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Royal Wedding Merchandise Design 2011 Style

A Very Modern Royal Wedding by KK Outlet

A Fresh take on Royal Wedding Merchandise Design

London communications and creative agency KK Outlet have commissioned seven designers to create a collection of unofficial commemorative china for the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton this April. The sets of plates and mugs are to be sold at KK Outlet’s store in Hoxton Square in the lead up to the Royal Wedding in April 2011. KK Outlet is a multifunctional space comprising a gallery space, design store and communications agency.Every British Royal Wedding whips the country and event the far corners of the Commonwealth into a (almost certainly tacky) memorabilia frenzy. Memorabilia design usually take the form of plates, mugs, teaspoons, gravy boats an other household paraphernalia to be carefully stores in draws and behind glass and to be only brought-out on very special occasions (such as royal visits and coronations). The style and taste of the memorabilia designs remain virtually unchanged since the 1950s. But as the Royals have changed with the times, so should memorabilia. With that in mind, KK Outlet asked the question – ‘How should Royal Wedding memorabilia look for the Facebook generation?’ And so the KK store and gallery enlisted the help of seven British designers to bring Royal Wedding memorabilia up to date.

Designers Paul Best, Emma Morton, Angela Lidderdale, Ute Geisler, Dave Bell, Richard Walker and Keith Gray have each designed a plate with references to modern pop culture. The memorabilia will be on sale at KK Outlet’s store in Hoxton Square, London, from 15 January, so if you’re a lover of things Royal, we’d suggest you get down there and purchase your fill before the blue-rinse set catch-on.

A Very Modern Royal Wedding by KK Outlet

A Very Modern Royal Wedding by KK Outlet

A Very Modern Royal Wedding by KK Outlet

A Very Modern Royal Wedding by KK Outlet

A Very Modern Royal Wedding by KK Outlet

A Very Modern Royal Wedding by KK Outlet

A Very Modern Royal Wedding by KK Outlet

A Very Modern Royal Wedding by KK Outlet

Dave Ansett, Brandamentalist
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11 Comments

  1. Tweets that mention Royal Wedding Merchandise Design 2011 Style | Truly Deeply/Madly -- Topsy.com February 28 2011, 8:08am

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    February 3, 2011 at 8:08 am
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  2. Derek February 28 2011, 9:14am

    Dunno if I’ll be lining up for these but they provide an interesting insight into how the Royal family brand has changed over the years.

    February 3, 2011 at 9:14 am
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  3. david February 28 2011, 9:19am

    You’re right Derek, can you imagine this line of merchandise even 25-odd years ago for the last British Royal wedding.

    February 3, 2011 at 9:19 am
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  4. Cassie February 28 2011, 10:00am

    Love the sense of humour, bringing the Royals into this century. Fascinating to see if the Facebook generation even care enough about the Royals to be purchasing these plates and mugs?

    February 3, 2011 at 10:00 am
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  5. tim February 28 2011, 2:00pm

    There is big money involved in some royal wedding merchandise. A true collector will snap all these up for sure. KK Outlet have hit the nail on the head with the designed communications feeling like it is from a facebook community. Short messaging and to the point.

    February 3, 2011 at 2:00 pm
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  6. david February 28 2011, 2:04pm

    Interesting Casie, as a brand how the Royal Family have a natural way of refreshing their image and connecting with the next generation as they themselves have children and grandchildren.

    February 3, 2011 at 2:04 pm
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  7. david February 28 2011, 2:05pm

    I agree Tim, KK Outlet have created a new market for people who have a soft spot for the Royals yet wouldn’t touch the traditional merchandise with a ten foot pole.

    February 3, 2011 at 2:05 pm
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  9. Rachel February 28 2011, 6:28pm

    The Royal family brand has definitely come a long way. I am not sure how well scones, jam and cream will look on these when served with a cup of tea?

    February 5, 2011 at 6:28 pm
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  10. david February 28 2011, 7:38am

    You’re right Rachel, This royal memorabilia is less about scones, jam and cream – and more about vodkatinis and contemporary cuisine. Whic is all a reflection of a brand bridging from traditional to contemporary in its definition.

    February 7, 2011 at 7:38 am
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