedlars – find out more here.
Design inspired by Danish and Swedish furniture from the past continues to pop up on the high street, which is no bad thing.
John Lewis’s Content by Conran range currently includes this Aspen Armchair. The chair’s distinctive shape is midcentury style at its best. It has slim arms, sled legs and is upholstered in a bright yellow fabric called “Starfruit”, which may not be everyone's first choice of colour, but it works well with this design.
It costs £1,095 from John Lewis.
At first glance, you might think this is one of the retro Nissan reissues like the Figaro or the Pao, but this is far older and out of France – the Renault Dauphine.
It dates back to 1958 and literally screams the era, not least because it looks largely unchanged since first hitting the road. It might well have been thrown back in time. Its amazing looks are perhaps down to it being dry stored in France for the last 30 years. Not just about the looks either, with the floor and chassis in 'excellent condition' and the 947c engine in 'perfect mechanical order'. Apparently 'everything works', according to the seller.
Things to note are it being left-hand drive, a tear being present on the driver's seat and a need for a 'very light respray' due to some blemishes on the bodywork. Not bad for 53 years. There is interest in it, but the price right now is still only £1,414.95. See the dashboard over the page or see the listing for a pile of images and more details.
A seemingly unlikely source of mid-century influenced design, this retro mirror comes from Next.
It's a nice change to see a mirror that looks to the 50s and 60s without resorting to a starburst style design. This mirror has a rectangular frame with a curve to the inside edge of the frame that gives it more of a softer look. The quality of the material reflects its high street origins – it's 'oak effect' but the mirror is pretty good looking nonetheless.
The mirror costs £99.
Order it online
One of bathtime's oldest companions gets honoured in this Rubber Duck shower curtain from Bliss.
It's a normal plastic shower curtain that's been brightened up with the repeated image of a charming yellow duck. If you haven't heard of Bliss, they make rather expensive spa type products and have a chain of rather expensive spas – so this design seems a bit of an unlikely match for them. However, who can argue when the result is as fun as this?
The shower curtain costs £20.
Buy it from House of Fraser
When it comes to sixties inspired fashion designs, minimal need never mean dull, instead capturing the truly stylish subtlety of a look that's never overdone. This Minimal Coat from ASOS captures that feeling perfectly, with great cut and simply done detailing creating a timeless appeal.
The wool blend coat has an instantly luxurious appearance, in bold shades of green or red offset by single breasted gold button fastening. The addition of four flap-covered pockets, along with the collarless neckline, creates an unmistakeable sixties inspired look that's classic enough to wear for years to come.
It's now available from ASOS for £100.
