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Keith Haring Dancing Figures Lego set

Keith Haring Dancing Figures Lego set

Five 1970s-style table lamps at La Redoute

Five 1970s-style table lamps at La Redoute

1970s-style wall murals by Bobbi Beck

1970s-style wall murals by Bobbi Beck

Categories / Women's Fashion

Hope Dress by Dolce Vita

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Dolce vita

While many fifties style dresses we've featured are faithful reproductions, sometimes a casual modern take on the era's classics are just the ticket. This Hope Dress by Dolce Vita takes some truly vintage style points and creates a timeless piece.

Taking inspiration from a fifties shirt-style dress, full length buttons, a high cinched waist and a shirt style collar provide the 50s appeal. The dress is given a sharp modernity with cutouts at the shoulders and the use of silk materials. Finally, the timespanning appeal of the print ties together a dress that will wear for years.

Get it online from Shopbop for $176.

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Categories / Art and Photography, Design and Interiors

Andy Warhol glass wall murals by Shackerley

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Shackerley

Not just a feature wall, this Andy Warhol glass wall mural offers some imposing pop art for your home.

Shackerley specialises in glass blocks and if you want something plain, you can opt for coloured blocks for either the bathroom or internal walls for around £13 each. But if you want something a little but more interesting, the Murals by Design range, which includes the Marilyn Monroe by Warhol imagery.

The designs use 190 x 190 Flemish clear blocks and are printed to one face only, although custom designs can be produced. Price? That's not available online, you'll need to contact the company for a quote.

Find out more at the Shackerley website

Categories / Design and Interiors

Roche Bobois 60s-style Rondo vases

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Rondo

A new design with one foot firmly in the past – the Roche Bobois Rondo vase range.

Very much in that 1960s Scandinavian style, there's even an orange colour option (above) if you want the full-on retro look, or you can opt for a monochrome, metallic black or white.

Prices vary depending on your choice, but start around £56. See the website for your nearest branch.

Find out more at the Roche Bobois website

Categories / Food and Drink

Mod vodka tumblers from Artel

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Mod vodka tumblers

Looking to knock back some shots in style? These mod vodka tumblers from Artel could be your answer. As the name might suggest, they are decorated in a stylish black, geometric pattern. 

Artel specialize in glassware with graphic and geometric designs.Named after a group of Czech early twentieth artisans, the company tries to reflect their values in their work. For example, though these glasses have a sleek and modern look, they've been made using traditional glass-blowing techniques. 

Costing £193 for a set of three, they're probably glasses to be brought out on special occasions only.  

Buy them from the Couturelab website

Categories / Homeware, Kids

Decoylabs Night Owl clock

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Decoylab night owl clock

You can't have failed to notice the huge influx of owls currently appearing on homewares and stationery. Why complain when the birds featured look as nice as they do on this night owl clock made by Decoylabs? The image of the owl looks like it is taken from a children's illustrated book from the 60s or 70s but actually is the work of illustrator Maiko Kuzunishi. The clock comes in eight different colour combination and is made simply from digitally printed archival paper mounted onto board. 

It's suggested for use in a kid's room but it looks far too appealing for that! The clock costs just $30 through her Etsy site. 

Buy it online

Categories / Homeware

Emma Bridgewater Polka Dot AGA Cooker

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It is a match made in design heaven – Emma Bridgewater Polka Dot AGA Cooker.

Emma Bridgewater has made a name for herself with cute retro designs and you don’t get any more traditionally British than the manufacturer of country house cookers. It seems such an obvious match, it is almost surprisingly that they had not united before. The reason they have collaborated is to celebrate AGA’s 300th anniversary and the result is this limited edition cream cooker decorated with Emma Bridgewater’s signature dotty design. The cooker will sell for just under £10,000.

Visit the Emma Bridgewater website for details of when it will be available.