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MCA CHICAGO DROPS NEON-COLORED VIRGIL ABLOH "FIGURES OF SPEECH" T-SHIRT & HATS

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VANS CELEBRATES BMX'S INFLUENCE ON YOUTH CULTURE WITH 40TH ANNIVERSARY COLLECTION

Vans is honoring BMX culture in its latest capsule collection, highlighting the 40th anniversary since the brand first began supporting the action sport in 1979. The assortment encompasses footwear and apparel inspired by classic BMX silhouettes, showcasing Vans’ Sk8-Hi and Erasneakers alongside a graphics-heavy selection of men’s and women’s apparel and accessories. Offered as unisex options, each shoe is constructed with canvas and suede and presented in three colorways: green, white and navy. The styles have been printed with a checkerboard design on the sides and emblazoned with a thumbs-up emblem on the midsole for a unique branding hit. Pieces like flight jackets, muscle tanks and pants offer a series of logo-stamped coordinates to create a head-to-toe outfit. Other items like caps and backpacks round things off to complete the look. 1 of 16 VANS 2 of 16 VANS 3 of 16 VANS 4 of 16 VANS 5 of 16 VANS 6 of 16 VANS 7 of 16 VANS 8 of 16 VANS 9 of 16 VANS 10 of 16 VANS 11 of 16 VANS 12 of 16 VANS 13 of 16 VANS 14 of 16 VANS 15 of 16 VANS 16 of 16 VANS The Vans BMX 40th Anniversary Pack releases in Vans’ stores and the label’s website in August. For more news, check out Mongoose’s new Stranger Things-inspired BMX bicycle.

PAUSE OR SKIP: LOUIS VUITTON IRIDESCENT RIVOLI TRAINER

Iridescent Everything for SS19. Arriving as a part of Virgil Abloh’s spring/summer 2019 offering, Louis Vuitton recently unveiled an iridescent take on their Rivoli sneaker boot which is available for purchase online now. Consistently used by the Chicago designer throughout his SS19 collection, the iridescent monogram textile is integrated along the sides and top of the toe cap while a suede calf leather in black makes up the rest of the upper composition. Rounding out the silhouette, the Louis Vuitton signature is featured on the strap while the LV monogram appears on the front of the tongue. SHOP LOUIS VUITTON TRAINERS PHOTO CREDIT: @LouisVuitton View Larger

FEAR OF GOD RETURNS WITH LATEST ESSENTIALS DROP

Minimalistic Staples. Fear of God’s ESSENTIALS imprint is back with another drop of cozy staples pieces. In the brands signature subtle and minimalistic design, the range features a selection of cotton blend hoodies, sweatshirts, t-shirts, joggers and crewnecks. With each item sporting a simple “ESSENTIALS” logo, pieces in the collection appear in taupe or grey tones, while fleece lounge pants, cargo pants make up the rest of the range. The latest drop is rounded out by a branded duffle bag and a duo of black coated canvas bags. Already available online, you can shop Fear of God’s ESSENTIALS line here. Check out the line in the images below: PHOTO CREDIT: @essentials / SSENSE View Larger View Larger View Larger View Larger View Larger

BILLIONAIRE BOYS CLUB UNVEIL NASA INSPIRED CAPSULE COLLECTION

Universal Style. Part of the brand’s autumn/winter 2019 offering, Billionaire Boy’s Club recently unveiled a NASA themed selection of pieces to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the moon landing. Portraying the iconic moment with constellation graphics, military/NASA inspired patchwork integrated throughout and a general utilitarian feel; the collection spans a range of jackets, hoodies, t-shirts, denim and more that reference the iconic landing as well as the recovery from Hawaii. Speaking on the announcement, Creative Director and Designer Joseph Au elaborated; “With Fall 2019 we wanted to celebrate this major anniversary in our history by producing a collection that both pays tribute to the past while staying true to Billionaire Boys Club and our identity.” Check out more images of the offering below or keep an eye on the brand’s website for purchase info later in the year. PHOTO CREDIT: @BillionaireBoysClub View Larger View Larger View Larger View Larger View Larger View Larger View Larger View Larger View Larger View Larger View Larger View Larger View Larger

KEEPING COOL & CLEAN IN WHITE SHIRTS FOR SS20

Clean Looks. An essential staple for any reputable wardrobe, the white shirt, in any variation is a must have. Seen on every fashion influencer’s Instagram timeline, the white shirt can be dressed up or down to fit the mood. Whether it’s a plain shirt from COS or Weekday, or a high fashion piece from Raf Simons featuring graphic prints and patterns, take a look below for how you can incorporate the white shirt into your wardrobe this season. Styling Suggestions: SHOP. SHOP. SHOP. SHOP. SHOP. SHOP. More ways to style... View Larger View Larger View Larger View Larger View Larger View Larger View Larger View Larger View Larger View Larger View Larger

