14 artists, 17 towns, 21 shop windows
At American Vintage we are continuing to showcase young creative designers. After the Toulon Design Parade, from 2 October to 2 November, 2023, where we will award a prize, we are giving 14 local artists (almost) carte blanche to redesign the windows of 21 shops. There's just one rule: you have to create a free interpretation of childhood.
Works to be discovered in France, Europe and New York.
Works to be discovered in France, Europe and New York.
Aix-en-Provence
Lila Lefranc
@lila.lefranc
Aix-en-Provence
Aix-en-Provence
Cannes
Lila Lefranc
@lila.lefranc
Cannes Women
Cannes Women
Amsterdam
Luna Filippini
@pupetta_bxl
Amsterdam
Amsterdam
Antwerp
Luna Filippini
@pupetta_bxl
Antwerp
Antwerp
Berlin
Marc Majewski
@marc.majewski
Berlin Mitte Women
Berlin Mitte Women
Biarritz
Melody Denturck
@melody_denturck
Biarritz
Biarritz
Brussels
Aya Akbib
@ayadrawings
Brussels
Brussels
Charonne
Manon Cardin
manoncardin.com
Charonne
Charonne
Copenhagen
Donna Wilson
@donnawilsonltd
Copenhagen
Copenhagen
Marylebone
Donna Wilson
@donnawilsonltd
Marylebone
Marylebone
Lille
Mary & Jiem
@marylimonade
Lille
Lille
Lyon
Alexandra Dedrouve
@alexddvr
Lyon
Lyon
Madrid
Perrine Honoré
@honoreperrine
Madrid Fernando
Madrid Fernando
Marseille
Camille Mollier
@camille_mollier
Marseille Davso
Marseille Davso
Milan
Lisa Koesterke
@lisakoesterke_illustration
Milan
Milan
New York
Blair Breitenstein
@blairz
New York
New York
Toulouse
Julie Debezy
@juliedebezy
Toulouse
Toulouse
Tiquetonne
Manon Cardin
manoncardin.com
Tiquetonne
Tiquetonne
Covent Garden
Donna Wilson
@donnawilsonltd
Covent Garden
Covent Garden
Vieille du Temple
Manon Cardin
manoncardin.com
Vieille du Temple
Vieille du Temple
Soho
Donna Wilson
@donnawilsonltd
Soho
Soho
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LILA LEFRANC
@lila.lefranc
Cannes Women and Aix-en-Provence
An illustrator based in Marseille, Lila is obviously familiar with American Vintage - that's where the label was born. She is particularly fond of the colourful ranges.
Her style: Saturated, inspired by nature.
Her creation for American Vintage: "My style evokes the Mediterranean imagination - so it was a pleasure to be entrusted with the windows for two towns in south-east France. I imagined a fantastic landscape with disproportionate elements: the models in the window are an integral part of the illustration, becoming little characters exploring a world of plants."
Her style: Saturated, inspired by nature.
Her creation for American Vintage: "My style evokes the Mediterranean imagination - so it was a pleasure to be entrusted with the windows for two towns in south-east France. I imagined a fantastic landscape with disproportionate elements: the models in the window are an integral part of the illustration, becoming little characters exploring a world of plants."
95 rue d’Antibes
06400 Cannes
06400 Cannes
5 Rue Aude
13100 Aix-En-Provence
13100 Aix-En-Provence
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LILA LEFRANC
@lila.lefranc
Cannes Women and Aix-en-Provence
An illustrator based in Marseille, Lila is obviously familiar with American Vintage - that's where the label was born. She is particularly fond of the colourful ranges.
Her style: Saturated, inspired by nature.
Her creation for American Vintage: "My style evokes the Mediterranean imagination - so it was a pleasure to be entrusted with the windows for two towns in south-east France. I imagined a fantastic landscape with disproportionate elements: the models in the window are an integral part of the illustration, becoming little characters exploring a world of plants."
Her style: Saturated, inspired by nature.
