PLAYMOBIL x Electronic Sheep: PLAYMOhair beanie Avery ParkerNovember 2, 201450 viewsAccessoriesDesigner CollaborationFashion0 Comments50 views The iconic PLAYMOBIL hairstyle is cemented in modern popular culture and recognised the world over, with many fans getting haircuts in this style, not to mention its influence on catwalk trends. So for the first time ever, iconic toy company PLAYMOBIL is making it a reality for everyone to have ‘PLAYMOhair’, to celebrate its 40th anniversary year. In collaboration with the UK’s fashion capital knitwear specialists, Electronic Sheep, the brand is creating limited-edition on-trend bobble hats for adults and kids that exemplify the toy’s globally recognised haircut this Christmas in four colours. PLAYMOBIL x Electronic SheepPLAYMOBIL x Electronic Sheep Forty pieces of each colour option have been made commemorating the brand’s 40th anniversary. Practical yet stylish, the ‘PLAYMOhair’ beanie comes in mustard yellow (blonde), red (strawberry blonde), grey or black. Taking inspiration from the ever-popular Christmas jumper craze, this PLAYMOBIL beanie takes innovation and creativity to the next level. These wooly hats are a perfect winter accessory or an ideal Christmas gift. These block-coloured styles are crafted from Italian yarn that also features in Electronic Sheep’s winter collections. A simple and understated aesthetic, these quirky wooly hats showcase a premium stylistic approach from PLAYMOBIL which is easy to wear. An extension of Electronic Sheep’s current A/W’14 collection, this exceptional piece easily fuses into the rest of the range, complimenting the playful patterns, illustrative knitted accessories and hints of nostalgia throughout all styles. Known for their knitted scarves and their tapestry-esque designs, Electronic Sheep has carved a unique identity with its distinctive designs. Internationally-recognised and a label coined as a ‘one to watch’ in the knitwear world, Electronic Sheep were the perfect collaborator to create this masterpiece! The brainchild of designer-duo, Brenda Aherne and Helen Delany, this East London-based label, with roots in Dublin, brings an exciting futuristic feel with its exceptional patterns, as well as trend-setting aesthetic, to PLAYMOBIL. This year, PLAYMOBIL has an exciting array of playsets which will keep children entertained at Christmas and well into the New Year. Avery Parker Click here to see them for yourself.
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