LOUIS VUITTON DESIGN LIMITED EDITION RUGBY BALL FOR THE 2019 RUGBY WORLD CUP

Rugby... but make it fashion. Following their unveiling of a special monogrammed case to hold the Fifa World Cup last year, Louis Vuitton has teamed up with New Zealand All Blacks player Dan Carter on a limited edition ball for the 2019 Rugby World Cup. Constructed out of LV’s grey Monogram Eclipse canvas mixed with smooth black leather and tonal stitching, each ball will come with its own matching leather carry straps as well as a branded stand to hold display the ball on. With only 112 set to be manufactured, check out more images of the ball below or pick one up for yourself at select Louis Vuitton stores from September 20th. PHOTO CREDIT: @LouisVuitton View Larger

PAUSE OR SKIP: BURBERRY HORSEFERRY PRINT REVERSIBLE CAPE

Burberry Takes on the Cape. Perpetuating the trend for printed text and logos galore, Burberry recently dropped a printed cape online which offers a contemporary take on a layering statement piece. Arriving in black cotton, the short-sleeved cape features a front button fastening, patch pockets, white and red printed text sporadically throughout. The garment is also reversible allowing you to opt for a more subtle plain black side, without any text or branding. Thoughts? PAUSE or Skip? Follow the link below to pick one up for yourself. SHOP BURBERRY CAPE PHOTO CREDIT: @Farfetch View Larger

CHECK OUT THE LATEST HERON PRESTON BAGS TO ARRIVE ONLINE

NYC Baggage. Revered brand of the moment, Heron Preston recently dropped six new bag styles online which take a typically contemporary approach to equipping the modern man. With two crossbody bags, three pouch styles and a wallet complete with strap; the new arrivals come in an expected black/white/orange colour palette while featuring the brand’s СТИЛЬ logo as well as the new “three dots” motif. Check out more images of the new styles below or head over to SSENSE to shop your favourites now. View Larger View Larger View Larger View Larger View Larger View Larger

UNDERCOVER’S NIKE DAYBREAK IS DROPPING AGAIN IN THREE NEW COLORWAYS

Brand: UNDERCOVER x Nike Model: Daybreak Key Features: The updated ’80s silhouette plays with texture and proportion in a big way, merging suede and nylon on the upper, with a car spoiler-like detail jutting out of the shoe’s heel. UNDERCOVER branding is present on a speckled midsole, while Nike branding can be seen on the tongue tag. Release Date: June 7 (first two colorways), June 21 (green and triple black colorways), July 18 (yellow colorway) Price: $160/ €160 / £140 Buy: Select retailers such as Sneakersnstuff Editor’s Notes: Four colorways of the UNDERCOVER x Nike Daybreak have already been released, with three more set to follow on August 1. The yellow/black version was supposed to be released on July 18 but the drop got rescheduled to coincide with the red/black and navy/yellow pairs. PreviousNext 1 / 6 Highsnobiety Highsnobiety Highsnobiety The style was first teased at Paris Fashion Week SS19 before we were given a closer look via Highsnobiety magazine Issue 18 (see above). Three colorways of the remixed runner feature in the issue’s Selections section: the vivid green and red colorways, as well as a more pared-back black version. Additional product shots below show details of the leather lining, TPU plastic heel counter, and branding on the midsole and heel. With this closer look at UNDERCOVER’s flip on the Daybreak, it’s hard to decide which of this or sacai’s LDWaffle is the better remix of classic Nike runners. PreviousNext 1 / 25 Nike Nike Nike The UUNDERCOVER x Nike Daybreak has a tough act to follow after the two brands’ incredible React Element 87 last year. It will also serve as the precursor to the two sneaker styles unveiled at Paris Fashion Week FW19.

RETROSUPERFUTURE DROP ANDY WARHOL CAMO PRINT SUNGLASSES

Two New Styles for Summer. Italian brand RETROSUPERFUTURE has teamed up with The Andy Warhol Foundation for an exclusive camouflage series of eyewear which is available for purchase now. Utilising a print that dates back to the eighties, both the ‘Drew Mama’ in blue/transparent and the ‘Fred’ in blue/purple feature the unique print all over the exterior of the silhouettes, are composed of an acetate frame and come with a camo print clip-on lens. Check out more images of the styles below or head over to RETROSUPERFUTURE’s website to shop your favourites now. PHOTO CREDIT: @RETROSUPERFUTURE View Larger View Larger View Larger View Larger View Larger View Larger

DIOR UNVEILS $350 USD LUXE LEATHER CASES FOR AIRPODS

Elevated accessories. 1 of 5 DIOR 2 of 5 DIOR 3 of 5 DIOR 4 of 5 DIOR 5 of 5 DIOR French fashion house Dior is the latest brand to offer up its own take on the Apple AirPodscarrying cases. Crafted from the finest calfskin leather, the elevated accessory is featured in either a black or grey colorway. Dior’s signature sliver clasp is utillized on the top of case, while Dior branding is featured on the front, and embossed on the backside of the opening flap. The working clasp also allows you to attach it to your bag or pants to showcase the item how you see fit. Both colorways are available now at select Dior retailers and online for $350 USD. For more accessories, Daniel Arsham teased a Dior pendant-bracelet hybrid. Dior AirPods Cases Release Date July 26, 2019 - 12:53 pm EST (TBC) Price 350 USD Where To Buy

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