A new collection of Dungeons & Dragons apparel is coming courtesy of fashion company BlackMilk, and it’s sure to attract attention from fans of the tabletop game and Baldur’s Gate 3 alike. 2024 is a big year for DnD, with a robust lineup of product releases planned to commemorate its official 50th anniversary. Some of these come in the form of new books for tabletop play, but a number of major brand collaborations branch out into different markets.
The BlackMilk DnD collaboration, which can be viewed and purchased exclusively on the BlackMilk website, is set to drop on April 9 at 7 AM AEST (in North American time zones, that’s in the afternoon on April 8). The selection covers everything from a Dungeon Master bomber jacket to several options for dresses, with designs that range from subtle to attention-grabbing.
BlackMilk’s DnD apparel incorporates a diverse array of themes and motifs from DnD lore and iconography, which has no shortage of interesting designs to offer after 50 years of play. The haunting visage of a Lich shows up both on the front of a boyfriend tee and the back of the Dungeon Master jacket, for example, with the latter rendition mimicking its appearance on the cover of the fifth edition Dungeon Master’s Guide. As far as villains go, however, it’s hard to top the striking appearance of Count Strahd von Zarovich looming against a black robe.
For Baldur’s Gate 3 fans, the Baldur’s Bouquet range taps directly into the game’s story to turn the haunting mind flayer parasites that drive the narrative into something a lot more beautiful. This could be the perfect answer for someone who wants to rep the game in a more memorable fashion than tossing on a Shadowheart graphic tee. A couple of options themed around the Harper organization connect with DnD lore at large but are likely to resonate with Jaheira devotees.
Anyone interested in the BlackMilk DnD range would do well to go ahead and scope out their options, as a number of pieces are being released in limited quantities. Others are marked as “7 Day Unlimited,” offering a small window in which they should be easy to order, or receive no designation at all. These release strategies don’t correspond directly to styles – the Monster Manual-themed collection, for example, features three 7 Day Unlimited options and one limited boyfriend shirt.
Choosing where to invest money in DnD products might be hard right now, with the Converse range of DnD tie-ins providing another tempting option. At any rate, BlackMilk is making a real bid for attention, and there’s probably something for just about every fan of the game among the styles on display. Tabletop gaming and fashion might not be historically associated concepts, but the BlackMilk Dungeons & Dragons collaboration is the perfect opportunity to change that, especially for newer fans brought in by Baldur’s Gate 3.
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