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Alexander McQueen retro military dress

Posted on 22nd August 2008 | 1 Comment

It seems pretty obvious in hindsight why military and nautical themes were so prevalent in the fashion of the forties and fifties, but it still never fails to look fantastic even now. Taking a 1940s structured dress shape and adding a touch of military influence, Alexander McQueen has thrown up yet another designer piece that’s steeped in vintage inspiration.

Made in fine navy wool with gold piping and buttons, this dress is certainly an investment that will last even longer than the 60 odd years since we first saw this style.

Good thing, too, since it’ll set you back £990 from Matches Fashion online.

Find out more from the website

Categories / Architecture

To let: Art deco Stillness house in Sundridge Park, Kent

Posted on 22nd August 200819th February 2021 | 2 Comments

The house market isn’t up to much right now, but the lettings market is booming – and art deco Stillness house in Sundridge Park, Kent is one of the best on the market.

It’s a grade-II listed house, the work of Gilbert Booth, dating back to 1934 and widely acknowledged as one of the finest examples of 30s architecture in Britain. The five-bedroom house also offers an octagonal swimming pool, roof terrace and plenty of garden, not to mention two bathrooms, a private drive and garage.

You can find out more about the house on the website. And if it’s you, the house is available for up to two years at £808 per week.

Find out more at the Modern House website

Categories / Homeware

Slätthult Folk Tree Wall Sticker

Posted on 22nd August 2008 | Leave a comment

New to the Slätthult range of wall stickers at Ikea is this Folk Tree design.

Designed by La Cocotte, it is heavily influenced by the same Scandinavian folk art that was popular with designs in the mid-century period.

It is self-adhesive and measures 33 cm wide by 51cm high. It costs just £.9.99, making it a cheap way to change the look of your walls. Visit the Ikea website to check the stock of your local branch.

Categories / Homeware

Legnoart retro-styled kitchen trolley

Posted on 22nd August 2008 | Leave a comment

A modern design with a distinctly 60s vibe – the Legnoart retro-styled kitchen trolley.

Take your pick from a range of boldly-coloured wooden frames, all complete with two steel drawers a bamboo chopping board, bottle holder and those wheels to move it around to where you need it.

A designer piece (by Luca Trazzi) with a designer price – around £780.

Find out more at the Form House website

Categories / Art and Photography

Shinzi Katoh poster range

Posted on 22nd August 2008 | Leave a comment

We’ve covered bags and homeware from Shinzi Katoh previously, but for fans of the designs, the poster range is certainly worth a look.

Essentially, these are the same retro-styled (and indeed childlike) designs, but in a much larger format – the Deep Forest image above is sized at 61 x 86cm.

All are printed on very high quality Japanese paper (so nice and thick) and all are priced around the £32 mark.

Find out more at the Shinzi Katoh website

Categories / Bags, Cars and Bikes