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This week, some of your favorite brands are dropping collections and collaborations that will definitely help you combat the cold weather—in style. A line celebrating the 30th anniversary of Nike ACG, update to Polo's iconic "NASA" jacket, and the debut of The North Face Purple Label stateside are among this week's standouts. Get a closer look below.
Carhartt WIP Spring/Summer 2019 Collection
Release Date: Available now
Where to Buy It: us.carhartt-wip.com
Price: $28-$228
Carharrt WIP's Spring/Summer 2019 collection includes staples like solid-colored hoodies, T-shirts, and beanies. Highlights of the line are the camouflage chore coat and two-toned nylon pullovers.
Billionaire Boys Club White Astronaut Be@rbrick 1000%
Release Date: Jan. 26
Where to Buy It: BBC flagship stores (NYC, London, Tokyo)
Price: TBD
Billionaire Boys Club is dropping a special edition Be@rbrick figure resembling its signature astronaut logo. The large 1000% model stands over two feet in height, and the solid white body is covered in black outlines to resemble a space suit. The brand's astronaut head logo is used as the face, while its arch logo appears on the back. Transparent ears complete the collectible design.
Polo 11 Jacket
Release Date: Jan. 24
Where to Buy It: Select Ralph Lauren stores and the Polo app
Price: $898-$1,098
Polo Ralph Lauren is releasing a modern version of its collectible "NASA" jacket design from 1997 under a new moniker, the Polo 11 jacket. The 2019 iteration largely resembles the original space suit-inspired design with a white body, red accents, American flag patch on the left sleeve, and NASA-esque Polo logo embroidered on the right sleeve. The Polo 11 will also debut new outerwear technology for the brand. Its silver lining is heated using a slim Mophie battery placed in the jacket's inside pocket. The temperature can be adjusted via Bluetooth using the accompanying RL Heat app on your smartphone. Navy blue and silver versions of the Glacier Down Jacket, which will have the same tech features, will also be available.
Nike ACG Spring 2019 Collection
Release Date: Jan. 24
Where to Buy It: nike.com and other select retailers
Price: TBD
Nike is celebrating the 30th anniversary of ACG with the release of its Spring 2019 collection. Bright colors and retro prints are used across the range to pay homage to the Nike subsidiary's heyday in the '90s. Dri-Fit base layers, fleece zip-ups, and oversized Gore-Tex jackets will all be up for grabs.
The North Face Purple Label
Release Date: Jan. 23
Where to Buy It: The North Face Williamsburg flagship store
Price: $100-$850
Starting this week, The North Face Purple Label will be available outside of Japan for the first time ever. The special collection is created in collaboration with Japanese brand nanamica, and is designed as a more stylish offshoot of the popular outdoor label. The first drop will consist of heavy winter pieces like polyester ripstop parkas, long down jackets, and assorted luggage. There will be a second drop will on Feb. 6, which will include lighter styles appropriate for the upcoming spring months.
Sophnet. 'Uniform Experiment' Spring/Summer 2019 Collection
Release Date: Jan. 26 (in-store) and Jan. 28 (online)
Where to Buy It: Sophnet. stores and soph.net
Price: app. $18-$775
Japan's Uniform Experiment is dropping its latest collection this weekend. The casual range features T-shirts, button-ups, hoodies, cargo pants, jackets, accessories, and more. The most notable pieces from the extensive offering are covered in graffiti to officially mark the brand's Spring/Summer 2019 lineup. Rayon shorts and button-ups covered in bold patterns like leopard print are also worth taking a look at.
John Elliott x Suicoke Moto Sandal
Release Date: Jan. 24
Where to Buy It: johnelliott.com
Price: $198
John Elliott has collaborated with Suicoke for a special Spring/Summer 2019 release. The Moto Sandal will be available in three colorways—navy blue, white/red, and teal/silver—with each using a unique material to craft its upper, including Cordura nylon, Polar Fleece, and reflective 3M. All three pairs are completed with two nylon straps across the midfoot, suede detailing, and the Japanese footwear brand's signature rubber outsole.
Helmut Lang Certified Pre-Owned
Release Date: Jan. 24
Where to Buy It: helmutlang.com
Price: $230-$1,295
Helmut Lang has launched its brand new program, Certified Pre-Owned, through its web store. The brand will be selling rare, vintage, and authentic pieces curated from the personal collections of Helmut Lang fans. The first run is from the collection of the late Jim Walrod, a notable curator and collector, with sales helping fund an upcoming initiative headed by the Walrod estate. Moleskin jackets, workwear shirts, sweaters, parkas, and more from the 1995 to 2003 collections will all be up for grabs.
