Charles M. Schulz’s most famous creation has long since grown beyond the confines of the Peanuts comic strip which made him. With tons of merchandise available, it’s hard to find something unique that keeps the charm and appeal of Snoopy…

Tweed is a Great British classic as far as statement fabrics go. Like no other, the material defines the entire look of a garment for better or for worse. Ollie & Nic’s new tweed ranges for Autumn make the most of the classic fabric to create great looking retro accessories…

A space age chair suitably named after a futuristic city – the Zanotta Brasilia lounge chair. The looks are pure 1970s (think Space 1999 or UFO), but the design is actually fairly modern, the work of Ross Lovegrove in 2003….

More Star Wars stuff? Certainly is – and what must be the 10th R2-D2 tie-in this year. Saying that, we really can’t resist the R2-D2 projection alarm clock. Stick it by our bed and the droid will project the time…

Whilst many mid-century interior fashions have made a comeback, the trend for ribbon or bead door way screens has yet to regain the popularity it enjoyed in the 1970s. Brazilia Interiors has an updated version in its Isay Screen. Named…

Eero Sarrinen’s Tulip Chair is an instantly recognisable design and along with the tulip table, they are a popular choice for dining furniture. If you are like the tulip style but are looking for something smaller and cheaper, you may…

A little bit cheaper than a lot of the places we’ve featured recently is this two-bedroom apartment in the 1930s Pullman Court block in Streatham Hill, London. It’s something of an iconic building too, designed in the 1930s by the…

Film buffs will recognise the sofas above from the cult sci-fi thriller Logan’s Run, while design fans will know them as the ultra-rare De Sede DS-1025 modular sofas. And they’re up for grabs on eBay. Designed by Ubald Klug in…

We’ve seen VW Beetle variations before, but now you can get your hands on a Mini Clubman Vinyl Killer. Officially licensed by BMW, the Vinyl Killer allows you to play your records without the need for a record deck -…

Retro band t-shirts are pretty hot property among those cool kids we all wanna be, but even better than something that shouts your taste from the rooftops is something a little more subtle. That’s exactly what Worn By specialise in…

Newgate can always be relied upon to knock out retro styled clocks, with the Bubble wall clock the latest addition to the range. No prizes for guessing why the clock os so called – that bulbous acrylic front sticks out…

Whether you use it to keep track of the date or just to add some cool to our wall, the Calendario Bilancia by Enzo Mari is certainly a stylish accessory for any home or home office. Designed in 1959, it’s…

While the fifties pin-up style continues to grow in popularity you might want a more discerning take on the decade. That’s easy with a more clean cut style like this Eleanor dress by Monsoon…

A very modern piece of design, but with a nod to the past – the Sex Pistols Bearbricks. If you’ve never encountered Bearbricks before, they’re a Japanese design toy, created by Medicom in different sizes and limited edition designs. And…

A chair with a famous heritage (of sorts) and with roots in the early 70s – the Enzo Berti Kata hanging chair. Apparently it is based on a chair seen by Berti in Ringo Starr’s house in the early 1970s….

The days are getting shorter and the weather will start to get colder. So perhaps a good time to invest in one of these dhb retro wool cycling tops. The tops are hand made in Belgium, made of ‘wool-acryl’ and…

Since 1969, Sesame Street has been a favourite of children and adults alike across the world. One of the original and best Jim Henson creations, Cookie Monster, has gone beyond the confines of kids TV and become a full blown…

Designed by Andrew Tye, this modular screen goes by the simple, but Sci-Fi sounding name of the S3. It is made up of interconnecting panels and steel pins, and is available in a variety of finishes, all of which could…

The First Chair was designed for Michele De Lucchi for the Milan-based company Memphis, who caused a stir in the design world in the 1980s. The First Chair was designed in 1983 although its quirky design could easily fit in…

A good looking blouse is an essential in every wardrobe, be it for stylish workwear or a more formal going out look. This Piped Blouse by John Lewis’s own line JL is a great retro choice for every occasion. With…

