Categories / Gadgets and Tech, Men's Fashion, Women's Fashion

The Impossible Project to revive instant Polaroid photography

Impossibleproject

Polaroid stopped producing its analogue instant film in 2008 so supplies of it are limited and at a premium. The Impossible Project hopes to change that situation by inventing a new film product can be used in vintage Polaroid cameras, thus reviving instant photography.

 It seems like a worthy cause, but it is obviously one that comes at a cost, so to support their mission, The Impossible Project is selling the t-shirts above. The men’s design is available in navy or brown and features the project logo along with a drawing of a Polaroid photograph. The ladies style comes in red or black with a heart-shaped design made up of Polaroids.

The t-shirts costs 28 Euros each and can be ordered from The Impossible Project website, where you can also find out more about their mission.

Categories / Women's Fashion

Cabbage Patch Kids Necklaces from Rock ‘n Rose

Rock n rose

Cabbage Patch Kids are still one of the most recognisable toy brands of the past few decades, taking the whole world by storm when they were launched in the 1970s. The rag dolls's unique look have become an iconic design, and are captured with style in these necklaces from Rock 'n Rose.

Four pendant designs are available, each featuring a different named doll from the vast collection. Apart from the pictures, the necklaces have a vintage golden look that gives an heirloom feel to the jewellery.

Get them from Rock n' Rose now for just £11 each.

Find out more from the website

[via Domestic Sluttery]

Categories / Women's Fashion

Nautical Halter Dress by Rare

Nautical rare

Of the myriad nautical styled dresses available on the high street at the moment, this version by Rare is one of the best yet for retro looks. With an instantly recognisable fifties flavour, this dress is an unusual gem.

The use of a halter neck, combined with well defined sweetheart neckline give a perfectly done pin-up look, while the high waist of the skirt and figure-hugging cut give a wiggle effect. The colour scheme and oversized buttons give an immediate nautical feel without veering into the dress up box.

Get it online from Oli for £49.

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Categories / Gadgets and Tech, Toys and Games

Commodore 64 emulator heads to iPhone

C64

Have fond memories of the golden age of gameplay? Or simply want to know why your older brother bangs on about games not being as good as they used to be? Either way, you need the Commodore 64 emulator for the iPhone.

Yes, you can turn the clock back 25+ years by picking up this iPhone app, which turns the touchscreen into an old school console, throwing in five games to start you off – Dragon’s Den, Le Mans, Jupiter Lander, Arctic Shipwreck and Jack Attack. Once you've exhausted those, more games will follow for a modest cash outlay.

Indeed, the actual app doesn't break the bank – available now for just £2.99.

Apple website

Categories / Homeware

Content by Conran Kendal shelving unit at John Lewis

Kendal shelving

Modular style shelving has a long and distinguished design pedigree with fine examples from George Nelson and the Eames', and the flexible combination of having shelves for display and cupboards where you can stash bits away remains extremely useful. The Content by Conran Kendal shelving unit is an attractive and affordable twenty-first century adaptation of this principle.

The classic shape and look of this piece means you'll probably keep it for quite a few years. As a further incentive to hold onto it, its light oak veneer will apparently look even better as it ages. The unit costs £475.

Buy it from the John Lewis website

Categories / Homeware

Supernova vase by Pretty Random Objects

Supernova vase

This Supernova vase by Pretty Random Objects has more than a touch of fifties style with its attractive muted pink glaze, clean shape and hand carved starburst-esque design. At £35 it also seems good value for a handmade piece. 

Pretty Random Objects is the company name of Joanna Mendicino, a San Francisco based ceramicist who is one of the makers featured in the new homeware section on the Hannah Zakari website. The site is well worth a browse for prints and more pots, as well as the jewellery and accessories they've traditionally stocked. 

Buy it from Hannah Zakari