KFC and Loungefly work in collaboration on a special collection of accessories themed around none other than crispy fried chicken. It was launched in April and featured a crossbody bag shaped in a drumstick, a small backpack in the shape of a chicken bucket, and a wallet which features Colonel Sanders himself.
Each product is inspired by the brand language of KFC. The crossbody bag is shaped like a chicken leg and then detailed with an adjustable strap with KFC branding even more. The wallet rounds out the collection as it is decorated with a die-cut accnt of another drumstick and features seven card slots with the addition of a clear ID window to place cards.
Fried Chicken-Inspired Accessories
KFC and Loungefly Join Forces on a Collection of Themed Goods
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