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‘Hector’ handbag by Thom Browne, 2019
For his Fall/Winter 2016 menswear collection, Thom Browne immortalised his dachshund Hector as a life-size bag.
This version, the ‘Fun-Mix Pebble’ grained grey leather color edition, is a much more stylised, graphic version of the original design. The ‘Hector’ bag is representative of a growing trend of bags designed for and carried by men.
Thom Browne is an American fashion designer well known for reconceptualizing men’s suits. In 2001 he established a made-to-measure menswear line in New York, reinterpreting the classic men’s suit through unconventional cut and construction.
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MOZAMBIQUE by Olivio Martínez for OSPAAAL, 1970
The OSPAAAL posters in particular reveal the idealistic spirit at the core of the Cuban Revolution, intent on eradicating imperialism globally.
Man needs rain forests too by Tom Eckersley for WWF, 1982
This is a screen printed poster depicting a stylised monkey, with orange hair and a blue face and hands, against a black background.
Earth Day issued by the Environmental Protection Agency, 1970
The first Earth Day was held on 22 April 1970 with the aim of raising awareness of environmental issues.
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