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Bic mobile phone – looks just like the disposable razor

Posted on 11th July 2008 | Leave a comment

You could argue that the Bic disposable razor is a design classic – introduced in 1974, that orange and white razor is still in production today. And just out in France is a mobile phone using the same design – the Bic phone.

Keeping that 1970s colour scheme, the actual phone is designed for the convenience market, offering a fully-charged phone (made by Alcatel), 10 minutes of calls on the Orange network (with an option to register for more), text messaging and an FM radio.

So pretty basic, but pretty cool looking in its own way. The phone will initially be launched in France, where you can pick it up for 49 Euros (which is around £38).

Bic website

Categories / Art and Photography

Enzo Mari La Mela Modern Poster

Posted on 11th July 2008 | Leave a comment

Pictured here is “La Mela” (or “The Apple” if you really need a translation!) by Enzo Mari. Like the “In Attesa” Wastebasket we featured last week, this was also designed for Danese Milano.

Originally created back in 1963, “La Mela” belongs to the Nature series which also includes “La Per” (The Pear), “La Pantera” (The Panther) and L’oca (The Goose) which are all in a similar graphic style.

La Mela measures just over 44 inches squared and costs $250 (around £130) from Nova68.

Categories / Design and Interiors, Homeware

Arne Jacobsen Cylinda Revolving Ashtray

Posted on 11th July 2008 | Leave a comment

This ashtray belongs to Arne Jacobsen’s Cylinda Line, a group of products based on a simple cylindrical form rumoured to have been drawn on the back of napkin.

Created in 1967, it is still in production for Stelton over 40 years later and whilst smoking has since fallen out of fashion, this ashtray still looks pretty good. Its revolving function allows you to hide unsightly ash from view. It is made from matt polished stainless steel.

It is available to buy from TwentyTwentyOne for £39.

Categories / Homeware

Real Good Folding Chair

Posted on 11th July 2008 | Leave a comment

The Real Good Folding Chair by Blu Dot reminded me of Noguchi’s Prismatic Table which had similarly been inspired by the art of paper folding.

The Real Good Chair is provided flat, and you then have to fold along the laser-cut lines to construct your own chair.

It costs $99 (approximately £50) and is available in grey/ivory, red, black or aqua/blue from Velocity Art and Design.

Categories / Homeware

Vintage Rustioni Desk Sets

Posted on 11th July 2008 | Leave a comment

Desk Sets these days barely go beyond a plastic pen holder, but in the past things were done so much more elegantly. Netherlands based, Design For Delight, have a small stock of vintage Rustioni Desk Sets.

Dating from the 1940s to the 1970s, the desk sets comprise of between 10 and 14 items each, including pen holder, paper knife, ashtray and wastepaper basket. The materials vary with the period and include snake leather, black slate stone and walnut.

They don’t come cheaply – the sets all cost 325 Euros. Visit Design For Delight to view the whole range.

Categories / Retro Women's Fashion

The Nouveau Collection at Principles

Posted on 9th July 2008 | Leave a comment

For most of us, it’s safe to say that Principles isn’t top of the list of high street fashion retailers, but all that may just be about to change with their new retro inspired collections, particularly their Nouveau Collection.

Inspired by designs from the 1920s and 30s, the range features a high end, glamorous look including luxurious high waisted white trousers in the style of Old Hollywood stars, and a gorgeous beaded flapper dress too.

Best of all, the range is now in the sale, with prices starting at £24.

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