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Categories / Homeware

Rubik’s Cube Mug and Rubik’s Cube Coasters

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From being the must-have puzzler game of the 1980s, the Rubik's Cube more of an iconic design, lending its shape and colours to all manner of modern-day items. The Rubik's Cube Mug and Rubik's Cube Coasters are the most recent.

Both are on pre-order now, with the mug following the 'Cube' shape as closely as possible, but throwing in a 'special curved lip' so it's actually easy to drink out of. The coasters also ape the cube, stacking on top of each other to create a cube when not in use.

If you want one of either, the mug is £8.99, while the coasters are £12.99. See a shot of the coaster over the page.

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Categories / Men's Fashion

Fred Perry Cagoule

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It might look like a relic from the 1980s, but this Fred Perry Cagoule is actually a new item inspired by the past, with a more premium finish than you might have remembered from your schooldays.

This is a waterproof British Millerain Rip Stop nylon cagoule, complete with  leather zip pulls, a large 'kangaroo' pocket at the front, plus double zip pockets and an adjustable hood finishing things off. Oh yes, the Fred Perry Laurel too as you would expect.

£99 is the asking price for one of these.

Find out more at the End Clothing website

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Categories / Cars and Bikes, eBay watch

eBay watch: 1980s Austin Mini Designer Mary Quant Edition in white

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Yes, we have featured these before, but every example we have previously seen has been in black. This is a limited edition Austin Mini Designer Mary Quant Edition in white.

Around 1,000 were made in white back in 1988, but it's debatable how many actually survived, although a growing number are creeping onto eBay right now in varying condition, not so many in white though. Maybe time has been less kind to the lighter shade. This particular example has done just short of 70,000 miles in its time, with eight previous owners. All of the 'designer' features look to be there, but you might want to note that its had a 'full body refurb and brand new paint job', so not necessarily original. There's also new carpets, Cooper 'S' Minilite 12" alloys and new tyres as part of the deal.

Another shot over the page or check out the listing for many more. £1,030 is the current bid price.

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Categories / Men's Fashion, Sportswear

Adidas Stan Smith 80s trainers reissued in blue

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Not exactly the rarest of styles, but the Adidas Stan Smith 80s trainers are back in an eye-catching shade of light blue.

As you might have guessed, this is the 80s variant of the original 70s shoe, which is still the bestseller of the Adidas back catalogue. The 80s update coming with a slightly different sole unit and shape, but still distinguished by ther dots instead of the stripes.

This latest version has that light blue nubuck upper, with some darker blue and white contrast detailing, all of which will be available to buy from March. You can pre-order now at Crooked Tongues, £70 being the price.

Find out more at the Crooked Tongues website

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Categories / Women's Fashion

Nancy Print Jumpsuit from Whistles

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The retro influence on the high street this season is showing ever more signs of a huge seventies influence, with disco and folk styles spreading rapidly among the big names. This Nancy Print Jumpsuit from Whistles is a great example, providing a high chic 70s look.

The jumpsuit style, often more associated with 80s looks, takes on a chic disco-era aesthetic here thanks to the print and cut. With an exaggerated waistline, a deep v neck and exaggerated hips, it's the African-influenced print that seals the deal for this piece's vintage look.

Get it online from ASOS now for £195, thanks to its 100% silk composition.

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Categories / Men's Fashion, Sportswear

Adidas Kegler Super trainers reissued in blue and brown suede

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Hot on the heels of the leather reissues at the end of last year is a reissue of the Adidas Kegler Super trainers reissued in blue and brown suede.

One of those is pictured above, the other is shown over the page. Aside from the colours and the suede upper, it's 'as you were' for this 1980s classic, most notably with the classic 'peg' system on the sole, some contrast detailing in a similar shade and of course, a foiled printed 'Kegler Super' logo on the side.

Certainly to fly out, you can get a pair at Size? for £64.99.

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