Categories / Art and Photography, Music

The City Wakes – Syd Barrett Tribute

Syd_barrett_aged_16

Despite a relatively small musical output, the legacy of Pink Floyd founder Syd Barrett can hardly be overstated. His story is well-known amongst music fans yet it continues to be a source of endless fascination.

Perhaps surprisingly “The City Wakes” is the world’s first official tribute to Syd Barrett, coming just over two years after his death (when we were finally forced to admit that there wasn’t going be a reunion or comeback). Fittingly the events are mainly taking place in Barrett’s hometown of Cambridge. It is an ambitious programme of events that have been organised by arts and mental health charity Escape Artists and it will be a celebration of his art as well as his music.

Read more

Categories / Women's Fashion

The Varoom jacket by EC Star

Ec_star_varoom

Mod style fashion for the girls that isn’t either vintage or, well, a dress, is a bit of a struggle to locate at times. EC Star keep coming up with the goods with their continuing designs, including this Varoom jacket.

In a yellow stretch denim, it’s not what you’d expect, but the looks have it all sewn up. A nehru collar, slim fit and slightly belled 3/4 length sleeves give this a sleek mod-inspired cut that’s perfectly complimented by the almost scooter-girl feel.

It’s available from Pin Up Girl Boutique for $96.

Find out more from the website

Categories / Homeware

Recycled Tin Penguin Clock

PenguinclockArtist Mark Brown makes mixed media sculptures and clocks in his backyard studio in Easthampton, Massachusetts. The Penguin Clock is one such creation.

As will become obvious if you look at it for a moment or two, it has been made from recycled kitchen pieces and vintage tins. No two designs will be exactly the same.

It costs $120 (around £70) from Uncommon Goods. If Penguins aren’t your thing, there are other creatures clock available by the same designer.

Categories / Women's Fashion

The New Vintage range at Oasis

Oasis_new_vintage

Oasis have been channeling vintage inspiration in their main designs for a number of seasons now, but with often questionable degrees of success. It seems a smart move, then, to go all out with their New Vintage range, consisting of updated and/or reproduced vintage finds.

Taking inspiration from the twenties and thirties with their jewellery and a handful of drop waist dresses, they’ve tapped into a growing trend for pre-war styles with flair. Less enamouring, though, are some of the 70s inspired pieces, which are a bit on the lacklustre side.

Find out more from the Oasis website

Categories / Women's Fashion

Charles Anastase retro coat

Anastase

If you’ve got the urge to buy a very sensible coat that goes with everything, but don’t need yet another black wool number, grey is a great, safe option. This Charles Anastase coat has great looks and is wearable with almost every outfit.

The Peter Pan collar and high double breasted buttons give this a dolly-ish 60s look, but the sharp grey wool rescues it from looking cutesie. With riding coat style black accents on the pockets and back, this coat has classic written all over it.

Unfortunately, it’s by no means a bargain style, at £1028 from Matches Fashion.

Find out more from the website

Categories / Design and Interiors

KnollStudio Sample Sale – bag some mid-century bargains

Tulip_plat
Looking for some classic design at knockdown prices? You need to make your way to the KnollStudio Sample Sale at the showroom in Smithfield, London.

It takes place on Saturday, 6th December 2008, running from 10am until 1pm. Not much of a clue as to what will be available, but as Knoll is the sole licensed manufacturer of the likes of the Barcelona Chair, Wassily Chair and the Saarinen Tulip and Bertoia Collections, you could have some iconic pieces of furniture at ‘greatly reduced prices’ by Christmas. The only difference is that these are ex display and photoshoot samples, so if you can deal with a few fingerprints, get in there.

And if you get in there early enough, you could pick up the ‘star buy’ of a Black Leather Barcelona Chair for £750 – well worth missing a couple of hours sleep for.

View the collection at the Knoll website