Categories / Homeware

Puzzle Cube Decal

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 The addictive Rubix cube puzzle spawned several imitators in the 80s, but more recently it has inspired dozens of products such as this Puzzle Cube Decal.

As I could never complete more than one side of the puzzle, I probably wouldn’t be in a rush to be reminded of the frustrating hours spent twisting and turning, but for those who love a bit of 80s nostalgia, this could be the perfect fun wall decoration. The pack contains two cube stickers, one with white, yellow and green sides, the other white, blue and red sides, although you can have cubes made in custom colours too.

The decals cost $45 (around £30) from Vinyl Wall Design on Etsy.

Categories / Art and Photography

Type Map Print

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We’ve made no secret of our love of typography and the Type Map Print is another product to appeal to this infatuation.

The print is a map of the UK, made up of place names cleverly written in different sized fonts to represent the size of the city or town. The print also fits well with the current trend for all things British. It is available in a choice of vintage-looking duck egg blue or classy slate grey and measures 50cm by 70cm.

The print costs £38 from Bodie and Fou.

Categories / Retro Women's Fashion

Sessun Check 70s Gillet

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There is seemingly a constant supply of vaguely hippie wear on the high street, but if you're looking for some more genuine looking 70s folkie wear it takes some digging. This Gillet jacket from Sessun is a rare gem in its authenticity at every detail.

The fur trim gives that unmistakeably seventies appeal, along with a colour palette of browns that immediately speaks of the era. The use of a toggle style button finishes this off to give an unusual piece of outerwear that's ideal for layering with true vintage pieces.

It's available from Urban Outfitters UK for £120.

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Categories / Retro Women's Fashion

Footglove Wide Fit Bow Shoes

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Marks and Spencer have revamped much of their fashion ranges for a younger audience, but for vintage lovers the best port of call is their remaining old fashioned fare. These Footglove Wide Fit Bow Shoes are perhaps something you'd expect from the old M&S, but that's no bad thing for retrophiles.

The burgundy suede, in real leather, perfectly compliments this pretty day shoe. A low heel, bow at the vamp and contrast coloured leather stripe all tie together well to create a forties style shoe that is virtually ageless.

Get them now from Marks and Spencer for £39.50.

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Categories / Art and Photography, Retro Men's Fashion

Vans x Robert Crumb footwear range

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Vans has put some classic 60s illustration on two of its classic styles as part of the newly-launched Vans x Robert Crumb footwear range.

Take your pick from the classic Fritz the Cat that sits on an (not quite as) classic Vans Slip On or opt for Mr Natural, who first appeared in print back in 1967, but who appears on a pair of Vans Sk8 High for the first time in 2009. Both pairs also feature joint Vans and R. Crumb branding.

Check out the Mr Natural footwear over the page and if you want a pair, check out Colette online, prices from around £64 for what's certainly a limited edition.

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Categories / Bags, Homeware

Kaleido bed set

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Looking for an 80s look for your bed that doesn't involve referencing your favourite TV programme or computer game from that period? Well, the Kaleido bed set is covered with a very simple geometric pattern made up of triangles but its colour scheme of greys, blacks and orange gives it an 80s feel. It's also made from 100% cotton with a suitably grown-up 200 thread count.  

Even better is that it's currently in the sale. Prices now range from £32.50 for a single bed set up to £50 for a super king bed.

Buy it from the Heals website