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eBay watch: 1970s space age Estyma alarm clock

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Big thanks to Andrew Graham for spotting and sending us this superb piece of 1970s space age design, the Estyma alarm clock.

It's a digital flip clock, made in (West) Germany, with that bold yellow outer shell contrasting with the black and white display within. No power needed either – this has an old school wind-up, one mechanism for the date, the other for the time.

The clock is said to run 'fine', with the bright yellow case said to be 'virtually unmarked'. The only blemish is a 'small chip' on the clear scene, which isn't all that noticeable, check the images on the site to see if it's a deal breaker. If not, bidding right now is at just 99 pence.

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Categories / Music, Women's Fashion

Fred Perry x Amy Winehouse autumn/winter 2011 collection goes on sale posthumously

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I'm sure there are mixed feelings about whether this should actually be going on sale so soon after Amy Winehouse's tragic death, but according to the company, 'with the blessing of Amy's family', the Fred Perry x Amy Winehouse autumn/winter 2011 collection has now gone on sale.

With the latest collection being launched so soon, we can presume it was already completed and ready to hit the shelves. With 'the usual royalties' from the collection being donated to the soon to be established Any Winehouse Foundation, I guess it does make sense to release it onto the market, rather than just sit in a storeroom, even if it does seem just a little soon for it.

Anyway, check out the images above and the full collection over at Fred Perry. For the record, the '50s-inspired items above are (on the left) the Amy Bowling Shirt, which sells for £70, the knitted silk skirt (£80) and the Amy Leather Waist Belt (£60). The images on the right features the Houndstooth Tie Neck Dress, one of the more expensive pieces at £150.

Amy Winehouse at Fred Perry

Categories / Art and Photography, Music

Limited edition God Save The Kinks screenprint by Hand Drawn Creative

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If you are a fan of the legendary British band, Neal McCullough of Hand Drawn Creative just might have the thing for you – this God Save The Kinks screenprint.

This is the first of three screenprints inspired by the band, this one using a Herb Lubalin typeface for the slogan, followed by up by the complete lyrics from the 'Village Green Preservation Society' track in a Trade Gothic font. All of it on a 'ketchup red' background.

You can see a close-up shot over the page. Only fifteen of these 500 x 700mm (19.7 x 27.5") prints have been made, all hand-printed on 220gsm cream Fabriano stock, as well as being numbered and signed by the artist. You can secure one for $45 (£28.18) on Etsy.

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Categories / Design and Interiors, Travel

Hold Tight collection from Mini Moderns

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A new range from Mini Moderns is always a cause for celebration and their Hold Tight collection is no exception. The range has been produced for London Transport Museum, and is suitably transport themed. Specifically, it's based on bus tickets. The wallpaper pictured is based on a collection of vintage bus tickets and is available in a choice of three different colourways. Meanwhile, a canvas bag design uses a motif made by working an old Gibson ticketing machine. 

As well as those two products, the range also includes a tea towel and a cushion. Prices start at £8 for the tea towel, with the wallpaper costing £45 a roll. 

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Categories / Design and Interiors

Arne Jacobsen-style Gordon table lamp from Graham and Green

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Graham and Green's website says this Gordon table lamp is inspired by 1940s design, and there's no denying the retro appeal of the design. However, with the distinctive shape of that shade, it reminds me of a much later design – Arne Jacobsen's AJ lamps, which dates to 1960.

The main difference is the stand: the Gordon lamp has been mounted onto a metallic stand and base, which brings more of an industrial look and prevents the lamp from being purely an imitation design.  

While a AJ lamp would cost you around £500, this lamp costs £95. 

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Categories / Men's Fashion

Classic double-breasted trench coat at Uniqlo

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If you are chasing a classic look without paying out big cash, this Uniqlo double-breasted trench coat could be for you.

Available in three colours and with one eye on the autumnal weather, this trench has all the details you would expect, including double-breasted fastening, epaulettes, belted cuffs and a belted waist. Looks to be a quilted lining in there too, which you might appreciate when it gets a little chilly.

£109.90 is the asking price online.

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