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It's New York Fashion Week, and for us that means art world merchandise. Whether you're shelling out big bucks for the Damien Hirst-designed T-Shirt for Supreme or if Uniqlo's Basquiat T-shirt is more what you can afford, we've got you covered with a list of artist collaborated products that are going to make us break the bank. You can eat off of Jeff Koons designed plates and rule the streets with Jenny Holzer's shoes for Keds. Even if you have self-control, our list of 25 Must-Have Pieces of Art World Swag is enough to make you broke. Hey, we warned you.
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Terence Koh x Opening Ceremony x Forfex
25. Terence Koh x Opening Ceremony x Forfex
Price: $200
Terence Koh is one of the few contemporary artists you can truly call a "fashion icon". His all-white everything looks land him front row at major fashion shows and all over street style blogs. Complete your Terence Koh Halloween costume with this rare footwear collaboration between Koh and Forfex released on Opening Ceremony.
Nara: Doggy Radio
24. Nara: Doggy Radio
Price: $2500 ($2,250 for MoMA Members)
Are you really still listening to music out of your phones peasant loudspeakers? Listen to tunes in true art collector fashion with this Yoshitomo Nara Doggy FM Radio. Just 3,000 were made and only 1,000 available in the US, so get one of these puppies while you can.
Jeff Koons for Bernardaud 150 Anniversary
23. Jeff Koons for Bernardaud's 150th Anniversary
Price: $1180
Everyone knows Jeff Koons for his shiny balloon sculptures and big dick, but few know him for his designer line of lavish dinner plates. Next time that gallerist comes over for a "studio visit", casually eat a peanut butter and jelly sandwich off one of these bad boys, and see if it doesn't get you a solo show.
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netsyle-es
22. netsyle.es
Price: $147+
Curated by new media artist Sterling Crispin, these all-over print T-shirts serve as limited edition artworks by some of the best digital artists working today. Each shirt is only made in editions of 10 and function like true works of art, so buy them now before these artists blow up and laugh at you when you try to buy a piece from them for $150.
Jean-Michel Basquiat x Uniqlo All Over Print T-Shirt
21. Jean-Michel Basquiat x Uniqlo All Over Print T-Shirt
Price: $20
You don't have to spend collector money to show people you're down with the art world. Dig into mainstream mass produced retailers like Uniqlo, and embrace the widespread. Even though there's an over-saturation of Basquiat products out right, this simple print featuring one of his lesser-known works will make you look savvy without coming off as a trend hopper.
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Maurizio Cattelan x MSGM Sweatshirts
20. Maurizio Cattelan x MSGM Sweatshirts
Price: $249 - $411
One of the heaviest hitters in the conceptual art game, Maurizio Cattelan brings us his into his twisted world with these unique sweaters for MSGM. Where else are you going to get a sweater with 2 apples, a horse and a frog burger all in one design? With only a few designs even in stock, you may have to go hunting to get these limited edition sweaters in time for winter.
Keith Haring x Reebok Classics
19. Keith Haring x Reebok Classics
Price: $230
Of the myriad of Keith Haring products available, these are by far the dopest. Just look at those Keith Haring figures being crucified by the laces or dancing on the heel paired with custom tongue artwork, all in a color versatile enough for a variety of outfits? Why are you even hesitating?
Andy Warhol x Boy London T-Shirt
18. Andy Warhol x Boy London T-Shirt
Price: $48+
Andy Warhol clothing is so popular it's practically in the realm of Uggs and Hollister in that "high fashion mall outlet" kind of way. This doesn't make the man any less important, so pay your respects in a fresh way with a T-shirt featuring Andy's mug adorned with a classic BOY London snapback. Art and fashion never looked so good together.
Jenny Holzer x Keds
17. Jenny Holzer x Keds
Price: $70+
These Jenny Holzer kicks are so rare, I'm starting to question if they were ever really made. Supposedly designed for a Whitney charity benefit and sold at select Bloomingdale's nationwide, this take on the classic Champion shoe had me throwing money at my computer screen in hopes they would magically pop out my disc drive. If anyone's seen these in a size 9 please email [email protected] with the subject line "Jenny Holzer Keds" so I know you're not a bot, thanks!!!
Rob Pruitt x Jimmy Choo
16. Rob Pruitt x Jimmy Choo
Price: $700+
For all the gallerinas and museum interns out there, these are the pumps that get you promoted. Rob Pruitt brings his vision to the fashion world with this crazy collab, drawing inspiration from glitter, zebras, ballet, and of course, pandas.
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Kehinde Wiley Dog Tag
15. Kehinde Wiley Dog Tag
Price: $18
Accessories can make a simple look go a long way. These unique Kehinde Wiley paintings on dog tags from his recent exhibition at the Jewish Museum are sure to take your art walk look to the next level. At only $18 they're the cheapest items on this list, so cop yours now before you'll never be able to afford anything with the master painter's name on it ever again.
Yoko Ono x Opening Ceremony
14. Yoko Ono x Opening Ceremony
Price: $25 - $595
Another excellent Opening Ceremony release, this capsule collection is based off clothing ideas Yoko Ono originally sketched out in 1969. With gems like custom kneepads, see-through mesh ass chaps, and jock straps with LED lights, these pieces are a must for any true fashion forward art lover.
