Frank Ocean Launches Independent Luxury Brand ‘Homer’, Teases Prada Collab

Frank Ocean is again! Nevertheless, he’s not releasing an album or any new music. He simply introduced the launch of a luxurious model HOMER, kicking off with a Prada collaboration. Solely Frank Ocean can drop a luxurious line after a complete hiatus.

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Sorry if we bought your hopes up however if you happen to’re actually a Frank Ocean fan than you recognize he generally hints at new music within the works by showcasing one among his many skills and abilities. His final album, 2016’s “Blonde,” was accompanied by an Ocean-edited journal and pop-up shops. We additionally know that Frank will headline Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in 2023, so preserve hope alive and within the meantime let’s get into his new assortment.

The “Blonde” singer, has appeared in Prada campaigns and attended the Met Gala with the Italian model, so the partnership with it and Homer looks as if a pure match. Photos within the Homer catalogue present Prada signature nylon jackets and sacks, although there is no such thing as a seen brand on the merchandise apart from Prada’s.

It looks as if we’re actually residing in late stage capitalism the place singers are transferring into retail as a result of music isn’t worthwhile sufficient or perhaps as a result of they know that a number of streams of earnings will get you nearer to the title of billionaire. I imply come on, take a look at Rihanna! We’ve Fenty, Ivy Park and now Homer.

So what precisely is Homer? Merely put, Homer is an unbiased American luxurious firm based by Frank Ocean.

Why the title Homer? It represents carving historical past into stone.

What’s the assortment? The primary Homer assortment includes advantageous and excessive jewellery items, plus printed silk scarves. The items are handcrafted utilizing 18K gold, recycled sterling silver, hand-painted enamel, and American lab-grown diamonds. Fascinating proper?!

The place did the inspiration come from? In accordance with his press launch, “childhood obsessions” and “heritage as a fantasy.”

Final however not least, the place can I store this assortment? The Homer jewellery retailer is the one place to purchase the gathering. Retailer appointments might be made at http://www.homer.com, some walk-up appointments could also be out there. The shop opens August ninth 10 AM to six PM (Mon-Fri) and 10 AM – 5PM (Sat), positioned at 70-74 Bowery, New York, NY.

Should you’re seeking to purchase simply know this assortment known as luxurious for a cause. Per the outlet, a few of Homer’s pendants and scarves might be bought for underneath $1,000 however pricier items run into the four- and even five-figure vary.

“I didn’t need our work to be any cheaper than Cartier,” Ocean advised the Financial Times of Homer’s scope.

Ocean took to his Instagram story and shared a prolonged message with this followers. “That is 3 years within the making and there’s so a lot I’m excited to share with all you strangers,” he continued “This venture has saved my thoughts transferring and my creativeness turning all through all of it.”

What do you consider Frank Ocean’s new assortment and collaboration? Do you’ve sufficient cash to buy? Tell us under!