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With the holiday shopping season kicking off this weekend, we know that most people are in search of deep discounts on Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but that doesn’t mean that the new releases should be completely ignored either.
Plenty of brands are opting to drop some special new product instead this weekend that the fashionable person in your life will be happy to receive as a gift. Awake NY continues its impressive string of 2021 collabs with its take on Crocs, Eric Emanuel is dropping more official MLB apparel with New Era, and Reese Cooper is even giving one lucky customer a chance to create a one-of-one custom of their own. Also make sure to check out the newest drop from Luke Fracher’s cut and sew label, Midori Worldwide, Dime’s Holiday 2021 collection, a wild pair of loafers from Blackstock and Weber that are sure to set off any outfit, a restock of some of Basketcase Gallery’s releases from 2021, and plenty more.
Take a detailed look at all of this week’s best style releases below.
Awake NY x Crocs
Release Date: Available now
Where to Buy It: footlocker.com and select Foot Locker stores
Price: $50-$70
Awake NY is the latest brand to put its spin on the trendy Crocs clog. Black and purple colorways are available that are covered with white or blue hearts, respectively. Each is completed with various Awake logo Jibbitz. Matching sweatsuits were also released to complete the cozy fit if you choose to, which further the collab’s theme of “Home is where the heart is.”
Midori Worldwide Collection Two
Release Date: Available now
Where to Buy It: midoriworldwide.com
Price: $127-$507
Round Two co-founder Luke Fracher has just dropped off the second collection from his label, Midori Worldwide. The cut and sew line includes perfect pieces for the fall such as wool herringbone trousers, a tie-dyed corduroy jacket with large logo embroidery on the back, a plaid wool chore coat sprinkled with colorful threading, and a bright green shirt jacket.
Eric Emanuel x New Era
Release Date: Nov. 26
Where to Buy It: ericemanuel.com
Price: TBD
Eric Emanuel has a special collaboration planned for Black Friday. He will be releasing his latest work with New Era, a series of sweatsuits and fitted caps. The New York Yankees, Atlanta Braves, Pittsburgh Pirates, Oakland Athletics, Boston Red Sox, Houston Astros, and Los Angeles Dodgers are all represented.
Reese Cooper
Release Date: Nov. 26
Where to Buy It: reese-cooper.com
Price: TBD
Reese Cooper is holding a special raffle for shoppers to kick off the holiday shopping season. From Nov. 23-Nov. 30, each order on the designer’s web store will be an entry into a raffle. The grand prize winner will receive the opportunity to design a one-of-one Bomber Jacket, Work Jacket, Cargo Pant or Front Patch Pocket Trouser using fabrics from Cooper’s library. Other prizes include $750 gift cards or an RCI Sherpa Fleece in a color of the winner’s choosing.
Blackstock and Weber 'Safari' Loafer
Release Date: Nov. 26
Where to Buy It: Blackstock and Weber’s Instagram page
Price: $345
On Black Friday, Blackstock and Weber is giving its fans a chance to purchase a special pair of its popular penny loafers exclusively through its Instagram page. The loud colorway features a mix of zebra, leopard, and tiger print paneling.
Sinclair
Release Date: Available now
Where to Buy It: sinclair.global
Price: $60-$160
Sinclair has just released a handful of new items via its web store. Minimally-branded fleece zip-ups, rugby sweaters, sweatsuits, and logo T-shirts are all up for grabs in an array of colors. The brand has also dropped off some new iterations of its custom embrdoiered New Era fitteds featuring logos of teams like the Seattle Mariners, Los Angeles Dodgers, and New York Yankees to spell out “Sinclair.”
Dime Holiday 2021
Release Date: Nov. 27
Where to Buy It: dimemtl.com
Price: TBD
Montreal’s Dime is set to drop its Holiday 2021 collection this weekend. The popular skate brand’s latest drop is highlighted by items like dyed fleece quarter zips, corduroy puffers, heavyweight flannels with wavy paneling, and graphic knits.
Basketcase Gallery
Release Date: Nov. 25
Where to Buy It: basketcase.gallery
Price: $40-$150
Basketcase is restocking popular items from its archive to celebrate Black Friday. Graphic knits, denim, logo hoodies, work shirts, zip-ups, and various headwear will all be up for grabs for a limited time.
Supreme x Vans
Release Date: Nov. 26
Where to Buy It: Supreme stores and supremenewyork.com
Price: TBD
Longtime collaborators, Supreme and Vans, are back again this week with a new collection of Half Cabs and Old Skools. Seven pairs in total will be available, four tonal Half Cabs and three two-toned Old Skools. Every pair features a tribal band printed on the foxing tape.
Culture Kings x Dennis Rodman
Release Date: Nov. 24
Where to Buy It: culturekings.com
Price: $39-$79
Australia’s Culture Kings has collaborated with NBA legend Dennis Rodman for a special capsule collection. Various vintage-inspired T-shirts and hoodies nod to elements of Rodman’s infamous persona, such as his tattoos and colorful hair. The graphics are complimented by colorful flames, lightning bolts, and more.
Error NYC Fall/Winter 2021
Release Date: Available now
Where to Buy It: errornyc.com
Price: $50-$380
Error NYC has just released its fifth collection, “Peek.” The multi-functional assortment includes pieces like reversible hoodies, turtlenecks, collared shirts, pleated pants, layered jackets, and more. With Error NYC, designer PUL Sheen seeks “to bridge communities and challenge the status quo.”
The North Face Conrad Anker Collection
Release Date: Nov. 26
Where to Buy It: thenorthface.com
Price: TBD
As part of its Holiday 2021 lineup, The North Face has collaborated with TNF athlete and former team captain, Conrad Anker. The stealthy, expedition-inspired capsule features items like a Himalayan down parka and long sleeve T-shirt sporting details like Anker’s signature Jolly Roger flag that he plants on all expeditions and his quote, “Hold fast, all storms pass.”
DKNY x Sign Of The Times NYC
Release Date: Available now
Where to Buy It: dkny.com
Price: $49-$59
DKNY just released a small collaborative capsule with Instagram account, Sign Of The Times NYC, consisting of a long and short sleeve graphic T-shirt. In celebration of the project, DKNY has also donated to City Harvest to help feed over 27,000 New Yorkers this holiday season.
Stance Active Apparel
Release Date: Available now
Where to Buy It: stance.com
Price: $49-$99
Stance may be known for its socks, but the brand has recently introduced its own line of active apparel as well. Graphic T-shirts, hoodies, joggers, and headwear will all be available. Certain items have been created in collaboration with artist B. Thom Stevenson. Other feature tie-dye or bold prints like leopard.
Mark Tuan x Represent 'XC3'
Release Date: Available now
Where to Buy It: represent.com
Price: $10-$70
K-Pop star Mark Tuan has collaborated with Represent for the brand new “XC3” collection. The merch capsule includes sweatsuits, T-shirts, beanies, water bottles, totes, and more featuring butterfly graphics and “XC3” logos.
SuperCoolQ 'JAKWAD University'
Release Date: Nov. 26
Where to Buy It: jakwadnyc.com
Price: $20-$300
Queens native SuperCoolQ and JAKWAD are releasing their first apparel collection on Black Friday, JAKWAD University. JAKWAD stands for, “Just a kid with a dream.” The drop will consist of classic letterman jackets with large chenille patchwork on the back, long sleeve T-shirts with collegiate-styled graphics, track pants, and socks.