Artist Tom of Finland continues to work in collaboration with fashion imprint JW Anderson as the two launch their third collection together. The artist is often recognized for his masculine homoerotic art and has been challenging concepts through creative projects.
This time around, the duo delivers a series of tight silhouettes including sleeveless tops and hoodies. The Finnish artist also highlights his art sketches in the new capsule, seeing a visual of some shirtless men in jeans that leans over a fence along with two men that are drawn with dramatic depictions of genitals in another visual. These are printed onto the designs such as leather accessories of waist bags, totes, passport covers, and phone pouches.
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JW Anderson and Tom of Finland Add to its Collaborative Range
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