We've not done one of these for a while, but when we see two products so similar, it's hard to resist doing a comparison between the George Nelson Ball Clock (left) and the Matalan Molecule Clock (right).
Regular readers will know we have featured the Ball Clock previously, a mid-century classic from 1948, this distinctive design has been officially reissued by Vitra in a mix of lacquered wood and metal, with a high grade quartz clock keeping things ticking over. Expect to pay from around £143.
A-line skirts and floral prints have gone hand in hand since before the 1950s, and continue to be a hit with designers and the high street alike. This brand new Waffle skirt from design house Chloé's See diffusion line, is a great piece for Spring and Summer that's got just enough retro chic to wear anywhere.
Made in a classic and understated shape, this is a more everyday version of the classic, voluminous circle skirt made so popular amongst 1950s looks. With a bold, bright floral it's given a punchier update without veering off into the horribly modern.
Get it online from My Wardrobe for £224.
When the high street shops get away with blatantly ripping off design classics it causes confusion and quite the rift of opinion. However, if you're never going to afford the original, this imitation of the original Chanel 2.55 bag from Urban Outfitters isn't a bad replacement.
Originally launched in 1955, the now ubiquitous quilted Chanel bag is as popular as ever, and of course gets ever more expensive. This Coco bag is a much more purse friendly lookalike, and has all the style hallmarks of the original, down to the distinctive strap.
It's available in both colours from Urban Outfitters UK for £52.
This Retro Alarm Clock by PT Home won’t wake you up with music or a cup of tea. It is plainly and simply an alarm clock, but sometimes that is enough.
It has an attractive cream exterior, housing an LCD display for the time. It measures 12cm x 6cm x 6cm and runs on 2 AA batteries. There isn’t much more to say about other than the price which is a suitably modest £15.
It can be bought online from Iggloo.
We don't know a great deal about the Adidas Vespa Blue trainers, aside from them appearing on the Colette website as part of its spring 2009 range.
Obviously a collaboration between Adidas and Vespa, the shoes (or should that be boots) have a blue suede upper with Adidas stripes and tongue logo mixing it with the Vespa logo near the heel, things finished off with a gum-like sole.
Not the result you might expect from two classic labels, but interesting nonetheless. Yours for 110 Euros. See another image over the turn.
Freeman Transport specialises in hand-built bikes, but also does a nice sideline in t-shirts, including these Freeman Transport vintage bicycle t-shirts.
Take your pick from three designs, including the two above, all printed onto 100 per cent organic cotton shirts, with the design a shade of the t-shirt colour.
Available direct from the company, you can buy the t-shirts for $28 (around £19). Check out the site for other clothing and accessories too – and of course, the bikes.
Find out more at the Freeman Transport website
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