Best Style Releases This Week: Brain Dead x Gramicci, Dr. Martens x Suicoke, Palace, and More

Image via Palace Skateboards

Release Date: Aug. 24

Where to Buy It: wearebraindead.com and Brain Dead Studios worldwide 

Price: TBD

Brain Dead is releasing a collaboration with the California-based outdoor brand Gramicci. Created by one of the original founders of the famous ‘70s climbing collective the “Stonemasters,” Mike “Gramicci” Graham, Gramicci has been making climbing gear since 1977. The brand is well known for their innovative take on climbing shorts, which include a gusseted crotch and integrated nylon belt. Along with collaborations with The North Face and footwear brands like Evolv, Brain Dead’s new collaboration with Gramicci is yet another to add to their catalog of outdoor apparel. The Brain Dead x Gramicci collection features two T-shirts, a long sleeve shirt, a bucket hat, a 6-panel hat, shorts, and pants in true Gramicci fashion.

Release Date: Available now

Where to Buy It: store.moma.org and the Team MoMA Pop-up Shop at MoMA Design Store on 81 Spring Street 

Price: $15-$85

The Team MoMA collection is now available at the MoMA Design Store. The new and exclusive collection offers updates on some of the museum’s most popular merch. The MoMA crewneck, hoodie, and sports bra by Champion return this season along with new colorways of their ever-popular New Era fitted caps. New beanies and baseball caps will also arrive this fall. 

A special Team MoMA Pop-up Shop at the MoMA Design Store in Soho on 81 Spring Street will be open through Oct. 31.

Release Date: Aug. 28

Where to Buy It: suicoke.ca, suicoke.com, drmartens.com, and select partners

Price: $230

Dr. Martens has collaborated with Suicoke to create a one-off fusion of the Japanese sandal brand’s slip-on Mura silhouette with Dr. Martens’ signature Lorsan outsole. The Dr. Martens x Suicoke Mura boasts Suicoke’s lightweight, easy-on and easy-off, construction but features the look of the iconic Dr. Martens boots. The Mura arrives in either black smooth leather or black “New Vibrance Croco” leather with a neoprene upper offering enhanced flexibility and comfort. The sandals are debossed with Dr. Martens and Suicoke branding and boast hook closures with a velcro heel strip. Of course, it comes complete with Dr.Martens’ yellow welt stitching and heel loops. A dual-branded custom footbed ties this unique collaboration together. 

Release Date: Aug. 27 

Where to Buy It: Palace stores, Dover Street Market London and DSM LA, palaceskateboards.com, and shop.doverstreetmarket.com

Price: TBD

Following up their previous collection, Stella Artois and cult skate brand Palace are releasing a limited-edition fall collection of Palace Artois. The new collection will feature apparel with “SoHo, New York” or “SoHo, London” appearing on luxurious stadium jackets, hoodies, caps, and T-shirts. Elevated home bar accessories and a limited edition Palace Artrois 16 oz. beer can will be available as well. Interactive Palace Artrois pubs will open for a limited time in SoHo New York and SoHo London. The pub in London will be at The Blue Posts on 22 Berwick Street and be open from Tuesday to Friday. The pub in New York City will be at the Vig Bar on 12 Spring Street from Wednesday, August 25th to Thursday, August 26th. The special Palace Artrois cans will also be available at 7-Eleven stores in the United states. 

Release Date: Available now

Where to Buy It: jcrew.com

Price: $380

J.Crew has collaborated with Marathon Watch Company to release the Pilot’s Navigator watch. The watch comes in “Black Pilot,” “Sage Green,” and “Desert Tan” colorways. A limited edition “Navy” colorway features the J.Crew emblem etched into the 316L parkerized steel crown and caseback with a specialized fibershell case that is both lightweight, and sweat/shock resistant. The watch comes with a nylon strap with a stainless steel buckle and loops.  

