If you’ve ever been curious about what happens to vintage luxury bags after they go “out of style” or are forgotten about, this one New York-based designer has the answers. The artist and designer, Sarah Coleman, buys vintage bags and takes them apart to reupholster and redesign everyday items like folding chairs. These common products can be so simple—and seen everywhere from graduation parties to office meetings—but for Coleman, this is her creative approach to constructing something completely unique like the LV folding chairs.
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Zappos Collaborated With Birkenstock For a Limited-Edition Anniversary Sandal, And You Have to Check Out This Sweet Packaging
The month of July comes with a lot of celebrations—you have July 4th and, of course, all of the additional weekend barbecues—and the shoe retailer, Zappos, is adding to the celebration by releasing a surprise for all comfortable shoe-lovers. Zappos hit its 20th anniversary this year, and to celebrate, the company released a pair of limited-edition sandals (there’s only 225 pairs available) in collaboration with the popular shoe manufacturer, Birkenstock. The idea behind the sandals is original, but there are a few notable elements about the packaging to point out, too.
Read MoreAdidas’ AriZona Branded Shoes Look Like Iced Tea Bottles (But the Best Part Is the Price)
We’ve covered lots of branded sneaker collaborations, like the K-Swiss collection for “Clueless” and the Vans and Harry Potter collection. This time, Adidas and AriZona Iced Tea—you know, the $0.99 cans you get from your local deli—are releasing four pairs of branded sneakers, inspired by the bottles. And wait until you see the price!…
Read MoreYou Have to See the Printing Tech Behind This Beverage Startup
While scrolling through Instagram, I came across an ad that that was actually worth stopping and checking out: Smart Cups. The product looks like a typical plastic cup, but the company uses a specialized technique to print the hexagon-shaped flavoring directly in the bottom of the cup. Just add water, and…
Read MoreRihanna Is Selling a $230 T-shirt Specifically to Troll Fans
Let’s be honest, is there anything Rihanna can’t do? Over the years, the superstar has had a number of roles besides pop star. Those other interests have maybe put her recording career on the back burner, and fans have been asking her nonstop to release new music. RiRi, apparently, is getting tired of the questions, and has now taken to trolling her fans through social media with a $230 T-shirt…
Read MoreKevin Jonas Got His Young Daughters to Design the Jonas Brothers’ New Merch (and It Rules)
The Jonas Brothers’ new album, “Happiness Begins,” came out last week. But what’s even more special about this news (and their new merch) is that Kevin Jonas’ young daughters drew the artwork for the limited-edition long-sleeve shirt and T-shirt on their online shop, and the reason behind it is amazing…
Read MoreExpo East: Day Two Best-of Roundup
Last week’s PPAI Expo East gathering in Atlantic City featured 302 businesses offering wide varieties of products and services, and although diversity marked their New Jersey-based presence, two themes ran common among them—pride and innovation. Every Promo Marketing interaction with the companies sparked conversations that made apparent that the exhibitors are spending 2019 displaying both,…
Read MoreCliff Quicksell’s Advice on Staying Relevant
Time, as we all know, is money, and anyone who mismanages any aspect of it can, according to Cliff Quicksell, become “irrelevant in two seconds.” To help business practitioners avoid that distinction, the vice president of affiliate marketing for iPROMOTEu, Wayland, Mass., took to the show floor at PPAI Expo East in Atlantic City to…
Read MoreK-Swiss Has a ‘Clueless’ Branded Shoe Collection and We’re Totally Buggin’
K-Swiss, the athletic sneaker brand popular in the ’90s (bonus points for anyone that remembers these—thanks, dad) but very much still around, recently announced a very on-trend and chic collection, which dropped last week. It’s a “Clueless” branded shoe collection. Yes, this is really happening. And yes, there is lots of plaid…
Read MoreH&M and Netflix Combine for ‘Stranger Things’ Branded Apparel Collection (With Demogorgon All-Over Prints!)
Thankfully, we only have to wait until July 4 until season three of “Stranger Things” drops, and if it’s anything like the last two, we’ll probably binge the whole thing in less than 48 hours. But, to tide us over until the release, H&M and Netflix have collaborated on a summery, branded “Stranger Things” collection, releasing in stores and online on May 23. Yes, there are Demogorgon all-over prints…
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