Pumped Up Kicks

So here's the result of the Toitoy X PUMA collaborative collection. Just to refreshhhh your memory, the theme was 'The streets you live on.' And I basically wanted to create awareness through this project. The name of my collection is Pumped Up Kicks which is the title of a song by Foster the People. The song deals with angry teens who have criminal intentions. Pumped up kicks were the shoes rich kids wore in the 90s and the States had a lot of cases where these kids would be targeted because they wore them. I directed my theme to the street violence in Johannesburg.   

ToiToy X PUMA Collaboration

So, after the mastermind of ToiToy in CT, Earl Fischhoff saw my  Smokin' Labbit Design I did for ToiToy earlier this year, he kept me in mind for the PUMA x Toitoy Collab! I was asked (together with 12 other S.A designers) to design a Toy and PUMA shoes around the theme of 'The Streets you Live on'. We need to physically design these shoes (Im not sure if we all recieved the same pair as i have no idea who the others are). But hey! I am so excited! :) The exhibition will be held at ToiToy Kloof street on the 15th of December 2011. I already have some nice ideas...so..........keep your eyes peeled friends!!! :)

I was just shown this website where it so happens that there was a sneaker custom workshop in Joburg!! I cant believe i didn't know about it! anyway here are some pics of that.   

I absolutely love this one...........

Now I'm super excited!! XX

Some Swapping Mall Publicity

A sneak peak at the milk bottle lamps and goodies i will be showcasing/making at The Swapping Mall this weekend

So as you all know, this weekend is the Capitec Swapping Mall initiative (yay)! and I was asked to run a small workshop/ tutorial on how to create lamps out of plastic milk bottles. I will also throw in a few how-to's when it comes to hair accessories, broaches and rings :) 

ToiToy Custom Toy Update

yay! ToiToy has uploaded a sneak peak of my Senor Bird Belly Labbit check it out here: Labbit sneak peak
ToiToy are also going to have a custom exhibition starting from 28th July and going on sale via their website only on the 4th August 2011 at 12H00 sharp.  :)

Wanna Swap??

Capitec Bank has launched a fantastic initiative called, The Swapping Mall. The aim is to save money and not spend a cent. This is how it's going down: You put aside some of your items that you don't need but that are still in good nik. Bring 5 items or less to Atlas Studios in Braamfontein on the 30th and 31st of July and drop them off at the Swapper Drop Off. Your items will be graded and you will be given some tokens with which you can exchange other goods that are up for swapping! This way there will be no buyers remourse! What a fantastic idea!!! You can get more info by checking out their facebook page!

Anyway, i was asked to run a workshop at the event (yes, ME!!)  where i will be showcasing my milk bottle lamps and making some mini lamps and milk bottle goodies! There will be a few amazing workshops running like, upcycling jewelery which will be run by my good friend Indianna Harris, you can check out her stuff here!

Cant wait!!!

ToiToy Custom Designed Labbit by ME ! Meet Señor DeMario!!

I was recently asked to design a Kidrobot Vinyl toy by toy-enthusiast Angel-on-film for a custom toy show in Cape town at a vinyl toy store called ToiToy.   These vinyl toys come in various shapes and sizes, the one i was asked to design is a 10 inch bunny shaped toy called a Labbit. I was greatly pleased to be given this opportunity as it is something so new and different to anything else i have ever done. This was my very first time designing a vinyl toy and i must say; as fun as it is, it is also quite tricky and requires a great deal of patience and time. If you're in the cape at the end of July please feel free to catch the show at Toitoy on 49 Kloof street. I am sure there will be amazing South African talent on display!! :)

Lazer cut Humming bird design

I designed this patterned humming bird for Green Grass Design in Parkhurst. GreenGrass Design is a lazer cutting design studio and shop. They create the most beautiful and intricate art i have ever seen! Go check it out. <3