Release Date: Available now

Where to Buy It: Saint Laurent Rive Droite stores in Paris and Los Angeles and at ysl.com/rive-droite

Price: $675

Anthony Vaccarello has developed a new jacket with the brand K-Way for for Saint Laurent Rive Droite. Originally established in Paris in 1965, K-Way is known for crafting one of the first windproof and waterproof packable jackets in history. Together the brands reinterpreted a new limited edition version of the mystic K-Way jacket with an all-over sunset print that looks like it was distorted by a VHS camera. The unisex model is crafted from water repellent and windproof ripstop fabric with inner heat-taped seams. The technical fabric ensures optimal insulation while emphasizing both functionality and quality. 

Release Date: Aug. 26

Where to Buy It: Confirmed app

Price: $250

Adidas and Kerwin Frost will release their first collaborative product together this week. Inspired by the footwear worn by clowns and sporting mascots, the “Superstuffed” Superstar takes one of Adidas’ most iconic models and makes it appear five sizes bigger than its actual size while still being perfectly padded to fit the wearer’s foot. The Superstuffed boasts a white leather upper, rubber shell toe, gold foil details, and black stripes. Aside from the shoe’s unique size, it also features co-branded sock liners and is packaged in a custom box boasting a graphic outline of Frost’s face on the lid.

“I want to make mascot sneakers, you know what I mean? But I also want to reverse it and give homage [to] something that did mean a lot to streetwear in general” Frost told Complex in a recent interview. “I always try to just tie it back to history. Getting to pay dues and interact with the people I’ve have so far in my life has just been mind-blowing.” Read our full interview with Frost here.

Release Date: Aug. 27

Where to Buy It: Stussy.com, Birkenstock.com, and other select retailers

Price: TBD

Stüssy has teamed up with Birkenstock again for another comfortable footwear collaboration. The partnership focuses on Birkenstock’s Boston silouette and arrives in “Caramel,” “Bone,” and “Dusty Pink” colorways. The mule features a casual suede upper with Stüssy’s signature logo subtly embossed on the lateral. 

Release Date: Available now

Where to Buy It: flaneurhomme.com 

Price: $90-$975

Flaneur Homme’s newest collection is inspired by the ‘90s and dubbed “Heroin Chic.”  More specifically, the collection is inspired by the dark state of mind many creatives found themselves in during this Covid-19 pandemic and juxtaposes that against the opioid epidemic of the ‘90s, which also drowned the minds and lives of a creative generation. The extensive collection features flared cut bottoms, straight leg and slim fit denim, tweed flannels, flared leather carpenter pants, and twill cargos. Corduroy puffer jackets, nylon down puffers, a suede motorcycle jacket, and teddy jackets are some of the standout pieces of outerwear.

Release Date: Available now

Where to Buy It: crocs.com and freeandeasy.com

Price: $39.99-$69.99

Crocs is back with a new collaboration with the Los Angeles-based brand Free & Easy. The rising West Coast label has built a cult following with its signature “Don’t Trip” mantra which has been worn by stars like LeBron James, Harry Styles, John Mayer, and Adele. Now, Free & Easy is bringing its laid back aesthetic to pairs of Crocs. Classic Clogs and Classic Crocs Slides feature Free & Easy’s signature colors and Jibbitz charms including the brand’s slogan, rainbow, sunglasses, dice, planet Earth, and a wave.

Release Date: Aug. 26

Where to Buy It: thehundreds.com and The Hundreds Fairfax location

Price: $10-$100

The Los Angeles-based skateboard brand Crenshaw Skate Club is releasing a capsule collection with The Hundreds. Originally founded in 2017, Tobey McIntosh created Crenshaw Skate Club because he felt inner-city skateboarders were undrepresented within the skate community. The brand’s new collaboration with The Hundreds includes sticker packs, T-shirts, hats, and hoodies. The apparel features bold graphics that showcase Crenshaw Skate Club’s skater character holding The Hundreds’ Adam Bomb and animated pieces of hardware.

