Scandinavian Sensation Axel Arigato Takes Over North America with Pop Surrealist Kenny Scharf Collaboration
Axel Arigato, the Scandinavian-born fashion label, is making waves in North America with its latest collaboration. After recently opening its first store in New York City, the brand is teaming up with pop surrealist artist Kenny Scharf to add a burst of color to its typically neutral designs.
Art Meets Fashion: The Axel Arigato x Kenny Scharf Capsule Collection
The nine-piece collection features both footwear and apparel, all inspired by Scharf’s belief in “wearing your art every day.” The pieces seamlessly blend Scharf’s American artistry with Axel Arigato’s signature Scandinavian style, resulting in a unique and eye-catching collaboration. Scharf’s iconic smiley faces and shape motifs adorn the garments, adding a playful touch to Axel Arigato’s classic silhouettes.
The Hero Piece: Axel Arigato x Kenny Scharf Bomber Jacket
The standout piece of the collection is a dual-minded bomber jacket, featuring a sleek all-black design with co-branded patchwork throughout. Other pieces in the collection include hoodies and t-shirts with collegiate branding and Scharf’s supernatural creatures incorporated into the design. On the footwear front, the duo delivers two new versions of Axel Arigato’s popular Area silhouette, each featuring swirling white stitch work on the side paneling.
A Symbiotic Collaboration: Fashion, Art, and Design
Axel Arigato’s founder, Jens Werner, describes the collaboration as “symbiotic,” especially as the brand opens its first store in New York City and Scharf opens two new exhibitions in the same city. “We’re thrilled to be able to work with such incredible artwork,” says Werner, “continuing our commitment to unique and interesting collaborations that bring together our passions of fashion, art, and design.”
Shop the Collection
The Axel Arigato x Kenny Scharf capsule collection will be available on October 17 on the brand’s official webstore. Don’t miss your chance to own a piece of this exciting collaboration between two creative powerhouses.
