
1990s · 2010s · British
Designer
Christopher Shannon
Production
ready-to-wear
Material
fluorescent PVC plastic
Culture
British
Movement
Cultural Appropriation Debate · Rave / Club Kid
Influences
Mexican textile traditions · 1990s rave accessories
A structured backpack crafted from fluorescent PVC plastic in bold color-blocking of neon yellow, hot pink, and electric blue panels. The bag features traditional woven textile trim with geometric patterns and dangling pom-poms in earth tones, creating a striking contrast between synthetic street materials and folk craft elements. The construction combines modern urban utility with decorative Mexican-inspired textile work. Black adjustable straps and hardware provide functional carrying capability. The piece exemplifies early 2010s designer streetwear's appropriation of global craft traditions, merging high-visibility synthetic materials with traditional handwork techniques in a deliberately provocative cultural juxtaposition.
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