Tame Impala Unveils New ‘Psychedelic’ Fashion Line with A.P.C.
Kevin Parker of Tame Impala has introduced a new fashion collection with the Parisian brand A.P.C., described as “psychedelic minimalism.”
The capsule collection features pastel tops, corduroy trousers, bucket hats, and alpaca sweaters, and will be available both online and in stores starting 18th July. The fashion brand states that Parker’s “bold, maximalist creative vision” is expressed through A.P.C.’s thoughtful, minimalist design language.
“A meticulous attention to detail and a fascination with the analog inspiring the modern provides connective tissue to both worlds,” they continue. “Just as Kevin Parker’s music and live shows build an immersive sonic world, the collection offers an aesthetic, wearable accompaniment to the sound of Tame Impala.”
A.P.C. has previously collaborated with music icons such as Kanye West and Kid Cudi.
In other news, Kevin Parker joined Dua Lipa on stage during her headline set at Glastonbury 2024 last month, performing Tame Impala’s ‘The Less I Know The Better’. Parker was a lead producer and co-writer on Lipa’s recent album ‘Radical Optimism,’ and he has praised her as an “absolute weapon.”
Writing on Instagram on the day of the record’s release, he said: “Don’t think I’ve ever been so proud of something I’ve worked on, on release day. Shout out to the rest of the geniuses too❤️. Infinitely grateful to be a part of it. Have a listen you guys… @dualipa.”
Earlier this year, the Tame Impala frontman also described Lipa as a “brutal” editor, reflecting on the extensive process of creating the album’s lead single, ‘Houdini’.
“I’d kind of recoil in horror and go, ‘Oh, no, it’s a great verse!’” Parker remembered. “But then an hour later, we’d have something that I can’t imagine not being in the song.”
Last year, both Tame Impala and Dua Lipa contributed to the official Barbie soundtrack with their tracks ‘Journey To The Real World’ and ‘Dance The Night,’ respectively.
In May, it was announced that Kevin Parker sold his entire music catalogue to Sony Music Publishing, encompassing all past and future releases, both as a solo artist and with Tame Impala.
“The idea of passing on ownership of my songs is one that I don’t think about very lightly, at all,” he said. “They are the fruit of my blood, sweat and creativity over all the years I’ve been a recording artist and songwriter so far.”
He continued: “I have a lot of love and trust for the Sony publishing family and have only had great experiences with Damian Trotter and the rest of the gang worldwide. I don’t think my songs could be in any safer hands than Sony’s, and I’m excited for the future and happy I can keep working with them on whatever the future brings.”
–Silviya.Y
