![]() ![]() This was a very difficult time mentally as the pressure from the media, fans and pretty much everyone around me was huge. I had a lot of injury problems and the games were not going well. The project first started when I was playing in Buffalo. In terms of fashion there’s been many other sources of inspiration over the years as well. In the fashion world there’s many people who inspire me - some of the strongest being John Varvatos and Hedi Slimane’s work for Saint Laurent. Basquiat’s work in particular is a big inspiration for my painting style. You always need inspiration and people to look up to. What and who inspire you in these projects? I got more into arts and particularly painting whilst playing in North America and becoming more familiar with Basquiat’s, Keith Haring’s, Jackson Pollock’s & Gerhard Richter’s work. Already in elementary school I tore apart & customised my pair of Levi’s 501s with scissors & abrasive paper - at that time the inspiration came from Kurt Cobain. What originally got you interested in arts & fashion?įashion & clothes in general is something I have been interested in as long as I can remember. Interview with Ville Leinoįounder & Creative Director of Billebeino reveals some of his sources of inspiration and the story of what originally got him seriously interested in arts. For EASHL teams - the Billebeino brick symbol will be available as part of team jersey customisation options. The Billebeino x EA SPORTS capsule collection hoodie & beanie are available together with a selection of classic Billebeino items in World of Chel hockey bags starting 3rd of December 2020 7 pm GMT.Įvery player who logs in to EA SPORTS NHL 21 between 3rd of December and 31st of December 2020 will also receive a free EA SPORTS x BILLEBEINO World of Chel in-game gift bag. Now is your chance to wear Billebeino in-game in EA SPORTS NHL 21. Not to mention a broad group of Finnish NHL stars ranging from Teemu Selänne and Esa Tikkanen to Sebastian Aho and Patrik Laine. Whilst in North America - and particularly in the NHL - Billebeino and it’s recognisable brick logo has gained a bit of a cult following and has been seen worn by some of the biggest personalities of the league - including PK Subban, Auston Matthews, Nathan MacKinnon only to name a few. The brand has also firmly cemented its place in Finnish popular culture through a series of innovative and sometimes unexpected collaborations. ![]() In Ville Leino’s home country Finland Billebeino is proudly worn by athletes, sports fans, and celebrities of all trades. Billebeino x EA SPORTS Capsule Collection available now COVER ATHLETE HUT Overview HUT All-Stars HUT Rush TOP 50 Past Meets Present Team of the Year Gameplay Be A Pro Accessibility NEWS COVER ATHLETE HUT Overview HUT All-Stars HUT Rush TOP 50 Past Meets Present Team of the Year Gameplay Be A Pro Accessibility NEWSīillebeino x EA SPORTS Capsule Collection available now in EA SPORTS NHL 21 Ville Leino’s lifestyle & fashion brand Billebeino enters the virtual rink with a new capsule collection designed exclusively for EA SPORTS - featuring a hand-painted design created by the former NHL player himself.
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