Categories / Design and Interiors

Mini Bobo retro-style table lamp at B&Q

Bobo

Another retro gem we spotted at our local B&Q – this Mini Bobo table lamp.

It's a rather smart 70s-style design, in a classic 'eyeball' shape on a matching stand, which also allows you to adjust that light wherever you want it.

If you're not keen on the chrome, there's also a black or a white finish, with all selling at th3e same price – a very affordable £6.98 online.

Find out more at the B&Q website

Categories / Men's Fashion, Sportswear

Adidas launches A.039 Gazelle OG trainers

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The online launch of the Adidas Manchester trainers was a b it messy to say the least, so my confidence in Size? isn't what it was – but it does seem to be the only retailer selling these Adidas A.039 Gazelle OG trainers right now.

The A.039 name is apparently derived from an internal code which adidas used for its particular shade of blue and indeed, this Gazelle reissue is offered in blue (pictured over the page) and the green above. The Gazelle is a 'back to basics' original shape, complete with suede and fabric upper, two colours of laces (just in case you get bored of the first colour) plus gold adidas branding on the side.

£54.99 will secure you a pair online.

Find out more at the Size? website

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Categories / Art and Photography

Swifty does classic snack-based pop art

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You might know Swifty for everything from Straight No Chaser magazine, Mo' Wax and Talkin' Loud through to our very own Modculture site design, but you really should check out his artwork, including this very eye-catching snack-based pop art.

Yes, taking a leaf out of Andy Warhol's book, Swifty has taken various foodstuffs and given them his own twist – like the Salt 'n' Shake above or a classic chocolate bar over the page.

The image above is a four-colour, 500mm x 650mm silkscreen print on Arches Rives paper, limited to just 28, signed and numbered and available online for £75. Check them all out on the site, they'll look great in the kitchen.

Find out more at the Swifty website

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Categories / Women's Fashion

TV Charm Necklace by Me & Zena

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We’ve featured a number of products using the various incarnations of the TV Testcard, all a variety of home furnishings. For a hint of this 20th Century design classic in your wardrobe, these TV Charm Necklaces by Me & Zena are perfect.

The pendant’s charm features a sixties/seventies look telly set with a choice of testcard screen or static ‘snow’ instead. The design’s kitschy retro appeal is a fun little accessory that injects some retro style into any era of wardrobe.

Get them online from Dollydagger for £18 each.

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Categories / Women's Fashion

Sailor Mini Skirt by Silence + Noise

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With nautical fodder all over the high street, there's plenty of options for a variety of retro looks in ladieswear. While much of the trend focuses on an eighties interpretation, this Silence + Noise skirt taps into a very sixties feeling instead.

With a classic miniskirt shape, the high waist and risqué hemline create an instant 60s silhouette. White stripe accents at the hemline and pocket add a subtle nautical feeling to the block navy, with a small gold button accent too.

The skirt is available now from Urban Outfitters for £35.

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Categories / eBay watch

eBay watch: Robin Day space age 4-4000 armchair for Hille in brown and cream

Hille

We have featured one of these previously, but I'm flagging up this Robin Day 4-4000 armchair for Hille because of its unusual colour scheme and the cheap price.

The chair was made by Hille in the 1970s as part of a 'Living Theme' collection, which was pitched at a younger crowd and sold in cool places like Habitat. As you can, it's very much of its era.

Usually they're in cream (we have one in this colour), but the model on eBay is an unusual brown with contrast cord cushions (I think these are likely to be original too). An underrated space age gem and right now available for £99.

Find out more at the eBay website