In a new article about Build-A-Bear’s Harajuku Hugs collection posted at DailyFinance,Gwen is quoted as saying how excited she is to share the line with everyone,noting that this is the first time Harajuku Lovers has had apparel available for stuffed animals;Build-A-Bear’s founder also states how excited the company is to be working with Gwen. Again,the line is available now online at Build-A-Bear in the UK and will be available in Build-A-Bear stores worldwide on January 18 and the Harajuku Panda Twitter party is happening tomorrow night at 8 PM CST.
ST. LOUIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Build-A-Bear Workshop® and Harajuku Lovers will launch “Harajuku Hugs”, an exclusive line of fashions, beginning January 18 in stores in the U.S., Canada, United Kingdom and online at buildabear.com®. In 2005, music and fashion icon Gwen Stefani launched Harajuku Lovers – a brand that includes apparel, accessories, and stationary and reflects Gwen’s love of Japanese culture and pop art. The much anticipated Build-A-Bear Workshop Harajuku Hugs Panda and first installment of bear-sized apparel debuted to the public in the Build-A-Bear Workshop Valentine’s Day mailer.
Build-A-Bear Workshop and Harajuku Lovers will launch “Harajuku Hugs”, an exclusive line of fashions, beginning January 18 in stores in the U.S., Canada, United Kingdom and online at buildabear.com. (Photo: Business Wire)
“I’m so excited to share the Harajuku Hugs line with everyone. This is the first time we’ve had the apparel available for stuffed animals and I hope all of the fashion loving kids out there have so much fun mixing and matching all the different styles on their Harajuku Hugs Panda,” says Gwen Stefani.
Build-A-Bear Workshop has offered clothing and accessories for their furry friends since its inception in 1997. Throughout its history, the company has provided a fashion forward and relevant selection of stuffed animals, clothing, shoes and accessories; the new Harajuku Hugs brand is an extension of this tradition.
“We are so excited to work with Gwen Stefani on the exclusive Harajuku Hugs Panda and clothing assortment,” said Maxine Clark, Build-A-Bear Workshop founder and chief executive bear. “Our Guests love dressing up their stuffed animals in trendy clothing so this line is a perfect addition to our fashion collection. Harajuku Hugs clothing looks perfect on the Panda and is made to fit all stuffed animals available at Build-A-Bear Workshop.”
Guests can mix and match multiple looks and styles to create their own unique Harajuku look for their stuffed animals. In addition to the special Harajuku Hugs Panda ($20) with pink and heart details, the assortment of fashion-forward products includes a graphic hoodie ($7), heart dress ($13.50), top and skegging set ($13.50), “G I Love U” pajama set ($12.50), “G” purse ($6.50), bows ($2.50), slippers ($6.50), and a super cute pre-stuffed mini G doll ($5).