Kendrick Lamar's recent tour wardrobe features custom-designed denim pieces by Worcester-based designer CorruptKid (real name, Corrales). Corrales, a self-taught designer, created the jeans and shorts in just three days, working tirelessly to complete the high-profile order.
Lamar's stage outfits incorporate ripped jeans with camouflage-print fabric, paired with matching hats. The design combines Japanese selvedge denim with tear-resistant ripstop fabric, resulting in durable, layered pockets with pops of camo print against the dark denim. Similar designs are seen in Corrales' custom-made shorts.
CorruptKid's designs reflect Corrales' fascination with the tension between functionality and abstraction. The label's aesthetic blends vintage durability with a military-inspired streetwear twist. Corrales' approach involves experimenting with shapes and unique placements for buttons and zippers, evident in his diverse range of products.
Corrales' skills were honed through his grandmother, a seamstress, and numerous YouTube tutorials. He started his label in 2019 and quickly grew his social media presence, leading to the Kendrick Lamar collaboration. Corrales' Instagram and TikTok accounts have become crucial for networking and reaching international customers.
Corrales hopes to host CorruptKid's first fashion show, open pop-up shops in major cities, and expand into more brick-and-mortar stores. His immediate focus is attending Lamar's concert in Massachusetts to celebrate his achievement with his family.