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.