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Affordable retro classic: 1960s Tam Tam Pop Stool

Affordable retro classic: 1960s Tam Tam Pop Stool

Five of the best retro sports holdalls

Five of the best retro sports holdalls

Pro-Ject unveils Charlie Brown-themed Peanuts T1 BT turntable

Pro-Ject unveils Charlie Brown-themed Peanuts T1 BT turntable

Categories / Gadgets and Tech

Brionvega’s classic 1960s RR126 audio system returns as RR226

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Quite simple stunning, the Brionvega Radiofonografo RR126 is a 60s design classic – and it looks like it’s coming back as the RR226.

It was designed back in 1965 by Pier Giacomo and Achille Castiglioni, notable for its looks, its versatility and its folding speakers – which can be positioned at the side and on the top, depending on your space and needs. The new version keeps all of that functionality (including the radio, built-in amp, dial controls and 33/45rpm vinyl playback), but meets the modern era halfway with the addition of CD and DVD players.

So far it’s just been shown off around the design shows, but we’re hoping it makes it to retail in the not-too-distant future. The price will no doubt be seriously high, but this is one design classic we’ll certainly be saving up for. See over the page for an image of the system with speakers on top.

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Via The Coolhunter

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Categories / Art and Photography

The Art of the Poster exhibition

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ArtworkexhibitionFrom 16 October 2008 to 31 March 2009, London Transport Museum will be hosting a retrospective of a hundred years of outstanding posters design for London’s transport system.

Entitled “The Art of the Poster – A Century of Design", the exhibition will bring together 60 original posters along with photographs, letters, concept sketches and artist’s materials to trace the history of London Underground’s championing of design from the first poster commission in 1908.

The exhibition will be supported by a series of talks and event, and a book to accompany the exhibition will also be available. Further information can be found on the London Transport Museum’s website.

Categories / Men's Fashion

Burtons Heritage Tailoring range

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High street men’s clothing store, Burton, has just introduced their new Heritage collection, which is a slicker retro-influenced line of tailoring.

Using traditional tailoring methods, the range comprises of suit jackets, trousers, shirts and ties that take their inspiration from Burton’s archive designs from the 40s, 50s and 60s. The suits are single-breasted, made from merino wool and feature traditional patterns such as Prince of Wales Check.

Suits cost £130 (£90 for the jacket, £40 for the trousers), shirts are £40 and silk ties are £15. The whole collection can be viewed online at the Burton website.

Categories / Film and TV

Robin’s Nest: The Complete Series on DVD

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If you happen to have 20 hours of your life spare and want to devote that time to the 70s British sitcom, we have just the thing – Robin’s Nest: The Complete Series.

Amazingly, this Man About The House spin-off was groundbreaking – the first time an unmarried couple were shown as living together. Aside from that, this is very much your typical comedy of the day. Based around a Fulham bistro (when was the last time you heard that word), Robin (Richard O’Sullivan) is helped by his girlfriend (and later wife) Vicky (Tessa Wyatt), who’s father Mr. Nicholls (Tony Britton) finances he eaterie – but doesn’t care much for his daughter’s squeeze. Oh yes – and there’s a one-armed Irish dishwasher called Albert Riddle (David Kelly), always on hand for a bit of mayhem.

A review is pretty much redundant – you’ll already know if this has a place in your collection. And if it does, the 7-disc set can be yours via Network for an RRP of £49.99 from 3rd November 2008.

Find out more about the DVD at Amazon.co.uk

Categories / Design and Interiors

Bruno Munari 1960s Falkland suspension light

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We covered the floor version a few months back, but we’ve not previously highlighted the Bruno Munari Falkland suspension light.

Bruno Munari produced the light back in 1964 for Danese, using an elasticated fabric (based on a pair of tights) to diffuse the light, held in position by a white tubular steel frame.

The downside with the diffuser is that it isn’t fireproof – that shouldn’t be an issue with private homes (unless you hang it over an open fire), but not good for restaurants, bars etc – a fireproof version is on its way though. A number of sizes available, with prices starting at £133.

Find out more at the Made in Design website

Categories / Men's Fashion

Lego Star Wars Cufflinks on Etsy

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As far as iconic film brands go, Star Wars might just be vying for the top spot. With so many spin offs, there’s bound to be plenty of greats. Lego‘s interpretation of the films has been a great success, combining two brilliant retro elements to quirky and fun effect.

Some clever folks have taken these lego figures and made them into fashion via these cufflinks. Available as stormtroopers (as shown), heads, or even a Darth Vader tie pin, they’re great fun, and will certainly make a good looking talking piece.

This pair cost $29.99 from the seller, simply named Cufflinks.

Find out more from the Etsy page