Tag: fifties

Categories / Homeware

Mid-Century Colours by Kevin McCloud for Fired Earth

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MIDCENTURY
Kevin McCloud, more commonly know for poking around building projects on Channel 4's Grand Designs, has created a range of Mid-Century style paint colours for Fired Earth.

Inspired by the upcoming 60th anniversary of The Festival of Britain, the collection includes six authentic shades to capture the spirit of the iconic event. From the zingy Race Yellow to the more muted Skylon Grey, the range is the perfect finishing touch to any aspiring 50s home.

Prices start at £29.50 for a 2.5L can. Visit the website for more details.

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John Lewis 1950s-style Retro Kitchen PVC tablecloth

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Chilli

A functional item with a cool retro twist – this Retro Kitchen PVC tablecloth at John Lewis.

It's a bold and bright 1950s-style illustrated design – pots, pans, storage jars, you know the kind of thing, all on a 'chilli' red background. The idea is it acts as a 'wipe clean' tablecloth, with a length of 2 metres meaning you can cut it to fit pretty much any table.

Grab it online, £32 is the price.

Find out more at the John Lewis website

Categories / eBay watch

eBay watch: 1950s Louis Kalff for Philips desk lamp

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Kal

Want something a little different for your sideboard or desk? This Louis Kalff for Philips desk lamp might fit the bill.

Dating back to the 1950s, it's a design reminiscent of that optimistic era, but with a touch of modernism thrown in for good measure. The lampshade is made of sheet metal lacquered black, while the stem is essentially a brass rod. The base is made of cast iron with a sheet metal cover lacquered black and with the original switch still in place.

Coming up to 60 years old, so not in perfect condition – age-related scratches and marks are on the black lacquer work. But at just £10.50 right now, it doesn't look like a huge issue.

Find out more at the eBay website

Categories / Retro Women's Fashion

Skater Dress from Miss Selfridge

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Skaterdress

Most people tend to characterise sixties fashion as being wall to wall miniskirts and a-line dress cuts, but there's plenty of variety to be found when looking back the decade's style. This Skater Dress from Miss Selfridge might be a less edgy sixties style, but it's certainly just as headturning as many.

The high neckline and capped sleeves create the bust minimising silhouette so popular in sixties mainstream fashion, while the full skirt from a high waistline takes a traditionally fifties shape and adds some modernity. Finished in an irresistibly summery orange shade, you'll wear this time and again.

Get it now from Miss Selfridge for £42.

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Categories / Bags, Retro Women's Fashion

Evita Clutch Bag by Christian Louboutin

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Christian Louboutin is a name that's become synonymous with effortlessly stylish footwear in recent years, so it's something of a treat that the man himself has leant his keen eye for classic design to further accessory lines.

This Evita Clutch Bag is an effortlessly timeless piece, taking subtle inspiration from a fifties and sixties heritage look. The use of linen and leather creates a luxurious feel, with the addition of soft lines and a bow at the clasp creating an irresistible retro kitsch.

It's available in the UK from Matches Fashion online for £535.

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Categories / Retro Women's Fashion

Plum Flower Dress from Fred Flare

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Plumflowerdress

The warmer weather can often mean that fitted fashion is the last thing you'll want to wear during the day. The stylish and practical solution is all in the fabric choice, however, as shown in this Plum Flower Dress by Fred Flare.

Taking a structured shape inspired by fifties daywear, the use of a light fabric and slightly loosened fit means this won't be as restrictive as many retro reproduction pieces. The plum floral fabric is a nod to the Hawaiin tropical influence found in American fashion at the time, too.

Get yours now from Fred Flare for $74.

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