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We may be in the middle of the warmest season of the year right now, but it’s never too early to start thinking about your fall wardrobe. This week offers up plenty of worthy options to consider such as new pieces from Moncler and Hiroshi Fujiwara, vintage-inspired denim from NIGO and Levi’s, and re-purposed liner jackets from OAMC.
Don’t worry. There’s still plenty of great summer gear releasing this week as well. There’re colorful camp collar shirts from Brain Dead, graphic T-shirts from Palace and Juergen Teller, jerseys from Martine Rose and Nike, Hawaiian prints from Polo Ralph Lauren, and more.
Take a detailed look at all of this week’s best style releases below.
7 Moncler Frgmt Hirosji Fujiwara
Release Date: July 8
Where to Buy It: Moncler stores and moncler.com
Price: TBD
The latest from the Moncler Genius line is another collection with Fragment’s Hiroshi Fujiwara. The collaborative duo’s most recent output introduces the first line of women’s apparel. It will also feature black colorways of bombers, puffers, workwear jackets, leathers, bermuda shorts, trousers, hoodies, and more. A handful of of items were produced out of sustainable fabrics, organic cotton, and other recycled materials. New graphics include “World of Moncler” script and logos inspired by vintage Moncler branding.
Palace x Juergen Teller
Release Date: July 9
Where to Buy It: Palace stores and palaceskateboards.com
Price: TBD
Palace has once again collaborated with German photographer Juergen Teller. This time, the result is a series of pieces displaying Teller’s unique photography from across his archive like a hoodie covered in cigarette butts, a camp collar shirt bearing a photo of a wet dog beside pink flowers, and a shirtless self portrait. Various pieces also showcase a special Tri-Ferg logo featuring Teller’s name.
Levi's x NIGO
Release Date: July 9-July 11 (raffle entry period)
Where to Buy It: levi.jp
Price: app. $710-$875
NIGO has made his love for vintage Americana known throughout his career. He’s also a collector of vintage Levi’s pieces. So, it makes sense that he has officially collaborated with Levi’s to reproduce two items from his collection that he wears and cherishes most, a Type II Trucker Jacket from the ‘50s and 501s from 1915. Only 100 of each item has been reproduced. Each features a wash treatment and distressing to mimic the wear and tear of NIGO’s personal pieces. He even made sure that one pocket on the 501s is smaller than the other to accurately depict his own pair.
Brain Dead
Release Date: Available now
Where to Buy It: wearebraindead.com
Price: $54-$220
Earlier this week, Brain Dead dropped off a new capsule of gear perfect for the summertime. Standouts include camp collar shirts covered in floral-esque watercolor prints, cheetah print climber pants, long polka dot skirts, and an array of the psychedelic graphic T-shirts that have become Brain Dead’s signature.
Martine Rose x Nike 'Lost Lionesses' Jersey
Release Date: Available now
Where to Buy It: martine-rose.com
Price: app. $186
Martine Rose has collaborated with Nike to release a special edition take on England’s soccer jerseys. The oversized, reversible jersey features one side inspired by the Lost Lionesses, the unofficial women’s English team who played in the 1971 World Cup, complete with a “71” on the chest and Rose’s interpretation of the English crest. The other side features the English crest and “all the best” message from Rose written on the abdominal area. A matching white cap with distressed edges is also available.
OAMC 'Dot' Peacemaker Liner Jacket
Release Date: July 8
Where to Buy It: oamc.com
Price: TBD
OAMC adds to its Peacemaker collection with two new colorway of its liner jacket. The style will be available in black with a singular purple dot and burgundy with yellow. “Peacemaker” and “OAMC S/S 2021” have also been stitched on each in white lettering. Each is a vintage US military surplus M-65 liner jackets that has been revitalized by the brand. No two are exactly alike.
Miles New York
Release Date: July 9
Where to Buy It: milesnewyork.com
Price: TBD
Miles New York is releasing some new items on its web store this Friday. New graphics include a flip of The New York Times logo to read “The New York Miles” on navy blue T-shirts and caps.
