The story behind BigStuffed
Hello, My name is Dana, I live and work in Paris for 12 years now . In 2013 I've created a brand of stuffed animals under the name 'BigStuffed'.
After completing my BA in fashion design I came to Paris. I was lucky to have worked with big fashion houses but after a while the industry started to wear me out, I just wanted to create my own stuff, be creative all day long and express what’s in my head & heart.
BigStuffed was conceived sort of by chance, in this period of my life where I was looking deeper for self-realisation, I made a “welcome to the world” gift for my new born niece - a white octopus, one meter long from head to tentacle.
A short while later I made another gift for my good friend’s new baby boy, very quickly the word spread, BigStuffed was born.
Very fast the octopus was joined by the humpback whale, SeaStar in huge sizes, a stingray, bubble whale (witch is a sperm whale), manatees , a penguin and more to come …
About the collection:
Their story is that of the Albino underwater creatures, following my attraction to light and pure colors, the story came naturally. Abandoned at birth by their families in the depths of the ocean because of their difference. Now they are looking for a new family to adopt them, their new owners.
Each has a unique feel and look to it except for the trademark droopy eyes which they all share, paying homage to their sad adventures. BigStuffed is actually my version for ‘The ugly duckling’ story...
About the atelier:
Based in our Parisian studio, I’m creating the patterns, choosing the materials carefully and always thinking on the next step. The main production is in Bretagne next to the sea, our soft toys are 100% hand crafted in France in a small atelier that makes stuffed animals with a lot of love and care. Sewn by devoted seamstresses whose expertise and passion allow us to offer a very quality product. All of our babies wearing the CE mark and are safe for all ages.
Adopt your BigStuffed.
Love,
Dana
