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Handmade with Love

Josie Blackband

To celebrate handmade toys and sentimentality, I have made trousers and a sock monkey, allowing the wearer to embody a childhood toy. Through my garment and accessory, I highlight the value of repurposed materials and repair, combating modern toy overconsumption. The trousers exaggerate toy silhouettes, made from second hand materials and filled with old bean bag stuffing.

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