Andy Hilfiger is a star brander, rock dude and the brother of Tommy. Greg Polisseni is a painter, Rochester, New York, dude and doesn't play the guitar.

So how'd these two come together over fashion?

After making a splash in high school by painting his clothes, then accidentally splattering some paint on his jeans and sneakers a few years ago and earning compliments, Polisseni founded a fashion company in 2013. Last year, Hilfiger attended his men's show and the two hit it off as Polisseni continues to grow Artistix.

This time around, paint splatters were everywhere on the coveralls, canvas vests, white leather jackets and some pretty hot boxer briefs Polisseni showed, because what dude doesn't need some high-end undies.

And the inspiration for all the splatters? In black and teal, mostly. It's "equality," but really a collection of Jackson Pollock-esque abstract paintings that Polisseni did and were on display in a gallery space leading up to his show.

"For me, it's just trying to show that there's so much animosity in this world and so much hatred," he said. "We all live in this world together. We should all thrive together."

After helping Nicki Minaj, Adam Levine and other music celebs launch successful clothing lines, what's in it for Hilfiger?

"We both like one thing a lot," he said. "We like pop culture but we really like rock 'n' roll."

This Hilfiger has been mixing rock and fashion for some time now. He gigs on guitar, founded his own rock-inspired brand, Andrew Charles, which was once fronted by Steven Tyler, and does fashion PR and marketing.

"Greg is a real artist. It's very authentic," Hilfiger said.

By that, he meant Polisseni remains a working painter while also designing clothes. Hilfiger called his latest collection "chic workwear."

"And it's for everybody, young and old," said the 54-year-old Hilfiger. "I'm not too young, you know, and I rock it."