Her creation for American Vintage: "My style evokes the Mediterranean imagination - so it was a pleasure to be entrusted with the windows for two towns in south-east France. I imagined a fantastic landscape with disproportionate elements: the models in the window are an integral part of the illustration, becoming little characters exploring a world of plants."
95 rue d’Antibes
06400 Cannes
06400 Cannes
5 Rue Aude
13100 Aix-En-Provence
13100 Aix-En-Provence
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LUNA FILIPPINI
@pupetta_bxl
Antwerp and Amsterdam
Born into a family of artists, Luna was naturally drawn to drawing and over the years has developed a sensitivity for colour. She designed two windows for American Vintage, one in Antwerp and the other in Amsterdam.
Her style: Dreamlike, childlike, surreal and sometimes a little poetic.
Her creation for American Vintage: "The range of colours and the delicacy of the pieces really inspired me. With my illustrations, I wanted to bring colour and dreams back to the heart of the urban landscape."
Her style: Dreamlike, childlike, surreal and sometimes a little poetic.
Her creation for American Vintage: "The range of colours and the delicacy of the pieces really inspired me. With my illustrations, I wanted to bring colour and dreams back to the heart of the urban landscape."
Nationalestraat, 11-13 Kammenstraat
28 2000 Antwerp
Belgium
28 2000 Antwerp
Belgium
Van Baerlestraat
18 1071 AW Amsterdam
18 1071 AW Amsterdam
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LUNA FILIPPINI
@pupetta_bxl
Antwerp and Amsterdam
Born into a family of artists, Luna was naturally drawn to drawing and over the years has developed a sensitivity for colour. She designed two windows for American Vintage, one in Antwerp and the other in Amsterdam.
Her style: Dreamlike, childlike, surreal and sometimes a little poetic.
Her creation for American Vintage: "The range of colours and the delicacy of the pieces really inspired me. With my illustrations, I wanted to bring colour and dreams back to the heart of the urban landscape."
Her style: Dreamlike, childlike, surreal and sometimes a little poetic.
Her creation for American Vintage: "The range of colours and the delicacy of the pieces really inspired me. With my illustrations, I wanted to bring colour and dreams back to the heart of the urban landscape."
Nationalestraat, 11-13 Kammenstraat
28 2000 Antwerp
Belgium
28 2000 Antwerp
Belgium
Van Baerlestraat
18 1071 AW Amsterdam
18 1071 AW Amsterdam
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MARC MAJEWSKI
@marc.majewski
Berlin Mitte Women
As an illustrator, Marc considers American Vintage to be one of the brands that makes him smile - which is probably why it's one of his favourites.
His style: Vast, rich and colourful.
His creation for American Vintage: "I imagined a child lost in a magical forest. The result arouses curiosity and sparks the imagination - all with elegance and simplicity."
His style: Vast, rich and colourful.
His creation for American Vintage: "I imagined a child lost in a magical forest. The result arouses curiosity and sparks the imagination - all with elegance and simplicity."
Alte Schönhauser Straße
34 10119 Berlin
Germany
34 10119 Berlin
Germany
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MELODY DENTURCK
@melody_denturck
Biarritz
An illustrator and 2D animator, Melody loves visual creations that tell stories - and also American Vintage, which for her represents well-thought-out essentials.
Her style: Colourful, visual, spontaneous, tinged with humour and joy.
Her creation for American Vintage: "I had fun with the fizzy colours, which are my guiding line - something I have in common with American Vintage. This cheerful, urban collection made me want to explore notions of clothing, a bit like exploring everyday life."
Her style: Colourful, visual, spontaneous, tinged with humour and joy.
Her creation for American Vintage: "I had fun with the fizzy colours, which are my guiding line - something I have in common with American Vintage. This cheerful, urban collection made me want to explore notions of clothing, a bit like exploring everyday life."
34, Avenue Edouard VII
64 200 Biarritz
64 200 Biarritz
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AYA AKBIB
@ayadrawings_
Brussels
An architect and town planner, Aya also explores illustration. American Vintage? A brand which, for her, perfectly combines the essentials with more fun pieces.
