Categories / Kids

Violetta Textiles Children’s Clothes

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You may already be aware of the website Volksfaden, which sells a huge selection of fabrics, including designs by Alexander Henry and Amy Butler. Volksfaden has recently begun a collaboration with Violetta Textiles to produce a range of children’s clothing in fabrics taken from the Volksfaden collection.

The range mainly consists of dresses, based on the traditional German dirndl dress. Pictured on the left is the “Olive” dress made from a Michael Miller fabric by the name of “Far Out Florals”, trimmed with Erin McMorris’ “Blossoms” fabric. On the right, is “Hadley” which is made from the Marrimekko-like “Poppies” fabric by Wyndams.

The dresses are available in a variety of sizes, all currently on offer at Euro 39,50. There are also shirts for boys and tunic pant suits for girls. View the whole collection on the Volksfaden website.

Categories / Design and Interiors

Gianfranco Frattini 1960s 780/783 nesting tables for Cassina

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Some years back, I saw and passed over a set of Gianfranco Frattini nesting tables on a car boot sale for not a lot of cash. Judging by the price of a new set, that was a rather foolish move.

Designed back in 1966 and still in production by Cassina, the 780/783 nesting tables (different numbers for different sizes) are four circular occasional tables, all with a beechwood frame and a choice of black, white or natural lacquering, finished off with a reversible plastic laminate top.

Pull them out when you need them, slot them together if you want to store all four. Prices start at £934.

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Categories / Women's Fashion

Plaid miniskirt from Karen Zambos Vintage Couture

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Miniskirts in a heavy fabric other than denim can be infuriatingly hard to come by. While Karen Zambos‘ Vintage Couture line doesn’t often live up to its name, the vintage inspiration on this mini is easy to see.

Made from a great shade of mustard plaid, this high waisted mini is a great shape and cut. The heavy fabric allows for a great fit, meaning the lack of A-line can be forgiven just this once. To be honest, though, anything in that plaid might just be a winner in my book.

The skirt is available online from Shopbop for $253.

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Categories / Women's Fashion

New kitsch jewellery from Dollydagger

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If you’re looking to spoil yourself with something kitschy and retro, but can’t quite stretch to clothes or some of the more expensive designers, Dollydagger is a great one stop shop for affordable accessories.

Their latest additions to the jewellery range focus on the edible, as usual, with apples, cherries, ice cream and even cupcakes. Sweet, fun and a little bit cheesy, from earrings to bows and keyrings, there’s a gift idea or treat for yourself to be had.

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Categories / Art and Photography

Pop 21 presents Swifty at the Red Dot Art Fair

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On the look out for some new art? Well, Retro To Go favourite Swifty is showing off his work this weekend – and you’re more than welcome to drop by, say hello and check out his latest pictures.

The show is part of the hotel-based Red Dot Art Fair, taking place from 16th to the 19th October. You’ll find Swifty and his work in room 139 at the Radisson Edwardian Grafton, 130 Tottenham Court Road, London, W1T 5AY.

And you’ll be able to check out a new installation called Swifty’s Newsagents (a homage to Peter Blake’s toy shop), along with new silkscreens and the artist’s latest Camo art. We might well see you there.

Find out more at the Swifty website

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Categories / Sportswear

Classic Football Shirts – bag an authentic shirt from the past

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We have featured reproduction football shirts from days gone by in the past, but if you want something a little more authentic, you might want to check out Classic Football Shirts.

The site buys and sells original replica shirts (rather than reproductions) as well as original shirts from the days before replica shirts were sold. Prices obviously vary according to age, rarity and condition, but you’ll almost certainly find something of interest.

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