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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 / Art and Photography, Homeware

Anthony Savini “Vacancy” Wall Mural

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15582448_00_bNew York filmmaker Anthony Savini has designed some striking photo-realistic wall murals, on the theme of the road less travelled.

Pictured here is the one entitled “Vacancy” which features a motel vacancy sign against a backdrop of a deserted road. The image conjures up ideas of road trips and classic Americana, and would look great used in a dining room furnished in the 1950s diner style.

Printed on heavy duty paper, the mural is supplied in 8 easy-to-hang panels and comes with full instructions and paste for hanging. It costs $200 (approximately £110) from Urban Outfitters.

Categories / Homeware

Wallace Sacks Retro Rugs

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Wall-to-wall carpeting is apparently making a comeback but most of us probably aren’t willing to give up our wood flooring just yet so rugs are the ideal compromise. Wallace Sacks is currently selling a range of retro rugs that are cheap enough to buy on impulse to give your floor a quick makeover.

Costing just £65, there is a choice of two designs, the curved stripes of the “Hairpin” or the geometric squares of the “Club”. The Hairpin design is available in red with black stripes or black with white and grey stripes, whilst the Club comes in shades of grey, sand, red and coffee.

Visit the Wallace Sacks website to view the whole collection.

Categories / Design and Interiors

Marimekko tray table

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Everyone needs an occasional table, but when they look as good as the Marimekko tray table, you might want to use the tables more than just the odd occasion.

The tray is sat on a stainless steel stand, collapsible when you don’t require it, while the top is made from laminated plywood – connecting to the legs when needed, but able to be used separately if required.

And there are plenty of designs to choose from – effectively the pick of Marimekko’s classic designs from the past 50 years. For a tray and stand, expect to pay around £190.

Find out more at the Scandinavian Design Center website

Categories / Women's Fashion

Classic footwear from Christian Louboutin

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Classic, versatile shoes among the high end designer ranks can often be like hen’s teeth. Once in a while, someone comes up trumps like Christian Louboutin with these great burgundy high heeled pumps.

In a tortoiseshell effect leather with high shine, these create a sleek, ageless look. The round toe and shapely stiletto assure a fifties style high end office look that will go with almost everything.

They’re available online from Matches Fashion in the UK for £300.

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Categories / Cars and Bikes, Men's Fashion

Jochen Rindt 1960s Shell LM jacket reissued

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If you’re off for a drive in a classic open-top sports car, you need a classic jacket to keep you warm – like the Jochen Rindt Shell LM jacket.

It’s a replica of the jacket worn by German racing driver Jochen Rindt, specifically one he was photographed in after winning the 1965 Le Mans 24 hour race in a Ferrari 275 LM. It’s got the same look, along with vintage Shell logo, two external pockets and one internal pocket.

Made from 100 per cent cotton and with a quilted lining to keep you warm, it sells for £185.

Find out more at the Magic of Motoring website

Categories / Women's Fashion

Plus size retro from Heartbreaker Fashion

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Plus size fashion can often be infuriatingly ordinary, at the best of times. Thankfully, 50s looks are the time when fuller figures are the ideal, so Heartbreaker Fashion have come up trumps with their Heartbreaker Plus lines.

Taking some of their most versatile existing designs of dresses, tops and skirts, they’ve created flattering pieces for plus sized ladies. With variety, style and great craft, they’ve created luxurious, stylish pieces that are a cut above the rest.

Find out more from the website