The Cure Is Back With ‘Mixes of a Lost World’ – Here’s How to Shop Merch In Celebration of Their New Album
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The Cure is back with a new remix album titled Mixes of a Lost World.
The new album, released Friday (June 13), features 24 remix tracks from the British band’s 2024 album Songs of a Lost World. The album was inspired by a collection of unsolicited remixed tracks from their 2024 album that were sent to The Cure’s lead singer Robert Smith. He began to wonder what the whole album would sound like if it was reinterpreted, and thus, the remix project was born. Remixes featured on the album have been re-worked by guest artists like Four Tet, Paul Oakenfold and Orbital.
In celebration of the new album, we’ve compiled a short list of some of our favorite The Cure-inspired pieces to shop now from top brands like Urban Outfitters, Funko, Pacsun and Redbubble. From t-shirts to figurines and stickers, we know fans and fanatics of the band will find something that they’ll love.
Backstage Graphic Cropped Muscle Tee
A black cropped tee with blue, yellow and black graphics on the front.
This cropped muscle tee gives pure rocker vibes, and it’s only $35.00. Made of ultra-soft cotton, this piece features a vintage quality with a distressed graphic, short cut-off sleeves and a cropped fit. Sizing options range from small to XXL. A blue, yellow and black graphic of The Cure’s lead singer Robert Smith, fixed to the front.
The back features lyrics from The Cure’s song “In Between Days” in a contrasting white font. Although this tee is marketed toward men, we can see this easily being unisex thanks to the androgynous cut and fit. For a rocker look, we can envision this tee worn alongside boot-cut jeans and a good old pair of low-top Converse, beat up or otherwise. For a more feminine look for the ladies, this t-shirt would look great with a gauzy white maxi-length skirt and riding boots.
Funko Pop Rocks The Cure Robert Smith Vinyl Figure #306 Black Metallic Expo Exclusive
A figurine of the lead singer of The Cure.
Figurines are a staple of fan culture. Funko has capitalized on that craze in all sectors from comic fans to music lovers. That being said, this Funko Pop figurine is perfect for The Cure fans. It’s dark and grungy black metallic hue, forgoing the classic figurine coloring, in order to appeal to fans of the rock band. The figure is currently on sale for $25.97 and depicts Robert Smith in his signature “Boys Don’t Cry” attire. Perfect for display, the figure stands 3 inches wide, 3 inches long and 4 inches tall so you can prop this little guy on your shelf or desk so you can proudly show off your undying love for the British band.
The Cure Graphic Stainless Steel Insulated Tumbler
A black stainless steel tumbler with The Cure graphics throughout.
This gothic The Cure-branded stainless steel tumbler is for those fans looking for practical merch that’s cute too. Retailing for $22.99 via Amazon, the tumbler is made of scratch-proof BPA-free stainless steel that’s dual wall insulated to keep iced beverages cool and hot beverages hot. From coffee and tea to soft drinks, this tumbler can hold up to 20 oz of liquid.
This piece also perfectly matches the gothic aesthetic of fans of The Cure with spooky and whimsical graphics like a crescent moon, cats and a haunted-looking house. The lid of the tumbler is certified-leak proof, equipped with a clear slider to open and close. If the black metallic look isn’t your thing, the themed tumbler also comes in a silver brushed metal look.
This merch item is a little out of left field. It’s colorful and playful, aesthetics that The Cure fans are not too keen on. While it’s not dark and gothic, this zipper pouch is extremely practical. The pouch’s design is a play on “Where’s Waldo?,” but in The Cure fashion. Owners must search for a cartoon graphic of Robert Smith in a sea of people in a game cheekily coined “Where’s Robert Smith?” The graphic is colorful and striking, printed on a rectangular 100% polyester canvas pouch with a zipper closure in gold. The pouch is great for organizing your bag. With this pouch, you can carry every essential from pens to makeup and even your phone.
If you’re like me, you smack stickers on everything. From laptops to binders and iPads, stickers look good on pretty much every surface. This sticker set comes with 10 unique stickers with graphics that reference The Cure in colorful fashions. These stickers feature a slightly shiny finish, giving them a vintage quality. For those looking to decorate their water bottles, these stickers are waterproof too.
Pacsun’s The Cure Faces T-Shirt is subtle in design but packs a major colorful punch. Retailing for $29.00, this tee features a vibrant The Cure graphic on the front set atop a black background to make the motif pop. The piece also includes short sleeves and a crew neckline. Like the other tee on our list, this one can easily be unisex. Whether you’re a fan of the band, or a poser looking for a colorful and comfy tee, this shirt makes a great addition to your wardrobe. We can envision this shirt styled with baggy distressed jeans and lifestyle sneakers or black micro shorts and bright red ballet flats. However you choose to style it, this t-shirt is a statement-maker for sure.
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