Categories / Design and Interiors

Zanotta Blow – 1960s inflatable armchair reissued

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Inflatable furniture seems to be the thing this year – we’ve already seen the Branex Quasar range reissued and now we have the return of the Zanotta Blow armchair.

The Blow armchair was the work of De Pas, D’Urbino and Lomazzi back in 1967 – very much a sign of the times, it was hit with the swinging 60s crowd for its looks and functionality.

The new version is much the same as the original, made of ‘electronically welded’ clear, yellow or red PVC and good for both indoor and outdoor use and in most temperatures. A pump is supplied, with each chair selling for £344.

Find out more at the Nest website

Categories / Women's Fashion

The Almost Famous range at ASOS

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In terms of online fashion retailers, ASOS have pretty much got the market sewn up, allowing us all to shop in the laziest way possible. Thankfully, they don’t just offer the pleasure of sitting on your bum while you buy their wares, they’ve just introduced the Almost Famous range.

While most of the clothing on the website would make most style lovers run a mile, this 70s-inspired ode to hippie folk style does contain some great items. With genuine looking suede jackets and print dresses in Autumnal hues, there’s a vintage look bargain to be had.

Find out more from the ASOS website

Categories / Women's Fashion

Balenciaga Brown checked coat

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Fashion design is rarely quite so enduring as a classic coat. With shapes like the trench and parka constantly cropping up again and again, you can be sure that a well tailored choice will be in your regular wardrobe for years to come.

This Balenciaga double breasted check coat has something of the Sherlock Holmes influence, mixed with a very 1960s take on coat shapes. With a mid-thigh hem, slightly nipped waist and a cool collar shape, this coat mixes straight-laced style with femininity.

It’s what we often call an investment, meaning the price isn’t as pretty as the coat at £1475.

Find out more at the Matches Fashion website

Categories / Design and Interiors

Knoll Past, Present and Future at Liberty in London

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The interiors department on the fourth floor of the Liberty store is always worth checking – but even more so in the next couple of months for Knoll Past, Present and Future.

As the name suggests, this is a retrospective of Hans Knoll and his company over its 70-year history – everything from Mies van der Rohe’s iconic Barcelona chair to Ross Lovegrove’s Sprite Stacking chair, taking in the likes of Frank Gehry, Eero Saarinen, Isamu Noguchi and Robert Venturi.

Check out the link below for a full breakdown of everything on display – or just check it out in the store from now until the 4th September.

Find out more at the Liberty website

Categories / Art and Photography

Superpowers – 1960s pop art poster from the V&A

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The Cold War Modern exhibition doesn’t start until September, but the merchandise is slowly creeping into the V&A store – including this eye-catching Superpowers poster.

Dating back to 1968, this Roman Cieslewicz-designed image was first seen on the cover of the French left-wing art magazine Opus International and will be in display in the exhibition in poster form.

That original will set you back serious money, but this re-print is affordable to most at just £16.

Find out more at the V&A website

Categories / Women's Fashion

Yves Saint Laurent Small Link Bag

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With over 40 years of making iconic gear, Yves Saint Laurent certainly knows their fashion. They know how to make a buck too, as this great – but expensive –  bag shows.

This small but beautiful leather bag with chain link handle
will set you back £720.00. For your money you get a chain link handle, envelope flap, popper fastening with pockets that sit on the lining.

This isn’t so much a bag, but more an investment. It’s hardly ever going to go out of style is it?

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