NYC Bag Commission - RUNWAY MAGAZINE

NYC Bag Commission - RUNWAY MAGAZINE

Hi everyone, I've got something very special to share with you today. Now, full disclosure, this isn't my brainchild—it was all envisioned by the visionaries over at RUNWAY MAGAZINE. What I had was the immense pleasure of breathing life into their extraordinary concept. And trust me, it's like nothing you've ever seen before.

Picture a bag, but not just any bag. This is a transparent plastic tote, and inside it, we have a whole miniature world—New York City, to be precise. And it's all done in metallic pink and the roads literally glow, people. Yeah, you heard that right!

SM5 by Heledahn NYC Bag commision for Runway Magazine is a 3D model of a transparent bag with a miniature of NYC inside

Now, why New York? Well, you know how they say if you can make it there, you can make it anywhere? Imagine that sentiment captured and bottled up inside this tiny, intricate cityscape. The towering skyscrapers, the iconic landmarks—Chrysler Building, Empire State, you name it—they're all there, delicately shaded in this gorgeous, metallic pink. Honestly, I was giddy just crafting each little detail.

3D model of a transparent bag with a miniature of NYC inside and little designer's bag driving around like little cars

But hold on, we're not done. You're not just staring at static buildings; the roads are alive. And by alive, I mean they're made of these brilliant lines of light that give off a sort of ethereal glow, illuminating the city. When RUNWAY MAGAZINE approached me with this concept, I thought, "This is insane—in the best way possible."

3D model of a transparent bag with a miniature of NYC inside and little designer's bag driving around like little cars

Now, let’s talk about the pièce de résistance—the little designer bags motoring along these light-up roads. I mean, come on! Bags driving like cars? It's playful, whimsical, and just a little bit surreal. This is where fashion meets fantasy, and I couldn't be more thrilled with how it turned out.

3D model of a transparent bag with a miniature of NYC inside and little designer's bag driving around like little cars

This creative endeavour was a commission by RUNWAY MAGAZINE for one of their exciting web3 stories—talk about the meeting of minds, right? These amazing women are at the forefront of digital storytelling, so being part of that narrative feels like striking gold.

Designer's bags 3D model with little wheels

I had a blast playing around with these 3D models, and the fact that some of them are available at my shop makes the journey even more special. Yeah, there's something immensely satisfying about seeing a concept materialise into something tangible, something you can share with like-minded souls.

3D model of a transparent bag with a miniature of NYC inside and little designer's bag driving around like little cars

So there you have it, my latest labour of love. It’s like having a little piece of an electrified, fashion-forward New York in your hands. And honestly, who wouldn't want to carry that around?

If you like this concept, head over to the web3 of RUNWAY MAGAZINE and be sure to subscribe! They have many more amazing worlds waiting for you to discover!

Till next time, keep crafting, keep dreaming. Cheers!

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