You may have noticed the popularity amongst
designers to start to see the comical side of fashion and to incorporate what
makes us smile with what we love. Anya Hindmarch springs to mind with her love
for not taking things too seriously since 2007 with her collection ‘I’m Not a
Plastic Bag’ tote bag sending the fashion pack into a frenzy. Most recently she
created bags emblazoned with our
old friend Tony The Tiger, the mascot for Kellogg’s Frosties, a breakfast
cereal.
Another brand who has
also embraced the lighter side of life is Jimmy Choo, with their recent
collaboration with the Brazilian artist Rafael Mantesso, who made his beloved
pup the subject of his work following a divorce that left him with an empty,
furniture-less house and Jimmy Choo the pup. Over time, Mantesso began filling
the blank white walls of his home with tongue-in-cheek illustrations,
photographing the terrier against the backdrop of these images in comical
poses: resting on the sofa with a martini by his side, or DJing on a pair of
turntables.

The story of
Mantesso’s recovery with his beloved pupp caught the attention of Sandra Choi, creative
director of luxury footwear and accessories brand Jimmy Choo, after whom the
dog was named. “I had friends all over the world telling me about this Jimmy
Choo dog and sending me links to [Mantesso’s] work,” said Choi. “His
illustrations are so instant and spontaneous; I was instantly charmed.”
Choi designed a capsule collection with
Mantesso for pre fall 2015, no shoes though these enchanting designer were
exclusively for accessories and bags only.. who is joining me in the queue for
one of these iPhone cases!!!
Collection now in store @Jimmy Choo
STALK THE STALKER ON
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