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Cactus Plant Flea Market

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Cactus Plant Flea Market
IndustryClothing industry
Founded2015; 11 years ago (2015)
FounderCynthia Lu
Headquarters
New York City
,
U.S.
ProductsClothing, footwear, accessories
Websitecactusplantfleamarket.com

Template:Use mdy dates Template:Use American English Cactus Plant Flea Market (abbreviated as CPFM) is a U.S.-based fashion label distinguished by its signature illustrations featuring faces with four eyes.[1] The brand was launched in 2015 by designer Cynthia Lu,[2] and has partnered with prominent names such as Nike,[3][4] collaborated with Kid Cudi,[5] and produced collectible toys for an adult-oriented version of the McDonald's Happy Meal in 2022.[6][7] Cynthia Lu founded the enterprise in her Brooklyn apartment. She began developing ideas for the label back in 2012 while working at the public relations department of "Billionaire Girls Club," an apparel company owned by Pharrell Williams. The brand's name might reference Lu's personal nickname, either "Cactus" or "Plant."[8]

Collaborations

Cactus Plant Flea Market has produced limited edition apparel for Kid Cudi in celebration of his Man on the Moon III: The Chosen album,[5] as well as for his joint project with Kanye West, KIDS SEE GHOSTS.[9]

In October 2022, the label crafted figurative renditions of the McDonaldland characters for a special adult-oriented Happy Meal edition called the Cactus Plant Flea Market box, released by McDonald's.[10][6] This collection included Birdie, Grimace, the Hamburglar, and CPFM's own Cactus Buddy, each depicted with four eyes—a signature motif of the brand known as "double vision".[11][1]

That same month, CPFM partnered with Nike to launch the Flea 1 Overgrown Dunks—footwear intentionally crafted from materials designed to evoke a moss-like texture.[12] Despite initial reactions of astonishment and disbelief, these shoes quickly became highly coveted and sold out rapidly.[13] In October of the following year, they introduced the Flea 2 model featuring a removable Nike "swoosh" and a sole designed to resemble tire treads.[14]

On December 5, 2024, CPFM revealed a collaboration with clothing company Uniqlo to produce a collection of SpongeBob SquarePants inspired shirts, hoodies, and accessories under their UT line. This partnership officially launched on December 12, 2024.[15]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Schultz, E.J. "McDonald's bets on nostalgia, Gen Z streetwear culture; Behind the Cactus Plant Flea Market Box collaboration". Ad Age. Vol. 93, no. 13.
  2. ↑ "Cactus Plant Flea Market Nike CPFM Flea 1 Release Date | SneakerNews.com". November 24, 2022.
  3. ↑ Anyawu, Obi (August 29, 2019). "These 2 Brands Are Taking Streetwear Forward". Women's Wear Daily.
  4. ↑ "Cactus Plant Flea Market Shines Light on the Nike Dunk". Contify Retail News. November 11, 2020. Template:Gale – via Gale OneFile: News.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Espinoza, Joshua (December 10, 2020). "Kid Cudi Connects With Cactus Plant Flea Market for 'Man on the Moon III' Merch". Complex. Archived from the original on May 6, 2021. Retrieved March 31, 2021.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Isenberg, Meara. "McDonalds' Happy-Meal Inspired Box for Adults Is Out Now: What You Get". CNET. Retrieved October 5, 2022.
  7. ↑ "cactus plant flea market for mcdonald's artist residency official shop". cpfmmcdonalds.com. 2022.
  8. ↑ "Inside the Mysterious Mind Garden of Cactus Plant Flea Market". GQ. July 21, 2020. Retrieved December 4, 2023.
  9. ↑ "The 'Kids See Ghosts' Camp Flog Gnaw 2018 Merch Is Available Now". Hypebeast. November 12, 2018. Retrieved December 5, 2024.
  10. ↑ "McDonald's USA x Cactus Plant Flea Market". www.mcdonalds.com. Retrieved January 22, 2025.
  11. ↑ Paiella, Gabriella (June 8, 2022). "How Good Vibes Won Fashion". GQ.com.
  12. ↑ "Cactus Plant Flea Market: Demystifying the Secretive Streetwear Brand". Sneaker Freaker. Retrieved December 5, 2023.
  13. ↑ Brownie, Barbara; Pettican, Laura; Reponen, Johannes (January 1, 2012). Fashion: Exploring Critical Issues. BRILL. doi:10.1163/9781848881488. ISBN 978-1-84888-148-8.
  14. ↑ "Cactus Plant Flea Market Nike Air Flea 2 DV7164 Release D..." Complex. Retrieved December 6, 2024.
  15. ↑ "Uniqlo UT Officially Launches SpongeBob x Cactus Plant Flea Market Collection". Hypebeast. December 5, 2024. Retrieved December 5, 2024.

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