Retro band t-shirts are pretty hot property among those cool kids we all wanna be, but even better than something that shouts your taste from the rooftops is something a little more subtle.
That’s exactly what Worn By specialise in with their tees that have been worn by the coolest cats around over the decades. This 2 Tone records shirt was sported by none other than legendary Coventry ska outfit, The Specials.
It’s available now from Urban Outfitters for £38.
We have featured the Quasar range of inflatable furniture previously – but we’ve just discovered this newly-added Quasar Relax recliner, which is worthy of a mention in its own right.
For the uninitiated, the Quasar range is something of a 60s classic, the work of Quasar Khanh and a hit in the swinging decade amongst the counter-culture crowd. The new versions are light and strong – small strips of strengthening material give it support against the biggest of weights, maintaining the shape and solidity.
The clear recliner is good for both indoors and outdoors and has a metal ring-supported headrest, good posture support and in case of any accidents, a repair kit (as well as a pump). You can pick one up for £142.
One of the classics of British design is the school uniform. Whether we love it or loathe it at the time we’re forced to wear it, it’s undeniably a retro stalwart. This Perfect Pinafore from M&S is a great ode to the classroom’s design classic.
Perfect for work or casualwear, this is just the right side of cutesy and combines a retro shape with modern tailoring.
It’s available online or in shops for £35.
There’s nothing wrong with acting like a big kid – and with these Crayon Pens, it just got a whole lot easier.
Yes, designed and shaped like the Crayola crayons you used to use (and eat) as a child, these are actually ballpoint pens – just twist the top to reveal the nib. Sadly, they don’t all write in the same coloured ink as the body (blue ink only) but they do add a touch of retro-styled novelty to your desk.
Available now, you can pick one up for £5.99.
The fourth instalment of Celia Birtwell for Topshop hits the high street and website on 11 August.
The prints featured in this collection include Gypsy Rose, Micklemas, Maison Marigold and Bluemoon. The dresses and blouses are similar styles and shapes to the previous collections, but new additions are a playsuit and jumpsuit in the Micklemas print. These have a decidedly 70s look and will take a bit more daring to wear than the other pieces.
Prices are a little more expensive than Topshop’s own range, with blouses costing £45-£55, dresses from £55, playsuits £75 and £100 for the jumpsuit.
The 1950s are held up at the gold age in home-making and in the USA, Betty Crocker is an icon of good housekeeping and home cooking. Of course, she is entirely fictitious, invented to sell more products, but her image remains a strong one in America.
The Betty Crocker Recipe Card set contains 55 recipe cards taken from her 1950 edition of the Betty Crocker Picture Cook Book. All-American favourites here include Fluffy Pancakes and Blueberry Pie, Pigs in Blankets and Pioneer Macaroni and Cheese. Presumably there will be a recipe for apple pie in there too.
The set costs $16.95 (just over £8) from the Urban Outfitters USA website.
