Iconic New York-based streetwear label Supreme has teamed up with graffiti artist Futura 2000 to drop an all-new clothing capsule tied directly to the non-profit organization Free Arts NYC. The concise collection consists of two t-shirts and a trio of skate decks.
The new tees come in black and white and feature portions of Futura's 2000s classic "The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly" painting, which was first debuted n 1991. Meanwhile, the back of the t-shirts come with Futura's signature. The new skate decks utilize imagery from the same painting, focusing on its three 'Pointman' characters.
For those interested, the Supreme x Futura 2000 collection is set to drop on Thursday, June 2. What's more, all of the profits will go towards supporting Free Arts NYC.
Charitable Graffiti-Adorned Streetwear
Supreme and Futura 2000 Launch New Capsule for Free Art NYC
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