Acne Studios Fall/Winter 2021 Face Collection Drop 2
Release Date: July 8
Where to Buy It: Acne Studios stores and acnestudios.com
Price: TBD
Acne Studios is releasing the second installment of its Fall/Winter 2021 “Face” collection this Thursday. The brand’s signature Face logo appears across T-shirts in various colorways, cardigans, sweaters covered in large yellow faces, work jackets, quilted nylon button-ups covered in an all-over face print, vests, glossy trench coats, flannels with bleached sections, shorts, hoodies, and more. Limited edition teacups and saucers have also been created with Danish ceramicist Betina Jørgensen. 90% of the collection has been sustainably sourced.
Polo 'Hoffman Collection'
Release Date: July 8
Where to Buy It: Polo app, select Ralph Lauren stores, and ralphlauren.com
Price: $125-$198
Polo’s latest release is a series of vacation wear inspired by the personal archive of surf legend Walter Hoffman. Various colorful, Hawaiian-inspired prints cover vacation shirts, swim trunks, and canvas sneakers. Hoffman is said to help popularize the Hawaiian shirt, which has become a staple of the modern surfer wardrobe.
Simple Gospel 'Good News'
Release Date: Available now
Where to Buy It: simplegospel.la
Price: $25-$120
Simple Gospel, a faith-based clothing brand out of Los Angeles, has just released its “Good News” capsule. The six-piece drop consists of T-shirts, hoodies, crewnecks, fleece shorts, and socks in royal blue and vintage black colorways. Each features collegiate-styled arc lettering. The blue crewneck recently received a big co-sign from Justin Bieber.
Spike Lee x Montblanc
Release Date: Available now
Where to Buy It: montblanc.com
Price: $1,065
Montblanc has released a special version of its Meisterstück in collaboration with legendary director Spike Lee. The pen is made of black resin with ruthenium-coated fittings and displays Lee’s signature shades in purple, his favorite color. It comes packaged with a glass bottle filled with purple ink and a leather notebook bearing the same purple eye logo found on the Meisterstück. This release has been limited to 500 pieces.
Honor the Gift 'City of Angels'
Release Date: July 9
Where to Buy It: honorthegift.co
Price: $50-$140
Russell Westbrook’s Honor the Gift is releasing another capsule inspired by his home city of Los Angeles. More specifically, it references the various swap meets and flea markets that are popular across the city like the Slauson Swap Meet he would attend as a kid. Vintage-washed T-shirts, hoodies, and caps are available in various colorways that showcase various new logo hits nodding to swap meet flyers and classic postcards.
True to Us
Release Date: Available now
Where to Buy It: truetous.store
Price: $75-$110
True to Us, a digital platform aiming to uplift and highlight Black and Brown women in the streetwear and sneaker industries, has released two new colorways of its monochromatic sweatsuits. The unisex hoodies and fleece shorts are available in rust and mint options that each feature minimal True to Us logo embroidery.
Blackstock & Weber Ellis Penny Loafer 'Canary Grain'
Release Date: July 9
Where to Buy It: blackstockandweber.com
Price: TBD
Blackstock & Weber continues its weekly output of penny loafers. This week’s style features a full canary yellow grain leather upper. The brand worked with the Tanneries De Puy tannery to create the bright shade of yellow. If anyone is looking for a pair of loafers guaranteed to turn some heads this summer, these are the perfect choice.
Misho Man
Release Date: Available now
Where to Buy It: mishodesigns.com
Price: $74-$110
The jewelry brand Misho has debuted its first collection of affordable men’s items. The line includes sterling silver and gold-plated sterling silver figaro chains, cuban link bracelets, pearl pendants, zodiac medallions, rings, and more. Everything is priced under $150.
HannaLojsan x Corlin Eyewear
Release Date: Available now
Where to Buy It: corlineyewear.com
Price: app. $100.19-$124.95
Swedish eyewear company Corlin has released a new collection of sunglasses with HannaLojsan. Six styles are up for grabs with frame choices like tortoise Bio-acetate and wire frames, the Sand, Umbrella, Storm, Windy, Cloud, and Sunny.
Ron English x Crocs 'Party Animals'
Release Date: Available now
Where to Buy It: Select Foot Locker, Champs Sports, Eastbay, and Footaction locations
Price: $34.99-$64.99
Contemporary artist Ron English has collaborated with Crocs for a wildlife-inspired set of clogs. Styles covered in flourescent cheetah print and zebra stripes are both available. Each also comes with its own set of Jibbitz that look like they were ripped straight off of a Lisa Frank folder from the ‘90s. To celebrate the launch, Foot Locker even created a party bus decked out with exotic animal prints.