Chrome Industries has unveiled a striking new capsule collection in collaboration with celebrated street artist AIKO, also known as Lady AIKO. Known for blending Japanese influences with pop art and graffiti, AIKO has spent decades transforming urban landscapes into living galleries of colour and expression.
The AIKO x Chrome Industries collection merges the raw energy of street art with Chrome’s hallmark city-ready durability, creating a bold statement in urban functionality and creativity.
Chrome Industries x AIKO
“Chrome is thrilled to partner with AIKO, a true icon of street art,” shares Meghan Litchfield, President of Chrome Industries. “At its core, Chrome has always championed self-expression, and this collaboration is no exception. Our team worked closely with AIKO to create a collection that maintains her art’s integrity—and playfulness—while meeting Chrome’s high standard of wearability and function.”
The centrepiece of the collection is AIKO’s iconic bunny stencil, originally created in Banksy’s studio in 2005. AIKO’s design springs to life with high-pile embroidery, which adds a tactile dimension, her signature motifs—a dynamic mix of vivid colours, intricate stencils, and pop-infused patterns—embellish custom-printed liners, infusing everyday essentials with bursts of joy and excitement.
The designs draw inspiration from paint-splattered drop cloths used in graffiti, with raw textures echoed in thoughtful details across the collection. From bags to buckles, every piece reflects the spirit of raw creativity paired with Chrome’s trusted durability.
Chrome Industries x AIKO
“I’ve always sought to bring large-scale art to urban spaces, and working with Chrome has allowed me to infuse that vision into designs that inspire beauty, durability, and confidence,” says AIKO.
Built to endure the demands of both street artists and commuters, the collection features Chrome’s signature ultra-tough 1050D Nylon construction. Each bag also includes a custom, hand-finished buckle, an ode to the raw essence of street art.
The Chrome x AIKO capsule is more than a collection—it’s a celebration of graffiti artists and the streets that inspire them. Explore the collection today and bring the energy of the streets into your everyday adventures.
The collaboration includes the Kadet Sling ($100), Mini Kadet Sling ($85), Yoyogi Messenger
($75), Ziptop Waistpack ($50), Mini Keychain ($25) and Bunny Patch ($15). The Chrome x
AIKO styles are now available exclusively at Chrome Industries
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