Puk Puk
Scarf
1993 (made)
1993 (made)
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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.
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
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts. (Some alternative part names are also shown below)
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| Materials and techniques | Polyester |
| 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. |
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| Production type | Mass produced |
| Gallery label | 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](01/07/2023) |
| Credit line | Given by Gary Page |
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| 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. |
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| Accession number | T.13:1&2-2007 |
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| Record created | July 26, 2007 |
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