Categories / Gadgets and Tech

Scandyna retro space age speakers

Scandyna

Why bother with those tired old black cabinet speakers when you can pick up cool kit like these Scandyna retro space age speakers.

Not unlike some of the technology designs that were kicking about in the early 70s, these modern-day equivalents have both  looks and top-notch sound. The smaller Micropod SE Active is designed for MP3 players or computers, but still features a high grade amplifier for a precise and crisp sound. It’s also available in 6 vibrant colours, retailing for £199.

The larger Drop speakers, which can be floor standing or wall mounted, use Scandyna’s top-end audio technology – packed into one of the quirkiest cabinets on the market. Again, available in six colour schemes, a pair will cost you £549.

Find out more about the speakers at the Scandyna website

Categories / Bags

Revamp Productions retro car handbags

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Revamp Productions has a website full of items that walk a fine line between glamour and kitsch, but these vintage US car-inspired handbags really caught our eye.

Above are just two of a much larger range – the Deluxe Royal Pink and the ’62 Meteor Black, but if they’re not to your taste, there are others, some even with matching shoes!

Prices vary, but the ones pictured here retail at $325 (around £170) for the handled version and $300 (around £150) for the clutch bag.

Find out more at the Revamp Productions website

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

Adidas and Oki-Ni limited edition Gazelle trainers

Gazelle

The Adidas Gazelle doesn’t need an introduction, it’s been a classic since the late 60s. But these Adidas and Oki-Ni limited edition Gazelle trainers change things just a little bit.

In comes full grain leather to replace the more common suede upper. The outsole, eye stag and Three Stripes are all created from white leather with a rubberised sole which features a circular forefoot wedge insert to relieve excessive pressure. And there’s dual branding on the tongue.

Extremely limited edition, with 400 pairs available in the moon (that’s the off white) and only 200 pairs in the lime. So if you like them, get in quick. They retail for £105.

Find out more at the Oki-Ni website

Categories / Design and Interiors

SCP Chemistry Lab vases

Chemical_vases As far as design goes, it’s the quirkier the better for me. And it doesn’t get much more quirky than these SCP Chemistry Lab vases.

Yes, these are almost exactly like the kit you used in the school chemistry laboratory. But they’re not made for the lab, they’re intended as decorative items for your home. Ok, everyone will think you’ve stolen them from the local schol or chemical factory. But you’ll know different – and you’ll have the most-talked about vases on the street.

They retail from £11.50 each.

Find out more at the SCP website

Categories / Women's Fashion

Coast Jorja Tuxedo Dress

Jorj If you’re looking for an occasion dress with a retro feel, how about this Jorja Tuxedo Dress from Coast.

With its 60s vibe, it would be great for summer party. A slight variation on the usual little black dress, it has a white bib panel with pretty flowered lace detailing around the outside, finished with central black buttons.

As Coast specialises in ‘occasion’ dresses it isn’t cheap at £115, but they do have great sales so it might be one to keep an eye out for later in the season.

Find out more on the Coast website.

Categories / Pets

Ikea Bastis Krona pet chaise longue

Ikea_petbed Bored of your plastic pet bed? You can give your cat or dog a bit of Victorian-style luxury with this Ikea Bastis Krona pet chaise longue.

Unlike your average Ikea product, this one would sit effortlessly in your period home, allowing your pet to sit high and proud, surveying all around them. As you’d expect from a pet bed, it has a removable and washable cover, but you probably don’t expect the chaise longue-style arm rest, which is ideal if your pet is going through an Oscar Wilde phase. Can you get smoking jackets for dogs? If you know of any, let us know.

Available now, you can pick one up for £34.90

Find out more at the Ikea website