Back from ther '70s, but with a 1950s twist, the Clarks Ashcott shoes are back on the market.
Yes, one from the archives, relaunched to 'coincide with the rockabilly trend' according to the maker, the shoes are much the same as the original, which means double lace-up fastening and that chunky crepe sole, finished off with a choice of light or dark suede.
You can secure a pair online at the Clarks website, price is £69.
Big thanks to Sonia for inspiring today's eBay watch, although her collection of Lundby midcentury-style dolls houses and furniture could easily have fit into our Retro Rooms section.
Sonia has been buying 1960s and 1070s Lundby pieces off eBay of late, Swedish designs that replicate Scandinavian living of the time in minute detail – right down to the avocado bath suites, working light systems and illuminated period TVs and fish tanks.
We've featured the bamboo, retro-style Lexon Safe radio previously but the products in the range go beyond that piece to include clocks, flashlights and this calculator.
Designed by Elise Berthier and Pierre Garner, you can tell the calculator comes from the same design family as the radio. Its chunky keys and rounded edges give it that retro look while its got eco credentials too: solar powered and made from natural bamboo with a casing from corn starch bio-plastic.
And the price for the calculator? It adds up to £21.40.
Buy it from Made in Design
Big thanks to Jorge for pointing us in the direction of El Ganso, which is where we found these 60s-style bomber jackets.
Not a million miles away from a style Fred Perry where/are known for, it’s a classic bomber shape in a various colours, each with its own contrast stripes on the waist, cuffs and collar. The company badge finishing things off.
Available online, they sell for 120 Euros.
Mobile phone a bit too 'new school' for you? The invest in something with a more retro feel – the Lego Walkie Talkie set.
Ok, there are limitations – you'll not be taken seriously in the boardroom for a start and of course, the 3,000ft range isn't going to be ideal when you need to make a long distance call. But or a bit of fun, you can't beat them.
In terms of features, both have volume controls, push-to-talk functions, a rear clip and that eye-catching Lego front. Powered by a couple of batteries, they sell for $28 from the US-version of Urban Outfitters, which now ships worldwide.
Two Retro To Go favourites, Ella Doran and Kavel Rafferty have joined forces to make PorTables.
The new collection of tableware combines Rafferty's love of vinyl with Doran's distinctive product designs. It's all based around images of a collection of vintage portable record players which have been printed onto table mats and coasters. Retro music lovers will now be able to eat to a slightly different beat.
A set of six table mats cost £39 while six coasters will set you back £21.
Buy them online
