Michael Lau 2012 Gardener 108 "I LOVE ZEX" Preview

Wholly inspired by rogue fashion photographer Terry Richardson, Hong Kong toy designer Michael Lau

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Wholly inspired by rogue fashion photographer Terry Richardson, Hong Kong toy designer Michael Lau integrated Richardson’s likeness into his Gardener series several years ago. The life-sized format created in association with Diesel back in 2007 for the “From Rio to Hong Kong” exhibition now resurfaces in a smaller format. While the figure in all 12-inches of glory was originally released for Gardener’s 10th anniversary show in Los Angeles three years ago, it will now be available commercially for the first time ever. A release is set for March 1 with a retail price of $699 HKD (approximately $80 USD). Orders can be made via CrazySmiles.com.

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