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This week is rife with a number of great releases to kick off the month of May. Palace is set to release its Summer 2021 collection this Friday, Alife is collaborating with Timberland for a special twist on a unique boat shoe, Basketcase has just dropped a new collection, and Supreme is dropping a collaboration with a punk rock art legend. Other great releases this week include Kids of Immigrants’ anniversary capsule, BAPE x Adidas Superstars, and exclusive Dries Van Noten capsule collections for Mr. Porter and Net-A-Porter.
Check out details on how to cop these releases, and others from Mackage, Born x Raised, Levi’s, and more, below.
Palace Summer 2021
Release Date: May 7
Where to Buy It: palaceskateboards.com
Price: TBD
Palace’s new Summer 2021 collection will drop this Friday. Standouts from the London skateboard brand’s latest collection include hoodies, shorts, and shirts with a “Hippy Salute” needle point graphic. Chain stitched ducks on bomber jackets, “Infitnity Palace” monograms on stone washed denim jackets and jeans, and “Gassy” vintage workwear inspired shirts are also highights from Palace’s Summer 2021 range. A pair of Crocs embellished with Palace-themed Jibbitz will likely become one of the most coveted releases from the brand’s newest season.
Alife x Timberland
Release Date: Available Now
Where to Buy It: alifenewyork.com and timberland.com
Price: $170
Timberland and Alife have unveiled a new collaboration, creating the “Authentics 3-Eye Thickened Lug” boat shoe. Alife took Timberland’s 3-Eye Lug and added a thickened EVA midsole for a “double stack” look. The shoe boasts handsewn construction, 360-degree rawhide lacing for a custom fit, and responsibly sourced Better Leather. The campaign for Alife’s third collaboration with Timberland was shot by Blake Kunin, a rising New York City-based photographer who is well known for his photography zines.
Dries Van Noten Capsule for Mr. Porter & Net-A-Porter
Release Date: Available Now
Where to Buy It: net-a-porter.com, mrporter.com, and select Dries Van Noten shops
Price: $130-$1,140
Net-A-Porter and Mr. Porter have just released an exclusive capsule collection by Belgian designer Dries Van Noten. The men’s and women’s collections are inspired by summer days, travel and escapism, and capture Dries Van Noten’s vision for color, vibrancy, and optimism. The collections includes relaxed silhouettes and fabrics in sunburst colors and psychedelic prints. T-shirts, shirts, and shorts with “Wish You Were Here” graphic motifs, swimwear, shoes, sunglasses, and beach accessories round out both collections. Dries Van Noten’s Net-A-Porter capsule offers 62 different pieces while Mr. Porter’s capsule features 40 items. Dries Van Noten’s collaboration with Mr. Porter marks the first time the eponymous label has ever released an exclusive menswear collection with a retail partner.
Basketcase "Westwood" Collection
Release Date: May 7
Where to Buy It: Basketcase.gallery
Price: $40-$400
California-based Indie brand, Basketcase, is releasing its third collection of 2021 titled “Westwood” this Friday. The 14-piece collection is made up of thermo long sleeves, military shorts, flared bottoms, hats, and graphic T-shirts. Other standout items within the collection are re-issues of the ENNIU hoodie in a “pale” colorway and a patchwork denim silhouette that will be available in limited quantities. The Basketcase shop is exclusively open once a month for only 72 hours, so be sure to cop any pieces that catch your eye this weekend.
Supreme x Jamie Reid
Release Date: May 6
Where to Buy It: Supreme stores and supremenewyork.com
Price: TBD
Supreme has unveiled a new artist collaboration centered on Jamie Reid. The British artist and activist is widely known for creating album artwork for The Sex Pistols. Supreme’s collaboration with Reid includes a varsity jacket, sweater, shirt, hooded sweatshirt, and T-shirt. The garments feature Reid’s iconic collage style and read “It’s All Bollocks” and “Fuck All.”
Tiffany & Co. The Charles Tiffany Setting
Release Date: Available Now
Where to Buy It: tiffany.com
Price: Available Upon Request
Tiffany & Co. has just released its first men’s engagement ring. The Charles Tiffany Setting boasts a bold solitaire diamond and is a sibling to Tiffany & Co.’s iconic Tiffany Setting ring for women. The first release of The Charles Tiffany Setting will be available in round brilliant and emerald-cut diamonds up to five carats. The styles with a round brilliant diamond showcase a streamlined knife-edge band. Ring band styles with an emerald-cut diamond will feature strong, architectural beveled edges.
Kids of Immigrants Anniversary Collection
Release Date: Available Now
Where to Buy It: kidsofimmigrants.us
Price: TBD
Kids of Immigrants is dropping a new clothing collection today that commemorates the brand's five-year anniversary. To celebrate the milestone, the brand will also host a series of events in the Los Angeles area that will give back to the community. This includes a two-day public gallery and pop-up event at the Youth to the People HQ this weekend, which will support local vendors and exclusive merch drops. Additionally, the brand is releasing a collaboration today with the skincare brand Youth to the People.
Lee x Aries
Release Date: Available Now
Where to Buy It: ariesarise.com
Price: $95-$295
Aries has just released its latest partnership with heritage denim brand Lee. The duo has created a 10-piece capsule collection made up of classic denim workwear that reinterprets Lee’s signature Rider denim, 191-1 Jacket and other classic workwear styles. Aries and Lee also worked with the Italian cult art photographer Roberto Timperi to create a small book titled VUOI which will be available with any purchase from Aries, Lee and all partner stockists.
