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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

Red polka dot Olivia blouse by Heyday Vintage Style

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Heyday Vintage Style are once again bang on the money with this summery red polka dot Olivia blouse.

Inspired by it's namesake, Hollywood starlet Olivia de Havilland, the blouse features the classic "leg of mutton" sleeve which creates the distinctive shoulder puff. The wide collar and red polka dot fabric are all the makings of the perfect summer blouse. If red doesn't float your boat, it's available in 10 other fabrics so there's no excuse to not indulge your inner 30s diva.

£40 from Heyday Vintage Style. See the website for more details.

 

Categories / Art and Photography, Women's Fashion

Susanna Heron for Tatty Devine

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Tatty Devine have teamed up with artist Susanna Heron to mark the Electrum Gallery's 40th anniversary exhibition 'Past, Present & Future', which celebrates jewellery design of the 1970s.

Susanna pioneered the New Jewellery movement of the late 70s and early 80s, a radical design phenomena lead by British artists. Her work was only available in cutting edge galleries and high end department stores of the day and today the originals grace the archives of the Crafts Council. The Perspex Multiples project was first produced by Susanna in 1976 in the same workshop & using the same materials used by Tatty Devine today.

Perspex Multiples comes as a signed box set in a limited run of 25 and does not come cheap. The set is available in colour or white for £600 from Tatty Devine's website.

Categories / Men's Fashion, Sportswear

Adidas Samba trainers offered in two variations of white

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The Adidas reissues are coming in thick and fast. While it's far from the most rare, these new reissues of the Adidas Samba trainers will undoubtedly appeal to anyone who wants plain, simple and classic.

The original dates back to 1962, first produced as a football shoe, but probably better-known and used as a casual wear classic. These two new reissues (the other pictured over the page) use white leather as the canvas, with green or black detailing, a gum sole and suede toe piece.

If you want a pair, £55 gets you a pair directly from Adidas.

Find out more at the Adidas online store website

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eBay watch: 1960s octopus-style floor lamp

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A bizarre piece of interior design, with this octopus-style floor lamp certainly able to knock out some serious light.

According to the seller, it's from the 1960s and probably from a medical practice. There are five arms, each with spotlights, which can be adjusted in almost any direction. The frame itself cam also be adjusted in height. if you don't want them all on at once, they do switch off independently.

The lamp is in chromed metal, the shades in brushed aluminium, while the base is painted black and has castors. Condition is said to be 'perfect' (although there are a couple of marks on the shades – detailed on the site) and weight is 'heavy', something to bear in mind. The price right now is £89.99.

Find out more at the eBay website

Categories / Women's Fashion

Parisian playsuit from New Look

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It's beach wear or city chic – whatever you want to wear this outfit with, the Parisian playsuit is a must have.

Embracing the 1970s styles gracing every shop on the high street but with a fun, quirky playful side, this playsuit is comfy, sexy and practical. As it's 85% cotton it's soft to touch and durable and can be both a picnic outfit or matched with heels for an evening affair.

Get yours online from New Look for £26.99.

Categories / Homeware

Handmade Wooden Sewing Box

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Get right up to date with the crafting trend with this handmade wooden sewing box.

It's got a clear plastic top display case for decoration and ease of finding things and is made from an aged washed effect wood. It's a neat freak's dream with a double tier and handles that open on the top from both sides with three compartments inside each opening, and a single drawer on the base.

Choose from two different sizes and they're available from Not on the high street.com.