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This object consists of 2 parts, some of which may be located elsewhere.

Puk Puk

Scarf
1993 (made)
Artist/Maker
Van Beirendonck, Walter (designer)
Place of origin
Belgium (designed)
Italy (made)

This scarf features one of Belgian fashion designer Walter Van Beirendonck's most recognisible graphics characters, Puk Puk, from the W.& L.T. (Wild & Lethal Trash) Collection. This intergalactic creature is from an alien planet Dork, home of rubber volcanoes and florid flowers. Puk Puk beams down to Earth each day to spread the W & L.T. upbeat and positive message 'Get Connected' and 'Kiss the future'.

Van Beirendonck graduated from the Royal Academy of Arts, Antwerp in 1993 and has rapidly become a trend setter in men's fashion. He is interested in toys, computers and new media which he translates into fashion using a combination of strong graphics and a wry sense of humour.

Object details

Category
Textiles
Object type
Scarf
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.
(Some alternative part names are also shown below)
  • Scarf
  • Scarf Toggle
  • Keyrings
Titles
  • Puk Puk (manufacturer's title)
  • Wild & Lethal Trash (named collection)
Materials and techniques
Polyester
Synthetic Silk
Printed
Brief description
Printed synthetic silk scarf depicting cartoon character Puk Puk, by Walter Van Beirendonck, Belgium, 1993, with blue plastic toggle
Physical description
Heat transfer printed synthetic silk scarf depicting well known cartoon character Puk Puk from Walter Van Beirendonck's W< (Wild & Lethal Trash) Collection. Blue plastic toggle or keyring in the shape of a W, on a small ball chain loop.
Dimensions
  • Length: 890mm (Note: Measured by conservation)
  • Width: 870mm (Note: Measured by conservation)
  • Height of keyring height: 60mm (Note: Measured by conservation)
  • Width of keyring width: 70mm (Note: Measured by conservation)
  • Depth of keyring depth: 15mm (Note: Measured by conservation)
Production typeMass produced
Gallery label
(01/07/2023)
Let’s get connected

Don’t be fooled by his big teeth – Puk Puk is friendlier than he looks. He’s a positive creature, far from his home planet, Dork, and just wants to get along with you.

Puk Puk scarf from Wild & Lethal Trash Collection
Designed by Walter van Beirendonck
1993
Antwerp, Belgium
Given by Gary Page
Museum no. T.13-2007

[Young V&A, Imagine Gallery, Adventure, short object label]
Credit line
Given by Gary Page
Subject depicted
Cartoons (Humorous Images)
Summary
This scarf features one of Belgian fashion designer Walter Van Beirendonck's most recognisible graphics characters, Puk Puk, from the W.& L.T. (Wild & Lethal Trash) Collection. This intergalactic creature is from an alien planet Dork, home of rubber volcanoes and florid flowers. Puk Puk beams down to Earth each day to spread the W & L.T. upbeat and positive message 'Get Connected' and 'Kiss the future'.

Van Beirendonck graduated from the Royal Academy of Arts, Antwerp in 1993 and has rapidly become a trend setter in men's fashion. He is interested in toys, computers and new media which he translates into fashion using a combination of strong graphics and a wry sense of humour.
Collection
Textiles and Fashion Collection
Accession number
T.13:1&2-2007

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Record createdJuly 26, 2007
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O137954/puk-puk-scarf-van-beirendonck-walter/
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