Fashion and luxury
Giant inflatable pigeon for Jeff Staple in Paris
Digital Inflatables designed and built a 3.5 m (16-foot) giant inflatable pigeon for designer Jeff Staple and bcoffeeparis, set up in 2023 on a street in the 5th arrondissement of Paris. Grey and white with pink feet, the custom bird stood at the kerb among passers-by filming it on their phones. A 3D rendering published by the workshop shows its stylised shape with folded wings.
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What did Digital Inflatables make for Jeff Staple in Paris?
A custom giant inflatable pigeon, 3.5 m or 16 feet tall, set up on a street in the 5th arrondissement in 2023.
In the video, the grey and white bird with pink feet stands at the edge of the pavement, between shop windows and building fronts, surrounded by passers-by filming it on their phones.
A 3D rendering published by the workshop shows the pigeon in profile: rounded chest, small eye under a strong brow, folded wings with layered feathers and sturdy feet.
Who is Jeff Staple, the client behind this giant pigeon?
Jeff Staple founded Staple Design, a visual communications agency in New York, in 1997.
The agency designs and distributes Staple Pigeon, a menswear collection.
In 2005, Staple Pigeon released the NYC Pigeon Dunks sneakers with Nike. The pigeon is the bird that gives the Staple Pigeon brand its name.
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Request a quoteHow is a giant inflatable animal set up on a street?
It arrives folded, is inflated on site with a blower and tied down with straps and ballast, on a spot agreed with the local authorities.
The blower runs as long as the piece is on display. Afterwards, it is deflated, folded and packed into its bag.
More giant characters and animals from the workshop are on the giant inflatable mascot and character page, and the guide to custom inflatable prices gives price ranges.
Why would a fashion brand use a giant inflatable character?
A giant object on the street becomes a meeting point and creates images people share themselves: here, passers-by filmed the pigeon.
The character picks up a symbol customers already recognise, at a scale visible from far away. It goes up for a short time and can be reused for later activations.
Full specifications
| Clients | Jeff Staple and bcoffeeparis |
|---|---|
| Object | giant inflatable pigeon |
| Height | 3.5 m (16 ft) |
| Location | 5th arrondissement, Paris |
| Year | 2023 |
Frequently asked questions
How tall is Jeff Staple’s inflatable pigeon?
It is 3.5 m tall, or 16 feet.
Where was the giant pigeon set up?
On a street in the 5th arrondissement of Paris, in 2023.
Who did Digital Inflatables make the pigeon for?
For designer Jeff Staple and for bcoffeeparis.
Can a 3D model be approved before an inflatable is made?
Yes: for this pigeon, the workshop published a 3D rendering in profile; a model like this is used to sign off the shape before the fabric is cut.
Can a brand have a giant inflatable animal made from its own symbol?
Yes. The workshop models the character in 3D, then cuts, prints and sews the fabric to measure.
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