Just a little while ago, Swedish footwear label, Tretorn, announced hip-hop superstar, Andre 3000, as its newest partner and designer. Tapping the Outkast member for the 50th anniversary of the iconic Nylite shoe, Benjamin will also partake in the brand's global brand campaign for Fall of 2017.

Tretorn shared the news with its followers on Instagram and provided a brief synopsis on the job duties Andre will have with the brand: "Swedish style meets Southern expression: Welcoming Andre 3000 Benjamin as partner and designer for the 50th anniversary of the iconic Nylite. Stay tuned! #Nylite50."

For the Swedish footwear brand, 2017 will mark one of it's biggest years to date, as it plans to celebrate the 50th year anniversary of the Nylite shoe, by tapping more influencers and stylists for its upcoming global campaign.

As of now, it's still unknown as to when the first Andre 3000 design for Tretorn will release, but make sure to keep it locked with XXL for all developing news behind this partnership. Expect to see Andre 3000 in Tretorn's fall 2017 campaign for the Nylite shoe.

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