MRP X PROJECT Tee Collab

WORDS Lindi Brownell Meiring

MRP has collaborated with six South African artists on a limited edition range of tees as part of a new PROJECT collection.

The range features original illustrations created by artists Lorenzo Plaatjies, Jade Klara, Kobie Nieuwoudt, Maaike Bakker, Sebastian Quevauvilliers and Nanna Venter.

Lorenzo’s illustration is designed to look like an unfinished Italian painting from the 1800s, while Jade’s simple, graphic tee, made up of primary colours, aims to make the wearer feel good. Nanna’s design symbolises self-determination, while Kobie wants people to interpret her design for themselves, whether the collage be viewed as humourous or mysterious. Maaike’s ’90s-inspired illustration aims to be light-hearted and playful, while Sebastian’s design aims to deal with false perceptions. “I decided to focus on the emotion in the eyes, showing there’s more to the tiger than its savagery,” he explains.

The range launched in store and online on 16 October 2017. The tees retail at R89.99 each. Visit mrp.com to shop online.