The Latest Medicom Toy Bears are in Collaboration with Karimoku
Megan Facciuolo — April 27, 2014 — Life-Stages
References: medicomtoystore & highsnobiety
Medicom Toy Bears are the most simplistic world-renowned toy on the market. Though they are simple, they come with a heavy price-tag around $585. The luxury company teams up with numerous designers and constantly releases limited-edition bears. This time around, the toy company has teamed up with Japanese wooden furniture manufacturer Karimoku.
The bears are handmade out of wood by skilled craftsmen. They have previously released a collection of wood bears with the furniture makers, but this time they added a special indigo dye in the mix. The dye is applied to the bears with an ancient method by using Indigo Paint 400% BE@RBRICK. The dye starts off as green but turns into a deep dark blue when exposed to air. It also resembles vintage denim when painted in layers, which makes for a unique appeal.
The bears are handmade out of wood by skilled craftsmen. They have previously released a collection of wood bears with the furniture makers, but this time they added a special indigo dye in the mix. The dye is applied to the bears with an ancient method by using Indigo Paint 400% BE@RBRICK. The dye starts off as green but turns into a deep dark blue when exposed to air. It also resembles vintage denim when painted in layers, which makes for a unique appeal.
Trend Themes
1. Limited-edition Collaborations - Opportunity for businesses to collaborate with luxury brands and create exclusive, high-end products.
2. Handmade Wooden Toys - Innovation in the toy industry by incorporating traditional woodworking techniques into the production of toys.
3. Indigo Dyeing Techniques - Advancements in dyeing methods using indigo to create unique and visually appealing products.
Industry Implications
1. Luxury Goods - Luxury companies can explore partnerships with designers to create limited-edition, high-priced collectibles.
2. Toy Manufacturing - Toy manufacturers can incorporate traditional woodworking techniques to create high-quality and unique toys.
3. Textile and Fashion - Fashion brands can explore indigo dyeing techniques to create special denim-like designs for clothing and accessories.
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