Categories / Bags

Karhu Originals shoe bag

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We’re big fans of Karhu Originals – because unlike some companies (*cough* Puma), they just pull out their best designs straight from the archives, reproducing them in the factories they made "back in the day".

And that includes this Karhu Originals shoe bag. It was originally a golf shoe bag from the 1980s, but is now back with a range of suggested uses by the company – including a laptop bag (enough space for a 12-inch Mac apparently).

The bag’s got an adjustable strap and is sized at 25 x 32 x 12cm. it retails for 49 Euros online.

Find out more at the Finnish Design Shop

Categories / Design and Interiors, Homeware

Trash Chic retro bin liners

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I don’t know about you, but I don’t give much of a thought to the bin liners in my home – apart from when I run short of them. But they can be a style statement – especially if you buy these Trash Chic retro bin liners from Firebox.

Yes, you can impress the neighbours (and indeed the bin men) on bin day by flashing your designer rubbish. And if you use them indoors, they can even add a splash of colour to your kitchen.  There are five different designs to choose from, all with a vintage influence and all a million miles away from the boring black you currently use.

The 50 x 60cm bags are available for pre-order now, priced at £9.95 for eight packs (containing a total of 80 bags).

Find out more at the Firebox website

Categories / Design and Interiors

Tom Dixon wallpaper for Cole & Son

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We have featured Tom Dixon previously – in particular, his rather smart copper light shades. Now he’s turning his hand to wallpaper – with a definite retro feel.

The Tom Dixon wallpaper has been designed for high-end wallpaper company Cole & Son. The actual design is called Link (for reasons that are pretty self-explanatory) and offers you the chance to create the bright and bold walls you might commonly associated with interior design from the 1970s.

Four shades available, each retailing for £45 per roll. If you want more convincing, you can request a sample of your chosen paper online.

Find out more at the Cole & Son website

Categories / Design and Interiors

Habitat’s space age Soap light fitting

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Habitat’s range is never as interesting as you hope, but just occasionally they do produce something that makes a visit worthwhile – like this Habitat space age Soap light fitting.

It’s essentially just a big round light fitting, the kind of thing that sold by the bucketload in the early 70s – and the kind of thing that would look great today if you have a room big enough (and indeed a ceiling high enough) to deal with it.

The pendant light is made from iridescent glass and measures up at W30 x H22 x L30cm. It retails for £75.

Find out more at the Habitat website

Categories / Gadgets and Tech

Crosley retro Traveler radio

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We’ve covered an endless number of retro radios, but most are DAB radios specifically for the UK. This Crosley Traveler radio is AM/FM – so good for more of the world’s population.

The 50s-style radio is allegedly designed in the manner of "finely styled luggage" and features a wood cabinet and tweed vinyl for the outer, plus a telescopic antenna and "aeroplane" dial for tuning and a full range speaker for sound.

Battery or mains powered, it retails for $39.99 (around £20).

Find out more at the Linens n Things website