Tenant NY
Release Date: Available Now
Where to Buy It: tenantny.com
Price: $34-$75
Tenant has just released a new range of T-shirts, hats, hoodies, and accessories. Graphics from the Bushwick-based skateboard shop riff on classic cartoons like Hey Arnold and make subtle references to New York City culture. Standout releases from their latest drop include the “Judy” and “Stoop” T-shirts.
Adidas Originals Superstar 80s x BAPE at SneakersnStuff
Release Date: May 8
Where to Buy It: Available via raffle on the SNS app and at sneakersnstuff.com
Price: $149
SNS has highlighted Adidas’ latest collaboration with BAPE with a campaign featurning Freddie Gibbs wearing vintage BAPE. The campaign references the golden era of Japanese streetwear magazines. It specifically nods to coveted BAPE E-MOOK magazines from the 2000s. BAPE’s collaboration with Adidas zeroes in on the Superstar 80s. The shoe is covered in green ABC camo with mismatched Three Stripes and Bapesat star branding on each side panel. Additional co-branding is printed on the tongues of the shoes along with BAPE lace locks.
Mister Cartoon x BornxRaised
Release Date: Available Now
Where to Buy It: bornxraised.com
Price: TBD
The Los Angeles brand BornxRaised has joined forces with the legendary LA tattoo artist, Mister Cartoon, for an exclusive capsule collection. Released on Cinco de Mayo, the collection celebrates Mexican heritage within the City of Angels. It includes T-shirts, sweatshirts, and accessories like an air freshener, lighter, and rolling tray.
Persol PO3269S
Release Date: Available Now
Where to Buy It: persol.com
Price: $379
Persol has released a new limited edition frame that stays true to ‘70s style. Inspired by the Persol archives, the PO3269S Persol model has been revived and is available in a honey colorway with green lenses. The model boasts a bold acetate profile and a classic steel Freccia hinge with the Meflecto patent on the temple, granting a snug, comfortable fit. Only 200 pieces are available.
Levi's Pride 2021 Collection
Release Date: Available Now
Where to Buy It: levi.com
Price: $17-$148
The Levi’s Pride 2021 collection includes a wide range of unisex products. Many feature a rainbow graphic inspired by the waving rainbow flag of the Castro District in San Francisco. A standout from the collection is the Liberation Trucker Jacket, a light wash indigo jacket with rainbow paneling and the words “they/them, she/her, he/him, we.” Light wash short overalls, a jumpsuit, two graphic T-shirts, a tank, a graphic crewneck, and a “sports bra” that features eye-catching rainbow prints are also available. All the net proceeds from the collection will be donated to OutRight Action International, an organization that’s worked to advance LGBTQ+ rights all around the world for the last three decades.
Flaneur Homme Surfing Heaven
Release Date: Available Now
Where to Buy It: flaneurhomme.com
Price: €75-€345 (app. $90-$414)
Flaneur Homme has just released its Spring/Summer 2021 collection dubbed, “Surfing Heaven.” The collection includes elevated silhouettes such as a teddy jacket with embroidery, bondage cargo bottoms, and ultra-soft T-shirts with heavy wash and rhinestone embellishments. Logo hoodies are constructed out of 10-ounce, 100% cotton to emphasize comfort and fit, while T-shirts have been washed and cut from a refined oversized pattern.
Concepts "Feather of Maat" Collection
Release Date: May 7
Where to Buy It: cncpts.com and Concepts stores
Price: TBD
To compliment the release of the “Horus” Nike Kyrie 7, Concepts is dropping the “Feather of Maat” Collection. The mysteries of ancient Egypt inspired Kyrie’s new Nike shoe. Blue hues throughout the shoe’s upper draw from the colors of the ancient Egyptian artifact and Egyptian symbols are worked into the forefoot bands, heel, and Swoosh designs. The color palates and graphics of the “Feather of Maat” collection translate Kyrie’s vision through a range of apparel and accessories. Rich turquoises and teal colors contrast with a range of orange tones that represent the desert sands. Egyptian symbols like the Ankh and Lotus flower appear on crewnecks, hoodies, sweatpants, socks, and T-shirts. Ceramics like small dishes and an incense holder, all hand-sculpted by New York-based Demetria Chappo, are also avaialable. The collection is rounded out by a trio of New Era 5950 fitted caps produced in collaboration with Set Free Richardson’s COMPOUND. Each hat features a bold numerical “7” on the front, as well as symbols from the collection embroidered on side panels.
Mackage Spring/Summer 2021
Release Date: Available Now
Where to Buy It: mackage.com
Price: $100-$1,790
The Mackage Spring/Summer 2021 collection is now in stores. Insulated jackets, raincoats, ready-to-wear pieces, and accessories are now available. Standout outerwear from the brand’s latest collection includes the Baxter bomber jacket with 3D pockets, the lightweight Marius down coat, and the hooded Gaspar raincoat. Sweatshirts, sweatpants, sweatshorts, backpacks, hats, and duffle bags are also available.
Ted Baker TB113 Sunglasses
Release Date: Available Now
Where to Buy It: Tura Eyewear Retailers
Price: TBD
Ted Baker sunglasses are available at Tura Eyewear retailers nationwide. Models like the TB113 are prescription friendly, feature custom lamination, metal decor, a metal logo, signature temple tips, spring hinges, and are TAC Polarized.