To understand the argument, you have to rewind to the mid-2010s. During this era, Connor's influence was undeniable. He was a walking mood board for a generation of kids discovering Raf Simons and Rick Owens through Tumblr, while still being grounded in the skate and streetwear scenes that birthed Supreme. He seamlessly blended high fashion with everyday staples, creating a "model off-duty" look that was obsessively emulated.
He was the "King of the Youth," a consultant for brands, a muse for A$AP Rocky, and a key figure in shifting the entire culture's aesthetic.
Supreme Collab? Can Ian Connor's Influence Outweigh Infamy?
A collaboration with Supreme is mostly unlikely because for Supreme, now a multi-billion-dollar entity, the line between edgy and ethically untenable has become much finer. The potential for backlash and the message it would send to female consumers would likely outweigh any "clout" gained from such a high-risk partnership. However after Ian's recent Sickö drop it isn't completely off the table.
