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Hang-It-All inspired coat rack from Oliver Bonas

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This Gumball coat stand, available at Oliver Bonas takes more than a touch of inspiration from Charles and Ray Eames' Hang-It-All

Hang-It-All was intended to bring fun to an everyday object – in that case livening up a wall-mounted coat rack with powdered white steel, topped off with brightly coloured balls. This design takes the white of the Eames' number, includes the coloured balls and plays on the sense of fun but applies them all to the shape of a more traditional free-standing coat stand. 

Whether you prefer the design or not, there's no denying the price difference. The Hang-It-All will set you back about £170 while this stand costs £45. 

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Categories / Men's Fashion, Sportswear

Nike Allcourt Low Vintage trainers reissued

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Wimbledon is now underway, so the perfect time to feature a reissued tennis shoe – the Nike Allcourt Low Vintage trainers.

First seen in 1975, they were initially pitched as a lightweight all-round shoe for tennis as well as squash and handball. This 'new' Vintage version is probably more of a casual shoe than a sports shoe, offering in white with black detailing with a canvas upper, a towelled lining and pure white vulcanised midsole.

All of that is yours for £49.99.

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Categories / Books

Everything I Need To Know I Learned From Peanuts by Charles M. Schulz

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Looking for all the answers in life? Charlie Brown and the gang did all the legwork 60 years ago – and the best of that is captured in Everything I Need To Know I Learned From Peanuts by Charles M. Schulz.

The clue is in the title – friendship, music, love, food, sport, grooming and much more – you'll find the answers to it all via a series of classic cartoon strips and words featuring Charlie Brown, Lucy, Linus, Sally, Peppermint Patty, Schroeder, Snoopy and the rest of the gang.

128 pages of wisdom and classic imagery packedi nto a hardback book, it's available to pick up online for £7.99.

Find out more at the Waterstones website

Categories / Women's Fashion

Off Shoulder Knit Dress by Christian Dior

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The big brands love to jump the gun on seasons, but every so often there's a piece that bears buying well in advance. This Off Shoulder Knit Dress by Christian Dior might not get a run out until the Autumn, but with looks like these it's certainly worth talking about.

Channelling a classic Dior look from the late fifties and early sixties, the dress has all the femininity and sharp sex appeal of early Dior designs. The off shoulder neckline shows just enough flesh to counterbalance the formality of the pencil skirt and professional bodice design. With a high, defined waist it creates those killer vintage curves you can't deny.

Get it online from Browns now for £900.

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Categories / Women's Fashion

Art Deco Alexa Hairband by Rock ‘n Rose

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Pre-war retro looks are much less common on the high street, so it can often take a little bit more digging for lovers of twenties and thirties fashion to find affordable items. These Alexa Headbands from vintage-style accessories brand Rock 'N Rose are a rare gem, at a snip too.

The UK based designers have a knack for simple and stylish vintage pieces, and this piece is no different. The use of sequins within a sharp art deco fan design gives some very twenties sparkle to a simple item. The hairband makes it an easy piece to wear for any occasion to boot.

Get them online from Rock 'N Rose for £22 each.

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