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Accessories Designer Taps Into Pac-Man, Space Invaders for High-End Items
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British fashion accessories designer Anya Hindmarch's latest collection is tapping into 80s and 90s nostalgia, from the classic yellow smiley face to the familiar pixelated faces of Namco's Pac-Man and Taito's Space Invaders. The games' ghosts and and aliens were revitalized by Hindmarch into a series of purses, bags, coats, and other accessories.
This camel-colored wool oversized coat was originally £1,495 (US$1,818) but is now half off for £747 (US$908).
The Space Invader shoulder bag, sold in charcoal and rainbow, costs £1,395.00 (US$1,696). Both types are sold out as well as the larger bag version.
The Ghost mini backpack is sold in burgundy, black, blue, and camel for £1,256.00 (US$1,527). The backpacks get their fuzzy appearance from shearling fabric. A smaller, crossbody version in blue, black, and burgundy are also sold for £497.00 (US$604) or you can opt for a coin purse version for £206.00 (US$250).
[Via Kai-You]