LONDON — Solidifying its presence in the U.S. market, Axel Arigato will unveil a capsule collection with Brooklyn-based artist Alvin Armstrong on Thursday, featuring a range of ready-to-wear pieces inspired by the vibrant colors in his artwork, as well as Squish, a brand-new, oversize sneaker model.

According to Axel Arigato ’s creative director, Jens Werner, he has always admired Armstrong’s bold and expressive use of color in his artworks, especially “The Listening Skies,” the original painting that inspired the collaboration between Armstrong and Axel Arigato.

“What struck me most is that Alvin is self-taught, like myself. We share a mentality of learning by doing — no boundaries, just the urge to create and explore. He wanted to buy a sewing machine and start experimenting w

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