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Watermelon-Inspired Design

A few cheeky watermelon-themed products we happened upon recently got us thinking about the summer fruit as a source of design inspiration. While

Keep Watermelon Homer
With a slim profile, terrycloth interiors and Keep’s comfy padded sole, this new sneaker has the basics we like about the brand and offers an interpretation on a watermelon with a polka-dotted pink toe and bright green vamp. We especially like design details like the contrasting tongue in the pink fabric and the punchy white accents. It’s available from

Watermelon Toenail Art
In spite of their size, there’s something undeniably cute about watermelons—especially in the form of ten tiny toenails. Fortunately, Dragonfly Nailz, makes getting them easy with their kit of fakes that includes a full set (24 in all, including different sizes) and glue. They’re available for $30 from

CLOT x Medicom x Levi’s Watermelon Jeans
Feet aren’t alone in getting the watermelon treatment. Using the green striped pattern from the shell as a lining and on the leather tag, these distressed jeans play on the concept. They’re part of a line by

Vans 2009 Watermelon Pack
Apparently Keep wasn’t the only label turning to watermelons for a canvas shoe. Vans goes with a more red color, a black seed print for the upper, and a green outsole. The

Watermelon Car
Possibly the best play on the exterior vs. interior, this car exists (and someone actually drives it) somewhere in the Ukraine.

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Adidas Watermelon Forum Mid
Adidas got in on the game too with this pair featuring a rind-inspired print and a watermelon logo on the tongue. It was released as a pack along with another shoe that takes its cues from a pumpkin and is available at select Adidas retailers.

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