Categories / Art and Photography, Kids

“Children Unite” Poster

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Children’s design doesn’t have to mean fluffy bunnies in pastel colours, and nobody recognises that more than the company Our Children’s Gorilla. Amongst their unusual and often bizarre designs, is this particular gem, “Children Unite” Poster.

Quite obviously based on revolutionary posters from the 1960s, the poster makes a bold statement. Whilst your child may not recognise the reference, they may well appreciate the rebellious sentiment.

The poster costs £17 directly from Our Children’s Gorilla.

Categories / Homeware

Colourful Ercol Quaker Chairs

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The classic Ercol Quaker Chair has been given a makeover by the people at Orange and Brown.

Rather than the usual wooden finish, the mid-century chairs have been professionally restored and sprayed in a choice of seven colours. Choose between the armchair or the armless version in white, black, yellow, pink, red, purple or blue. They also have a limited run of Ercol rocking chairs and the double “Love Seat” available in powder blue.

Prices range from £220 to £290 with free delivery for shoppers in London or Bournemouth. Visit the Orange and Brown website for further details.

Categories / Men's Fashion

Lee Originals Westerner denim range reissued in limited numbers

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If you're looking for authenticity in your denim, you might want to check out the forthcoming Lee Originals Westerner range, which will be exclusively available at Oki-Ni from September.

First introduced in 1959 and produced into the 1960s, the Lee Westerners (sometimes called Lee Whites) were the first white dress-up jeans and jackets. The new versions are rare Japanese replicas, the trouser based on the classic 101z (now called the 100Z), accompanied by the 101J jacket and a Westerner shirt, all remade in 'Westweave Sateen'.

Each of the items will be available in black, khaki and tan (no white yet) for an as-yet undisclosed price. But if you're interested, you can pre-register an interest at Oki-Ni. It might be worth doing too if you want to guarantee an item. A close-up image is over the page.

Find out more at the Oki-Ni website

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Categories / Design and Interiors, eBay watch

eBay watch: 1960s Patrice Dupont-designed Philips UFO portable record player

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A stunning design that rarely comes up on eBay – so make sure you get a bid in for this Patrice Dupont-designed Philips UFO portable record player if you want one.

One of the space age classics to have appeared in the equally sought-after  L'utopie Du Tout Plastique book/catalogue, it's a battery-operated record player with built-in speaker, taking the shape of a flying saucer.

Described as in 'used but good condition', it's currently at £78. I suspect it might go for a little more in the end.

Find out more at the eBay website

Categories / Women's Fashion

Study Buddy Cardigan by Kensie Girl

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Cardigans of all shapes and sizes are an ideal choice of retro outerwear, whatever the 20th century era you're emulating. This Study Buddy Cardigan by Kensie Girl combines shape and colour to make a perfectly sixties piece of knitwear.

Taking the edge of menswear that was so in vogue in the decade, this longline cardigan is given some edge thanks to its design as a mini dress. A low V-neck feminises the look, while a great shade of golden rod yellow is instantly mid-sixties.

It's available online from ModCloth for $77.99.

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Categories / Women's Fashion

Stripe Polo Neck Dress from Warehouse

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Most sixties dresses eschew a figure-hugging cut in favour of daring hemlines, but this Stripe Polo Neck Dress combines all the sass of the fifties with a definite sixties look.

The monochrome stripes give a mod style edge with an air of french sophistication, perfectly complimented by the polo neck. With just the right amount of figure hugging, the slightly longer hemline offsets it to keep things sleek.

Get it now from Warehouse for £25.

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