Pictured here is “La Mela” (or “The Apple” if you really need a translation!) by Enzo Mari. Like the “In Attesa” Wastebasket we featured last week, this was also designed for Danese Milano. Originally created back in 1963, “La Mela”…

Barry Murphy returns once more trawl the TV and radio guides (so you don’t have to) to find anything worth tuning into this week. All listings are for UK terrestrial TV, Freeview and national radio, with the shows running from…

You could argue that the Bic disposable razor is a design classic – introduced in 1974, that orange and white razor is still in production today. And just out in France is a mobile phone using the same design -…

Modernist design wasn’t just for mainland Europe – Britain had its own cutting-edge objects in the 20s and 30s too, with the Bestlite lamp being the most famous. And not only a lamp – you can now pick up that…

If you missed out on the Ball Chair by Finn Stone last year – or didn’t like the initial colours – you might want to check out the latest versions in silver and gold. The space age chair apparently takes…

Making jewellery from the usually mundane seems to be something of a favourite for crafty retro lovers, but if you don’t have the inclination or the skills to bang up some accessories yourself, then look no further than Tatty Devine…

Christian Louboutin’s shoes designs have quickly risen in esteem among fashion lovers and (dare I say it) celebrities over the past few years, and while some of his designs are an aquired taste, every so often there’s a pair worth saving for…

For most of us, it’s safe to say that Principles isn’t top of the list of high street fashion retailers, but all that may just be about to change with their new retro inspired collections, particularly their Nouveau Collection…

Desk Sets these days barely go beyond a plastic pen holder, but in the past things were done so much more elegantly. Netherlands based, Design For Delight, have a small stock of vintage Rustioni Desk Sets. Dating from the 1940s…

The Real Good Folding Chair by Blu Dot reminded me of Noguchi’s Prismatic Table which had similarly been inspired by the art of paper folding. The Real Good Chair is provided flat, and you then have to fold along the…

This ashtray belongs to Arne Jacobsen’s Cylinda Line, a group of products based on a simple cylindrical form rumoured to have been drawn on the back of napkin. Created in 1967, it is still in production for Stelton over 40…

One of the truly classic dress shapes is the shift, from the late fifties throughout the sixties and onwards throughout fashion. The simple cut is still a hit with designers, with prints doing all the talking on this Ria Roberts piece…

While 1960s style oversized shades have become all the rage once more, for retro lovers who want something a little different the cat’s eye is the sunglasses style to have…

Isamu Noguchi is no stranger to the pages of Retro To Go, but he is a stranger to UK galleries, having never featured in a major European exhibition. Until now that is, with a major retrospective at the Yorkshire Sculpture…

Nike has been into its archives again, producing this Vintage Waffle Racer trainer. Originally seen in the 1970s, this lightweight running shoe is now back more for the leisure market in two colourways, both featuring a mixed nylon and suede…

The latest Fatman vintage-style iPod dock is heading to the shelves in September – the Fatman iTube Red-i. Like all valve amps, this is claimed to offer a much ‘warmer’ sound than your average amp, as well as 25w per…

Need a bag to carry your favourite novel? They don’t come much smarter than the Sukie pop art-style Alphabet canvas book bag. Ok, you can use it for other things than book carrying, with invisible magnetic fasteners securing any contents,…

Our favourite speakers of all time are the Grundig Audiorama speakers, but we might have revise that opinion after discovering the Viteo Zemi speaker. This hand-finished Frolet/Pellisariot design is not just any speaker, this is an outdoor-friendly speaker, watertight thanks…

Remember Blockbusters? It was the must-see kids TV show of the 1980s, as two teams of players had to complete a line across the Blockbusters board. A board that looked very much like the once pictured here and named after…

In London and nothing much on this weekend? Maybe the Fiat 500 Picnic is for you. Based around everyone’s new favourite retro car, the Fiat 500 Picnic takes place on Saturday 5th July at London’s Alexandra Park, running from midday…