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Just because you can’t make it to Paris doesn’t mean you can’t celebrate the wins in style. Ralph Lauren has launched their 2024 Olympics collection.
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As reported by Variety Magazine the house that Ralph built is is returning as the Official Outfitter of Team USA. For the 2024 edition the brand focused on telling a captivating narrative of how heritage and sport come together. As expected the collection is rich with sporty graphics, color-blocking, stars, and stripes all in the country’s signature colors of red, white and blue. Included in the drop are all the ceremonial uniform garments and matching accessories. Also available are pieces inspired by the games including a reinterpretation of RL’s iconic flag sweater with the Olympic rings below it.
This campaign features Olympians from various sports including Jagger Eaton (Skateboarding), Jeffrey Louis (Breaking), Shilese Jones (Gymnastics), Jessica Long (Para Swimming) and Roderick Townsend (Para Track & Field). The brand expressed their enthusiasm about the collection in a formal statement. “Ralph Lauren is profoundly honored to define the look of the American delegation as they represent our country in one of the world’s most celebrated and storied events” said Chief Branding and Innovation Officer David Lauren. “For nearly 60 years, Ralph Lauren has been a pioneer at the intersection of style and sport—the vibrancy, passion and self-expression in sport has been a central touchpoint of inspiration for our brand since the very beginning of the iconic Polo brand in 1967.”
The Ralph Lauren Team USA Olympics collection is available now and can be shopped here.
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If you were looking to go avant-garde with your sportswear look no further. Balenciaga has unveiled a new capsule with Under Armour.
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As reported by Hypebeast the Paris, France-based company is launching a collection with Under Armour. Originally teased on Thursday, May 30 at the Spring 2025 runway show, Balenciaga premiered several ready to wear pieces ranging from belts, outerwear and track pants. Even though all the wears from the show are not yet available the initial drop leads with a lock up of both logos throughout.
In the first roll out of the capsule collection are a set of tops, bottoms and a couple of accessories including a hooded fleece sweatshirt shorts, a dad cap and sweatpants with a wide leg. Additionally, we get some baggy t-shirts available in black and red. At first glance the collection appears to just be co-branded versions of sportswear items as there are no details speaking to these pieces being made from premium materials.
The Balenciaga x Under Armour collection is available now. As expected these pieces come at a premium with the hoodie carrying a ticket of $1,450. You can shop the drop here.
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A$AP Rocky is staying active with his creative director role at PUMA. A new motorsport collection is on the way.
As reported by Hypebeast, the Harlem, New York, native is deep into his fashion bag this summer. This week, A$AP and Global Apparel announced a new drop that draws from racing but is just the right speed for everyday wear. Included in the collection is a two-piece sweatsuit, gloves, t-shirts and an update to the Inhale OG sneaker, which was originally released in 2000. The goal was to bring the flair of on-track performance, therefore, most of the pieces show some wear and tear. For instance the Padded Balaclava was designed to look like a standard racing helmet and features a removable visor and a bungee closure.
The self proclaimed Fashion Killa detailed his enthusiasm about the forthcoming drop in a formal statement. “This Miami collection aims to give fans the chance to have their own race suit from the helmet down to the shoes,“ said A$AP. “Other sports have uniforms available for the consumer and I wanted to bring that to the F1 category. For the visuals, I wanted to demonstrate how as adults we can lose sight of the dreams and imagination that we had as kids, and really love how it all came together.”
The collection is available beginning in the U.S. at 10 a.m. EST on May 3 on PUMA’s website. You can preview the collection here and view the promotional trailer below.
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Two of the culture’s most beloved brands are partnering up. A SUPREME and Nike collaboration is on the way.
Last week the New York City based label unveiled their newest cobranded effort. This time it is with Nike and as expected the capsule covers off on several streetwear staples intended to bring a twist to how most approach spring fashion. Included in the collection are a series of denim shorts, hooded sweatshirts with matching pants, headwear, buttoned-up short sleeve shirts and some outerwear pieces. While the drop is diverse enough to ensure there is something to fit everyone’s style needs the standouts in this collection are very clear.
The Ripstop Pullover and accompanying Track Pants are made of water resistant nylon with the Nike logo on the waist and on the back. These sets are available in three color ways including a cream, black with white stitching and a purple pink with a eye catching gradient effect. Some other items that are sure to be in high demand include the denim puffer vest with branding on the left collar and back. As for accessories we get some sleek bucket hats that will add point of difference to any streetstyle look.
