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The sun is shining. The temperature is above 60 degrees. It’s time to prep the wardrobe for a new season.
Thankfully, plenty of your favorite brands are making it easy this week. Rhude is dropping off its latest collection, Aimé Leon Dore continues its partnership with New Balance with a new capsule of cozy sportswear, Supreme is releasing a robust selection of T-shirts, John Elliott has some sandals hitting shelves made in collaboration with Suicoke that are perfect for your first beach trip, and there are even some worthy sunglasses being released by iconic shades purveyor Persol. And that isn’t even half of it.
Take a detailed look at all of this week’s best style releases below.
Rhude Spring/Summer 2021
Release Date: April 15
Where to Buy It: rh-ude.com
Price: TBD
Rhuigi Villaseñor’s Rhude will be releasing its Spring/Summer 2021 collection this Thursday. The collection is comprised of plenty of items to achieve the “Rhude Boy” aesthetic like short sleeve leather button-ups, hooded leather bomber jackets, crocodile lace-up boots, embrodiered bombers, pairs of Rhude’s signature Traxedo pants, and more. To mark the release, Rhude also debuted its first fashion campaign featuring rap superstar and close friend of Villaseñor, Future, in various looks. It was also the first time Future has been the face of a fashion campaign.
Release Date: April 16
Where to Buy It: Aimé Leon Dore and aimeleondore.com
Price: TBD
Aimé Leon Dore is continuing its successful relationship with New Balance with the second installment of the “International Friendship Through Basketball” collection. Along with two new colorways of the P550 sneakers, there will also be matching matching apparel like mesh jerseys, sweatpants, warmup jackets, caps, and more. For the campaign, Teddy Santis tapped some basketball icons including Jason Williams, Charles Oakely, Skip 2 My Lou, and Bobbito.
Denim Tears
Release Date: Available now
Where to Buy It: denimtears.com
Price: $275-$390
Tremaine Emory’s Denim Tears has dropped off three new pieces on its web store this week. A classic flight jacket, a flip of Polo’s iconic flag sweater dubbed the “Tyson Beckford” that replaces an American flag with the Pan-African flag on the chest, and a new colorway of his popular Levi’s 511 collab that covers the iconic jeans in cotton wreaths are all up for grabs.
Union x Noah 'Truth, Dare, Dream'
Release Date: April 15
Where to Buy It: Union Los Angeles, Noah stores, unionlosangeles.com, and noahny.com
Price: TBD
Union continues its 30th anniversary celebration through a collab with Noah titled “Truth, Dare, and Dream.” The capsule highlights the margianalized history of certain people by daring to ask if Beethoven was Black, displaying portraits of Shakespeare’s Dark Lady, and shedding a light on Alexandre Dumas’ Haitian roots. Graphic T-shirts bearing Noah and Union’s Frontman logos are also up for grabs in various colors.
Supreme Spring 2021 T-shirts
Release Date: April 15
Where to Buy It: Supreme stores and supremenewyork.com
Price: TBD
Supreme is dropping off its selection of Spring 2021 graphic T-shirts this Thursday. Standouts include ones that features a black-and-white portrait of late model Anna Nicole Smith, Supreme spelled out in large lettering constructed out of a collage of toys, and a Supreme logo accompanied by a small photo of jazz legend Miles Davis.
John Elliott x Suicoke SS21
Release Date: April 17
Where to Buy It: suicoke.ca and johnelliott.com, John Elliott flagships, and other select retailers
Price: $166-$198
John Elliott has once again collaborated with Suicoke. This time, the Los Angeles-based designer has put his spin on the KIPA and SAW sandals. Each is available in black or sage colorways. Elliott provides his own subtle touch with details like riveted studs, an engraved logo on the heel, and co-branded tag stitched on the upper.
Telfar x White Castle
Release Date: Available now
Where to Buy It: shop.telfar.net
Price: $40-$95
Telfar is collaborating once again with White Castle to celebrate the fast food chain’s 100th anniversary. A black logo T-shirt, hoodie, and beanie are available alongside a blue and black durag covered the White Castle logo. White Castle employees will also be wearing special uniforms deisgned by Telfar including a polo shirt, apron, visor, silk durag, and more.
Noon Goons x Vans
Release Date: April 15
Where to Buy It: noongoons.com and select Vault by Vans and Noon Goons retailers
Price: $115
Noon Goons is releasing its first footwear collab this week. The three-pack with Vault by Vans includes premium takes on some of the brand’s most iconic models like a white leather Sk8-Hi embossed with snakeskin, black snakeskin-embossed Old Skool, and blue velvet Slip-On with leopard print insoles. Each features Noon Goons branding embroidered on the heel.
'KAWS What Party' (Limited Edition Cover)
Release Date: Available now (Pre-order)
Where to Buy It: mcachicagostore.org
Price: $59.95
A limited edition version of the KAWS What Party book is now available for pre-order via the MCA Chicago web store. This version of the book features a pink and black cover. A perfect coffee table addition for any KAWS fan, the 256-page book features 1500 illustrations of his most popular work, sketches, and never-before-seen images. Anyone who pre-orders now will receive their order in September 2021.
