Since 2017 Nicole’s message of sustainability & tongue in cheek approach to upcycling has amassed her nearly 579k followers on Instagram. She’s transformed tennis balls and volleyballs into slippers, bread into gloves, and Purell into earrings— and that’s just scratching the surface. These eye-catching creations have landed her major collaborations with the likes of Crocs, Puma, Opening Ceremony, Reebok, Foot Locker, Prada, and more. Nicole has great taste and lucky for us, she’s here to talk about what she’s been into.
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People know that I buy a lot of my stuff online, especially since almost everything I purchase is resale, second-hand, or vintage to use in my work. But I have a secret love for second-hand retail store displays. I have a giant Croc, Vans slip-on, Jansport backpack, and more. I get excited and inspired by them. I love that they're so massive, but they were probably made exactly like standard production pieces. It's also a childhood thing for me, and having them brings that part of my youth back to life.
Feb 9, 2021