HELLO!
Sans serif, straight-backed – friendly or formal, whatever you prefer… Helvetica, what’s not to love? If you’re a type fiend you will be pleased to know of the myriad of ways you can express your fondness for this classic font.
First up: the film (and matching bag)…
This documentary is well worth watching even if you have only a passing interest in design. It’s both educational and insightful – some people just love typography! I went with a horde of graphic designers and there were some epically geeky chuckles.
The tees…
There are so many variations out there now (Wu Tang, Sarah Palin children etc.) but this was the original! AA also has a plain letter series… I like them a lot, especially paired with Karen Walker-esque blue pants. Leather & blue – how very on trend!
The jewelery…
Zoe Ikin has made these gorgeous silver brooches, which you can buy in any letter you please. Why Helvetica? “There’s a timeless beauty in Helvetica and this range turns the design icon into a precious object you can own.”
The delicate lower and uppercase scarves…
The cups…
If your ‘lorem ipsum’ shirt is in the wash, why not tote your Helvetica cup round at work? It’ll make the designers smile at you knowingly and the other folk look at you like a mentalist. Geek out – it’s all good fun!
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holey helvetica! I want a scarf.