Pop artist Nelson De La Nuez has signed a deal with Icon Shoes which will see him release an accessories line in the spring of 2012.
Thankfully for us handbag lovers, the collection doesn’t stop at footwear. It’s also set to feature handbags, tablet cases, and other leather goods, all emblazoned with De La Nuez’s bright pop art designs. Apparently white leather will feature prominently in the range to make De La Nuez’s vivid color choices really stand out.
De La Nuez is also famous for creating art on all sides of his canvases, a technique which he calls “Art on the Edge.” He’ll incorporate this design trademark into his fashion items.
Icon vice president Carolyn Morris said she hopes that welcoming De La Nuez, who has a huge following amongst baby boomers, to the Icon stable will increase the brand’s appeal.
“I was attracted to his work the minute it was spotted in a La Jolla art gallery by the way the imagery was brought to life and the colors that will resonate instantly with a modern consumer,” she said.
And it seems that Nelson De La Nuez is just as excited to be working with Icon.
“I am excited to be working with a high quality company like Icon and look forward to seeing the outcome of my completed collection,” he said.
Are you looking forward to seeing Nelson De La Nuez’s handbags and other fashion goodies in stores?
