Categories / Men's Fashion

Georg Jensen Mosaic cufflinks

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I’m a fan of Georg Jensen designs – stylish and minimalist, they’re almost timeless and certainly a good investment. But these Georg Jensen Mosaic cufflinks by Magnus Steffensen break that mould a little.

Yes, there’s a splash of colour, creating a retro-style design that’s a little bit op art or indeed, a little bit like a mosaic tile or table. The cufflinks are made from sterling silver with an enamel design in a range of colours.

And of course, they’re not cheap, with prices around the £175 mark. Then again, everyone needs at least one pair of good cufflinks.

Find out more at the George Jensen website

Categories / Men's Fashion

Lyle & Scott Plackett polo shirts

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Lyle & Scott is still pumping out its old designs as part of the Vintage range – and they’re still selling in large amounts. The latest to hit the shelves are these Lyle & Scott Plackett polo shirts.

It’s a strange design – not quite a shirt, not quite a polo – almost like a halfway house of the two with six-butto plackett, two front pockets, shot sleeves and the vintage gold eagle logo on the chest.

Available in a variety of colour schemes, they sell for £45.

Find out more at the End Clothing website

Categories / Homeware

Bengt and Lotta ‘Choc & Candy’ Chairs

P01Lotta Glave, of Swedish design duo Bengt and Lotta, has designed the Choc & Candy Chairs, stackable kitchen seating in two retro prints.

The Candy chair features a multi-coloured print of circles that looks rather like that famous Kandinsky painting. The Choc chair, as the name suggests, has a pattern in shades of brown that could well be a selection of Belgian chocolates.

Funktion Alley is selling the Choc & Candy Chairs for £119 each. Alternatively for smaller spaces and budgets, there are Choc & Candy stackable stools for £63 each.

Categories / Design and Interiors

Hip Haven retro Bullet Planters

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There’s some really nice items at the newly-launched Vitamin Design Shop – but these retro Bullet Planters from Hip Haven have really caught our eye.

Available in a whole range of colours, each one is made of compression-moulded fibreglass, with a steel powder-coated tripod base. And they’re good for holding your plants and flowers both indoors and out.

Three sizes are available, the smallest of which is 16 inches tall and 15.75 inches wide. Prices start at $150 (around £75), rising slightly for larger items.

Find out more at the Vitamin Design Shop website

Categories / Men's Fashion, Women's Fashion

Super Sunglasses – hip retro eyewear

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Just about the most hip eyewear of the moment are Super Sunglasses, created by Pig Magazine’s Sean Beolchini – if you can find a pair.

They’re selling out almost as fast as they’re made, despite looking not all that different to Wayfarers. The secret is the colour range – with allsorts of unusual combinations, including some nice two tone schemes and a transparent pair.

Just about the only place you can get them online right now is Caliroots, where a pair of the sought-after unisex specs will set you back around £65.

Find out more at the Caliroots website

Categories / Homeware, Retro rooms

Retro Rooms: Luxe Interior

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This isn’t a room in a reader’s home, but an example of the interior design packages from Luxe Interior. Luxe Interior offers various packages by top designers and if your preferred style is ‘Quirky Retro’, it includes collections by Retro To Go favourites, Orla Kiely and Celia Birtwell.

Each package contains a scaleable scheme of furniture, accessories and fittings, which can be customised according to the size of your home. The Orla Kiely packages feature her signature stem print on soft furnishings and wall coverings, whilst Celia Birtwell’s includes the famous David Hockney ‘Puchinello’ clown print.

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