Manolo Blahnik For Eastpak

Leading global lifestyle brand Eastpak has just launched its Eastpak Artist Studio, which brings together some of the world’s most talented and creative minds to lend their interpretation to the iconic Eastpak Padded Pak®. Given the task of “customizing” a special edition blank Eastpak backpack, designers involved include Jean Paul Gaultier, Christopher Lee Sauve, Walter Van Beirendonck, Manolo Blahnik, Chris Janssens and Tim Coppens. Artworks by the first three artists – KRJST, Manolo Blahnik and Walter Van Beirendonck – can now be viewed online here.

More artist creations including Jean Paul Gaultier’s take on Eastpak’s iconic Padded Pak’r® will be released every week from now on. Products will be available through an online auction on December 1st, 2014 with all proceeds being donated to Designers Against Aids, to raise awareness about HIV/AIDs, the need for safe sex and fight for acceptance and equal rights of seropositive people around the world.