Russian designer Gosha Rubchinskiy has formally terminated his collaboration with YEEZY, after working because the Ye-founded streetwear model’s head of design for nearly two years.
Rubchinskiy joined YEEZY in 2023 after Ye misplaced his adidas collaboration because of a hateful Twitter rampage during which the rapper challenged Jewish identities, his perpetuation of dangerous conspiracy theories, and his menace to “demise con 3 on JEWISH PEOPLE.” The designer—a controversial determine in his personal proper who allegedly requested inappropriate photos from a minor in 2018—entered the corporate to assist rebuild its status.
On Instagram, Rubchinskiy said, “Our partnership with YEEZY has reached its conclusion. The December drop was final for me. I’m deeply grateful to Ye and the whole YEEZY crew for a memorable expertise—one that may all the time stick with me.”
He concluded, “As I transfer ahead, I proceed to develop my inventive imaginative and prescient, exploring new initiatives and evolving previous concepts in ways in which really feel true to me. In due time, I’ll share extra about what’s subsequent for upcoming GOSHA RUBCHINSKIY model relaunch.”
Rubchinskiy has not supplied any additional data on what to anticipate from his relaunch, however keep tuned to Hypebeast for updates on the matter as they change into out there.
