Growing up I was into all things rainbows and unicorns, but I don’t remember any of these characters. Maybe they were a little bit after my time? Lisa Frank is making a comeback, though. Urban Outfitters is now selling a line of vintage items that have “been hiding away in Lisa’s own secret stash.”
Frank recently agreed to an on-camera interview with the store, and her headquarters in Arizona is quite something. My favorite part of this short film is getting a peek at her original artwork. She has saved it all — along with a sample of each product ever made. The details and colors of her pre-computer pieces are simply amazing.
This is so awesome. I had Lisa Frank school supplies for years and years. I just randomly saw a LF sticker/coloring book at the dollar store and picked it up for Ani, and her being in love with all things wild colors (including hot pink), animals, and unicorns & rainbows herself, she loved it. I think I may still have one of my old ones in my ‘keep it’ box under the bed. :)
Sarah M