British-Nigerian artist Olaolu Slawn also known as ‘Slawn‘ built a great reputation for his signature character aesthetic and this brilliance has made it’s way to the offices of Rolex. The artist and brand together has unveiled a custom 12-piece Rolex collection co-designed alongside global cultural icons. The short series features one-of-one timepieces created with support from renowned figures from rap, soccer, art and fashion.
First reported by Will Lavin, the collection expands on Slawn’s previous hand-painted watch releases with an array of unique collaborative designs. Of the 12 special edition release, 11 have officially been confirmed showcasing a collaborative effort that features a heavy hitting collection of influential figures. This list of influencers include footballers Ronaldinho and Mario Balotelli, rap heavyweights Gunna and Lil Yachty, Corteiz founder Clint419, Fuckthepopulation founder Zac FTP, Japanese graphic designer VERDY, visual artist and photographer Gabreil Moses, artist Cedric Christie, nightlife operator David Grutman, and Nigerian skate collective Motherlan.
The collection was brought to our attention via a lo-fi webcam-style video teaser, each timepiece in the capsule features a distinct bespoke aesthetic, ensuring no two models share a design. “The Slawn x Rolex Multiverse” project website is open, with the 12 one-of-one timepieces releasing individually at separate points throughout August.
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