Best Style Releases: Carhartt WIP x Marni, Timberland x Stüssy, Savage X Fenty, and More

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Release Date: Available now

Where to Buy It: wearebraindead.com

Price: $54-$550

Nanga, the Japanese outdoor brand known for lightweight puffers filled with mature waterfowl down, has released three special pieces with Brain Dead. A puffer jacket densely packed with white goose down boasts a raised neckline and multicolored three-dimensional tailoring, which creates wavy baffles for a unique look that also allows for a wider range of motion. A double stitched, lightweight sleeping bag is designed for a couple to sleep in and is temperature-rated for spring and summer camping. Lastly, there is a paneled puffer shirt that boasts easily accessible zip front pockets. A collaborative graphic T-shirt is also available. 

Release Date: Jan. 14

Where to Buy It: marni.com, Marni boutiques, select multi-brand stores internationally, and select Carhartt WIP flagships

Price: TBD

Carhartt Work in Progress (WIP) and Marni will release their highly-anticipated collaboration this week. The first collaboration between both brands pairs the colorful world of Marni with the utilitarian workwear silhouettes of Carhartt WIP. A two-toned clover print by Marni is applied to a number of Carhartt WIP’s canvas items like the Active Jacket, OG Chore Coat, and Single Knee Pant. A short-sleeved Master Shirt, bucket hat, shopping tote, and slip-on Marni sneakers will also be available. Jersey T-shirts inspired by basketball jerseys are another standout offering. Pieces like the four-pocket Michigan Coat and vest are given luxurious leather and shearling embellishments along with heart-shaped gold hardware inspired by Carhartt’s rich archive. 

Release Date: Jan. 13

Where to Buy It: Select Stüssy Chapter stores, select Dover Street Market and Timberland locations, Stussy.com, and Timberland.com

Price: TBD

Stüssy has collaborated with Timberland on its own version of the World Hiker Boot. The hiking boot boasts a waterproof Gore-Tex upper in premium leather that sits on a Vibram rubber outsole. Black and wheat colorways are offered. Each comes with two additional sets of contrasting laces. 

Release Date: Jan. 12

Where to Buy It: Levi’s app, ambushdesign.com, and select Levi’s stores in Europe and Asia

Price: $350-$450

Ambush will release its first collaboration with Levi’s this week. Yoon Ahn channeled motorcycle gear for her own interpretations of classic Levi’s biker jackets and jeans. The denim garments come in a mid-indigo wash. The jacket boasts a stand-up style collar with a snap-button latch, two chest pockets, two side pockets, and a No. 8 zip-front closure with a chunky Ambush zipper pull. The jacket is embellished with shadow patches, which were created by adding patches to the jacket when the denim was raw and then removing them after the washing process. The back of the jacket features a waist panel with accordion detailing. The biker jeans boast front knee panel details and similar shadow patches. 

Release Date: Jan. 13

Where to Buy It: drmartens.com and select partners

Price: $250

Dr. Martens has released a new collaboration with Undercover that is inspired by Jun Takahashi’s love of 1970s cinema. A distinctive grid check pattern from the Undercover archive embellishes pairs of 1461s in black, cherry red, and blue colorways. The lateral side of each shoe is lightly embossed with Undercover’s “We make noise not clothes” slogan. 

Release Date: Jan. 12

Where to Buy It: Comme des Garçons and Dover Street Market stores globally, shop-us.doverstreetmarket.com, and Comme des Garçons’s wholesale clients

Price: $180-$220

PLAY by Comme des Garçons will release another collaboration with the French outerwear brand K-Way this week. Expanding on its existing range of styles, the latest collaboration also introduces kids sizing of K-Way’s most recognizable silhouettes. The Leon Half Zip and Claude Full Zip will be released in regular fit and mid-length styles. Each of these jackets are made from ripstop nylon, boast ventilation flaps, zippered pockets at the waist, and are able to be packed down into the pocket of each jacket.

Release Date: Available now

Where to Buy It: savagex.com and in retail stores 

Price: $24.95-$89.95 for Xtra VIP members and $32.95-$112.95 for non-VIP members

To celebrate her upcoming performance at Super Bowl LVII, Rihanna’s label Savage X Fenty has dropped a limited edition collection of football-themed styles. Savage X Fenty’s Game Day collection is a 17-piece assortment that includes hoodies, sweatpants, varsity jerseys, tops, hats, beanies, boxers, and a bandana. The standout piece is the two-toned LVII jersey, which shows Rihanna’s signature printed on top of a large “X” motif. Accessories include football-patterned cotton boxers, commemorative tube tops, beanies, and hats. Anyone who’s in Los Angeles will also have the opportunity to purchase the merch at a three-day retail pop-up being held from Jan. 27-29.

Release Date: Available now

Where to Buy It: fengchenwang.com, ugg.com and select Ugg stores and stockists

Price: $125-$895

Feng Chen Wang and Ugg have released their third collaboration together. The co-branded capsule collection includes hybrid apparel styles produced with core Ugg fabrics alongside the Chinese designer’s interpretation of classic Ugg footwear. Five gender-neutral footwear, apparel, and accessory offerings are available. An UGG x Feng Chen Wang Short Jacket and Long Coat feature removable arms that allow it to be worn as a vest or a jacket. They also boast warm faux fur on the arms and collar, side pockets with fleece lining, and a hem that can be snapped tighter for colder temps. A hoodie boasting three outer pockets, ribbed cuffs, and a hidden kangaroo pocket matches a pair of pants with a drawstring closure, elastic waistband, and three convenient cargo pockets. A co-branded beanie is also the perfect accessory to complete the entire winter look. As for footwear, their collaborative offering is a sandal style with a classic Ugg boot liner. The sandal and boot can be separately worn for different seasons or be combined for a unique look.

Release Date: Available now

Where to Buy It:  Boss stores around the world, boss.com, and perfectmoment.com

Price: $290-$1,130

Boss has collaborated with the skiwear label Perfect Moment to release an exclusive capsule collection of womenswear, menswear, and unisex styles. The collaboration sees Boss reimagine Perfect Moment’s skiwear icons in a bold color palette. Duvet jackets, ski jackets, ski pants, all-in-one ski suits, salopettes, knitwear, base layers, and accessories are available. The 23-piece collection is designed to be worn on and off the slopes. Several co-branded pieces features Boss’ beloved monogram overlaid with Perfect Moment’s North Star logo.