Categories / Design and Interiors

Fontana Arte 1960s Globo di Luce table lamp

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Earlier in the week, we mentioned that the Roberto Menghi 1960s Globo di Luce pendant light had been reissued, Well, whilst doing a spot research today, we discovered that there has also been a reissue for the Globo di Luce table lamp too.

It’s in the same style as the pendant light, but the table variation of this 1968 classic is very much the individual. Almost like a futuristic goldfish bowl, the lamp is a blown glass globe with metallic finish, chrome-plated base and a dimmer control for the halogen bulb within. And just to keep things minimalist, there’s even a transparent cord.

A wonderfully sculptural light, it sells for around £596.

Find out more at the Made in Design website

Categories / Bags, Men's Fashion

Levis Vintage Oldest Oldest Celebration Pack – jeans, t-shirt and bag from 1875

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Not just retro, the clothes in the Levis Vintage Oldest Oldest Celebration Pack are positively vintage, dating back to circa 1875.

The jeans are a copy of the newest addition to the Levi Strauss archives, a pair of work denims discovered in a Nevada mining town, made with 9-ounce denim and packing shank buttons, patented rivets and four pockets. But that’s not all – there’s also a long body undershirt of the day and a weather canvas rucksack, again authentic to the time.

All of that comes at a price – £429 to be precise.

Find out more at the Oki-Ni website

Categories / Design and Interiors

Tom Dixon sample sale in London

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We’re big fans of Tom Dixon’s retro-inspired modern design, especially the lighting (including the Mirror Ball range above). And if you’re looking to pick some up, you need to be in London this weekend for the Tom Dixon sample sale.

It’ the first-ever sample sale of Dixon’s designs, with upholstery, lighting and furniture on offer at up to 70 per cent off the listed prices – probably end of range and ex-display, but essentially the same stock you might well have lusted after in the past.

It takes place at 5 Cromwell Place, London, SW7 2JB over Friday 26th September (10am to 5pm) and Saturday 27th September (10am until 4pm), but we would say get there early for the big bargains. Note also that only cash and cheques are accepted.

Browse the current range at the Tom Dixon website

Categories / Art and Photography, Women's Fashion

1970s Designer, Bill Gibb comes to the Fashion Museum

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From October, the Fashion Museum in Bath will display the work of a 1970s designer who has become one of the period’s forgotten stars. “Bill Gibb: A Personal Journey” is curated by Iain R Webb, author of a forthcoming book on the designer, and it brings together around 25 ensembles that showcase the designer’s genius.

The exhibition will include the outfit pictured above, a leather paneled skirt printed with silver chrysanthemum flowers worn with a matching jacket, which was first showcased at Gibb’s first solo collection at the Oriental Club in London in 1972. This piece is typical of the designer’s love of romance, fantasy and flair for dramatic effect. It is hoped that the exhibition will give Gibb’s work the recognition it deserves.

The display opens on 17 October 2008 and will continue until 4 October 2009. Visit the Fashion Museum website for more details.

Categories / Women's Fashion

Vintage Print Umbrella

5770425854700_medAs September draws to a close, we have to accept that summer has long gone and its business as usual for the British weather, which means that rain is never far away.

If you are going to carry an umbrella around with you at all times, it may as well be an attractive one, such as this Vintage Print Umbrella from Urban Outfitters. Predominantly brown, with touches of orange, the pattern has been inspired by vintage prints. It comes at a reasonable price too, costing just £15.

It is available to buy now from the Urban Outfittters website.

Categories / Women's Fashion

Office Earlybird pumps

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Most retro footwear tends to be completely impractical for ladies, with towering heels and leather being the order of the day for fifties inspiration. Canvas pumps and deck shoes can add retro flair too, as proven by these Earlybird shoes from Office.

The black and white version is a great choice for everyday wear with both skirts and trousers, with the slightly nautical look and cutesie bow. If you’re looking for a little bit of colour, the striped florals work just as well, taking the look into a later era with Mary Quant style daisies.

They’re available online from Office from just £10.

Find out more from the website