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Five 1970s-style table lamps at La Redoute

Five 1970s-style table lamps at La Redoute

1970s-style wall murals by Bobbi Beck

1970s-style wall murals by Bobbi Beck

Lego goes pop art with Robert Indiana’s Love

Lego goes pop art with Robert Indiana’s Love

Categories / Cars and Bikes

Brooks Colt Saddle

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ResampleImg.ashxEstablished in 1866, Brooks have plenty of experience of putting bums on seats, or more precisely, bums on saddles.

The Colt is a more recent edition to the Brooks range, dating back to 1979 and coming in a range of stunnning colours. It's crafted from leather and finished with fabulous retro detailing including copper rivets hand hammered by skilled craftsmen – the perfect accessory for your old school bicycle.

Choose from pink, violet, turquoise, mustard or black leather.

The saddles cost £117.84 and are available here.

Categories / Women's Fashion

Linen Tab Neck Dress from Dorothy Perkins

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As high street designs move from heavy Winter options to Spring and Summer collections, fabric choices allow for a whole new variety of textures and cuts to shine. This Linen Tab Neck Dress from Dorothy Perkins' Closet concession line is an ideal frock for warmer weather, with some stylish retro influence on show.

The simple shift cut is instantly sixties, with just enough figure skimming to create a sharp silhouette. With capped sleeves and a mid thigh hemline, the real gem is the tabbed high collar. With the ideal balance of conservatism and femininity, the pockets add a hint of wearable daytime style.

It's now available from Dorothy Perkins for £30.

Find out more from the website

Categories / Cars and Bikes, eBay watch, Film and TV

eBay watch: 1970s Starsky and Hutch-style Ford Gran Torino car

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Here's something that's guaranteed to make men (and women) of a certain age feel nostalgic for their youth, a 1974 Ford Gran Torino car, which is available to buy via eBay.

Of course, it's the car made famous by Starsky and Hutch, with this particular model coming complete with the paint job from the TV show, not to mention a flashing red light. It's a childhood dream come true.

In terms of detail, it's had three owners since being imported from the US, with 70,200 miles on the clock. It's described as being in 'superb condition', with plenty of upgrading and maintenance over the years. Not cheap though – £12,995 on a 'buy it now' or you can make an offer. More images and details on the site.

Find out more at the eBay website

Categories / Homeware

Ella Doran Joanie Teaware for Habitat

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Ella Doran is becoming a regular feature of the UK high street thanks to her collaborations with various retailers, the latest of which is Habitat.

The Joanie range is inspired by Ella's personal collection of vintage tea plates, with family heirlooms and charity shop finds updated and re-imagined to create a distinctive pattern with a contemporary flavour.

The range incorporates everything you need to hold a stylish tea party; bone-china tea-cups and dessert plates, napkins and a table runner – a great reason to get an apron on and get baking.

You can see the full range and buy here.

Categories / Bags, Books, Film and TV, Food and Drink

James Bond collection at Art Meets Matter

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Art Meets Matter are celebrating 007 with their James Bond collection.

The range includes mugs, book bags and deckchairs covered with the covers of some of Ian Fleming's most famous books. Though the designs have a period feel, they're actually taken from the 2002 US editions of the books and are designed by Richie Fahey.

There are six different novels to pick from for the mugs and a selection of three titles used on the bags, including the From Russia With Love design shown above. Meanwhile, you can pick from either  Casino Royale or Thunderball (pictured over the page) to adorn your deckchair. 

The mugs cost £8.95, the book bag costs £15.95 while the chair is available for £74.95. 

See the range online

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Categories / Design and Interiors

Toronto chairs from Marks and Spencer

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Marks and Spencer seem to be exploring a retro look at the moment, as well as the Montford armchair we featured last month, they're also stocking these Toronto chairs. 

With their curvy maple veneer back and set, they have more than a passing resemblance to Arne Jacobsen's Ant chair, which was launched by Fritz Hansen in 1952. The look is enhanced by the chrome legs (four of them in this case). The chair has been given a contemporary twist with a choice of pastel blue or green colour scheme. 

A pair of the chairs costs £69.

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