Best Style Releases This Week: Palace x Mercedes AMG, Nike ACG, Louis Vuitton x NBA, and More

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Release Date: June 4

Where to Buy It: palaceskateboards.com

Price: TBD

Palace has partnered with Mercedes AMG for their first automotive-inspired apparel collection and race car. The Palace race car will be driven during the A.D.A.C Total 24 HRS Race on the iconic Nürburgring racetrack later this month. The capsule collection includes iconic Palace staples such as Technical Gore-Tex jackets and trousers, a leather driving jacket, sweatshirts, hoodies, polos, and T-shirts. All the pieces boast motorsport graphics and branding featuring the new AMG and Palace logos. A white sabre-toothed tiger and AMG GT3 race car graphic is centered on various pieces throughout the collection. Accessories such as caps, knit beanies, driving gloves, leather totes, skateboards, and wheels will also be available.

Release Date: June 3

Where to Buy It: doverstreetmarket.com, converse.com, Comme des Garçons, and Dover Street Market stores 

Price: $150

Comme des Garçons is launching a two new colorways of its popular Converse Chuck 70 collab in Blue Quartz and Steel Grey. Each will be available in low-top and high-top styles that feature the brand’s iconic heart branding peeping on the side of the shoe. Ever since Travis Scott wore a pair of black and red CDG Play Chuck 70s, interest in the collaboration has resurfaced. 

Release Date: Available Now 

Where to Buy It: louisvuitton.com and Louis Vuitton stores

Price: $220-$5,850

Louis Vuitton has just launched the second collection from its ongoing collaboration with the NBA. The collection was inspired by ‘90s sportswear and designed by Virgil Abloh and Don C. “This collection we designed for Louis Vuitton and the NBA breathes different air that only [Don C’s] influence radiating from the Windy City could extend to global proportions. Very much “Hoop Dreams” of a different type,” Abloh said in an Instagram post about the collaboration. Highlights from the collection include a graphic-embellished leather “Hero” jacket, leather bags that resemble basketballs, keepall duffles with basketball netting, and jewelry. Ties, T-shirts, notebooks, and necklaces from this collection can all be purchased for under $1,000. 

Release Date: June 4

Where to Buy It: dobetter.nyc

Price: $65-$100

Let’s Do Better is a collective effort that seeks to end racism against Black people in America by creating empathy through creative storytelling products that educate and bring awareness to the Black experience in America. The brand has recently launched collaborative products with Lichen Home Goods and Book Works which have raised funds for The Carter Center for K-12 Black History and Brooklyn’s Benjamin Banneker High-School Music Department. Its latest project is the “Learn to Swim Campaign,” which seeks to address the historical lack of access to swimming within Black communities. Recent data shows that 64% of African Americans have little to no swimming ability and that Black children drown at three times the rate of white children. For the campaign, Let’s Do Better teamed up with the swimwear brand Everest Isles on a capsule that will donate all proceeds to provide free swimming lessons for underprivileged Black youth at Bed Stuy’s YMCA this summer. The capsule features a pair of swim trunks made out of recycled nylon in a colorway inspired by the Pan-African flag. The brand’s long sleeve features a graphic inspired by an actual 1930’s Works Progress Administration poster. The original poster seperated Black and white children and depicts the segregation that existed in public New York City pools at the time. Let’s Do Better updated the graphics on the poster by integrating the once segregated group of swimmers present in the original poster.

Release Date: Available Now

Where to Buy It: puma.com 

Price: $60-$160 

The Brooklyn-based label KidSuper has teamed up with Puma again for Spring/Summer 2021. The collaboration features two new unique pieces of footwear. A pair of classic Suede VTG Pumas feature light color combos and a playful design that includes a pencil holder. The second option is a pair of sandals inspired by Puma’s RS-X trainer. T-shirts, light windbreaker jackets, and shorts round out the collaborative capsule. The collection arrives shortly after KidSuper’s founder, Colm Dillane, was revealed to be a finalist for the LVMH Prize this year. Pieces from KidSuper’s Puma collection have recently been sighted on rappers like J. Cole.

Release Date: June 7

Where to Buy It: nike.com and at select retailers

Price: TBD

Nike ACG returns this week with more durable and stylish gear to wear in the great outdoors. This year, 85% of Nike’s ACG collection was made out of 90% recycled materials. Standouts from the collection are the water-repellant, wind-resistant, and packable “Cinder Cone” windshell jacket and pants. The men’s “Lava Tree” lightweight hoodie is a baggy, draped top that boasts a drop tail to help protect the body against UV rays. Footwear includes the ACG Mountain Fly Low and Air Deschutz sandal.