Her style: Colourful, unreal, focused on fragments of life.
Her creation for American Vintage: "I particularly like abstract colours and shapes. I kept these ingredients, linking them to certain elements that I use in my illustrations, such as ladders and clouds. I was inspired by the children's collection in the store."
Her style: Colourful, unreal, focused on fragments of life.
Her creation for American Vintage: "I particularly like abstract colours and shapes. I kept these ingredients, linking them to certain elements that I use in my illustrations, such as ladders and clouds. I was inspired by the children's collection in the store."
Avenue Louise, 62
1050 Brussels
1050 Brussels
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MANON CARDIN
manoncardin.com
Paris (Tiquetonne, Charonne, Vieille-du-Temple)
An illustrator, stylist and textile designer, Manon is a loyal customer of American Vintage - a brand that for her represents comfort, timeless cuts and flamboyant colours.
Her style: Colourful and bold.
Her creation for American Vintage: "I drew on the collection’s pop colours, while making a reference to the dreamlike world of childhood."
Her style: Colourful and bold.
Her creation for American Vintage: "I drew on the collection’s pop colours, while making a reference to the dreamlike world of childhood."
62, Rue Tiquetonne
75002 Paris
75002 Paris
21, Rue De Charonne
75011 Paris
75011 Paris
113, Rue Vieille Du Temple
75003 Paris
75003 Paris
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DONNA WILSON
@donnawilsonltd
London (Covent Garden, Marylebone, Soho) and Copenhagen Pilestraede
As a textile designer, Donna is perfectly in tune with the brand's values - which she fully shares. Notions of timelessness and longevity which, for her, are synonymous with true expertise.
Her style: A mix between a palette of bright colours and a childlike imagination.
Her creation for American Vintage: "I wanted to combine an enchanted forest with colours inspired by the new Kids collection."
Her style: A mix between a palette of bright colours and a childlike imagination.
Her creation for American Vintage: "I wanted to combine an enchanted forest with colours inspired by the new Kids collection."
21 Floral Street Covent Garden
WC2E 9DS London
WC2E 9DS London
35, Marylebone High Street
W1U 4QA London
W1U 4QA London
38 Lexington Street Soho
W1F OLL London
W1F OLL London
Pilestraede
35 1112 København
35 1112 København
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DONNA WILSON
@donnawilsonltd
London (Covent Garden, Marylebone, Soho) and Copenhagen Pilestraede
As a textile designer, Donna is perfectly in tune with the brand's values - which she fully shares. Notions of timelessness and longevity which, for her, are synonymous with true expertise.
Her style: A mix between a palette of bright colours and a childlike imagination.
Her creation for American Vintage: "I wanted to combine an enchanted forest with colours inspired by the new Kids collection."
Her style: A mix between a palette of bright colours and a childlike imagination.
Her creation for American Vintage: "I wanted to combine an enchanted forest with colours inspired by the new Kids collection."
21 Floral Street Covent Garden
WC2E 9DS London
WC2E 9DS London
35, Marylebone High Street
W1U 4QA London
W1U 4QA London
38 Lexington Street Soho
W1F OLL London
W1F OLL London
Pilestraede
35 1112 København
35 1112 København
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MARY & JIEM
@marylimonade
Lille
A duo of muralists, painters and illustrators, Mary and Jiem love the simplicity and softness of the shapes developed by American Vintage. And also their comfort.
Their style: Naive and spontaneous.
Their creation for American Vintage: "We drew inspiration from natural elements to highlight autumn, our favourite season. We wanted to create a balance, a light, floating image, in an improvised and poetic way."
Their style: Naive and spontaneous.
Their creation for American Vintage: "We drew inspiration from natural elements to highlight autumn, our favourite season. We wanted to create a balance, a light, floating image, in an improvised and poetic way."
