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February 20, 2008
Armand Basi A/W 08
by Anthony Symonds

Imagine Mr Blobby running riot in a Parisian Couture House, got it? Then imagine Spanish retail brand Armand Basi looking for a new lease of life, still with me? Now the tricky bit- put them together and what do you get? Well I’m not entirely sure but it’s definitely a lot of fun!
If creative director Markus Lupfer was brought in to stamp his authority on this one, then stamp away my man. Clunky, overblown shapes in mouth watering cartoon colour combos collide with sumptuous old school couture fabrications to quirky and glamorous effect. Viva Blobby!


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