Maybe it’s my eyes, but the Vespa on this Vespa messenger bag seems a little out of proportion!
Saying that, it’s probably intentional, as this bag from Ex-Boyfriend (like all the bags in their range) is painted by hand. The bag features adjustable straps, front clasp closure and a main pocket with inside slip pocket.
Measuring up at 13.5 x 12 x 5 inches, you can pick one up for $50 (around £26).
Find out more at the Ex-Boyfriend website
A perfect magazine to read while in your local Tiki bar, or on the journey to your favourite Tiki bar. Or perhaps just in the sofa, curious about the whole Tiki thing.
Tiki Magazine is published 4 times per year, and has a focus on Tiki, Polynesian Pop, Hawaiiana and the Island Lifestyle. A glossy magazine with 60+ colourful pages filled with articles, interviews, drink recipes and more. Even the ads are rather interesting!
Subscription – 4 numbers for $39 if you live in the UK – can be started via the magazines website. And you pay via Paypal, it doesn’t really get any more convenient than that. Easy like a Sunday morning. Actually, if you treat yourself to a few Mai Tai’s on a Saturday night, perhaps the Sunday morning won’t
be so easy…
Remember the fun you had as a kid with a Rubik’s Cube? Well, it’s back – but this time in a version tailored for grown-ups.
The Zontik Rubik’s Cube does everything the old one did, but this one is made of solid chrome. And if that’s not enough, all the sides are inlaid leather. It’ll certainly look cool sat on your coffee table, but whether it’s worth the $155 (£80) price tag is another matter.
Amplifiers aren’t exactly the most stylish of items – practical, large black boxes to blast out your favoured guitar riffs. It doesn’t have to be like that – you could pick up a Greg Hansen retro amplifier.
All the amps featured are bespoke creations. Greg buys in the inner workings, so you’ll be getting up-to-date technology – but you’ll also be getting something stylish – very important if you’re amp never gets further than the living room.
Check out Greg’s website for the full details of each model. he’s US-based, but does ship elsewhere. Prices are good too, you can pick up the smaller models for around £65, with the more expensive models no more than around £350.
Another gadget to give your very modern iPod the retro treatment – the iPod JukeDock.
Reminiscent of a jukebox from the 1950s, the JukeDock connects to your stereo or TV, giving you the option of playing your tunes through a larger sound system. It also charges your player while it’s docked. You can even control your iPod with remote from your stereo system. And just to add some extra cheese, you’ll even get a few coloured lights courtesy of the JukeDock.
Available online, you can pick one up in black or white for $99.99 (which is just over £50).
A while back we featured the Kay Bojesen monkey, if you liked that and you want add to your animal collection, how about buying his elephant?
The world famous Elephant was designed in 1951 by Kay Bojesen, is made in Denmark from Oak, and is 6.3" high. As it is a piece of modern Danish design you can expect superior craftmanship. With his good-natured look and robust physical presence, the elephant would be a great desk companion, or a traditional gift for a little one, that could be handed down the generations.
If you feel like adding this friendly elephant to your house, you can buy him for £126.95.
Find out more on the Espacio website.
