Originally from Far Rockaway, Queens, RAMMELLZEE began his artistic journey by writing graffiti on the heavily trafficked A train during the ’70s, developing a signature jagged lettering style that’s visible on one of the collection’s T-shirts. In the ’80s, he moved toward abstract, neon-splotched paintings that were bold in style and color alike, blending a compelling cacophony of tones and textures. These conceptual artworks are nodded to by new heavyweight fleece hoodies and sweats as well as the previously released GORE-TEX anoraks, pants and hats plus De Martini messenger bags — each adorned with colorful all-over print.

Finally, in the ’90s RAMMELLZEE mostly relegated himself to the “Battle Station,” his expansive studio in Manhattan’s Tribeca neighborhood. Here, he created giant sculptures called the “Garbage Gods,” gargantuan figures with names like “Vain the Insane” and “Chaser the Eraser” that are acknowledged by the collection’s second and final graphic T-shirt style. Besides his personal artistic achievements, RAMMELLZEE worked closely with other New York luminaries like Jean-Michel Basquiat and Jim Jarmusch, making him an apt choice to serve as Supreme’s latest collaborative partner.

Due to store closures caused by the novel coronavirus, the Rammelzee x Supreme hoodies and T-shirts will release exclusively on Supreme’s webstore.