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10 of the best 1970s-style watches

10 of the best 1970s-style watches

Five of the best vintage Adidas trainers reissues

Five of the best vintage Adidas trainers reissues

Vintage and 1960s t-shirt designs by Mr B’s Soulful Tees

Vintage and 1960s t-shirt designs by Mr B’s Soulful Tees

Categories / eBay watch

eBay watch: 1970s extra large Guzzini-style pendant lights

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Yes, I know we did something similar yesterday and we do try to vary things when possible, but I've just spotted these 1970s extra large Guzzini-style pendant lights online, which are absolutely stunning.

According to the seller, this orange and white light fitting doesn't have a maker's label, but it does have that Guzzini 'look', as well as being a light fitting that screams the late '60s and 1970s. How big? 36cm wide and 30cm high, with 66cm of new wiring offered with it – yes, it's been rewired and is ready to be fitted.

Condition is 'very good / excellent' with 'just a few light marks' down to age. Not the cheapest light fitting at £149.99 on a 'buy it now', but ust try finding something on the high street with similar impact for a cheaper price.

Find out more at the eBay website

Categories / Art and Photography

Paris Box Set by Peter Blake

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We’ve mentioned Peter Blake’s Paris prints before, but now they are available in at a price at everyone can afford in the form of the Paris Box Set.

The boxset comprises 20 lithographic postcards, each featuring a different collage of the city inspired by antique souvenir postcards. Typical Blake motifs such as butterflies, circuses, magic and crowds feature in the designs.

The boxset costs £25 from the Polite Shop.

Categories / Retro Women's Fashion

Checked wool shift dress from Bally

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Bally

Summer doesn't have to be all about ultra-feminine floral frocks.

This Checked wool shift dress from Bally is mod chic at it's best. The simple shift shape is lifted from the everyday with the addition of the high turtle neck, whilst the traditional black & white check keeps it firmly anchored in it's 60s roots.

£525 from Net-a-Porter. See the website for more details.

Categories / Design and Interiors, Gadgets and Tech, Music

Paul Smith cassette-style case for iPhone 4

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Paul smith case

We've featured many products inspired by the humble tape in the past but this cassette-style case for the iPhone 4 has got to be the classiest yet – mainly because its got Paul Smith's name on the label.

Produced in collaboration with Apple, it uses a simple design of a cassette printed onto a leather case. Take a look at the label scribbled with 'Side A' and you'll see the Paul Smith name there, written out in simple type. 

As you might expect the use of the designer name adds to the price tag too: this case costs £89.95.

Buy it from the Apple Store 

Categories / Design and Interiors

Factory desk lamp from Idyll Home

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Factory desk lamp

If you're after an industrial style lamp, you're in luck as there are lots on offer at the moment. The latest example to come to our attention is this Factory desk lamp, available from Idyll Home.

The colour on this image is a bit misleading – it's actually white enamel used for the curved shade and base. Couple that up with an an adjustable chrome arm and you've got a lamp that's extra practical, as well as stylish. 

This lamp costs £189. 

Buy it online

Categories / Art and Photography

Make Do and Mend print by Farouche on Etsy

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Next time you shirk away from your ever-growing pile of socks in dire need of darning, this cheerful little print should give you a gentle reminder to sit down and get stitching.

The Make Do and Mend print from Farouche embodies one of the most enduring sentiments of wartime Britain and, with our pockets feeling a little lighter of late, is as relevant now as it was back then. The simple cursive typography, finished with a simple needle motif and vintage-style border, is available with a mint green, peach or dove grey background. 

The Make Do and Mend print is at a credit-crunch friendly price of $18 from the Farouche store on Etsy.