DIY at Diesel

Some of our best childhood memories: cutting, sticking, painting and generally making a big mess in the name of art and craft. From Aug 1, we can do just that at Diesel's Craft Activity Corner in the Italian brand's Forum The Shopping Mall store. Its latest collection, Craft Rebel, is based on fashion that doesn't look overly perfect or mass-produced. Think zipped micro dresses in distressed denim, chains hanging from wallets and bags, and studded fluorescent sneakers. In keeping with the DIY spirit, anyone who buys two items or more will get a free cushion cover and stencil kit with buttons, spray-on fabric paint, ribbons, zips, wool, glue and thread. You can customise your cover at the store, or do it at home.

Katy Perry added studs to her Diesel Mintha 8B3 denim shorts, $200-$270

Diesel stencil kit

From Female - July 2010

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