5 Moncler Craig Green
Release Date: Available now
Where to Buy It: moncler.com
Price: $265-$2,350
Craig Green has once again collaborated with Moncler. The British designer’s latest Moncler Genius collection includes various lightweight outerwear options designed with the warmer months in mind. Nylon parkas, chinos, French terry shorts, sweatshirts with quilted chest panels, hoodies with large drawstrings, and more are all available in various colors. A common thread throughout the collection is a Moncler Genius logo that has been converted into a frog, which is found on most of the items in some form.
LOEWE Paula's Ibiza 2021
Release Date: Available now
Where to Buy It: loewe.com
Price: $165-$2,750
Loewe has released its latest Paula’s Ibiza collection along with a series of lookbook images shot by Gray Sorrenti in colorful settings around Mérida and Campeche, Mexico. The summer-inspired release includes items like woven pouches made to resemble pineapples, small leather goods adorned with seashell graphics, buckets hats covered in parrots, loose-fitting logo T-shirts, hoodies displaying airbrushed sunsets, trousers and overshirts displaying the phases of the moon, button-ups covered in colorful lizards, a wide array of chunky sunglasses, and more.
Starter x Budweiser
Release Date: Available now
Where to Buy It: starter-blacklabel.com
Price: $35-$170
Starter is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a brand new collaboration with Budweiser. The beer’s branding and signature red and black color palette are used across Starter’s signature items like Breakaway pullovers, satin jackets, rugby sweaters, snapbacks, and an array of T-shirts and hoodies.
Saturdays NYC Spring 2021
Release Date: Available now
Where to Buy It: saturdaysnyc.com
Price: $48-$175
Saturdays NYC has released its latest array of products from its Spring 2021 collection. Highlighted by a a dip-dyed fleece quarter zip, new items also include all-over print swim shorts, logo crewnecks, and earth-tones nylon climbing pants.
Aries Bodywear
Release Date: Available now
Where to Buy It: ariesarise.com
Price: $70-$195
Aries has introduced a new line of bodywear. It consist of tiger-stripes briefs, shrunkes T-shirts and tanks tops, sporrs bras, cycling shorts, crop tops, and more. A handful of pieces feature elastic waistbands sporting things like Aries brandng or its signature “No Problemo.” slogan.
Deviate 'The Real'
Release Date: Available now
Where to Buy It: deviatefashion.com
Price: TBD
Deviate is a Detroit-based brand intersecting art and fashion. Its latest “The Real” collection is inspired by the ability to recover from severe trauma. A wide array of colors are used to represent various emotions (red for anger, green for envy, etc.) alongside imagery like fire, water, dragons, sinking ships, and flowers. Items included tailored straitjackets, layered ponchos with large hoods, jackets with massive front pockets, blouses, velcro pants, patchwork pieces, and more. Deviate also strives to benefit Detroit youth and raise mental health awareness, and offers a continued apprenticeship program through the Boys & Girls Club of Southeastern Michigan.
Guess U.S.A. x Alchemist
Release Date: Available now
Where to Buy It: guessusa.com
Price: $174-$740
Guess has collaborated with Alchemist on a series of archival pieces inspired by South Beach in the ‘90s. The result is items like tie-dyed paisley anoraks, canvas jackets covered in floral prints, paint-splattered pants, and various tie-dyed T-shirts and hoodies sporting Guess x Alchemist co-branding.
Persol 714 Steve McQueen Special Edition Series
Release Date: Available now
Where to Buy It: persol.com
Price: $480
Persol honors actor Steve McQueen with a series of special edition sunglasses. Five colorways of the foldable style are available. Each has been crafted in Italy with high quality acetate, steel hinges, and crystal lenses. The special release is capped off by special packagingng that includes a brown leather carrying pouch.
Turbo Radio 'Side B'
Release Date: Availabe now
Where to Buy It: jeandawson.com
Price: TBD
Jean Dawson’s Turbo Radio has recently released its “Side B” collection. The drop includes items like face masks, T-shirts, sweatpants, crewnecks, and hoodies. Graphics incude the brand’s signature devil Mickey Mouse character, screws, stars, and phrases like “For the Kids Like Me.” Turbo Radio has gotten co-signs from stars like ASAP Rocky and SZA.
SNS Fleece 2.0 Collection
Release Date: Available now (via raffle entry)
Where to Buy It: SNS app
Price: $169
SNS is dropping three new fleece jackets nodding to three locations that have been important to the boutique’s timeline: Japan, Sweden, and Los Angeles. A Cherry Blossom print is inspired by Japan, Sweden is represented by an image of its highest mountain, Kebnekaise, and Venice Beach sunset honors LA.
Rowing Blazers x John's of Bleecker Street
Release Date: Available now
Where to Buy It: rowingblazers.com
Price: $48-$195
Rowing Blazers has collaborataed with popular New York City pizzeria, John’s of Bleecker Street. The capsule consists of a T-shirt, hoodie, crewneck, rugby sweater, and cap. Each incorporates vintage logos that have been used by John’s throughout its 92-year history.