FREAK'S STORE Unveils Billie Eilish Capsule
Billie Eilishis the latest artist to be featured in aFREAK'S STOREcollection.
The upcoming capsule, which drops mid-July, features a duo of relaxed beige T-shirts commemorating the artist. While both offerings feature a print of Eilish's face, one option specifically pays homage to her latest albumHIT ME HARD AND SOFT. Meanwhile, the second piece features a gradient print.
The collection is unveiled shortly after Eilish announcednew datesfor her ongoing tour. The new dates kick off in August with two shows in Tokyo before returning Stateside and closing it out in late November.
Check out the capsule above. The Billie Eilish x FREAK'S STORE collection is set to release in mid-July.
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- Newsweek
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- Hypebeast
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Hypebeast
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- Hypebeast
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