'New Yorker' Illustrator Pierre Le-Tan recently teamed up with J. Crew to design a series of quirky accessories adorned with cartoonish illustrations. If you are familiar with the New Yorker, you have likely seen the work of Le-Tan. Now the famed illustrator is lending his talents to the fashion industry in the form of an adorable new collection.
The 'J. Crew x Pierre Le-Tan' collection features a number of accessories that are covered in whimsical cartoonish illustrations. Some of the most noteworthy designs include sunbathing alligators, peachy pink flamingos and Miami-inspired palm trees. These prints cover everything from socks to umbrellas. To make the collection even more appealing, nearly all of the items are priced under $50.
Five items from the collection are currently available for pre-order from J. Crew's website, with the promise of more to come in the near future.
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