52, Rue De La Grande Chaussée
59000 Lille
59000 Lille
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ALEXANDRA DEDROUVE
@alexddvr
Lyon
A French-American illustrator and art director, Alexandra is particularly fond of American Vintage clothes for their comfort - she even describes them as indispensable.
Her style: Colourful, playful, fun.
Her creation for American Vintage: "I wanted to create an illustration that would speak to children. I wanted them to recognise themselves in them, thanks in particular to the little doodle-style drawings."
Her style: Colourful, playful, fun.
Her creation for American Vintage: "I wanted to create an illustration that would speak to children. I wanted them to recognise themselves in them, thanks in particular to the little doodle-style drawings."
11, Rue Émile Zola
69002 Lyon
69002 Lyon
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PERRINE HONORÉ
@honoreperrine
Madrid Fernando
A French illustrator, Perrine studied in Sweden, Paris and Barcelona. Although she likes to buy her clothes second-hand, she also appreciates American Vintage's unique colour palette.
Her style: Festive, colourful and spontaneous.
Her creation for American Vintage: "I played with abstract shapes and colours, while incorporating elements inspired by American Vintage collections into my illustration."
Her style: Festive, colourful and spontaneous.
Her creation for American Vintage: "I played with abstract shapes and colours, while incorporating elements inspired by American Vintage collections into my illustration."
Calle Fernando V
28004 Madrid
28004 Madrid
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CAMILLE MOLLIER
@camille_mollier
Marseille Davso
A painter based in Marseille, Camille is inspired by the work of the German Expressionists. A former American Vintage sales assistant, she is delighted to work with the brand today.
Her style: Fauvist, deceptively naive, emotional.
Her creation for American Vintage: "I was inspired by the research I carried out during my residency in Greece, at the K-Gold Temporary Gallery, on the figure of the lion in Greek mythology. I'm interested in mythological figures, which are metaphors for the workings of the human psyche."
Her style: Fauvist, deceptively naive, emotional.
Her creation for American Vintage: "I was inspired by the research I carried out during my residency in Greece, at the K-Gold Temporary Gallery, on the figure of the lion in Greek mythology. I'm interested in mythological figures, which are metaphors for the workings of the human psyche."
31, Rue Francis Davso
13001 Marseille
13001 Marseille
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LISA KOESTERKE
@lisakoesterke_illustration
Milan
An Australian illustrator and designer, Lisa now lives in Italy. She particularly appreciates American Vintage's versatility, and also the timeless allure of its pieces.
Her style: Bold, bright and fun.
Her creation for American Vintage: "I wanted to design a window for children that incorporated the sporty allure so dear to some of the pieces in the collection - with an Italian twist."
Her style: Bold, bright and fun.
Her creation for American Vintage: "I wanted to design a window for children that incorporated the sporty allure so dear to some of the pieces in the collection - with an Italian twist."
Via Ponte Vetero 9
20121 Milano
20121 Milano
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BLAIR BREITENSTEIN
@blairz
New York
Blair, an American illustrator, has already worked with American Vintage, dressing the New York boutique.
Her style: Colourful and fun.
Her creation for American Vintage: "I've incorporated elements that are emblematic of childhood. I wanted to make this illustration as light and as warm as possible."
Her style: Colourful and fun.
Her creation for American Vintage: "I've incorporated elements that are emblematic of childhood. I wanted to make this illustration as light and as warm as possible."
237 Elizabeth St
NY 10012 New York
NY 10012 New York
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JULIE DEBEZY
@juliedebezy
Toulouse
As an illustrator and painter, Julie finds herself drawn to the brand's colourful range - although she also appreciates its minimalist approach.
Her style: Deliberately naive, poetic and colourful.
Her creation for American Vintage: "I wanted to emphasise the gentle, happy side of the Kids collection. So it was only natural that I should imagine a forest populated by little creatures that are both cute and a little strange."
Her style: Deliberately naive, poetic and colourful.
Her creation for American Vintage: "I wanted to emphasise the gentle, happy side of the Kids collection. So it was only natural that I should imagine a forest populated by little creatures that are both cute and a little strange."
