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Finally, it's 2021. Everyone is back from their holiday breaks. Everyone is working on their New Year's Resolutions. And some people are already itching to spend all those holiday gift cards and wads of cash that have been burning a hole in their pockets on some new gear.
Luckily for those looking to add to their wardrobe early on in the calendar year, this week is filled with various drops that are worthy of being your first cop of 2021. Highlights include the first delivery from Human Made's Spring/Summer 2021 collection, New Era fitted caps from Fear of God Essentials, and sustainable outerwear from Canada Goose. This week's most anticipated release is easily Gucci's collab with The North Face that is making its retail debut at a limited number of locations across the country today.
Take a detailed look at all of this week's best style releases below.
The North Face x Gucci
Release Date: Jan. 6
Where to Buy It: Gucci Pin locations
Price: TBD
Gucci's highly-anticipated collaboration with The North Face is finally available stateside beginning today. The collection will include the legendary fashion house's take on TNF's archive with a focus on '70s pieces. Standout items include a coat covered in Gucci monogram print, all-over print floral puffer jackets, hiking boots with special co-branding stamped on the upper, and even tents. The Gucci pin stores will only be open from Jan. 6 to Feb. 14.
Fear of God Essentials x New Era
Release Date: Available now
Where to Buy It: Nordstrom.com and Nordstrom stores
Price: $49-$65
Nordstrom will now be stocking two New Era styles made in collaboration with Fear of God's Essentials line. The first is is FOG's signature "F" script fitted cap available in brown, navy blue, or black. The second option is a nylon strapback style with an Essentials logo stamped across the strap that comes in a trio of earthy tones.
Human Made Spring/Summer 2021
Release Date: Available now
Where to Buy It: humanmade.jp
Price: app. $29-$319
Nigo has dropped off the first delivery of his latest collection for Human Made. The brand's Spring/Summer 2021 offering includes pieces like collared sweaters with large hot dogs stamped on the chest, knit sweaters, chinos with duck logo embroidery on the left thigh, padded nylon jackets, military bags in various sizes and colors, and more.
Casablanca Ski Club
Release Date: Available now
Where to Buy It: casablancaparis.com
Price: $115-$1,290
Cassablanca's latest release is inspired by the Italian Alps. Its Ski Club collection includes graphic T-shirts, dad caps, hoodies, and sweatpants each adorned with criss-crossed skis in front of a snowy mountaintop. The standout is a quilted coat covered in an original ski-themed painting complete with a green corduroy collar and cuffs.
Burberry's Future Archive
Release Date: Jan. 11
Where to Buy It: Burberry Chicago and burberry.com
Price: TBD
Burberry is introducing its "Burberry's Future Archive" collection. The limited line will focus on outerwear pieces inspired by the British fashion house's archive. Quilted coats, bombers, and trench coat-field jacket hybrid styles will all be available in scarce runs of 150 each.
Moncler 'Year of the Ox'
Release Date: Available now
Where to Buy It: Moncler boutiques
Price: TBD
Moncler is celebrating the Year of the Ox with a special capsule collection. Pieces include graphic T-shirts emblazoned with Moncler logos depicting the Chinese zodiac, all-over print puffers, cardigan with furry front pouches, and even a gold figure hat depicts a cartoonish ox wearing one of Moncler's signature coats.
Canada Goose Standard Expedition Parka
Release Date: Jan. 7
Where to Buy It: Canada Goose stores and canadagoose.com
Price: $1,850
Canada Goose is set to launch its Standard Expedition Parka this Thursday. The style is billed as the brand's most sustainable parka to date. It is constructed of recycled and undyed fabrics, 100 percent responsibly sourced fur, and its production generates 30 percent less carbon and uses 65 percent less water than the previous Expedition Parka. Standard Canada Goose features like backpack straps, various internal and external storage pockets, and seam zippers all remain present.
V.Bellan Jewelry
Release Date: Available now
Where to Buy It: vbellan.com
Price: $112-$850
Designer Vanessa Bellan has recently launched her gender neutral jewelry brand, V.Bellan. Handcrafted in New York City, the line offers rings, cuffs, chokers, personalized pendants, rope chains, and more at affordable price points. All are available in either sterling silver, brass, 14 karat, or 18 karat gold options.
'Where's Waldo?' x Vans
Release Date: Available now
Where to Buy It: Vans stores, vans.com, and other select retailers
Price: $24-$85
Vans has released a capsule collection inspired by the iconic children's book series, Where's Waldo. Illustrations reminiscent of the books pages appear on the Slip-On, Era, Sk8-Hi, Old Skool, and Authentic. Matching apparel will also be up for grabs including a T-shirt mimicking Waldo's iconic red and white-striped uniform that is covered in various versions of the traveling character.
