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10 of the best 1970s-style watches

10 of the best 1970s-style watches

Five of the best vintage Adidas trainers reissues

Five of the best vintage Adidas trainers reissues

Vintage and 1960s t-shirt designs by Mr B’s Soulful Tees

Vintage and 1960s t-shirt designs by Mr B’s Soulful Tees

Categories / Design and Interiors, Homeware, Music

Record Cushions by Dark Dog Studio

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Record

Dark Dog Studio is the work of designer/maker Hannah Galvin-Horne, producing both fabric and cushions, the latter including these Record Cushions.

The reasoning behind the name is pretty self-explanatory – each of the hnadmade, handprinted cushions features images of vintage vinyl 45s, offered in different sizes and with different colour options for the trim.

The cushions are printed on 100% cotton duck canvas and they come with a 100% duck feather cushion pad. The front of the cushion features the print, while the back of the cushion is dyed in a corresponding colour to the print. All are made to order, so expect a little wait, with prices around the £68 mark.

Find out more at the Dark Dog Studio website

Categories / Design and Interiors

Midcentury-style Julep sofa by the Designers Guild

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Julep

Not quite high street, but this Julep sofa by the Designers Guild sits below designer prices, but certainly offers a classic designer look.

A midcentury-inspired design that screams the 1950s, the Julep is a bench-style sofa with stylish tapered wooden legs, a contrast button back and plenty of curves. If the finish above doesn't appeal, you can opt for any designers Guild fabric or go for a leather finish.

Prices start from around £995 and if you like the look and want something smaller, check out the simlarly-styled chairs in the range.

Designers Guild website

Categories / Retro Men's Fashion, Sportswear

Adidas launches Samba Casual trainers

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Casual

Adidas wants to match up your trainers with the rest of your gear, unveiling the Samba Casual trainers to do the job.

Casual because they are intended to match up with your casualwear, throwing in a 'premium' denim upper and leather detailing, but keeping the classic Samba profile, finishing things off with a gum sole.

Available to pre-order now with a July delivery, a pair will set you back £75.

Find out more at the End Clothing website

Categories / Design and Interiors

Der Frankfurter chair from Thorsten van Elten

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Der frankfurter

Here's a simple piece of classic design, the Frankfurter chair, available from Thorsten van Elten. 

Although not attributed to a designer, the shape of the chair is instantly recognisable and has been in production for over sixty years. Made from natural beech, it's a nicely neutral design that will fit in well to many different rooms. 

The best bit is that it's currently reduced in price too, selling for £75. 

See them online

Categories / Cars and Bikes, Film and TV

Starlite Urban Drive-In

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Starlight

Always fancied the great American tradition of the drive-in movie but 1) don't live in America 2) don't have a car. Well, the answer to your prayers has arrived with the Starlite Urban Drive-In. 

It's launching with two nights in the middle of London, at the Truman Brewery in Brick Lane. There are then plans to tour it around the country. One of the best bits for public transport devotees is that the cars are provided. It may not be the Cadillac of your dreams as the event is sponsored by Volvo, but it's a lot less expensive. Roller-skating waitresses selling popcorn are also promised. 

The choice of films is a bit disappointing – take your teenage daughter to the Twilight evening on Friday 2 July while Grease is the film of choice on the Saturday. 

Booking opens at midday today (Tuesday 1 June) and tickets cost £25. . 

Find out more online

Categories / Retro Men's Fashion

1960s Clarks Desert Mali boots reissued

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When you think Clarks desert boot, I suspect you've got a certain 'look' in your mind. No surprise, it's a design classic. But it was never the only desert boot in the range. Indeed, one 'lost' gem is heading back to the racks – the Clarks Desert Mali boots.

First introduced back in 1967 and heading back to the racks this year after a long absence, it takes the term desert boot a little more literally, made to withstand tough terrain more than the usual boot. But with a suede upper in a choice of colours, I suspect it's far from perfect for a long desert trek.

Sold with vintage-style packaging and 'industrial' laces, it should be on the shelves in the coming weeks, price to be confirmed. Keep your eyes on the Clarks Originals section of the Clarks website

Clarks website