5, Rue De La Pomme
31000 Toulouse
31000 Toulouse
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MANON CARDIN
manoncardin.com
Paris (Tiquetonne, Charonne, Vieille-du-Temple)
An illustrator, stylist and textile designer, Manon is a loyal customer of American Vintage - a brand that for her represents comfort, timeless cuts and flamboyant colours.
Her style: Colourful and bold.
Her creation for American Vintage: "I drew on the collection’s pop colours, while making a reference to the dreamlike world of childhood."
Her style: Colourful and bold.
Her creation for American Vintage: "I drew on the collection’s pop colours, while making a reference to the dreamlike world of childhood."
62, Rue Tiquetonne
75002 Paris
75002 Paris
21, Rue De Charonne
75011 Paris
75011 Paris
113, Rue Vieille Du Temple
75003 Paris
75003 Paris
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DONNA WILSON
@donnawilsonltd
London (Covent Garden, Marylebone, Soho) and Copenhagen Pilestraede
As a textile designer, Donna is perfectly in tune with the brand's values - which she fully shares. Notions of timelessness and longevity which, for her, are synonymous with true expertise.
Her style: A mix between a palette of bright colours and a childlike imagination.
Her creation for American Vintage: "I wanted to combine an enchanted forest with colours inspired by the new Kids collection."
Her style: A mix between a palette of bright colours and a childlike imagination.
Her creation for American Vintage: "I wanted to combine an enchanted forest with colours inspired by the new Kids collection."
21 Floral Street Covent Garden
WC2E 9DS London
WC2E 9DS London
35, Marylebone High Street
W1U 4QA London
W1U 4QA London
38 Lexington Street Soho
W1F OLL London
W1F OLL London
Pilestraede
35 1112 København
35 1112 København
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MANON CARDIN
manoncardin.com
Paris (Tiquetonne, Charonne, Vieille-du-Temple)
An illustrator, stylist and textile designer, Manon is a loyal customer of American Vintage - a brand that for her represents comfort, timeless cuts and flamboyant colours.
Her style: Colourful and bold.
Her creation for American Vintage: "I drew on the collection’s pop colours, while making a reference to the dreamlike world of childhood."
Her style: Colourful and bold.
Her creation for American Vintage: "I drew on the collection’s pop colours, while making a reference to the dreamlike world of childhood."
62, Rue Tiquetonne
75002 Paris
75002 Paris
21, Rue De Charonne
75011 Paris
75011 Paris
113, Rue Vieille Du Temple
75003 Paris
75003 Paris
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DONNA WILSON
@donnawilsonltd
London (Covent Garden, Marylebone, Soho) and Copenhagen Pilestraede
As a textile designer, Donna is perfectly in tune with the brand's values - which she fully shares. Notions of timelessness and longevity which, for her, are synonymous with true expertise.
Her style: A mix between a palette of bright colours and a childlike imagination.
Her creation for American Vintage: "I wanted to combine an enchanted forest with colours inspired by the new Kids collection."
Her style: A mix between a palette of bright colours and a childlike imagination.
Her creation for American Vintage: "I wanted to combine an enchanted forest with colours inspired by the new Kids collection."
21 Floral Street Covent Garden
WC2E 9DS London
WC2E 9DS London
35, Marylebone High Street
W1U 4QA London
W1U 4QA London
38 Lexington Street Soho
W1F OLL London
W1F OLL London
Pilestraede
35 1112 København
35 1112 København
2 - Luna Filippini
@pupetta_bxl - Antwerp and Amsterdam
7 - Lila Lefranc
@lila.lefranc - Cannes Women and Aix-en-Provence
10 - Marc Majewski
@marc.majewski - Berlin Mitte Women
11 - Manon Cardin
manoncardin.com - Paris (Tiquetonne, Charonne, Vieille-du-Temple)
13 - Donna Wilson
@donnawilsonltd - London (Covent Garden, Marylebone, Soho) and Copenhagen Pilestraede