If It's Hip, It's Here (Archives): prints

above: a vintage Litho from the Colorcraft Poster Co. in Oklahoma City

I scoured the web, online fireworks museums, vintage poster shops and more to find 30 of the most beautifully designed graphic and illustrated fireworks labels, posters and packaging from the 20th century to share with you.

You'll notice that the colors, typography and composition has made a comeback in much of today's design. I hope the following finds brighten up your Fourth of July!

Labels and Posters from James Pain and Sons, Ltd. (England):

Posters from Standard (England):

Brochure cover and packaging from Brock's (England):

Labels from Macau and China:

And lastly, some Vintage Travel Posters that feature fireworks:

The images in this post come from the following sources:
http://fireworkslistings.ca/links.html
http://www.toyzine.com/magazine/articles/fireworks.htm
http://www.cyber-heritage.co.uk/eclipse/oldie.htm
http://www.crackerpacks.com/
http://www.fireworkmuseum.co.uk/
http://www.samuelowengallery.com

Don't miss these awesome artful interpretations of the American Flag!

Happy Fourth of July.

Minakani is a Paris based consultancy and design studio run by Cecile Figuette and Frederic Bonnin. They create textile designs for both fashion and home decor. Their wonderful patterns are used in the manufacturing of some well known fashion brands as well as products like tableware, jewelry, bedding and wallcoverings for the interiors of stores, restaurants and homes. They also design and produce custom and commissioned patterns and textiles.

Here are some examples of their patterns used in fashion and homewares. They have created textiles for such well known brands as Anthropologie, Kenzo, La Redoute, Le Sportsac, Oxbow, Organic Stereo and Chez Monoprix to name a few:

Fashion: