The FA Cup Gets A Creative Reboot From Olaolu Slawn

Olaolu Slawn has been tapped up by The FA once again. After turning heads last season with a one-of-a-kind FA Cup trophy design, the Nigerian-born artist is back, this time with an even bigger canvas to work on.

We got the chance to catch up with Slawn ahead of the final who spoke about what the opportunity means to him and the potential of another Nike x Slawn release dropping before the end of the year. Check out the full interview below:

For this year’s FA Cup final between Manchester City and Crystal Palace, Slawn has brought his signature style to Wembley itself. From the pre-match ceremony and banner parade to the celebratory champagne bottles, his vibrant, expressionist visuals are set to be seen everywhere. It's a bold step forward for both the artist and the competition, blending tradition with Slawn’s cutting-edge creativity for the second year in a row.

The collaboration marks another highlight in what’s been a standout year for Slawn. Following his collaboration with Nike on the Air Max 90 earlier in the year and the launch of his “Stolen Bag” collection with Louis Vuitton in 2024, the 24-year-old artist has continued to dominate both art and fashion circles. His graffiti-infused, caricature-heavy aesthetic is fast becoming one of the most recognisable visual languages in contemporary culture.

Back at Wembley for a second consecutive season, Slawn’s presence feels like more than just a design partnership. It signals a fresh direction for the FA Cup, one on the cutting edge of modern culture.