It’s been very hot in KL this few weeks and when the weather leaves you all sweaty, nothing is as nice as some ice-cold juicy watermelon. When walking around Little Korea in Ampang on Friday, my friend Kio and I were excited to find a watermelon ice lolly. Fashioned like a watermelon slice, this ice lolly was made so realistic it even had seeds scattered all over.
This popsicle looked so good, it reminded me of a jumper I’ve had my eye on and keep meaning to buy. The handknitted jumped is from Dudua based in funtime Barcelona!
A quick research also led me to quite a few fruitwear (footwear) watermelon-inspired designs. These include socks from artist/designer Baron von Fancy , and at least 3 models of trainers/sneakers that Mike Perry had customised in watermelon including Nikes and Vans. Funnily enough Vans also released the watermelon themed collection for Spring/Summer 2009, giving Van fans quite a few different cuts of the fruit to wear.
Keep is also offering watermelon fans plimsolls that will hopefully keep feet fresh all day. I like the use of colour in their offering. Slightly more subtle than the crazy Vans version although I must admit I love the green soles.
The watermelon is a striking fruit. So round and so green with such vermillion flesh, dotted with black seeds. It’s no surprise that designers find it an inspirational fruit. This morning I had some watermelon with salt for breakfast and when I am back home, I will probably be digging out my copy of Richard Brautigan’s In Watermelon Sugar to read again.
Update: Fans of Joakim can get his mp3 Watermelon Bubblicious here.
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OMG! I want that lolly and I want it NOW!
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i’ve been thinking about watermelons also and love this cap:
http://hypebeast.com/2008/08/estate-la-watermelon-tearaway-fitted-cap/
and MIA’s t-shirt possibly done by cassette playa
http://www.setyourstyle.com/post/shops/watermelon-t-shirt.html
Thank you for your kind words! I love the watermelon cap- and how funny that you’ve been thinking of watermelons too.
Check this dude out- http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/05/21/must-be-the-shoes-those-watermelon-sneakers/
these are all so deliciously cute!
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they are so fucking sexy !!!!
i love them
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I found this same watermelon popsicle here in China, it was not only super cute, but really did taste like watermelon. I love the frozen treats in Asia!