London’s Trapstar and Harlem’s Ed Hardy have reunited for a vibrant second capsule collection, one that leans into heritage, hustle, and unapologetic expression. Co-founder Mikey Martin sums it up best: the collab is “inspired by my diaspora upbringing and what I saw back home in Ghana, the mix of fabrics like denim, camo, and durable materials… when you don’t have much, you make it work.”
This season’s standout pieces embody that ethos, camo Lover Boy MA jackets, diamanté-studded Dead or Alive hoodies, and Hell Cat Cargo trousers that merge Ed Hardy’s bold tattoo graphics with Trapstar’s streetwise tailoring. The aesthetic is untamed, energized, and deeply grounded in cultural storytelling.
Tapping into both music and sport, the campaign brings heavyweight faces into the fold: rapper Sheck Wes channels his Harlem grit, while footballer Aaron Wan-Bissaka brings a sleek London edge. As Lee Trapstar puts it, “They represent the diaspora in different ways, and that’s exactly what we wanted to capture.”
The Trapstar x Ed Hardy 2.0 collection is now live, available exclusively through Trapstar’s webstore. It’s a bold statement where cross-cultural pride meets unapologetic style.