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Ralph Lauren's preppy bear mascot becomes a VERY unlikely fashion icon as stylish TikTokers flock to copy the animal's looks
Now, Lindy has sparked the latest social media craze, as others race to dress up in the same outfits as those on their bear sweaters. Ralph's brother Jerry Lauren collected Steiff stuffed teddy ...
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How a Stuffed Animal Named Billy Possum Tried—and Failed—to Replace the Teddy Bear as America's National Toy
If ‘Teddy Bear,’ why not ‘Billy Possum’?” That was the question posed by a political cartoon in the January 10, 1909, issue ...
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Meet the Gomdoori – the Seoul 1988 Paralympic Mascots
The Gomdoori were designed by Lee Yun Soo. The design of the mascot pair was based on the Asian black bear and the name Gomdoori comes from the Korean word for “teddy bear”. Bears are commonly ...
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The Polar Bear Mascot
When putting on the costume, the wearer should have someone present to ensure it fits and is worn properly. That person should inspect the suit and check that: Do not add any clothing or accessories ...
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Misha the Bear, Russia’s Beloved Olympic Mascot
The mascot of the 1980 Summer Olympic Games in Moscow was Misha the bear, still fondly remembered by Russians today. A marvel of Olympic marketing, the chubby iconic bear was designed by Viktor ...