Spotify has teamed up with 'NIGO,' the renowned Japanese fashion designer behind 'A Bathing Ape,' to give away an exclusive sweater that commemorates 'I Know NIGO,' the designer's latest music album. The sweatshirt is all-black with white designs. The shirt says 'I Know NIGO' on the face, with a large dog picture and 'RapCaviar' branding at the bottom of the shirt. RapCaviar is Spotify's premier hip-hop playlist.
The back of the sweatshirt places more emphasis on the RapCaviar playlist with a large logo taking up the entire back of the sweatshirt. The giveaway can be entered on HYPEBEAST's Instagram page, where fans must follow the instructions in the giveaway post in order to be eligible. The draw winner will be notified on April 11th, and only United States-based fans are eligible to win.
Japanese Designer Clothing Giveaways
Spotify and NIGO are Giving Away a Collaborative Sweatshirt
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