'Swoosh Frank Ocean' is the name of a brand that's been offering interesting apparel that honors a song from 'Blonde,' with its graphics referencing the new Frank Ocean album.
The song that the brand pays tribute to is 'Nikes,' a dreamily melodic single that references the well-loved sportswear brand and its sought-after status. Although the creator of the apparel hasn't revealed their identity, the pieces were made available both at ComplexCon and online.
Once the new Frank Ocean apparel was launched, consumers reportedly scrambled to buy it in an effort to show their fandom. Currently, the pieces are still available online for reasonable pieces, with hoodies, tees, hats and tote bags making up the selection.
Branded Bootleg Artist Apparel
This New Frank Ocean Clothing Pays Tribute to the Song 'Nikes'
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