The SUPREME x Nike spring collection will be available starting April 18.
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Nicki Minaj continues to bless The Barbz. She has announced a forthcoming capsule sneaker collection with LØCI.
HipHopDX is reporting that the “Everybody” performer is taking her talents back to the footwear category. On Saturday, March 30, she took to social media to make the announcement.
The Instagram post featured a video teasing the drop where a pink low top can be seen busting through a stone enclosure.
“4/12 = 11 new pairs of my OWN sneaker. 11 completely different designs for you to choose from. An absolute dream come true. I can’t WAIT for you guys to see my 1st collection!!!! Link in bio to SIGN UP NOW!!!!!” Minaj wrote. “Thank you to my team for helping me make this dream come to fruition. This isn’t a sponsorship. I’m an owner & partner & we will be showing you the first complete collection on 4/12. Love you BARBZ. THANK YOU.” she added.
Earlier today (April 1) she posted an additional video that gave her fans a better look at the forthcoming drop. The shoe appears to have an all leather build with a rubber midsole and outsole. On the tongue we get a branded label featuring an image of Nicki Minaj. We also got an on foot photo where she is sporting a pink and white colorway which leads us to believe each pair will come with two sets of laces. “Another sneak peak of my very own sneakers. GAGGGGGGG. 11 diff colors AND designs for my 1st collection coming on #PinkFriday 4/12.” she wrote on the IG post.
You can sign up for the Nicki Minaj LØCI sneaker drop here.
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You can add Louis Vuitton to the list of brands Tyler, The Creator has created with. The rapper has designed a capsule for the luxury label.
Source: LOUIS VUITTON / Louis Vuitton
As reported by GQ magazine the songwriter has been given the greenlight by Pharrell Williams to design a forthcoming drop. This week the Paris, France based brand unveiled his vision and it is clear his fingerprints are all over these items. Included in the collection are ready to wear clothing including t-shirts, button-ups, jackets, knitted sweaters, sets, accessories and more. As expected the capsule also includes a variety of leather pieces ranging from trunks, weekend bags and of course golf bags.
In an exclusive statement via email to Women’s Wear Daily Pharrell Williams explained why the collaboration made so sense. “Tyler has been my close friend and collaborator for years. I admire his eye and we’ve always connected on music, fashion and jewelry. He doesn’t shy away from doing something interesting and different” he said. “Tyler already had a strong relationship with the maison when Virgil was here, and this spring collection intentionally builds on this and strengthens our LVers community of incredible minds and artists who understand our vision and appreciate the history and Virgil’s impact like Tyler does,” he added.
This is not the first time Tyler, The Creator has worked with Louis Vuitton. Back in 2022 scored the runway fashion show for their fall collection; the last one designed by the late great Virgil Abloh. The Tyler, The Creator Louis Vuitton capsule collection will be available globally on March 27.
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When it comes to the art of graffiti (yes, it is in fact an art), the legendary TATS Cru stands out as they’ve been lacing the streets with some of the most detailed, creative and memorable murals we’ve seen over the past few decades.
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With Hip-Hop celebrating its 50th anniversary, Mitchell & Ness has tapped the TATS to help them commemorate this momentous occasion by designing a capsule collection that pays homage to basketball teams of eight different cities that helped Hip-Hop become the powerhouse culture it is today. According to Hypebeast, New York, New Jersey, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Detroit, Miami, Philadelphia and Chicago’s basketball teams will be getting the TATS Cru remixed jerseys and tees that resemble street art complete with oversized lettering that drips with paint on the wall. Straight butters.
This will no doubt be a must-have for sports fanatics and Hip-Hoppers alike.
Hypebeast reports:
As for the collab’s hoodies and tees, these too lean into the aesthetics of the 1980s, also boasting clean cobranding at the corners. Take a closer look at the capsule’s graphics and imagery below.
“We are thrilled to collaborate with TATS Cru on this historic project,” said Mitchell & Ness CEO Eli Kumekpor. “The 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop is a momentous occasion, and we wanted to celebrate it in a way that honors its influence on sports, art, and society. TATS Cru’s distinct artistic vision perfectly complements our dedication to craftsmanship and authenticity.”
With baggy jeans and oversized attire making a comeback in 2023, you can expect this collection to be a hot commodity especially with the NBA season already underway.
