We have featured the Spring Court Lo Cut previously (the shoes Lennon wears on the Abbey Road sleeve if you recall), but we really like these Spring Court G2 Retro Low Canvas trainers, which are a variation on the theme.
The selling point here is the strong red contrast, both inside and on the piping/seam. Of course, you still get the Spring Court gum sole and vulcanised rubber outsole.
Great for summer casual wear and well priced at around £45.
Find out more at the Oi Polloi website
I can’t find these on the UK version of the Urban Outfitters site, but you can pick up these Andy Warhol print messenger bags from the company’s US online store.
Both are printed with Warhol graphics, with a choice of the skull or the pistol. They also feature large pockets on the front and back, pockets under the velcro flap and a zip pocket inside. There’s also an adjustable strap.
If you want one, you can pick one up for $48 (around £25).
Find out more at the Urban Outfitters website
Interesting promotional images of House of Fraser’s latest spring/summer 2007 range, whjch are described as "casual biker", but look suspiciously like skinhead gear.
I’m not sure if House of Fraser are capitalising on the media attention from the This Is England movie or they just think this is a look for 2007. Either way, you can buy your very own casual skinhead look off the peg on the high street if that’s your thing.
Personally, I think I’ll give it a miss. But if you fancy it, the shirts retail for between £50 and £75, with the jeans at around £110.
Looking for some luggage straight out of the 60s? Check out the Angel Jackson Vintage Style Ballet Box.
It’s not dissimilar to a 60s vanity case, only that little bit bigger at 28cm x 32cm. It;s a luxury leather case with satin lining and a small interior mirror. There’s also an adjustable handle and a choice of colours, including the red pictured, plus gold, pale beige and vintage brown.
You can buy one online for £175.
Find out more at the Angel Jackson website
Charles Eames would have been 100 this year. And to celebrate this milestone, Vitra is re-producing one of Charles & Ray Eames most interesting designs – the Plywood Elephant.
Interesting because of how it’s made. They developed their method of moulding plywood into three-dimensional shapes in the early 40s – and the elephant (produced in 1945) was the most difficult of the designs produced by this method, because of the number of tight angles and curves involved.
Vitra’s anniversary Plywood Elephant is strictly limited to 1000 pieces, each being numbered and available in two different finishes – natural maple or red stained maple. Both identical in form to the originals.
No price as yet – check the Vitra site nearer release date.
Find out more at the Vitra website
