Action Figures: Antonio Corrales Is Following His Own Blueprint With Corruptkid

 Action Figures, created in partnership with DraftKings, is a content series spotlighting the people who believe in what’s next and make every move count. From athletes, creators, and innovators rewriting the playbook, these voices are united in a shared mindset: a commitment to hustle and to ignite their passion on every play. For the third installment, Action Figures highlights Antonio Corrales, the founder and designer of Corruptkid, a fashion label rewriting the blueprint on custom-made, utility-driven streetwear.When we meet up with Corrales, he’s busy at work in the studio. Growing up in Worcester, Massachusetts, Corrales never intended to leave his hometown, despite his dream of becoming a fashion designer. The calling came at a young age, watching his grandmother sew and tailor garments at home. She taught him how to use traditional machinery and fabrication tools, and while studying at Bentley University, he began creating his own designs.”I would take things apart, put them back together, distress them, and it quickly became an obsession,” he recalls. “I would spend maybe a minimum of 12 hours a day just sewing, and I eventually taught myself how to make clothes from scratch and create pattern drafts. Now, every day is a challenge to learn something new.”Reimagining the BlueprintSelf-taught and self-inspired, Corrales’ design philosophy is simple: he makes clothes that he wants to wear. He’s bound to collections that are rugged yet expertly tailored, with a knack for reconstructing denim. “My inspirations come from vintage, old-school military and tactical uniforms, farm wear, even corporate workwear. I love jeans — that’s my main specialty. I see how I can tweak the seams, button fly, or add utility pockets to a pair of denim that no one’s seen before.”The Power of LeadershipCorrales’ fashion imprint, Corruptkid, founded in 2021, specializes in street-inspired garments with strong military and utilitarian elements — distressed, baggy, patchwork and upcycled designs that combine these sensibilities into an edgy visual language. In a league of his own, what motivates Corrales is protecting his sense of authorship and innovation, but he’s quick to point out that no one propels to the top without the help of others. Before launching his brand, he was an avid soccer player and distinctly remembers the teachings his coach imparted. “Learning how to lead a team and accomplish your goals together is very similar to running a campaign or designing a collection. I have to delegate tasks to different members of the team and encourage us all to stay focused on a shared goal.” He mentions that he’d like to design a custom kit for his local team, the New England Revolution, but in the meantime, he’s busy fulfilling orders for artists like Kendrick Lamar.Finding Your TribeWhen Lamar’s team reached out to secure custom garments for the artist’s 2025 Grand National Tour, Corrales immediately gravitated to Lamar’s vision. “The main focus was refer