Categories / Retro Men's Fashion, Retro Women's Fashion

The Look presents 30 years of Contemporary Wardrobe in London

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Paul Gorman, author of The Look, is hosting a look at street fashion from the 50s through to the 1970s at 30 years of Contemporary Wardrobe.

The evening sees Paul Gorman in conversation with Contemporary Wardrobe mainman Roger K. Burton, who will also be showcasing an exhibition of ‘original rebel style’, including neo-Edwardian, Beatnik and Teddy boy and girl suits from the 50s, hippie, mod and rocker gear from the 60s and the finest collection of original punk clothes from the 70s – all from Roger’s archive of 15,000 individual items.

There will also be a fashion show, music from the eras and a look at the new movie Vive le Punk which features the only filmed interview with Malcolm McLaren and Vivienne Westwood about their partnership. The event takes place at London’s Horse Hospital on Thursday May 22nd 2008 from 7.30pm. Entry is free, but advance booking is essential via [email protected].

Categories / Homeware

Typhoon retro stove top expresso maker

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A classic utensil and a classic look – with a slightly modern twist – the Typhoon retro stove top expresso maker.

Take your pick from black, white, cream or red gloss top, as well as six or nine-cup sizes. Each is made from polished aluminium and is suitable for all hobs, with the exception of induction. And each looks cool in your kitchen, whether it’s in use or not.

Prices range from £10 to £12.

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Categories / Homeware

Dansk Congo Ice Bucket

CongoiceThe Congo Ice Bucket was designed for Dansk by Jens Quistgaard back in 1955.

Whereas most ice buckets are made from plastic, this one is made from teak with an orange plastic lining. It owes its distinctive shape to the Viking helmet and it is pretty big, standing at around 40cm high.

Despite their age, they do seem to come up quite frequently on Ebay with recent examples selling for between £35 and £95.

If you don’t want the hassle of bidding on Ebay, Pineapple Ice Bucket currently have one on sale for £100 or Our Show Home has one for £165.

Categories / Food and Drink

Flower Salad Servers

SaladserversIf the good weather holds, our thoughts will soon be turning to picnics and barbecues. There are many products available deemed to be essential in making this transition to alfresco dining, but here is a frivolous item with a retro feel.

These Salad Servers are red with a retro floral pattern and the heads of each server is flower shaped. They are made from melamine, which makes them ideal for use outdoors.

They cost £9.95 from Cocoa Bean.

Categories / Art and Photography

Vintage Poster Auction at Bloomsbury London

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If you’re after some interesting art for your walls, the Vintage Poster Auction at Bloomsbury London is certainly worth checking out.

There’s real variety here – from early travel posters through to classic film posters, classic advertising and some fairly obscure – but equally interesting – works. In fact, the two above are from the latter category, both in a pop art style, but designed in different eras.

The first is for a documentary about Che Guevara from 1983, the poster being the work of Antonio Perez Gonzalez Niko and estimated at £500 – £700. The second poster here is for the movie Saturno, designed by Eduardo Munoz Bachs. That one dates from 1969 and is expected to make around £400 – £600.

It’s well worth checking out the lots online and if you like what you see, you can bid for your favourites on Monday 2nd June 2008.

Find out more at the Bloomsbury website