Release Date: Available Now

Where to Buy It: helmutlang.com, Helmut Lang stores, and select retailers

Price: $140-$320

Helmut Lang is collaborating with the artist Hank Willis Thomas on a special capsule collection. The collaboration is centered on Thomas’ text-based lenticular work “It’s All About You.” Helmut Lang’s design team explored several interesting printing and garment techniques to translate the experience of viewing Thomas’ work to create this 10-piece unisex collection. 15% of the proceeds from the collaboration will go to Incarceration Nations Network (INN), a think-tank that concentrates on innovative prison reform efforts around the world. 

Release Date: Available Now

Where to Buy It: flaneurhomme.com, Ansh46, PL-Line, Credo, Cuccuini, and Flaneur Homme’s flagship store

Price: $125-$1,095

To compliment Flaneur Homme’s Spring/Summer 2021 collection “Surfing Heaven,” the brand has released a range of calfskin leather goods handcrafted in Turkey. The brand’s exclusive leather offerings include the “Horizon” day bag, the “Messenger” clutch bag, the “Pochette” phone box, a wallet, and a cardholder. The Horizon is the largest bag offered and comes in either a crocodile-embossed leather or a cognac bridle leather. It features leather handles and is lined with a muted canvas fabric. Each bag features Riri zippers and removable shoulder straps for functionality.

Release Date: Available Now

Where to Buy It: Harrods London flagship

Price:  TBD

Los Angeles-based ready-to-wear label Nahmias has partnered with the luxury department store Harrods for an exclusive capsule collection titled “When In London.” Nahmias is a surf and skate-inspired athleisure brand that boasts luxury fabrications and elevated fits. Its new “When In London” capsule includes cargo pants with silk contrasts, custom Italian silk shirting, and a range of graphic french terry T-shirts and hoodies with “When In London” motifs.

Release Date: Available Now (Pre-Order)

Where to Buy It: IWC.com, through IWC boutiques and authorised retail partners

Price: $9,100

The Swiss luxury watchmaker, IWC Schaffhausen,  has teamed up with Mercedes-AMG on the Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Edition “AMG.” It’s another addition to a long-standing collaboration between these two luxury brands. Crafted from automotive engineering materials, the Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Edition “AMG” is IWC‘s first 43mm Pilot‘s Watch Chronograph featuring the IWC-manufactured 69385 caliber. It is also the first Pilot‘s Watch Chronograph with a case made of extremely light and scratch-resistant titanium. The Grade 5 titanium finish gives the watch a matte grey appearance inspired by AMG‘s signature Selenite Grey Magno paint finish. The dial features precisely woven carbon fiber, a material that’s also directly derived from AMG‘s aero components. The timepiece’s black carbon dial provides the perfect contrast to the silver chronograph sub-dials, which are reminiscent of motorsport instruments.The all-around performance watch is powered by the IWC-manufactured caliber 69385, a robust and precise chronograph movement that enables stop time measurements of up to 12 hours. The Mercedes-AMG logo is emblazoned on the tinted sapphire crystal case back and is embossed on a calf leather watch strap with contrast stitching and folding clasp.

Release Date: June 4

Where to Buy It: 1774.com, rickowens.eu and Rick Owens flagship stores, and select partners worldwide.

Price: TBD

Following the success of its first two collaborations, the ongoing partnership between Birkenstock and Rick Owens returns this season. The designs of the Rick Owens Arizona and Boston styles with extended straps, as well as the Rotterdam style, are updated with black metal rivets and hardware. All styles come in classic black, varying smooth, soft leather. Additionally, the Arizona and Boston are available in iridescent foiled leather.The collection features Birkenstock’s signature cork latex footbed, covered with smooth premium Nappa Leather and the Rick Owens co-branding.

Release Date: June 4

Where to Buy It: nordstrom.com and select Nordstrom locations.

Price: $30-$3,195 

Nordstrom will have a restock of Fear of God Essentials as part of its “New Concepts@Nordstrom” platform, which highlights the best in fashion by hosting digital and physical pop-ups for brands in Nordstrom stores. The “Concept 013: Fear of God” pop-up was designed in partnership with Jerry Lorenzo and revealed last month. The pop-up includes a range of Fear of God items that are exclusive to Nordstrom. 

