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Keith Haring Dancing Figures Lego set

Keith Haring Dancing Figures Lego set

Five 1970s-style table lamps at La Redoute

Five 1970s-style table lamps at La Redoute

1970s-style wall murals by Bobbi Beck

1970s-style wall murals by Bobbi Beck

Categories / Books, Cars and Bikes

“Campervan Crazy” by David and Cee Eccles

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"Campervan Crazy" by David and Cee Eccles is billed as tribute to the vehicles and the passion of their owners.

The book offers a different perspective on the camper van than most books, as rather than focusing on its design history, it looks more at the relationship between the vehicle and its varied owners, meeting owners who uses it as an extension of their homes, to make epic journeys and those who spend lots of time and money customising their vans.

Packed with anecdotes and colour photographs, it is available to buy from Amazon for under £12 and would make a great gift for the VW lover in your life.

Categories / Design and Interiors

Alvar Aalto 1950s Bilberry suspension light

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We love the designs of Alvar Aalto, even his more leftfield work – like the Bilberry suspension light.

Dating back to the late 1950s, Aalto designed these fittings for Maison Carre in France – but thankfully for us, the lights have now been reissued by Artek. A simple but effective design, they are (as the name suggests) shaped like berries, with the light shining through the white painted steel pendant via an angled circular gap.

One looks great, a bunch even better – you can pick up a Bilberry for £172.

Find out more at the TwentyTwentyOne website

Categories / Homeware

Cobra Coffee Table

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Some time ago we featured the Cobra Lamp by Elio Martinelli. Now here is its companion piece, the Cobra Coffee Table.

Unlike the lamp, the table doesn’t seem to be in production any more so this vintage one on Planet Bazaar is the only one I’ve come across, but do let us know if you know differently. It dates back to the 1970s and is made from white ABS plastic.

If you are interested in purchasing this table, contact Planet Bazaar to find out more details, including the all-important price.

Categories / Women's Fashion

Susana Monaco Swanson Dress

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Forties styling seems to be creeping its way into the designs of many a fashion house, which is no bad thing for retro lovers. The decade of tailoring and structure in women’s fashion, this Susana Monaco takes the classic tea dress and makes it sleek and wearable for almost any occasion.

The Swanson Dress is made from 100% boiled wool, making it ideal for the coming colder months. In a chocolate brown, the silhouette and tailoring is allowed to speak for itself.

It costs $352 online from Shopbop.

Find out more from the website

Categories / Homeware

Thatcher Cushion

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This website is not about politics, so I will refrain from sharing my thoughts on Margaret Thatcher here, but suffice to say I’m wondering if we are really ready for the Thatcher Cushion?

Made from a blend of cotton and linen with faux leather back, the cushion features a framed image of Thatcher against a punk-style Union Jack background. It is available in two sizes, the large one being 65cm squared and the small one 35cm squared. They cost £69.99 and £32.99 respectively.

It is available to buy from England at Home. Give it pride of place on your sofa or sit on it depending on your political persuasion.

Categories / Men's Fashion, Women's Fashion

Dover Street Market x Gloverall Monty – bright and bold classic duffle coat

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Gloverall has been making duffle coats for as long as anyone can remember – and producing the Monty (named after avid wearer Field Marshall Montgomery) since the days of the second world war. Well, it’s time for a makeover – with the Dover Street Market x Gloverall Monty duffle coat.

The range is exclusive to Dover Street Market, offering an all-new colour range of coats for men and women, although some colours obviously suit certain sexes more. Most of the detailing is the same as the original duffle (aside from a few contrast details) and still made from the same 90% wool and 10% polyamide mix.

The price is a little bit higher though at £310, but you might want to view that as an investment – these coats last for years. See the website for the full colour range.

Find out more at the Dover Street Market website

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