The legacy of legendary Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain is being immortalized with an official apparel collection, curated by daughter Frances Bean Cobain. The “Kurt Was Here” collection features t-shirts, sweatshirts and hoodies embellished with sketches, paintings and hand-written notes by Cobain, found in his personal diary.
The drop boasts over 50 pieces of clothing. Live Nation has confirmed that none of the artwork taken from Cobain’s journals have been altered in any way.
“We believe that the importance of art is exceedingly potent in today’s social and political climate,” Live Nation told Rolling Stone, “and that it is the right time to share this collection of Kurt’s work with artists, collectors and fans, allowing them to experience Kurt’s legacy in a new way, and collectively celebrate his lasting impact on the world.”
“We hope people feel a resurgence of creativity, inspiration and inclusivity from Kurt’s artwork and this collection. The works featured in the apparel collection are kept as authentic to the original pieces as possible, so fans can experience the fluidity and potent subject matter as it was intended. We hope this collection will remind others of Kurt’s powerful imagination and unite us in celebrating his talent in a new way.”
A portion of the profits made from the ‘Kurt Was Here’ collection will be donated to the Jed Foundation — a non-profit organisation dedicated to suicide prevention.
“The Jed Foundation was chosen as the charity beneficiary because it was founded by a family that experienced a devastating loss firsthand, and we felt deeply connected to their story,” Live Nation explained of their decision to partner with Jed Foundation.
Back in May Courtney Love hit out fashion label Vetements, after their runway collection directly referenced a shirt worn by Cobain.
Vetements ripped off the iconic shirt worn by Cobain on the band’s 1992 cover of Rolling Stone — in which Cobain was photographed wearing a cardigan and a white shirt with the message, “corporate magazines still suck”.
Commenting an image of a runway model wearing a shirt that bears the phrase “corporate magazines still suck – a lot!”, Love took to Instagram to slam the brand for their design.
“You guys WHAT the FUCK?” she wrote. “I hate being put in this position. You should know better!” Read more about it now.
