Categories / Homeware

Wesco Classic – retro stovetop kettle

Wesco

Wesco does a nice line in retro-style accessories for your kitchen, with the Wesco Classic up there with the best of them.

It's a stovetop kettle, which means you sacrifice functionality for style. But if you have got time to let your water heat on the cooker (and it works on all hobs, including induction), the Wesco Classic does a good job of looking sharp even when you don't need a brew.

Made of coated stainless steel, with some chrome-like features, a chunky handle and an easy-opening mechanism, you can pick one up in various colours for £39. See over the page for another colour option.

Find out more at the John Lewis website

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Categories / Art and Photography, Music

Rock Alphabet print by Rose Stallard

Alphabet

Cool and interesting artwork doesn't have to cost a fortune, you can pick up gems like the Rock Alphabet print by Rose Stallard for a modest outlay.

It is what it says – an alphabet using rock stars mainly past and occasionally present – so everyone from Al Green to Zappa, throwing in Q-Tip, Sid Vicious, Lee Perry and 21 others – all illustrated and reproduced on a 50 x 70cm print.

Signed by the artist and limited to just 35 (with only 15 left), you can secure one for £39.57 including postage.

Find out more at the Print Club London website

Categories / Design and Interiors

Louis Poulsen 1960s Discus 350 ceiling light by Arne Jacobsen

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Stylish and simple, with a history thrown in, the Louis Poulsen Discus 350 ceiling light by Arne Jacobsen could be a timeless addition to your home.

It was designed back in 1963, specifically for illuminating indoor staircases and exterior walls for a city hall in Denmark, the shade being perfect for diffusing 'soft' light over a large area, while the glass diffuser means an even distribution of light.

Those utilitarian looks haven't aged and are unlikely to anytime soon. So the £295 price might be a worthy investment. Check out a wall light variation over the page too, retailing for the same price.

Find out more at the Panik Design website

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Categories / Watches

Chad Muska KR3W CM Blaster Watch

Watch

Old school cool that comes with a touch of practicality, that's the CM Blaster Watch by Chad Muska.

It is indeed a (non-functioning) mini ghetto blaster, perfect as a chunky, old school hip hop-style accessory. But look closely and you'll see those clocks within, which run off a Japanese movement and can presumably offer up the time in two time zones.

The whole thing is finished off with a chunky chain and some adjustable antennas, with an asking price of 149 Euros online.

Find out more at the Caliroots website

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Categories / Women's Fashion

Pronto High Heeled Shoes from Dune

Pronto

The details are what can make or break a truly vintage look, and if you're into a top-to-toe retro style then accessories are worth investment. This pair of Pronto Shoes from Dune tap into a sixties-inspired luxury to create the ideal accessory for a decadent retro look.

With a high end feeling beyond their price tag, the monochrome colouring makes this pair. Bold graphic lines evoke a design somewhere between Mondrian and Chanel. While the stiletto may be a lot more modern, it never takes away from the simplicity of a shoe that can be paired with a great variety of vintage inspired styles.

Get them now from Dune for £95.

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Categories / Women's Fashion

Bird Printed Prom Dress from Miss Selfridge

Birdprint

Fifties prom dresses have thoroughly sealed their presence on the high street for the foreseeable future, giving a wide choice of options for retrophiles beyond the clichéd options. This Bird Print Dress from Miss Selfridge introduces a less-seen print to great effect.

The bird print retains some of the kitsch appeal of modern fifties-inspired fashion, without being too obvious. With a full circle skirt and high waist, the shape creates an ideal silhouette with a wide necked collar and capped sleeve too.

It's available now from Miss Selfridge for £45.

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