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A$AP Rocky Spotted in Supreme X Jean-Michel Basquiat Collection, Which Hits Stores Today

Friday, September 27th, 2013

Rapper A$AP Rocky was spotted this week wearing a piece from Supreme’s Jean-Michel Basquiat Collection, which is set for release today both online, and in Supreme flagship stores nationwide.  Featuring photographs and graphics from Basquiat’s work, the line has been hotly anticipated by urban fashion enthusiasts and art lovers alike. (more…)

Supreme Releases Fall Lookbook, Featuring Basquiat Collaborations

Tuesday, August 20th, 2013

Urban fashion company Supreme has just unveiled its Fall lookbook, which has partnered with the estate of Jean-Michel Basquiat to include a number of graphics and images from the paintings of late artist.  In one photo, a model sports a red denim jacket, with Basquiat’s famous Cassius Clay figure.  Other pieces feature Basquiat’s signature textual juxtapositions and images.  (more…)

Barbara Kruger Responds to Supreme Lawsuit

Saturday, May 4th, 2013

Skateboard and fashion brand Supreme is currently embroiled in a lawsuit over its iconic logo, suing another designer for using their name and logo in a series of shirts.  The legal action has prompted artist Barbara Kruger, whose color scheme and typography appears to have inspired the Supreme brand design, to respond, calling them: “Totally uncool jokers.”  She continued,  “I make my work about this kind of sadly foolish farce.  I’m waiting for all of them to sue me for copyright infringement.” (more…)