Damien Hirst x Supreme T Shirt
13. Damien Hirst x Supreme T-Shirt
Price: $100+
The quintessential hypebeast brand, Supreme does it again with this amazing collaboration with Damien Hirst, the godfather of selling art at exorbitant prices. The classic Supreme Box logo's signature red is replaced with a Hirst spot painting, obscuring the Supreme logotype. In true conceptual fashion, the back of the shirt features a simply scrawled one-liner from Hirst himself, the mark of the artists' hand.
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Vintage Picasso Zip Up Bomber
12. Vintage Picasso Zip Up Bomber
Price: $80+
Ever since surrealist rapper Riff Raff was spotted at Art Basel wearing a shiny silk Picasso bomber, this has been a must-have for any art world baller. Pair this jacket with a mimosa, Gaultier sunglasses, and an art collector's private yacht party.
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Tracy Emin x Banjo & Matilda Sweater Project
11. Tracy Emin x Banjo & Matilda Sweater Project
Price: $140+
Young British Artist superstar Tracy Emin awakes from her messy bed to deliver these wonderful sweaters. Designed and released as part of a fundraiser for HIV research, these sweaters will have you feeling good about yourself as they elevate your art world look to new heights.
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James Nares x Coach
10. James Nares x Coach
Price: $599+
This rare coach bag is one of the most overtly "artsy" items on this list, with giant hand painted brush strokes adorning it's leather Coach exterior. Let's be honest though, the coach logo pattern is more played out than Ray Ban Wayfarers, so gift your mom a unique bag this year, and get her this masterpiece.
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Pablo Picasso DEERDANA T-Shir
9. Pablo Picasso DEERDANA T-Shirt
Price: $60
Everyone's favorite Cubist, hand drawn and screen printed on a cotton T-shirt, what more do I have to say?
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Stirling Ruby x Raf Simons
8. Stirling Ruby x Raf Simons
Price: Unknown
Any real artist has gone out in public on multiple occasions covered head to toe in paint stains. If you're too rich to do all that painting crap, cut the middleman out and get this 2010 Spring/Summer collection from Raf. If you're an actual artist (poor), create your own DIY Version by wearing a suit while you make urban street art paintings to sell on your Etsy page.
Kesh x American Apparel
7. Kesh x American Apparel
Price: $35 - $58
If you're like me and have been following artist/stylist/dj/designer Kesh's career, you flipped a shit when her capsule collection with American Apparel was announced. This striking collection is still available in stores nationwide, so go support this talented girl by embracing her aesthetic.
Espo x Nike
6. Espo x Nike
Price: $220+
Transparent shoes are always cool, no questions asked. Stephen "Espo" Powers drives this concept home strong with these out-of-control kicks. While I'm sure you're going to be scrambling Google Shopping for these, they were released in 2004, so your only source for these is going to be eBay or wherever sneaker heads congregate.
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Monet Sunflowers Umbrella Tote Set
5. Monet Sunflowers Umbrella Tote Set
Price: $80
Don't sleep on the gift store. This Monet umbrella/tote set from the Met's shop is a perfect way to brighten up a rainy day with a look that says "I'm up on my knowledge of 20th century French Impressionist painting, fuck with me."
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Maison Martin Margiela Paint Splatter Sneakers
4. Maison Martin Margiela Paint Splatter Sneakers
Price: $525
These are the perfect pair to rock with your Summer/Spring 2010 Stirling Ruby x Raf Simons collection. While no particular artist's name is attached, from the colors presented, we can asses that these kicks don't belong to some ordinary house painter but a true artist with a diverse color palette—an artist who would pay half a stack for shoes that look like a failed canvas of broken dreams. Nonetheless, these designer duds pay homage to the art world while embracing the old adage: "The true artist makes useless shit for rich people to buy."
Tom Sachs x Nikecraft: Mars Yard Shoe
3. Tom Sachs x Nikecraft: Mars Yard Shoe
Price: $2,500+
These shoes were designed and launched as part of a collaboration with Nikecraft for Tom Sach's Solo show "Space Program: Mars" at the Park Avenue Armory. Sachs has been doing brand-jacking and logo appropriation before most kids on Tumblr had WiFi, making these shoes are a must-have for any real collector. Good luck though, only 200 or so pairs were made, so you need to be making serious art collector money to afford them on eBay.
Takashi Murakami x Louis Vuitton
2. Takashi Murakami x Louis Vuitton
Price: $2,980+
The holy grail of hypebeasts: Louis Vuitton, Camo print, Hyped Contemporary Artist, Limited Edition Collaboration. Ditch those gaudy Louis Vuitton bags with flowers and eyeballs plastered all over them. This subtle design will gracefully tell everyone you're 'bout that art life and prove you have the money to back it.
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Damien Hirst x Levis Spin Jeans
1. Damien Hirst x Levis Spin Jeans
Price: $27,000
What's more American than making a limited run of 8 pairs of jeans, slapping a Bayer parody logo on them, and selling each one for about the cost of a new convertible? These Damien Hirst jeans will have raw denim nerds groveling at your pant cuffs as you snub them on your way to the front of the cronut line in SoHo. "My jawnz are worth more than your 401k plan, bitch."
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