Slowdown Studio Enlists Artists From Around the Globe for Graphic Throws

East L.A.-based homeware brand Slowdown Studio has made a name for itself with its wildly fun and graphic cushions, rugs, and blankets, and now a selection of its strongest throws have landed on HBX.

The throws — which on average are sized at 137cm by 178cm — are made from a cotton-knit construction and feature a fringed edge all around, contrasting the artistic patterns that grace the throws. Each throw is made in collaboration with an independent and/or emerging designer/artist, whose global influences have been implemented into each piece.

For example, the “Jenkins” throw is designed by the St. Louis-based artist Tyler Gross, whose world-renowned illustrations have resulted in numerous awards. His style is playful and popping with color, and for his throw, Gross combines a pink base with a rope of snakes intertwining to create a maze that ends with a smiley face.

Elsewhere, the Honduran artist Mina Wright also uses a blush pink base and interweaves a design of a vase holding flowers, while the Liverpool-based artist Rachel Victoria Hillis opts for something botanical by adding leaves of the Monstera deliciosa — aka the Swiss Cheese Plant — which gives us lots of lockdown “time to grow some plants” vibes.

Plenty more throws can be seen above and purchased alongside blankets and prints on HBX now.

For more on Slowdown Studios, check out HYPEBEAST’s piece on the best rugs to buy from independent labels.