Categories / Film and TV, Food and Drink

Star Wars Chop Sabers

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The title pretty much says it all – these are indeed Star Wars Chop Sabers.

Imported from Japan and officially licensed from the Lucas empire, they are mini / skinny Jedi weapons that sadly don't light up, but they do operated as chopsticks, should you have a thing for far eastern cuisine (and Star Wars movies).

There's a choice of Darth Maul or Luke, with a pair setting you back £9.99.

Find out more at the Firebox website

Categories / Men's Fashion, Sportswear

1980s Nike Vengeance Vintage trainers reissued

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Looking for an old school running shoe? You might be interested in the reissue of the Nike Vengeance Vintage trainers.

Dating back to 1985 (but actually looking even older), it's a lightweight running shoe with a mesh and textile upper, as well as what's described as 'unparalleled support', should you be considering hitting the road or track in a pair.

All of that is finished off with the Nike 'swish' and a blue and silver/grey colourway. If you want a pair, £59 is the price.

Find out more at the End Clothing website

Categories / Design and Interiors

1920s Bellevue AJ3 Desk Light by Arne Jacobsen

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A very stylish reissue from &Tradition, this Bellevue AJ3 Desk Light by Arne Jacobsen.

Would you believe this dates back to 1929? It does indeed, inspired by modernist designs of the Bauhaus era and itself the inspiration for later Jacobsen designs. For your money, you get a swan-neck design with tubular steel for the frame and a lacquered aluminium shade. Simple, but effective.

Black and white are the colour options, £395 is the price for either.

Find out more at the Panik Design website

Categories / eBay watch

eBay watch: 1950s Louis Kalff for Philips desk lamp

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Want something a little different for your sideboard or desk? This Louis Kalff for Philips desk lamp might fit the bill.

Dating back to the 1950s, it's a design reminiscent of that optimistic era, but with a touch of modernism thrown in for good measure. The lampshade is made of sheet metal lacquered black, while the stem is essentially a brass rod. The base is made of cast iron with a sheet metal cover lacquered black and with the original switch still in place.

Coming up to 60 years old, so not in perfect condition – age-related scratches and marks are on the black lacquer work. But at just £10.50 right now, it doesn't look like a huge issue.

Find out more at the eBay website

Categories / Art and Photography, Food and Drink

Retro Kenwood Mixer print by Nursey Bang Bang

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A piece of artwork in honour of a once much loved piece of kitchen equipment, this retro Kenwood Mixer print is from Bournemouth-based Etsy seller Nursey Bang Bang.

The A5 print celebrates the beauty – complete with orange trim – of this must-have of the 70s kitchen. Other prints also celebrate other now redundant household goods such as an old-fashioned hoover and a vintage Pifco iron.

Nursey Bang Bang describes her style as having a "whiff of the 50s, a dash of the mundane, a splattering of the 70s which is all rolled up in a picnic blanket full of cake crumbs". We heartily approve. 

The print costs just £8.

Buy it from her Etsy shop

Categories / Women's Fashion

Warehouse belted trench coat

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The classic trench coat has been a wardrobe staple for decades and this Warehouse belted trench is a great summer version.

Bridging the gap betwen spring and summer when it looks warm but buckets down with rain after an hour can be tricky. This light weight trench coat is flattering, stylish and warming on a blustery spring day and helps you judge the seasons. This classic coat is an investment piece that will not go out of fashion, and a good alternative if your budget won't stretch to the famous Burberry model.

It's £85 from Warehouse online.