For those looking to cop a piece or two the Mitchell & Ness x TATS Cru collection is available now on their website and official retailers in your city.
Hit up the comments section below to let us know your thoughts on the collaboration and if you’ll be copping any of the pieces available on the site.
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Major League Soccer, the leading soccer league in North America, and October’s Very Own partnered with one of the greatest living street artists in the game for a new collection. MLS and OVO joined forces with the legendary Mr. Cartoon for a new drop featuring three Major League Soccer squads.
Major League Soccer represents 26 teams in the United States and three teams from Canada and is currently in its 29th year in existence. While soccer isn’t as large a sport in North America as it is globally, MLS has made great strides in providing great sports competitions and entertainment for its fans.
OVO, founded by Drake, has been part of the fashion wave for years and the decision to work with Mr. Cartoon resulted in a limited-edition run of pieces that went on sale today (May 19) online. The collection will prominently feature three MLS teams, Toronto FC, LAFC, and New York City FC.
Mr. Cartoon has enjoyed a long career stemming from his early beginnings as a graffiti artist in Los Angeles before larger projects and his extensive tattoo work. Today, Cartoon’s work graces not only murals and fashion collaborations but also album covers.
The collection will feature an array of hoodies, sweat shorts, and t-shirts.
You can find the collection here at octobersveryown.com. Toronto FC fans will be able to cop their collection at shop.realsports.ca and at BMO Field beginning Saturday, May 27
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Dragon Ball Z remains one of the most popular anime and manga series of all time, and the rich lore created by Akira Toriyama has inspired generations of fans since the 1980s. Lee®, an iconic clothing brand that has existed for over 130 years, joined forces with the sprawling Dragon Ball Z universe and launched its first-ever capsule collection featuring shorts, tops, and more.
On Thursday (April 27), the Lee® X Dragon Ball Z capsule collection went on sale in the United States and features a carefully-curated set of pieces that includes unisex graphic tees, unisex drawstring shorts, women’s graphic knit hooded dress, men’s packet front tees, and a men’s graphic camp shirt. The collection features images that will be readily familiar to fans of anime and manga, and they’re designed with retro sensibilities that bring the style of the 1990s and early 2000s together in a seamless fashion.
“A generation of fans were introduced to anime through Dragon Ball Z in the ‘90s, and that same generation grew up wearing Lee®. This capsule takes a fun approach to blend authentic nostalgia with trend. We’re excited to introduce it to fans of yesterday and today,” said Joe Broyles, global vice president of collaborations, Lee®.
Pricing and sizes for the Lee® X Dragon Ball Z capsule collection can be viewed below:
Men’s Graphic Camp Shirt (S-XXL), $70
Men’s Pocket Front Tees (S-XXL), $45
Women’s Graphic Knit Hooded Dress, (XS-XL) $70
Unisex Drawstring Shorts, (XS-XXL) $60
Unisex Graphic Tees (XS – XXL) $35
We’re told that other regions where Lee® is sold will have their own exclusive styles and will be available at Lee.com, Lee.EU, and in the brand’s European and North Carolina retail stores. The collection will also be on sale at Lee® retail locations across Asia.
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It seems that two of the most beloved fashion brands might be partnering up. Supreme and Coogi are rumored to be collaborating on a forthcoming drop.
As spotted on Hype Beast the speculation is swirling around the streetwear community that the culture might be in store for a co-branded effort from the New York City headquartered company and the Australian fashion house. Earlier this week Supreme insider @dropsgg reported that the two brands are currently working on a capsule collection.
“Supreme x Coogi is set to release a collaboration together in the coming weeks! Who’s hyped?” the caption read. The accompanying visual is the iconic picture of The Notorious B.I.G. from a Vibe Magazine shoot of him wearing their signature jacquard sweater while counting money. While neither brand has yet to confirm or deny the rumor the mere thought of a collaboration has already got the internets talking. “coogi print box logos would b insane” one commenter posted. While another user responded “I been waiting for this all my life”.
Coogi was founded in 1969 in Toorak, Australia. Hip-Hop culture adopted the kaleidoscopic-patterned sweaters back in the mid 1990’s. Today the original knitwear pieces are highly coveted on the resale market; fetching upwards to $5,000.00 for never-worn pieces. Most recently Coogi has collaborated with Burton Snowboards, Rag & Bone, Android Homme, and Puma.
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