Microsoft introduces its latest collaboration alongside Supervsn Studios on a new capsule together -- the HARDWARE collection is packed with apparel designs that are inspired by normcore. The head of the new range is the studio's creative director and designer Gavin Mathieu. The range itself includes silhouettes such as bomber jackets, tees, sweats, zipped cargo pants, denim shirts, unisex tops, bottoms, and much more. The graphic tees are detailed with the HARDWARE logo over the front of the design by the upper left chest section along with a large Microsoft screen save the image of the iconic blue sky and green grassy hill.
Speaking about the capsule, Mathieu states, "it made all of the sense in the world for me to design this collection for Microsoft because when I think back to my childhood, my first introduction to graphic design and digital art was on my pops computer on MS Paint and from there I ran with it. For me, that intersection of function, style and comfort is what inspired the Hardwear collection and collab with Microsoft. These pieces were designed for the person who cares less about what we wear, and more about what we create."
Normcore-Themed Exclusive Apparel
Microsoft Joins Supervsn Studios on the HARDWARE Collection
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