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Pro-Ject unveils Charlie Brown-themed Peanuts T1 BT turntable

Pro-Ject unveils Charlie Brown-themed Peanuts T1 BT turntable

Keith Haring Dancing Figures Lego set

Keith Haring Dancing Figures Lego set

Categories / Art and Photography, Design and Interiors, eBay watch, Travel

Coast seaside poster charity auction

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Some new takes on the classic twentieth-century travel poster as seven contemporary artists were asked to design a seaside poster to be auctioned off for charity. 

Several Retro To Go favourites were among the artists asked to depict their favourite resort: Barbara Hulanicki extols the virtues of Brighton, Angie Lewin goes for Salthouse in Norfolk while Wayne and Geraldine Hemingway promote the merits of Boscombe, as pictured above. Although the style of 1930s British travel posters were an obvious starting point,  each artist has tackled the brief in their own distinctive way. 

The auction started this morning (Thursday) on Ebay and concludes on the 16 May at 9pm. All proceeds raised go to Marine Conservation Society. 

Find out more online

Categories / Design and Interiors

Ligne Roset Pumpkin armchair by Pierre Paulin offered in limited edition striped finish

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The original reissue has been featured on thos pages before, but now you can join the queue for a limited edition Ligne Roset Pumpkin armchair in two striped finishes.

The new versions of the Pierre Paulin space age classic are to celebrate Ligne Roset's 150th anniversary, with just 150 of the red and the blue being offered worldwide. Or red Divina and blue Divina if you want the official names. All will be numbered and feature the slogan '150 ans d'avance' and the Pierre Paulin textile label.

The original was produced in 1971 for seating for the private apartments of Claude and Georges Pompidou at the Elysée Palace. In 2010, a basic Pumpkin costs from £900. The limited edition? That will retail for around £1,500.

Ligne Roset website

Categories / Kids, Sportswear

Adidas Baby Beckenbauer – 1970s tracktop for your kids

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Want to turn your little one into a mini homeboy? You simply need to invest in the Adidas Baby Beckenbauer

Yes, this is a one-to-one replica of the classic 70s tracksuit, inspired, as the name suggests, by footballing legend Franz Beckenbauer. So all the detailing, logos and pockets of the original, in a white and red colourway.

It's designed for very small children, so only 3 months or 9 months I'm afraid. If you have a child of that age, the Beckenbauer is yours for £35.

Find out more at the Adidas Store website

Categories / Bags, Women's Fashion

Hilda Clutch Bag from Missguided

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Hilda

Ethereal nude shades and girly design features are everywhere you turn in mainstream fashion at the moment, often providing plenty of fodder for a variety of vintage inspired aesthetics. This Hilda Bag from Missguided takes some of that style and toughens it up to create a great 80s accessory.

The clutch's design has a real feminine edge thanks to sweeping lines and a corsage detailing, capturing the eighties' love of earlier vintage inspiration. It's toughened up a typically spunky style of the era with zip detailing throughout, creating that line between pretty and punky that has become almost timeless.

Get it online from Missguided for just £9.99.

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Categories / Women's Fashion

Floral Sailor Dress from New Look

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Sailordress

With nautical trends all over the high street of late it's easy to fall into the kitsch camp. That's no bad thing for many retro lovers, but for a more muted take on the style for day time this Sailor Dress from New Look is ideal.

The flirty circle skirt shape compliments a fifties style well, with a strappy neckline taking it further into an early sixties look. The navy and red colour scheme are lightened for a summer look with a large percentage of crisp white.

Get it online from New Look for £28.

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Categories / Design and Interiors, Homeware

Heal’s Warehouse Sale in London – up to 70 per cent off

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We have mentioned it before, but just in case you've forgotten, this Saturday May 8th 2010 should be in your diary, as that's the date of the Heal’s Warehouse Sale in Edmonton, London N9.

According to Heal's, it will run from 9am until 1pm, with up to 70 per cent off ex-display and clearance furniture – sofas, armchairs, cabinets, dining tables, dining chairs and occasional tables are all mentioned.

The full address is Heal’s Distribution Centre, 10 Ardra Road, Edmonton, London N9 OBD. Check out the online store if you want to do some window shopping in advance.

Heal's website