BTS’s V Caused This Independent Artist To Completely Sell Out
BTS‘s members have the Midas touch and now, thanks to V, it’s making one artist’s dreams come true!
In her Twitter bio, Kate Rowland describes herself as a: “designer of fun jewellery, illustrator, lazy runner, feminist. A confused British person in Japan“. Among other things, she creates wooden brooches and pins with a simple but eye-catching aesthetic. They typically sell for between £5.00 ($6.00 USD) and £25.00 ($31.00 USD).
On June 10, Rowland received an influx of unexpected orders from South Korea and Japan. At first, she had no idea what was happening, but it didn’t take long to find out.
V had been photographed wearing her paint palette brooch at the airport! It’s the perfect accessory for V, who loves to paint in his free time.
The brooch, which is laser cut from sustainable plywood and painted with a rainbow of colors, sells for £10.00 ($12.00 USD). It is now completely sold out. Before the day was done, Rowland had to stop taking orders because she couldn’t keep up with the demand!
I can't take any more orders for paint palettes now everyone. I have reached the capacity that one pair of hands is capable of. I will restock when I can!!!!
Is today real?
— Kate Rowland (@helloiamkathryn) June 10, 2019
These matching paint palette earrings have also sold out. Like the brooch, they are currently available for preorder.
Rowland now refers to June 10 as “Paint Palette Day” and she’s currently working on making more of the brooches that V made famous.
I just sent off the first batch of paint palettes, now it's back to the studio to MAKE LOADS MORE! Has today been a dream????
ps. Barney dog takes mail duties very seriously, will guard post intensely until it reaches the postman. pic.twitter.com/Jnxuo2k16N
— Kate Rowland (@helloiamkathryn) June 10, 2019
She has also been using her newfound exposure and popularity to pay it forward by promoting other independent artists.
In the spirit of sharing creativity, if you missed out on Paint Palette Day (as it shall forever be known), treat yourself to something from one of my favourite makers!!
I’m desperate for a pair of @juliadek ‘s gorgeous flower earrings…https://t.co/a1k81Ym8yR pic.twitter.com/Br6p6TgA5D
— Kate Rowland (@helloiamkathryn) June 10, 2019
Check out more photos of V rocking Rowland’s beautiful brooch below: