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Parra x Crescent Down Works

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Hot on the heels of their recent "Detached" release, Parra have teamed up with bespoke outerwear label Crescent Down Works on a concise capsule collection.

With over 40 years experience in producing specialised insulated, goose down outerwear, Crescent Down Works focuses on functionality, durability and versatility in style. Parra have applied their own creative direction to three of CDW's staple silhouettes; the down vest, quilted down jacket and hooded down jacket, each piece reworked with a rich burgundy colour treatment, with contrasting candy pink lining and featuring patchwork detailing bearing Parra's instantly recognisable illustrative style. Each piece has been crafted with care in Crescent Down Works hometown of Seattle.

The Parra x Crescent Down Works capsule collection is available now exclusively over at byparra.com

 

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By Parra SS16 “Detached” Collection

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Dutch brand By Parra, formerly known as Rockwell By Parra, have dropped the "Detached" collection for Spring/Summer 2016 which sees the brand continue to build upon their distinctive aesthetic.

For those, like myself, who are fans of dutch artist Piet Parra's work, it's great to see how seamlessly his design elements are translated on to apparel, and also developed in to various cut & sew silhouettes. Parra's renowned curvy post-pop imagery and vibrant colour palette's do feature on graphic tees, sweaters, hoodies and headwear in the latest release, but its the cut & sew range, in particular the outerwear, that really takes centre stage. The colour blocked windbreakers and branded coach jackets have been constructed from water and wind repellent fabrics. The stand out 1994 Windbreaker features functional detailing including a fold away hood, media pockets and draw cords at the collar and waist. The jacket is finished with a custom Parra print on the mesh lining and subtle woven patch detailing.

You can pick up the By Parra "Detached" collection over on the brands website and select pieces at Flatspot. now

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Parra launches Homeware Line

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Popular Dutch street artist Parra has stepped in to the world of homeware with an array of clean designs.

Aside from his art, Parra has cracked the streetwear and skateboarding markets with his ‘By Parra’ and ‘Tired Skateboards’ ventures, and having tried his hand at various lifestyle pieces in the past, it is now time for Parra to apply his surreal curvy post-pop imagery to a selection of practical and decorative homeware goods. The line is a natural extension of the Parra’s clothing designs, consisting of tea towels, sofa throws, table cloths, cushion covers and door mats, all of which emblazoned with his iconic artwork. Fan favourites from previous projects including the ““Vaso di Culo” vase and the “Sleep Deprived” carpet also make an appearance in a collection which is high in quality with all pieces constructed in Europe. The tea-towels have been made by the Dutch Textile Museum and various other pieces have been manufactured by one of Belgium’s oldest weaving mills. Keeping the designs subtle throughout, and sticking to light grey’s, red, off-white and black, it’s a homeware collection that would work with most homes interior colour schemes.

Head over to byparra.com for more information and to shop the full homeware line.