Off-White designer Virgil Abloh has partnered with the recording artist and actor Kid Cudi to create the 'MR. RAGER' merchandise collection, which will be available at the end of the month.
Set to debut at the same time of the singer's performance at the Camp Flog Gnaw festival, this line directly coincides with the singer's highly anticipated 'Passion, Pain and Demon Slayin' tour. The line boasts some of Abloh's classics design motifs, such as bold graphics and vivid imagery. The line is comprised of four long-sleeved shirts, all carrying the tour's name, in addition to illustrations from Jacob Rochester.
With shirt variations ranging from simple to abstract, any fan of the artist is sure to find a design that suits their personal aesthetic.
Designer Tour Merch Collaborations
Virgil Abloh Designed Kid Cudi's 'Mr. Rager' Tour Merchandise
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