Release Date: Available now

Where to Buy It:  dailypaperclothing.com, Daily Paper flagship stores in Amsterdam, London and NYC, and other select retailers worldwide 

Price: $22-385

Daily Paper has unveiled their latest collection titled “From Africa To The World.” The release stays true to Daily Paper’s commitment to serve the global community by shining a spotlight on Africa and centering the collection on the diaspora. It includes varisty jackets, bandanas, T-shirts, hoodies, sweatpants, and a knit sweater. 

Release Date: Available now

Where to Buy It: footlocker.com

Price: $120

K-Swiss is partnering with YG. A longtime K-Swiss fan, the rapper drew inspiration from the K-Swiss ethos by incorporating the signature 5-stripe design, 3-piece toe and classic D-rings with a blend of his own unique style for the first drop. The first drop for the collection, aptly named “Disco,” incorporates a silver glitter motif for a loud version of the classic LX style. 

Release Date: Available now

Where to Buy It: woolrich.com and Woolrich stores 

Price: $65-$1,385

Woolrich’s Fall/Winter 2021 collection has officialy arrived. The range includes luxurious cashmere polos, arctic parkas with removable fur hoods, full-zip hoodies, quilted recycled nylon jackets, field-jackets, T-shirts, scarves, beanies, and more. 

Release Date: Aug. 26

Where to Buy It: bornxraised.com

Price: TBD

Born x Raised is collaborating with Rhymezlikedimez, an artist who is recognized for providing visuals for artists such as Anderson.Paak, Playboi Carti, Lil Uzi Vert, and Dua Lipa. The collection will feature a mix of co-branded T-shirts, long sleeve shirts, button downs, hoodies, and jewelry. The collaborative items will also be sold alongside a new drop of late-summer Born x Raised items. 

Release Date: Available now

Where to Buy It: madhappy.com

Price: $20-$145

Madhappy has just released their new Classics collection, which showcases the bright and positive Madhappy aesthetic in new colorways. The eight styles include hoodies, crewnecks, beanies, sweats, socks, and more in blue, green, orange and pink color schemes.

Release Date: Available now

Where to Buy It: rockthebells.com

Price: $45-$95

 LL COOL J’s Rock The Bells clothing line has released a new French Terry collection under their recently announced “Hip-Hop Is Essential” apparel line. The collection is filled with calm neutral colors such as black, heather grey, and sand. Hoodies, shorts, sweatpants, and T-shirts are available now. 

Release Date: Available Now

Where to Buy It: bogeyboys.com and at Nordstrom Seattle and Bellevue

Price: $20-$100

Macklemore’s golf-inspired streetwear label Bogey Boys has release one of its final drops to close out the Spring/Summer 2021 season. New polo shirts, t-shirts, button-ups, hats, towels, and ball markers are now available. Standouts from their latest drop include a polo shirt with an all-over cherry print and a button-up with an illustrated drawing of a baby deer on the back. The new Bogey Boys collection is now being carried for a limited time at Nordstrom’s Seattle and Bellevue stores, which is the brand’s first retail partnership since they launched. 

Release Date: Available Now

Where to Buy It: bloomingdales.com​​​​​​​

Price: 
$695

Bloomingdale’s has just unveiled the relaunch of “Bloomie’s,”an exclusive namesake brand the reinterprets the Bloomie’s brand from the ‘80s and ‘90s. The first collection includes apparel and lifestyle accessories with a streetwear-inspired look and nod to the brand’s heritage. The initial drop includes a limited-edition Bloomie’s x Golden Bear varsity jacket in a checkerboard design that reference’s the store’s iconic checkerboard floors. It’s now available for pre-order.

Release Date: Available Now

Where to Buy It: thenorthface.com

Price: $30-$109 


 The North Face is bringing the worlds of street and outdoors together with the introduction of Tekware, a new collection of mountain-inspired clothing or the big city. Featuring modern styling paired with performance properties including water-resistance, moisture wicking and stretch fabrics, Tekware is a range of sportswear-inspired hoodies, jackets, tops, pants and accessories designed to take you from on and off-mountain and built to perform anywhere.