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Pro-Ject unveils Charlie Brown-themed Peanuts T1 BT turntable

Pro-Ject unveils Charlie Brown-themed Peanuts T1 BT turntable

Keith Haring Dancing Figures Lego set

Keith Haring Dancing Figures Lego set

Five 1970s-style table lamps at La Redoute

Five 1970s-style table lamps at La Redoute

Categories / Women's Fashion

Pleated maxi skirt

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Matching 1970s maxi with 2011 pleats this pleated maxi skirt brings everything in one.

You can choose from maroon or black and the skirt fits right in with every fashion design we've seen in recent weeks so you can be sure to be bang on trend. Pleats are everywhere and this skirt pays attention to them but in a subtle way. The maxi skirt is flattering and comfy and provides a loose hippy-style but with a tight waist band creating chic lines for both a day or evening outfit.

Buy yours from ASOS online for £45.

Categories / Homeware

Candystore Glass Jars

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If you’ve ever been tempted by the retro sweets we’ve featured here, perhaps you would also be interested in these vintage-style Candystore Glass Jars

Each jar measures 18cm high by 11cm wide with a volume of 1 litre and they are sold in sets of three. Of course, most of us don’t hoard sweets, so a more practical use might be for storing tea, coffee and sugar.

They cost just £10 from Colloco.

Categories / Homeware

Kartell Pop Armchair and Sofa

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The Kartell Pop Sofa consists of two armchairs that can easily be detached from and reattached one another, should you wish to change your seating configuration.

This is what the manufacturer describes as “infinitely repeatable”, a quality that is probably most useful if this furniture is used in a business location. What caught my eye about the Pop Sofa was not this flexibility, but its upholstery options, which include the 1970s style options of jeans, orange or mustard coverings. The two-seater sofa costs £1572 for most fabrics or £1763 in the jeans option, whilst a single armchair costs £894 or £928.

Buy online at Nest.

Categories / Homeware

London Bus cushion cover by Christine Berrie

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Christine Berrie has already turned her talents to illustrating vintage radios and cameras, so it was perhaps only natural that she'd also feature another retro icon – the Routemaster – shown here on her London Bus cushion cover.

It's a simple, lovingly rendered design that's printed onto a cotton cushion cover that should go down well with people who fondly remember this method of transport. Grab a cushion pad and you could use the design to make your own commute to work that bit more comfortable and stylish.  

Prices start at 19.99 euros. 

Buy it from Envelop

Categories / Art and Photography, Kids

A-Z poster by Ingela Arrhenius

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Ingela Arrhenius has been busy. It was only earlier in the week that we featured her retro dish cloth designs. This A-Z Poster offers a more conventional way to showcase her art. 

It uses the traditional A-Z format, running from Apple to Zebra, all executed in her distinctive retro style. The vignettes are charming in themselves (I'm especially fond of the 'M' which looks like a 'Moon landing') but also look great together as an overall piece of art. Perfect for a very stylish kids room. 

The poster is sold unframed and costs 23 euros. 

Buy it from Swedishness

Categories / Cars and Bikes

Fiat 500 by Gucci priced and dated for UK

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Fiat loves a special edition Fiat 500. Not content with launching the Ferrari version, a Diesel model and a convertible, the Italian car giant is now offering the Fiat 500 by Gucci in the UK.

First mentioned back in February, the car has been customised by Gucci to celebrate 150 years of Italian unification and the 90th anniversary of Gucci. Two variations will be available, a 1.2-litre model for £14,565 and the 0.9-litre TwinAir model, which will set you back £15,765. Both will be available online, first come first served, later this month.

Expect numerous special features, including the distinctive colour scheme, a mix of two-tone black with white interior or white exterior with satin chrome and black interior and the option to buy matching clothing by Gucci to go with your new runaround. None of which is likely to come cheap.

Fiat 500 by Gucci order page