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This week of style releases is sure to have something for everyone with options ranging from Prada to Pokémon.
A highlight for many this week is sure to be Alexander Wang's latest collection with Adidas. Other standouts include the latest work between ASAP Rocky's AWGE and track pant savant Needles, as well as Union Tokyo's one year anniversary collection in collaboration with streetwear OGs Stüssy and Undefeated. Anyone feeling nostalgic will definitely want to check out the wider launch of Fragment's Thunderbolt Project featuring popular characters from the iconic '90s anime series Pokémon.
Check out a detailed look at all of this week's best style releases below.
Thunderbolt Project by Frgmt and Pokémon
Release Date: April 20
Where to Buy It: Dover Street Market locations and DSM E-Flash
Price: TBD
After releasing exclusively at Dover Street Market Ginza earlier this month, the Thunderbolt Project by Frgmt and Pokémon is making its way to other DSM locations around the globe. The collection consists mostly of black and white options in T-shirts and hoodies, as well as accessories like key chains as well. Select pieces utilize Pokémon's signature yellow and blue color palette. Each is covered in special co-branding to mark the project, as well as illustrations of popular Pokémon from the iconic anime series like Pikachu, Eevee, Jigglypuff, Mew, and Unown.
Nike ACG Spring/Summer 2019 Collection
Release Date: April 20
Where to Buy It: nike.com and other select retailers
Price: TBD
Nike ACG returns with another collection of stylish, outdoors-inspired apparel for the Spring/Summer 2019 season. Bright colors and handmade retro prints bring life to technical pieces like T-shirts, hoodies, jackets, fleece pullovers, shorts, beanies, and caps. Of course, each can be expected to don Nike ACG's signature triangle logo as well.
Adidas by Alexander Wang Season 5 Collection
Release Date: April 20
Where to Buy It: Alexander Wang and Adidas Originals flagships, alexanderwang.com, and adidas.com
Price: TBD
Alexander Wang and Adidas extend their ongoing partnership to release a brand new Spring/Summer 2019 collection. The range fuses the party-inspired spirit seen in many of Wang's designs with '80s sportswear influence to create a genre he calls "club leisure." The result is a 12-piece capsule consisting of graphic T-shirts and hoodies, jackets, shorts, tank tops, sweatpants, bodysuits, and high-waisted compression shorts that are appropriate for the party or the gym. Brand new "Wang Body" graphics are emblazoned across the line alongside upside-down Trefoil logos, a signature seen on all of the Wang x Adidas offerings.
Stone Island Spring/Summer 2019 Placcato Collection
Release Date: Available now
Where to Buy It: Stone Island flagships, stoneisland.com, and the Stone Island app
Price: $200-$913
Stone Island continues to expand its collection of innovative garments with the brand new Placcato collection. For this line, all of the pieces are constructed of canvas that has undergone a special dye process. The outer of each piece displays a mélange appearance, while the inner portion of each garment is fully dyed. The concept is used across jackets, bags, sweatshirts, T-shirts, button-ups, pants, and shorts. Pastel yellow, blue, red, green, and purple options are all finished with minimal black accents and Stone Island's compass logo.
AWGE x Needles Spring/Summer 2019 Collection
Release Date: April 20
Where to Buy It: Nepenthes flagships stores and Domicile Tokyo
Price: app. $197-$322
ASAP Rocky's AWGE collective has joined forces with Needles once again for another collaboration on the tracksuits the rapper helped popularize a couple of years ago. The signature nylon tracksuits are offered up in "Purple/Gold," "Purple/Teal," and "Red/Grey" options. A "Grey/Blue" sweatsuit and "Black/Grey" sportswear set complete the lineup. Each is completed with subtle Needles butterfly logo and AWGE script embroidery.
Prada Linea Rossa Spring/Summer 2019 Collection
Release Date: Available now
Where to Buy It: Prada stores and prada.com
Price: $980-$1,980
Prada has released the latest iteration of its Linea Rossa sportswear line. The technical offering perfectly blends luxury with sport across pieces like nylon jackets, trousers, shorts, and more. Each is available in various treatments that include glossy black or reflective silver finishes. Prada's simplistic red stripe branding completes each design.
Union Tokyo One-Year Anniversary Collection
Release Date: April 20
Where to Buy It: Union stores and unionlosangeles.com
Price: TBD
Union Tokyo is celebrating its first anniversary with a special capsule of collaborative goods. The popular retailer has linked up with Stüssy and Undefeated to mark the occasion. Stüssy has created multiple T-shirts and hoodies complete with vintage photo ads and messaging written in the streetwear OG's signature font. Undefeated's hoodies and T-shirts feature Union branding incorporating recognizable Undefeated logos like the U-Man mascot and five-strike. They are completed with a nod to rap legend Raekwon as "Word Life. Peace To My Whole Unit." is written across the back of certain pieces in bold lettering.
SSENSE x Ader Error 'Ader SSENSE Cycling Club' Collection
Release Date: Available now
Where to Buy It: ssense.com
Price: $45-$1,160
Popular South Korean collective Ader Error has created a special collection for SSENSE dubbed the "Ader SSENSE Cycling Club." The release includes a wide array of unique options like a beige trench coat with a removable hood, blazer with raw-hemmed patchwork, button-ups with racing bibs stitched across the chest, and double-brimmed caps. More traditional sportswear options like anoraks, crewnecks, T-shirts, cycling shorts, and sweatpants complete the collection. Each features its fair share of special co-branding and vibrant detailing commonly seen on cycling gear.
Noah x 'Animal Farm' Collection
Release Date: Available now
Where to Buy It: Noah NYC flagship and noahny.com
Price: $48-$148
Noah's latest collaboration features graphics from the 1954 animated film Animal Farm, a personal favorite of founder Brendon Babenzien. The film, an adaptation of George Orwell's classic novel of the same name, is known for being a satire of human behavior, its relationship to power, and equality. The collaboration makes perfect sense when you consider Noah's frequency to shed light on important issues with its clothing. T-shirts, hoodies, a trucker hat, and a skate deck will all be available.
Les Colognes Louis Vuitton
Release Date: Available now
Where to Buy It: louisvuitton.com
Price: $250-$360
Louis Vuitton has launched its first unisex fragrance line, Louis Vuitton Les Colognes. The collection consists of three scents crated by French perfumer Jacques Cavalier Belletrud: Sun Song, Cactus Garden, and Afternoon Swim. Each is meant to represent the spirit of California and comes in corresponding yellow, green, or blue packaging adorned with special artwork by Alex Israel.