Categories / Homeware

Lounge chair from Bubinga Ltd

Bubinga lounge chair

Bubinga Ltd was established with the aim of providing good design at affordable prices. This retro looking lounge chair is a pleasing example of the range of furniture they offer to meet this brief. It's got a nice low seat with wide armrests and a stainless steel base for swivelling on, as well as lounging. 

It's available in a wide variety of finishes: black, red and white leather, pink floral or olive and aubergine stripes as well as the green pictured. Their price is £199.

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Categories / Design and Interiors

Berry vase by Jonathan Adler at V&A Shop

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Jonathan Adler's designs across textiles, furniture and ceramics come up time and time again on this site. This Berry vase is another lovely piece, this time pleasingly available to buy from a UK retailer so you can avoid all those fees for shipping from the US. 

It's one of a selection of his ceramics offered by the V&A shop, all inspired by classic mid-century design. The organic curving shape, the plant form patterns that run up the side of the vase and, of course, its name, all reflect the influence of the natural world on the piece. The vase costs £70. 

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Categories / Design and Interiors, Travel

Vintage-style cardboard luggage at Manufactum

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Cardboard you ask? No, this isn't going to rot away after a quichk shower, it's actually hard-wearing if you produce it the right way. And as this vintage-style cardboard luggage at Manufactum has been produced in the Czech Republic for over 80 years, we can assume it comes with an excellent reputation.

Described as 'sturdy as anything', the suitcases have studded side-pieces are studded, corners and edges that are metal-reinforced, wooden strips on the outside for added stability, and the larger cases have solid wooden frames on the inside. If that's not enough, the locks and handles are made of steel, with an inner lining of paper. One other vital ingredient too – they look unbelievably hip.

Prices vary depending on the size of case required, but start at a very reasonable £22.50 for a black or red finish. Also, check out over the page for a really stylish hat box made in the same style by the same people – that will set you back just £24.50.

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Categories / Men's Fashion, Sportswear

Walsh Bazley retro-style trainers

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Like Retro To Go itself (and indeed Reebok), Walsh footwear was born in Bolton. But unlike Reebok, the company still produces its sports shoes in the town over 40 years after it started up – primarily making speciality running shoes, but also some less-known casual trainers with a vintage slant – like the Walsh Bazley trainers.

Looking like escapees from the 1960s, the trainers mix a leather upper with some suede detailing, with a thin matching sole and Walsh logo finishing things off. If you don't like the white above, red and black are also available, as well as a finish that swaps round the suede and leather.

Really smart, slightly more exclusive thna your average high street trainers and yours online for £65.

Find out more at the Walsh website

Categories / Women's Fashion

Per Una Pure Wool Baker Boy Hat

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Baker Boy hats have gone through some unpleasant phases in fashion, but the 60s versions keep designers coming back again and again. This wool version from Per Una at Marks and Spencer is understated enough to wear time and time again.

With a bubbly shape and petite peak, the wool is the ideal material for this structured design. In a dark grey it has a certain retro charm that's only enhanced by the girlish addition of a floral decoration.

It's available now from Marks and Spencer for just £12.

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Categories / Women's Fashion

Charlie T-Bar shoes from Monsoon

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The mary jane may be the essential sixties high heel design, but T-bars are undeniably seventies. These Charlie T-bar Shoes from Monsoon have a certain disco vibe that's irresistible.

The design elements are perfectly done, from jazz-shoe inspired straps, to a thick mid heel and the gold chain t-bar design. The peep toe finishes off, while the tan pair's colouring is straight out of Studio 54. As heels go, these will be comfortable enough to never leave the dancefloor, too.

Get them online from Monsoon for £55.

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