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Collaborations are extremely important in today's market. Two popular brands coming together to create is almost always guaranteed to get people's attention. Streetwear brands like Supreme, Kith, and Bape have become known for their numerous collabs throughout the year, while other labels are a bit more selective with their projects. The continued fusion of streetwear with high fashion has even made for some unexpected pairings, like last year's Palace x Polo Ralph Lauren collection and this week's upcoming Kith x Versace drop.
Alongside the monumental project for Ronnie Fieg's brand, there is also new Golf Wang pieces, the latest collection from Warbrobe.NYC, and a new take on Needles signature track pants worth paying attention to. Here are this week's best style releases.
Wardrobe.NYC Release 03 'Street'
Release Date: Available now
Where to Buy It: wardrobe.nyc and Wardrobe.NYC concept store (150 Wooster St.)
Price: $600-$2,400
Wardbrobe.NYC is back with its third collection titled "Street." It will offer either four or eight-piece collections for both men and women consisting of easy-to-wear essentials. The men's four-piece offering will include an oversized T-shirt, long sleeve T-shirt, hooded top, and water repellent pant. The eight-piece option adds on a flannel shirt, knit raglan sweater, cargo pant, and puffer jacket. To coincide with the launch, the brand will also be opening up its first retail space, a pop-up at 150 Wooster St. in SoHo. Only 500 total wardrobes will be available.
Kith x Versace Collection
Release Date: Feb. 15
Where to Buy It: Kith stores and kith.com
Price: $75-$4,500
The extensive offering boasts over 100 pieces that fuse Versace's signature extravagance with Kith's streetwear DNA. As has become a common occurrence with a lot of Ronnie Fieg's collabs over the years, the Kith x Versace capsule marks the first time that the Italian fashion house's medusa logo has been altered. Highlights include a velour puffer jacket showcasing Versace's usual graphics, camel fur coat covered in black co-branding, and a much more subtle denim jacket with a white medusa head embroidered on the back in white.
Golf Wang Winter 2018 Collection
Release Date: Feb. 16
Where to Buy It: Golf Wang flagship and golfwang.com
Price: TBD
The final drop from Golf Wang's Winter 2018 collection releases this weekend. Vibrant sweaters, pinstriped baseball uniforms, tactical vests with the message "No Violence!" printed across the chest, a fleece coat covered in flowers, and more complete the latest offering from Tyler, the Creator's label.
'Bonjour Sacai' Paris Pop-Up
Release Date: Available now
Where to Buy It: Sacai pop-up locations and store.sacai.jp
Price: TBD
Sacai has kicked off its pop-up world tour with the opening of "Bonjour sacai" in Paris. The space will stock special collaborations with brands like Nike, Fragment, A.P.C., Beats by Dre, and more. It will be open until March 9.
Needles Patterned Poly Jacquard Track Pants
Release Date: Available now
Where to Buy It: Nepenthes Tokyo
Price: app. $180
Needles took a new approach to its signature track pants for Spring/Summer 2019. All-over prints have replaced the usual solid-colored, side stripe design. The signature butterfly logo still remains stitched on the left thigh. Patterns like butterflies, arrows, and flowers are printed on jacquard fabric pants completed with zipper pockets. Matching track jackets are also available for anyone trying to cop the head-to-toe fit.
Rimowa x Alex Israel Cabin Plus
Release Date: Feb. 14
Where to Buy It: Rimowa x Alex Israel pop-up installation (8495 Melrose Ave.)
Price: $2,800
Los Angeles-based artist Alex Israel has put his spin on Rimowa's classic luggage. Two different Cabin Plus aluminum carry-ons are covered in one of Israel's colorful, gradient sky backdrops inspired by the L.A. sunset. To celebrate the project, a special three-story pop-up resembling the suitcase will be open to the public in West Hollywood during the Frieze L.A. art fair from Feb. 14 to Feb. 16.
Babylon LA Winter Collection Drop Two
Release Date: Feb. 14
Where to Buy It: babylon.la
Price: $46-200
Babylon LA is releasing the second drop from its winter collection this Valentine's Day. New graphic T-shirts with imagery like a Dobermann holding dynamite and skull X-ray will be available alongside standout items like a heavyweight tactical vest covered in graphics and over-dyed cargo pants.
Calvin Klein Jeans Est. 1978 Season 2 Delivery 03
Release Date: Feb. 15
Where to Buy It: Calvin Klein stores, calvinklein.us, and other select retailers
Price: $50-$520
The latest delivery from Calvin Klein Est. 1978's second season continues to play on the theme of classic Americana. Brightly-colored hoodies are covered in graphics like bulls from the rodeo, muscle cars, and flames. Special Calvin Klein logos inspired by sponsorship imagery are also seen across denim, button-ups, shorts, and more.
