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Dr. Martens reproduce original vintage boots

Posted on 17th June 2008 | Leave a comment

The original Dr. Martens Air Wair boots have been much beloved by many a scene over the years. From punks to grunge lovers, these essential pieces of branded footwear have stuck to the design classic.

The company are now reproducing the original vintage designs, which first rolled off the production line on the 1st of April 1960. Surely no April fools joke, as they’ve gone on to become steadfast icons of British fashion. The vintage range features the original shoes and boots in both black and ‘cherry’ red – and no bad logos added.

To find out more about prices and stockists visit the Dr Martens website

Everyday design classic: Orangina glass bottle by Jean-Claude Beton

Posted on 17th June 2008 | 4 Comments

Earlier, we mentioned that you usually have to pay a hefty price for a design classic, but that’s not always the case. Indeed, we’re going to kick off a new series of everyday design classics with one that should cost you under £1.

The Orangina glass bottle has been around since 1951, an iconic design by Jean-Claude Beton to visually represent an orange, complete with that pebbly texture, reminiscent of the orange’s peel. It became as famous as the drink, yet amazingly, the bottle was eventually phased out in the UK for more supermarket-friendly packaging.

But now it’s back in the original 250ml glass bulby bottle to the UK – and should now have filtered onto the supermarket shelves. It’s priced at 95p for a single bottle, with a four-pack selling for £2.19. Is there a cheaper design classic? Let us know.

Orangina website

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Cycle Chic offers retro-styled bike accessories

Posted on 17th June 2008 | 1 Comment

We’ve featured plenty of retro bicycles, but now you can get some retro-styled accessories too, courtesy of Cycle Chic.

First up, the vintage-style box bags are produced by the same company that made them first time around in the 1970s. Take your pick from white, red or blue tartan, with fixing via four plastic buckles and a capacity that should be enough for your daily essentials. Yours for £25.

Also available is the Bern Muse hard helmet, which you can pick up in plain colours or with a design, all with protection, waterproofing and a foam lining top stop your head from getting too warm – prices start at £39.99. Finally, the traditional Ding Dong Bell clamps to your handlebars, letting people know you’re coming with a polite ring – you can pick it up for just £8.

Find out more at the Cycle Chic website

Categories / Design and Interiors

Salvaged 1950s industrial white domed shades

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I’m pretty sure these aren’t going to work in a semi-detached or a bungalow, but for loft-style living, these salvaged industrial white domed shades would look very stylish.

Available from Trainspotters, the white enameled lights date from the 1950s and were salvaged from the Dunlop factory in Birmingham. But they have been adapted for the modern home, with new internal electrics, polished steel caps and a new hanging hook. Ceiling hooks and flex are also thrown in, should you require them.

Sized at 43 x 51cm, you can pick one up for £160.

Find out more at the Trainspotters website

Categories / Kids, Retro Women's Fashion, Toys and Games

70s homemade fashion label Clothkits returns

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Everyone seems to be getting into crafting these days, so it’s a good time for 70s stitch-at-home clothing label Clothkits to return.

Originally started by British textile designer Anne Kennedy in 1969, it offered everything you would need to make your own fashions – right down to the buttons and thread. The idea being to create your own individual fashion pieces, but at a fraction of the price. It continued until 1991, but has now been re-launched by Kay Mawer, offering cool designs with more than a slight retro twist.

The principle is the same, with children’s wear and women’s wear available to order as a complete package, with a child’s dress starting at £15 and a women’s skirt from £35. Or you could start simple and go for the Clothkitty doll (pictured), based on an original vintage pattern, with a choice of black or ginger hair and with her own clothing range available to order and make.

Categories / Gadgets and Tech

Brando USB Tube Clock – old-style timekeeping for your desk

Posted on 17th June 2008 | 2 Comments

Looking for a new desk clock? The Brando USB Tube Clock could fit the bill – and you can power it from your PC.

Guaranteed to turn a head or two, the USB Tube Clock packs six digital tubes on top of that solid wooden block, showing the hours, minutes and seconds pass by. And power is sorted for as long as you leave your computer on – it works via the USB connection.

Not the biggest thing at 10.5 (H) x 28 (W) x 7.5 (D) cm, but not the biggest price either – $70 (around £35).

Find out more at the Brando website

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