The Weeknd is also doing pop-up shops so all his fans can be Starboys
Musician merch has been a part of the culture for a long time, but artists have really ramped up their merch game in the past few years. In particular, a lot of artists now host their own pop-up shops that sell limited edition tour merch.
The Weeknd, gearing up for third studio album Starboy, is now getting into the game with his Starboy pop-ups. True to form, his gear hews to his album’s starker, darker image with lots of vampire red and black.
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First off, can we appreciate that his merch has its own Instagram? Which we get since the clothes are a part of, but also apart from, The Weeknd’s music. Hell, even if you aren’t into the music, I can think of some people who’d just be down for the clothes:
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(Not gonna lie, I’m making eyes at that jean jacket.)
The Weeknd released his first round of Starboy pop-ups earlier this month, but only lucky fans in a few cities got to shop. You can sign up for more updates on The Weeknd’s online shop, which doesn’t stock any of the pop-up offerings.
Kanye, Bieber, The Weeknd — who will be the next big-name artist to join the grunge/metal hybrid streetwear pop-up game? Maybe the dudes with the #1 record in the country.