J. Cole is designing boots and a backpack for Bally’s 2015 collection, The New York Times reports.
When planning the collaboration, the North Carolina rapper was inspired by a photo of Bob Marley wearing the Swiss brand.
“I was impressed with the heritage of the company and how many people and places they’ve touched that I had no clue about,” J. Cole says.
The 30-year-old says that he is blending his own personal style in the designs.
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“As I’m getting older, I’m learning more about what my true style actually is, becoming more confident in what I like,” he says. “I love simplicity and comfort. Comfort is king. I feel at home in a pair of comfortable boots, and I always have a backpack with me. I keep my life in my backpack.”
The boots will be available in three colorways (eggplant, snakeskin and olive green) and range in price from $695 to $1,995. The backpacks are scheduled to retail from $1,250 to $2,795.
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