Recently, one of our Facebook friends wrote in and asked if we had some photos of the Free People line from back in the 1980’s! Luckily for her, and for all of us, our Assistant Art Director Carrie was kind enough to put together this little video! It features items from the very beginning, when Urban Outfitters was just starting back in the 70’s and had one little shop in West Philadelphia, called The Free People’s Store. Then it moves on through the 1980’s to our inception as a separate brand, and evolves on to now! It’s really fun to see our development over time and look at all the vintage Free People styles! Enjoy!
Author: fpgirl
pink twins!
Kevin and Danielle both happened to come into work today rocking pairs of pink jeans! Of course now I want a pair – they look so awesome! Kevin and Danielle make a cute pair of twins too!
house of stone
tyson skross
I can’t stop admiring these rather surreal pieces by Tyson Skross. After moving to rural Switzerland from Texas at the age of nine, he became intrigued with the odd natural phenomena that he often witnessed. This sort of altered reality and intangibility is what he tries to bring to his work. So strangely beautiful! See more here and here.
some wee critters
How cute are these little critters?! I love them! They are needle felted by Kit Lane of Minnesota. Be sure to check out her Flickr too!
Via the fabulous Penguin & Fish.
green pockets
Here’s another way to have plants right on the walls in your house – these “green pockets” by Maruja Fuentes!
I really like how they look with the matching wallpaper!
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10 quick questions – Erin
What is your job here at FP?
Associate Designer of Prints & Colors
What is your current state of mind?
Scattered
Who are your heroes?
Teela
If you could choose what to come back to life as, what would you be?
a seahorse
What or who is your greatest love?
Sunshine
Name one thing necessary to your happiness.
Indiana Jones (my dog)
What do you hate the most?
Slow walkers!
What would the name of your band be and what genre? What instrument do you play in this band?
I have an astonishing lack of musical talent. It is much more likely that I would join a traveling circus.
What color are you?
red
What is your motto?
I BITE
texture and pattern
I love the texture and organic look of these wallpapers by Hanna Nyman. See more here.
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meet the dogs and cats of PAWS!
I’m so excited to show you this little video!
Last week we shot the photos for our upcoming catalog in August, and we had some very special models! Our August book will feature some wonderful doggies and kitties from the Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society, also known as PAWS, in the hopes of raising awareness of all the sweet animals in shelters around the country who need a loving home!
Since the catalog won’t be coming out until August, our intrepid Graphic Designer Kevin was on the scene and made sure to interview some of our furry models! Almost all of these guys and gals are currently up for adoption, so if you see someone you’d like to meet, don’t be afraid to contact PAWS and let them know! My kitty is from PAWS, and he has made me and my boyfriend so very happy since the moment we met him! It’s totally worth it!
Wherever you live, if you are looking for a furry best friend, be sure to check out your local shelter. They are easily found on the web or in the yellow pages, and when you get your friend from the shelter, you really are also saving a life! I can’t imagine life without my kitty Homer!
police hugging cyclists
Okay so this is interesting – the video below captures police in Denmark hugging helmet-less cyclists and giving them helmets. I know it’s probably just a propaganda thing, but do you guys know anything about this? Even if it is a stunt for good press, it’s really cute to see. Good effort!
For more discussion of this little topic, see here.
coeur de pirate
Love! Such a cute video by Coeur de Pirate!
Coeur de Pirate || Comme des enfants from Dare To Care Records on Vimeo.
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