Categories / Architecture

Le Corbusier greetings cards by Stefi Orazi

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Remember the super cool Modernist Christmas cards? Well, designer Stefi Orazi is back with something equally cool and very topical – the Le Corbusier greetings cards.

Topical because they coincide with the Le Corbusier exhibition and film season at the Barbican and no doubt, a resurgence of interest in all things modernist.

For your money, you get a pack of six illustrated cards in A6 size with envelopes, each with a different piece of the great man's architecture on the front. The coolest cards you'll send (or receive) this year, a pack costs £12.

Find out more at the Twenty Twenty One website

Categories / Men's Fashion, Women's Fashion

American Apparel Unisex Corduroy jacket

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The classic denim jacket shape has gone in and out of style since the 1950s took workwear into the fashion crowd. Its corduroy counterpart has been less prominent, and still evokes a seventies style ethic as a result.

This American Apparel version is tailored to the classic shape, making it unisex. Available in both Merlot and Almost Black, the colour palettes fit well with the seventies style of the fabric. Perfect for versatility, these six button coats have both quality and style. £77 from American Apparel UK.

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Categories / Women's Fashion

Cacharel by Eley Kishimoto retro dresses

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Finding everyday dresses from your favourite vintage period is becoming increasingly difficult. Fashion designers may continue to take inspiration from the 20th century, but few are producing truly retro daywear.

These dresses from Eley Kishimoto's Cacharel collection are great reproductions of 1960s daywear. With whimsical prints and pretty cuts, they're ideal for spring and summer daytimes.

The dresses costs £250 and £260 from left to right, and are both available to buy online from ASOS.

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Categories / Design and Interiors, Homeware

Orgone Chair by Marc Newson

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The Orgone Chair was designed by Marc Newson in 1983, which at 26 years old does just about qualify it as retro.

The original limited set was made from aluminium, but plastic versions soon followed for the mass market. Whilst lacking the exclusivity of the original, the plastic versions have a certain space-age charm, particularly in the white pictured here.

Made in Design are selling the plastic versions (which they describe as “affordable”) in black or white, priced at £634.

Categories / Food and Drink

Recycled Glasses

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Harlands Organic Furnishings specialise in eco friendly fabric and upholstery, but they also sell some other interesting products. Browsing their website, I was particularly taken with these Recycled Glasses.

Available in either green or plum, both colours have an attractive smoky look., which probably has something to do with them being made from recycled glass, but looks good too. Choose from wine glasses or tumblers, priced £10 and £8 respectively.

Buy online at Harlands Organic Furnishings.

Categories / Design and Interiors

Lampe Gras 205 modernist table lamp

Lampegras

A design classic that was beloved of some of the great designers – the Lampe Gras 205 lamp, the work of Atelier Gras.

This 1920s gem was much loved by Le Corbusier for its 'pure function', indeed he used it in his own office, like many other designers of the day. The modernist ethic no less. For your money, you get what you see – an adjustable work/table lamp that's ideal for reading and working, with a chromed base and head to add a bit of eye-catching style.

Expect to pay around £330.

Find out more at the SCP website