Release Date: Available Now 

Where to Buy It: rimowa.com

Price: $10-$950 

Rimowa has just revealed a collaboration with Chaos, the London-based brand renowned for its coveted accessories. The two brands have collaborated on a limited-edition line of suitcases and travel accessories. The collaboration is defined by a range of suitcases covered in a bold, paint dripping, graphic on the suitcase’s exterior. The Cabin suitcase is available in two complementary colour options. Saffron Yellow and White or Cactus Green and Black. Each suitcase comes with a co-branded leather luggage tag embossed with a globe that celebrates the collaboration along with three complimentary stickers. A series of Italian-made accessories complete the collection. A luggage harness, crafted from high-quality satin nylon, is a great addition for any Rimowa suitcase that needs extra carrying capacity. A range of collectible leather luggage tags featuring city names, each one sporting a different style that references the colours and cultures of that destination, are also available. Three quirky leather and chenille luggage charms, which include a fried egg, a green apple, and a “chill pill” are also available along with eye-catching slogan stickers.

Release Date: June 4

Where to Buy It: foreverylivingthing.com and MLB team stadiums. 

Price: $65

Felt has just hit a grand slam collaboration with New Era and the MLB. The brand is set to drop eight different MLB fitted caps that feature Felt’s iconic butterfly embroideries. Hats and matchin T-shirts for The Houston Astros, The New York Yankees, The New York Mets, The Boston Red Sox, The San Diego Padres, The Tampa Bay Devil Rays, The Florida Marlins, and The Arizona Diamondbacks will hit Felt’s webstore this Friday. If you can’t catch the drop, the collaboration will also be sold at each team’s respective stadium. 

Release Date: June 4

Where to Buy It: anwarcarrots.com

Price: TBD

Carrots has just announced a new collaborative collection with Siegelman Stable, a family run New York-based horse stable and apparel company that was established in order to divert a portion of all proceeds to providing equine therapy to veterans, nurses/doctors and inner-city youth programs.The collection is modeled by Aurora Anthony, who actually worked closely on Siegelman’s first ever lookbook and ultimately introduced the father/son duo who run Siegelman to Anwar of Carrots. Siegelman’s clothes have been worn by everyone from Future to Gunna.

Release Date: June 4

Where to Buy It: shopyowie.com 

Price: TBD

Starting today, YOWIE will launch a series of collaborative products and initiatives to celebrate its fifth anniversary.  Ceramics, apparel, art, apothecary, donation drives for local organizations, music mixes and two pop-ups at their Philadelphia storefront will arrive throughout June. Product highlights include mugs from Lalese Stamps of Lolly Lolly’s 100 mug project, a pop-up by the Brooklyn based furniture and design studio Lichen, upcycled patchwork pillows by Sarah Sarah, art prints by illustrator Darien Birks, and a t-shirt and skate deck by Frank Dorrey.

Release Date: June 4

Where to Buy It: Foot Locker’s Greenhouse app, vans.com, and Vans retailers.

Price: TBD

Greenhouse has paired New York fashion designer, Sandy Liang with Vans for an exclusive five-piece SpongeBob SquarePants capsule collection. The collaboration, featuring apparel and two sneaker styles, reinterprets the Vans x SpongeBob SquarePants collection through Sandy Liang’s lens. The collection features two SpongeBob-inspired Sk8-Hi 38 DX colorways. Patchwork features a blue, purple and teal beach-inspired patchwork design on the quarters with black toe, tongue and heel cap, and a black sidestripe. A second iteration of the SK8-Hi 38 DX boasts an all-over pastel green and blue gradient, overlaid with pale pink tropical flowers inspired by the Spongebob character Sandy Cheeks. Liang also gave beloved SpongeBob characters a makeover by dressing them in her own clothing designs for a T-shirt, fleece hoodie, and twill bucket hat. A standalone SpongeBob SquarePants collaboraton designed solely by Vans will also be available on Friday. 

Release Date: Available Now

Where to Buy It: The Hundreds app and TheHundreds.com, Lee.com, as well as select stores worldwide.

Price: $39-$120

The Hundreds has teamed up with Lee for their first collaboration. The collection includes graphic t-shirts, long sleeves, pullover hoodies, crewnecks, a matching set of chore jackets and work pants, and a stone-washed tote bag. 

Release Date: June 5

Where to Buy It: pyermoss.com 

Price: $565 

Pyer Moss will release “The Sculpt” in blue this Saturday. The third colorway of “The Sculpt,” Pyer Moss has been perfecting the shoe’s design since 2017 and it truly embodies the language of label. The shoe will drop at Pyer Moss’ webstore at noon.  

Release Date: June 4

Where to Buy It: blackstockandweber.com

Price: $345

The beloved New York City-based penny loafer brand Blackstock & Weber is back with an all new model. The Mason Horse Bit Loafer boasts embossed faux crocodile leather and subtle brass hardware.