Categories / Retro Women's Fashion

Suspender Skirt by Pins & Needles

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The use of androgyny and male influence in women's fashion has been a huge defining factor in twentieth century style. Stretching far beyond the 1980s, elements of menswear are present in fifties, sixties and seventies looks too.

This Suspender Skirt by Pins & Needles is a uniquely versatile piece, adaptable to many twentieth century aesthetics. The high waisted cotton skirt, with its button front is enhanced by cross backed suspenders. Finished in a rich burgundy, the retro influences make this a subtly stylish piece.

Get it now from Urban Outfitters UK for £45.

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Categories / Food and Drink, Toys and Games

Retro Arcade Cake Mould

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What could be better than cake mixing it with old school arcade games. And if you plan on mixing the two, you'll need to get yourself this Retro Arcade Cake Mould.

Coming soon to the Spinning Hat site, the mould is inspired by the first generation of arcade gaming, Space Invaders if you want to be specific. The mould can make various levels of gaming cake, so if you fancy making a multi-level arcade sponge or carrot cake…well…you can.

See over the page for one of those finished products and if you want one, you can pre-order now, with the price at just £9.99.

Find out more at the Spinning Hat website

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Categories / Art and Photography

Vintaged Distressed Brown Leather Camera Strap

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Put your iphone down for a moment, forget about your Hipstamatic App and show a little love to your camera, whether digital or film, with this Vintaged Distressed Brown Leather Camera Strap.

It measures 55cm long but is fully adjustable and has quick release collar studs on either end for attaching to your camera. The leather is an attractive distressed brown and ethically sourced from cows that have lived happy lives.

It's a stylish yet functional item in keeping with the current trend for a vintage influence on all things photographic.

The strap costs £24 and is available from Magpie Accessories via Bouf, an online marketplace of unique, design-led items.Check it out here.

Categories / Design and Interiors, Homeware

Daisy Chair

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The Daisy Chair is part of the Galleano Collection available at StyleStore, about which I know very little, but many of their designs are clearly inspired by iconic designs of the past.

The Daisy Chair reminds me a bit of Arne Jacobsen’s Swan Chair as it has similar upturned armrests, although in this case, it is supposed to resemble flower petals rather than swan wings. It costs just over £940 with fabric upholstery or an extra £170 for leather covering.

Visit StyleStore for more information.

Categories / Art and Photography

Aardvark 2011 Manifesto Print

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Last year, we featured their 2010 Manifesto, so it seems only right that we mention the 2011 Aardvark Manifesto Print.

Like their previous work, the manifesto is a letterpress print, made using traditional wood and metal type and consists of various slogans for better living such “value the commonplace”, “reclaim childhood” and my particular favourite “stay wonky”. The print costs £25 unframed or £50 in a black frame.

Order online directly from Aardvark.

Categories / Art and Photography, Food and Drink

Swedish Tea Time print featuring Stig Lindberg’s Bersa design

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This Swedish Tea Time print honours the Stig Lindberg's distinctive Bersa porcelain design. Originally dating to the 1960s, it's still in production today and still is the ideal accompaniment to a cup of tea, as this design makes clear! 

The print is the work of Handz whose Etsy shop is full of prints inspired by classic kitchenware: other designs are based around Cathrineholm bowls or Marianne Westman's Picknick, for example. 

They are reasonably priced too: far cheaper than the actual objects. This A3 print costs $19. 

See it online

via What Katie Does