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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

Lego goes pop art with Robert Indiana’s Love

Lego goes pop art with Robert Indiana’s Love

Categories / Gadgets and Tech

B&W’s Zeppelin iPod sound system – shaped like an old airship

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An old name in audio is using an old method of air travel as inspiration for new sound system – the Bowers & Wilkins (B&W) Zeppelin iPod dock.

State-of-the-art design meets audiophile quality audio, but that design does have a practical quality, offering surround sound from its 360° speaker. The iPod hooks up via a separate support arm, which also features a unique spring-loaded mounting system for compatibility with all iPods. There’s also connectivity for other MP3 players and a total output of 150W.

Yours for £399.

Find out more from the John Lewis website

Categories / Cars and Bikes

Ultra Motor Europa – retro-styled electric bicycle

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If you’re on the look out for an eco-friendly way of getting to work, buy a bike. If that sounds a bit too much like hard work, the Ultra Motor Europa could be an option.

Styled like a classic Dutch bike, the Europa offers more than pedal power – a lithium-ion battery to power you to work and back. It’s capable of hitting 20mph and covering an area of 20 miles. And it charges by plugging into the mains.

And should you feel a burst of energy coming on, there’s also 7-speed Shimano gears to assist with some authentic cycling. Not sure about a UK price, but US readers can pick one up for around $1,900 (around £950).

Find out more at the Ultra Motor website

Categories / Design and Interiors

James Design Hardwood Wingback chair

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An old look from a new design – the James Design Hardwood Wingback chair.

We have covered James Design previously with the stylish Double Rocker and this is very much in the same vein – a seat built for comfort, with an oak hardwood frame, bute melrose fabric upholstery (other colours also available on request) and those vintage-style wings to keep the breeze from your neck.

Not cheap at £1,610, but a timeless design that’s certain to give you a lot of use over the years.

Find out more at the James Design website

Categories / Men's Fashion

Levi Vintage 1978 Dry Pack – jeans, t-shirt and bag

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Can’t say 1978 rings any bells as a year of significance in fashion, but that’s the year Levi’s has chosen for its Levi Vintage 1978 Dry Pack.

For your money, you get a pair of 5-pocket 501s in dark indigo (presumably without the enormous flares that were just about hanging on in that year), an authentic 70s-style sports t-shirt (in white) and a vintage-style laundry bag to store it all in, should you need to get it washed.

All of that in limited quantities for £165.

Find out more at the End Clothing website

Categories / Women's Fashion

Topshop Penny Loafers

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Penny Loafers are often thought of as the sort of shoes your Nan might wear, but that’s no bad thing in the eyes of a retro lover. To get the style, check out these affordable 100% leather shoes from Topshop.

Available in both cobalt blue and this raspberry shade, they’re given a little bit of a quirky lift to take the frumpy edge off.

They’re available online or in shops for £60.

Find out more from the website

Categories / Women's Fashion

“Vintage Boutique” Collection from Warehouse

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One of Warehouse’s new collections is the “Vintage Boutique” range. Sadly, the collection isn’t really vintage, just designs inspired by the styles often found in a vintage store, what they are describing as “thrift shop chic”.

Dresses are priced between £55 and £70 and included floral tea dresses and drop-waist styles. There are also some 1920s-inspired accessories such as a feather headband (£16) and a frame bag (£25).

To shop the collection, visit the Warehouse website.