Artoo Interview by HypeBerlin

DJ Artoo recently gave us his thoughts on the proliferation of not only collaborations flooding the streetwear market but also the increased corporate support seen in recent times. Artoo feels the need that consumers on the whole need to improve their filtration system and use better judgment when choosing products regardless of the collaborators behind the product. As the interview took place at the Million Dollar Vandal graffiti exhibition hosted by Nike, he was careful to comment on the involvement of a corporate entity in a facet of society that is inherently anti-corporate. You can check out this insightful and comedic interview at HypeBerlin.

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Artoo Interivew by HypeBerlin

DJ Artoo recently gave us his thoughts on the proliferation of not only collaborations flooding the streetwear market but also the increased corporate support seen in recent times. Artoo feels the need that consumers on the whole need to improve their filtration system and use better judgment when choosing products regardless of the collaborators behind the product. As the interview took place at the Million Dollar Vandal graffiti exhibition hosted by Nike, he was careful to comment on the involvement of a corporate entity in a facet of society that is inherently anti-corporate. You can check out this insightful and comedic interview at HypeBerlin.

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