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ComplexCon Chicago kicks off this Saturday at the McCormick Place convention center, and is going to be home to tons of exclusive merch, special products, collaborations, and more. For anyone who cannot make it to the Windy City this weekend, fear not. There are plenty of other releases to look forward to elsewhere.
Other standout releases throughout the week include a tennis-inspired collection from Lacoste and GOLF le FLEUR*, a Stüssy x Carhartt WIP capsule exclusive to select Dover Street Market locations, and Takashi Murakami's unique take on a trio of Porter bags.
Get a more detailed look at all of this week's biggest style releases below.
Wardrobe.NYC Release 04 DENIM
Release Date: July 17
Where to Buy It: Wardrobe.NYC Concept Store (150 Wooster St.), wardrobe.nyc, and matchesfashion.com
Price: $1,000-$2,400
Wardrobe.NYC is back with its fourth release. The four or eight-piece collections are centered around denim and crafted in collaboration with Levi's. The line includes shirts, jeans, and trucker jackets. Complementary pieces like trench coats, blazers, and tank tops complete the packs. Customers will also be able to customize their order by choosing specific washes and colors for each item.
Eye/LOEWE/Nature Fall/Winter 2019 Collection
Release Date: Available now
Where to Buy It: loewe.com
Price: $70-$2,250
Loewe has released its second Eye/LOEWE/Nature collection. The outdoors-inspired lineup includes bright waterproof parkas, fleece zip-ups, shirts and sweaters bearing watercolor graphics as the backdrop for the line's eye logo, jeans and shorts with cargo pockets, and more. Accessories include totes, backpacks, beanies, socks, and hiking boots in various colors. Each piece is partially constructed using recycled and organic cotton. For each item sold, Loewe will be donating €15 to Ambiente Europeo, a Spanish NGO dedicated to ocean conservation.
Kith 'Oasis' Capsule Collection
Release Date: July 19
Where to Buy It: Kith stores and kith.com
Price: TBD
Kith is dropping yet another Summer 2019 capsule this Friday. Dubbed the "Oasis" collection, this release will include earth-toned nylon shorts with minimal Kith branding stitched at the left thigh, matching bucket hats, new graphic T-shirts, and a footwear collaboration with Asics on the Kayano 5 OG.
Lacoste x GOLF le FLEUR* Capsule Collection
Release Date: July 17
Where to Buy It: Golf Wang flagship, golfwang.com, lacoste.com, and other select retailers
Price: $48-$650
Tyler, the Creator teased this collab while he was attending the French Open in Paris last month, and now the 16-piece Lacoste x GOLF le FLEUR* collection officially releases this week. The tennis-inspired capsule includes pastel-colored tracksuits, a varsity jacket, cardigans, T-shirts, color-blocked polos, shorts, socks, and bucket hats. The main detail of each piece is a special flip on Lacoste's signature crocodile logo fused with a floral silhouette to mark the project.
Bape x Retrosuperfuture Collection
Release Date: July 20
Where to Buy It: Retrosuperfuture stores, Bape stores, us.bape.com, and retrosuperfuture.com
Price: app. $370
Bape has joined forces with Retrosuperfuture to release a brand new collection of eyewear. The collab will include the Flat Top and Drew Mama styles. Each has been handmade in Japan, and covered in Bape's iconic camouflage print. Gold detailing, gold-tinted lenses, and a small Ape Head logo on the left lens complete each pair of sunglasses.
Kaws:Holiday Japan Collection
Release Date: July 18
Where to Buy It: dingdongtakuhaibin.com
Price: app. $50-$754
Kaws is celebrating his Kaws:Holiday Japan camping trip, and new 40-meter Companion installation near Mt. Fuji with a brand new collection of merch. T-shirts, tote bags, pillows, pin sets, plush toys, and vinyl figures will all be up for grabs. Each incorporates graphics like a Mt.Fuji-inspired character, and Kaws' signature Companion.
Pintrill x Alpha Industries Collection
Release Date: Available now
Where to Buy It: Billionaire Boys Club, pintrill.com, and alphaindustries.com
Price: $300
Alpha Industries has collaborated with Pintrill to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 space mission, which marked the first time humans walked on the moon. The result is the waterproof CWU 45/P Space Race Flight Jacket. A black nylon jacket has been covered in colorful patches and pins paying homage to memorabilia from the space race in the late '60s. A graphic of the solar system is emblazoned on the back of the jacket to emphasize the space theme. Select pins and patches will also be sold separately.
Stüssy x Carhartt WIP x Dover Street Market Capsule Collection
Release Date: July 19
Where to Buy It: DSM London and DSM Los Angeles
Price: TBD
Stüssy and Carhartt WIP are dropping some exclusive product at Dover Street Market's Los Angeles and London locations this Friday. Black denim overalls and a vest each sport white contrast stitching, and minimal co-branding. The traditional workwear is complemented by a long sleeve T-shirt bearing an airbrush-styled graphic on the chest, and white T-shirts displaying the address of each respective DSM location.
Babylon Spring/Summer 2019 Collection
Release Date: Available now
Where to Buy It: babylon.la
Price: $46-$180
Babylon has dropped off another delivery from its Spring/Summer 2019 collection. The latest release is highlighted by items like acid washed long sleeve T-shirts, short sleeve T-shirts with warped stripes, and a black coach jacket with embroidered chest branding and a custom graphic liner. A handful of new graphic T-shirts and caps round out the offering.
Takashi Murakami x Porter Capsule Collection
Release Date: July 20
Where to Buy It: yoshidakaban.com
Price: app. $740-$1,110
Takashi Murakami has put his own unique spin on a trio of Porter bags for the brand's latest collaboration. Three different styles are constructed with olive green nylon. Each is adorned with large plush versions of Murakami's signature flower motif. Black Porter tags can be spotted across each bag as well.
Futura 2000 x New York Mets Capsule Collection
Release Date: Available now
Where to Buy It: mlb.com
Price: $400-$500
Futura is helping the New York Mets celebrate the 50th anniversary of their 1969 World Series championship with a special capsule collection. The legendary artist has put his spin on jerseys, caps, and created a Mets version of his signature Pointman vinyl figure. The items will only be available with the purchase of one of two exclusive VIP ticket packages for the Mets-Pirates game at Citi Field on July 27. Other perks include Excelsior Box seating, access to a VIP viewing area to see Futura craft a special piece for the team, and a meet and greet opportunity with the man himself. Futura will also be throwing out the first pitch at the game to mark the special release.