Angelo Baque is a bloodhound for cool. The New York-based artistic director is so nicely versed within the stuff that he transforms every part he touches. Take his model Awake NY’s recent hyperlink-up with Kappa, for which he’s fused collectively the athletic spirit of the Italian sports activities big together with his personal penchant for contemporary American streetwear.
From bucket hats to windbreakers, the gathering is adorned with brand tape motifs bearing the Awake NY and Kappa insignias. Fond of a tracksuit? Take your choose: Angelo has made a white colourway, a black and royal blue one, and a half-pink, half-pink look too. There’s additionally a soccer jersey that options Angelo’s interpretation of the enduring Times Square skyline.
“I admire Kappa as a brand for having its roots and heritage in both sport and in youth culture,” Angelo tells i-D. “The collection is a proper representation of what we and Kappa do best. It has been an exciting process to work alongside such a legendary brand.”
Want it in your wardrobe? Well, it hits Dover Street Market Ginza this Friday (11 October) earlier than launching Stateside at Procell in New York City the next Thursday (17 October). For anybody who can’t make it to both of these spots, you possibly can seize your piece on-line on 25 October.
To whet your urge for food slightly extra, you possibly can take a look at the remainder of the lookbook under.
