![]() 24, 1992, on Waikiki Beach in Honolulu, Hawaii.īut, in true punk-rock fashion, it wasn’t exactly a royal wedding: The bride - who became pregnant with daughter Frances Bean four months after they began dating - wore a white satin and lace dress that was previously owned by tragic actress (and Cobain muse) Frances Farmer. And by the very next month, he officially had a queen upon marrying Courtney Love - now 30 years ago, on Feb. When Nirvana’s “Nevermind” dethroned Michael Jackson’s “Dangerous” from the top of the charts in January 1992, Kurt Cobain was effectively crowned the new king of rock. Suzanne Somers’ 5 notable ‘Three’s Company’ episodes that are worth another watch Suzanne Somers’ husband posts heartbreaking tribute 1 day after her death ‘Murder, She Wrote’ co-star remembers the late Angela Lansbury on her birthday A rep for Live Nation says this collection is different, however, due to the estate’s direct involvement, and because the timing is ripe for something that celebrates creativity and authenticity.‘Fiddler on the Roof’ actress Joanna Merlin dead at 92 Everyone from American Eagle to Forever 21 continue to release Cobain-inspired merch, and French streetwear brand, Vetements sells a $550 T-shirt that rips off the “Corporate magazines still suck” shirt the singer famously wore on the cover of Rolling Stone in 1992. ![]() While some have questioned the tactfulness of releasing a clothing collection featuring Cobain’s likeness, this isn’t the first time a company has tried to capitalize on the singer’s enduring popularity. Still, Frances Bean reportedly also chose the cover art for Nirvana’s rarities album, Silver: The Best of the Box, so it’s plausible that she had a hand in picking out the art for this collection as well. The 27-year-old declined interviews for this project and has not spoken about it on social media (her Instagram is littered with photos of herself and brief cover songs, and she hasn’t posted on Twitter since March 2018). According to Live Nation, the designs were all taken directly from Cobain’s original artwork and have not been edited or re-sized on the garments, keeping at least a little bit of integrity in check.įrances Bean has remained largely silent on her father’s death aside from brief interviews here and there, and it’s not clear to what extent she worked on this collection aside from picking out the source material. ![]() The collection features more than 50 pieces in total, available in unisex sizing and styling. Related: Frances Bean Cobain on Life After Kurt’s Death department store Selfridges, and online at. The collection is a partnership between The End of Music, LLC (the business arm of Cobain’s estate) and Live Nation Merchandise, and launches today at Barneys, U.K. Now, the Nirvana frontman is being commemorated with an official apparel collection, inspired by the singer’s artwork and personal journal entries.Ĭurated by his daughter, Frances Bean Cobain, the “Kurt Was Here” collection features T-shirts, sweatshirts, and hoodies adorned with Cobain’s sketches, paintings, and hand-written notes. ‘The Real Housewives of New York City’ Is the Jessel Taank Showįrom books to tribute albums, Kurt Cobain has been immortalized in countless ways since his sudden death in 1994.
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