Our friend Zelda is getting screwed by H&M. They copied her Landscape ring, so don’t buy that shit!

Since I launched the ‘Handscape’ concept in 2006, my design has inspired various independent designers worldwide to use rings as a landscape. I’ve always taken this as a compliment. It’s the price you pay for international media coverage. But now, 5 years after the release, multinational H&M has decided to take my ‘Handscape’ concept and turn it into a Halloween nightmare. This time, I don’t feel as flattered. The retailer’s copy is not just unoriginal; they’re also badly produced.

Although I like the idea of making good design affordable, when a multinational like H&M keeps disregarding independent designers, in the end they can’t keep up. Joining forces would not only have provided H&M with a unique product, it would also have strengthened the creative industry. However, there’s also good news in this matter. I decided to create an opportunity for those who value original design but usually can’t afford it (trust me, I understand).

I now offer my Handscape rings temporary for € 39,50 instead of € 85,- (till 1 jan 2011) HERE or HERE
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FUCCIT is on the Dutch Grip Gloves made by Zlda.
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Just got back from a lovely ride with Utje to the Airborne Memorial airshow. As you can see, I’m rocking the fresh goods I got from Freshcotton!

You might have seen them on RFG and Pedal Consumption, and you might have seen the lovely maker of the straps right here and here.
But finally, we’re showing them to you as well! Guus has been riding with them for a while now, and he likes them, so you’ll have to trust him on that one…
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