Categories / Design and Interiors

ILVA’s Olympia retro paisley cushions

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Bargain of the moment is to be found at ILVA – which has these Olympia paisley cushions at massively knocked-down price.

A big and bold 60s-inspired design, with a cream background and orange paisley velvet embroidery.

Sized at 40cm x 60cm, these usually retail for around £27, but are currently discounted to £9.80. So if you’re looking to brighten up a room, now could be the time to do it.

Find out more at the ILVA website

Categories / Men's Fashion, Toys and Games, Women's Fashion

Paul Frank Lego block belt

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We’ve had the Lego cufflinks. so how about matching them up with this Paul Frank Lego buckle belt.

It’s a casual cloth belt, with colourful Lego brick design throughout and a metallic Lego logo buckle. Just one size – 45 inches x 1.25 inches – but you can adjust it right down if you’re a little slimmer than that.

Available online now, you can pick one up for $20 (around £11).

Find out more at the Fred Flare website

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

Karhu Originals Champion trainers

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We do love the Karhu sports shoe range. Previously we’ve featured the Karhu Field running shoe and the  Karhu Olympic trainers, but here’s another throwback shoe we’ve previously missed – the Karhu Originals Champion.

Dating back to 1976, it was the first-ever AirCushion trainer and a huge success on launch – selling over 1 million pairs. The new version are exactly the same as the originals, made by the same people using the same methods. Available in a range of colour schemes, you can pick up a pair of these leather and suede trainers for 111 Euros online.

Find out more at the Finnish Design Shop

Categories / Design and Interiors

Clear Globe 70s-style table lamp

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Just spotted this Clear Globe 70s-style table lamp online – and I’ll happily admit I know nothing about it, but like it very much.

The design is pure 70s (not unlike a vintage floor lamp we picked up some time ago from a junk shop) , with the stainless steel base and circular clear glass shade, which means you get to see the bulb and inner workings.

The price also indicates it isn’t designer – a bargain £59. And if anyone asks you about it, just say it’s a rare collector’s piece – no-one will know.

Find out more from the Dwell website

Categories / Design and Interiors

Cmielow sixties animal ceramics

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There’s quite a story behind these Cmielow sixties animal ceramics.

These sculptures were originally created over forty years ago by Polish artists working in the famous porcelain factory at Cmielow in south eastern Poland – a town where porcelain has been manufactured since 1790. The unusual designs were inspired by the art of Henry Moore and Picasso and featured animals as well as females in the fashions of the day.

All that came to an end in the sixties, when a fire destroyed much of the factory. But here’s the good news. Recently, many of the moulds have been recovered, most needing only minor repairs, allowing the designs to go back into production.

You can now buy some of the animal designs online, including the fox pictured here. Prices start at £29.

Find out more at the Twentytwentyone website

Categories / Women's Fashion

Fred Perry women’s Silk Shirt

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As well as a new men’s range, Fred Perry also has a new set of clothes for women, again very much classics with a twist (along with some that are simply classics), best summed-up by this Fred Perry Silk Shirt.

It’s a fitted shirt, so you’ll need the right figure to carry it off. If you can, you’ll want to know that it’s a knitted silk shirt with extended placket and embroidered laurel, available only in this sky blue colour.

It’s not all silk, the mix is 70 per cent silk and 30 per cent cotton. You can order one online or try one instore for £60.

Fred Perry website