The DELUXE packaging for “WATCH THE THRONE” is high-end art created by acclaimed designer Riccardo Tisci of Givenchy. The softpack, when opened up, turns into a cross-like shape printed on gold mylar with Tisci’s patterns embossed throughout. The package also includes an 18-panel poster that features Tisci’s artwork as well as lyrics to the entire album. The CD is a special edition black colored disc which is not standard with normal packaging. In tune with his codes for Givenchy, Riccardo Tisci created an artwork that channels most of his aesthetics: symmetry, lightness, darkness, sharpness and 3D.
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Jay-Z and Kanye West’s collaboration album, Watch the Throne, drops in less than 24 hours on iTunes: 12:00am Eastern time. You can purchase the deluxe CD exclusively at Best Buy on August 12th.
[Via AlbumArtExchange]