10 Collaborations We Want to See in 2013

Collaborations are awesome. Each year there's a bunch that come out, sell out, and leave us wanting more. The trick to a good collab? It has to make sense, and the designs have to take certain pieces to a level neither brand could achieve on its own, or give smaller labels a more mainstream appeal.

When it came to deciding the brands we would love to see work together, there were too many names that came to mind. But we managed to narrow them down to a select few we truly wish would come into fruition. Here are 10 Collaborations We Want to See in 2013.

Why It Works: Levi's has been pushing the envelope lately and embraced technological fabrics, just look at their Commuter collection, which features fabrics treated with Schoeller's NanoSphere, and anti-microbial technology from Clariant. They followed it up with a Nike collaboration that had skaters in mind, taking Nike's Dri-Fit technology and applying it to a pair of jeans and Trucker Jacket. A collaboration with designer Yosuke Aizawa's White Mountaineering—a Japanese outfit known for their balance of technology, design, and pragmatism—would be a huge get for both brands.

What We'd Like to See: Fishtail parkas with contrasting denim panels, Gore-Tex Trucker Jackets, Windstopper vests with denim details at the placket and collar, herringbone trousers and moleskin pants cut like the 505.

Why It Works: A.P.C. and Nike have collaborated on shoes already, so taking A.P.C.'s minimalist clothing and infusing it with Nike Sportswear's functional and aesthetically-pleasing athletic gear would be a logical next step.

What We'd Like to See: Wind pants cut in the New Standard silhouette, twill windbreakers with taped seams and Windrunner-inspired tech, slim-cut hoodies and crewneck sweatshirts get adorned with a NIke logo and "Fais-le." underneath—French for "Just Do It."

Why It Works: Last year's New Era caps were a huge hit. This year, Kenzo would be smart to drop some equally covetable 5-panel hats. Why not do it with FairEnds, a younger, newer hatmaker that's been making waves for some awesome prints of their own?

What We'd Like to See: Camp caps done up in Kenzo's signature stripes, as well as their new multicolor medallion print—a fun, welcome respite from the sea of camo and polka dot that's been popping up in menswear as of late.

Why It Works: After successful collabs with the likes of Kazuki Kuraishi and Takahiro Miyashita, a sportswear collection and accompanying sneakers from the master of deconstruction continue to push the envelope for adidas Originals.

What We'd Like to See: Junya's take on the adidas track jacket—infusing fair isle knit on the trefoil and three stripes, referencing his own fair isle track jacket from a few seasons ago. In addition to some deconstructed, cropped wind pants with a quilted lining, we imagine Watanabe's take on the classic Samba sneaker would be amazing.

Why It Works: Building along their rep for making collabs with smaller brands, this capsule collection would also be a spiritual successor to Stüssy's Holden collab from 2012, which also combined Stüssy's unique aesthetic with some technologically-advanced gear.

What We'd Like to See: Outlier's OG pants, Pivot Oxford shirts, Supermarine Anorak, and Soft Core Wool Vest undergo streetwear-friendly colorways and patterns like digital camo, floral print, and a bold cobalt blue. The item that blows everyone away? A 100% waterproof MA-1 style bomber jacket.

Why It Works: Two brands with victory in mind meet for some of the coolest knitwear around.

What We'd Like to See: Champion Reverse Weave UNDFTD hoodies and crewnecks, prominent use of the Big C logo, UNDFTD's tally graphic on heavyweight Champion tees, and multiple sweatsuits.

Why It Works: Two Danish brands work together on a collaboration revolving around mixing old-world craft with a cool guy relevancy. The younger Norse Projects knows a thing or two about covetable, quality clothing, while S.N.S. Herning has made some of the best sweaters in the world since 1920.

What We'd Like to See: Norse Projects reinterpets the Fisherman's Sweater and Stark Cardigan in some new knit patterns, utilizing slubby, marled fabrics and techniques like intarsia to create one-of-a-kind sweaters that have hypebeasts and menswear nerds foaming at the mouths.

Why It Works: How does retailer H&M follow up a collaboration with Maison Martin Margiela? With the even more off-kilter designer Jeremy Scott of course. His work with adidas Originals shows he isn't afraid to stick to his vision, while items in his own collection like the all-over print Bart Simpson sweater prove he can make stuff that's wearable outside of his fanbase and is in demand.

What We'd Like to See: Affordable versions of scarves made from stuffed animals and a pair of pants made from Beanie Babies and a collection of knitwear inspired by the designers favorite Saturday morning cartoons.

Why It Works: Out of all the wishful collabs on this list, this one is probably the biggest stretch, but stranger things have happened...

What We'd Like to See: Technical outerwear done up in drapey silhouettes, insulated/quilted pants with elongated crotches, and Isaora's union suits get a dark designer interpretation.

Why It Works: With designer Adam Kimmel taking a one-year break from menswear, it's safe to say his recent coveralls for Supreme may be his swan song for now. Replacing him with this out-of-left-field collab combines two New York-based cult brands for an unexpected capsule collection that actually makes perfect sense.

What We'd Like to See: Engineered Garments reinterprets their reversible, unstructured Brookline sportcoat—this time with Supreme's camo-print pile lining on the other side of a plain navy wool. Band collar denim shirts with "Supreme" engraved on Engineered Garments' signature lone red button, reinforced carpenter's pants with a slim-straight cut made for the rigors of skating, and some Hell's Kitchen Music Society x Supreme graphic tees.