Don’t tell anyone, but this is the latest print from Shag that ‘officially’ goes on sale from 9pm on Monday – Hummingbird Nocturne.
We say ‘officially’ because if you follow the link at the bottom of this piece, you can get your order in early, guaranteeing yourself one of these super-cool bird and girl images.
Just 200 of these 14-colour serigraphs available, each sized at 37 x 47cm – and one can be yours for $150 (around £75).
For a more simple, day dress look than the Madonna inspired Urban Outfitters dress, this little retro piece from Miss Selfridge is much more appealing. With a simple shift shape, and inspiration from a few decades, it’s a mishmash of styles that works well.
Taking the loose shift, drop waist and pleated skirt of the 20s and 30s, the dress adds some texture and frill with the lace trims. With a high collar and monochrome detailing, it’s a simple, stylish daywear look that’s versatile and very vintage inspired.
It’s available from Miss Selfridge for £40.
Like many people, I was constantly sold the idea of a flying car as a child – fully expecting it to be reality by the time I hit driving age. Well, amazingly, this actually happened.
May I present the Moller International M200x – an original flying car. Looking every bit the 60s-style Jetsons vehicle, the M200x was actually created back in 1989 and has since completed over 200 flights from a vertical take-off – and no pilot training is required to fly it. It fits two people, with an advanced (at the time) computer system keeping things level and stable, producing a ride ‘like a magic carpet’ apparently.
Four days to go if you want one, with the price currently hovering around the $18,000 mark. And don’t forget shipping from California.
Find out more at the eBay website
The Urban Outfitters Renewal line takes vintage pieces and makes them into new, bespoke fashions from super modern to retro, and with varying appeal. This Corset dress is made from 50s corsets, creating an individual piece for each buyer.
While many may have preferred the original piece in its former state, for eighties fashion lovers, this dress is ideal. Very much in the style of Madonna when she went a little bit racy, this is not one for wallflowers.
It costs £125 from Urban Outfitters online and in some stores.
The name is something of a mouthful, but the Chichibio telephone stand by Gino Levi Montalcini is pure modernist simplicity.
It’s a functional item, every bit as useful today as it was back in 1932 – the year of its introduction. Except this stand has those sleek modernist lines and subtle curves, made from chrome-plated tubular steel, with layered plastic shelves for your phone book and phone in black or white.
The downside? Well, it’s got to be the whopping price. The Chichibio will set you back £823 – but let’s be honest, this is a design classic.
Find out more at the Panik Design website
If you’re after some retro-styled footwear with an added attention to detail, you might want to check out these TST Split Toe trainers.
TST is the work of footwear designer Seishi Tanaka, with these particular hand-finished trainers offering a white leather upper, rubber sole, suede detailing and the TST logo, which should get you a few knowing nods.
Take your pick from a choice of detailing, all priced at £99.
