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Spring is just days away, which means you’ll likely have to put together some new fits for the nicer weather ahead. It’s time to leave the door open for some great new releases this week. IRAK is back with some fresh new T-shirts and garments inspired by graffiti and Downtown street culture. On the West Coast, Brain Dead has just released its first-ever denim collection. And Supreme is releasing a new apparel collection with Nike that celebrates classic snakeskin patterns. Bruno Mars has partnered with Lacoste to launch “Ricky Regal,” his debut lifestyle brand and designer alter-ego. Meanwhile, Palace is dropping off some new Gore-Tex pieces and Dr.Martens is collaborating with Suicoke.
Check out details on how to cop these releases, and others from KidSuper, 3. Paradis, A.P.C., Brain Dead, and more, below.
IRAK NYC
Release Date: Available Now
Where to Buy It: iraknyc.com
Price: $36-$140
Following its collaboration with Awake NY, IRAK has just released some new pieces for its Spring/Summer 2021 season. The brand’s latest drop includes dad hats, heavyweight fleece crewnecks, and pocket T-shirts with small embroidered IRAK box logos. Hoodies and beanies with reverse IRAK box logos are also available along with a longsleeve featuring the graffiti crew’s “IRAK NY” motif in several colorways. Standout graphic T-shirts from the collection include a T-shirt that memoralizes the classic art supply store Pearl Paint on Canal Street and a T-shirt made in collaboration with Tabboo.
Supreme x Nike
Release Date: Mar. 11
Where to Buy It: supremenewyork.com
Price: TBD
Supreme has teamed up with Nike to release a new collection that includes a Reversible Puffy Jacket, Track Jacket, Hooded Sweatshirt, Shirt, Track Pants, Sweatpants, Beanies, Neck Warmer, and Belt. The Reversible Puffy Jacket is made out of water-resistant nylon that’s decorated with a jacquard logo pattern on one side, a logo-embroidered collar, and a large snakeskin Nike Swoosh badge stitched on the back. The collaboration’s Velour Track Jacket and Pants also feature the jacquard logo pattern. The Hooded Sweatshirt and Cargo Sweatpants sport snakeskin Nike logos.
Palace x Gore-Tex
Release Date: Mar. 12
Where to Buy It: palaceskateboards.com
Price: TBD
Palace will release its fifth Spring/Summer 2021 drop this Friday, which is centered around a range of products made with Gore-Tex Paclite, a lightweight and packable waterproof shell. Highlights from Palace’s Gore-Tex collaboration include the “P Cap” jacket, which includes three exterior pockets, one interior pocket, taped seams, velcro cuffs, and a cap built into the hood. There are also “Zip Off” cargo trousers that can be turned into shorts and include zippered pockets with an adjustable belt. Palace’s Gore-Tex range is available in pink, desert camouflage, grey, and black colorways.
3.Paradis x The Shoebox Project 'Life is Born of Women'
Release Date: Available Now
Where to Buy It: 3paradis.com
Price: $130
For International Women’s Month, 3.Paradis has partnered with The Shoebox Project and eight renowned photographers for “The Life is Born of Women” initiative. The brand’s campaign features eight who were commissioned by 3.Paradis to photograph an inspirational woman in their lives and one whom they would like to pay homage to. Julien Boudet, Stephen Tayo, Jean Ndjoli, Jora Frantzis, Carin Backoff, Cindy Romero, Yulya Shadrinsky , and Yan Bleney all took photographs for the campaign, which can be found on 3.Paradis’ Instagram. All the women in the campaign are wearing a T-shirt by the brand’s Creative Director Emeric Tchatchoua, who placed photos of his own mother and grandmother on the T-shirt. All proceeds from this release will go towards The Shoebox Project, a 501(c)(3) public charity that collects and distributes gift-filled Shoeboxes to women who are homeless or at-risk of homelessness in communities across the US, UK, and Canada.
Brain Dead Denim
Release Date: Available Now
Where to Buy It: wearebraindead.com
Price: $180-$220
This week, Brain Dead has released its very first denim collection, which is exclusively made in the USA. The brand is currently offering three different pairs of straight leg, five pocket denim jeans. They are available in medium wash, rinsed black, and light indigo options with embroidery. The collection arrives with new four new beanie styles as well. All the pairs are embellished with a branded PVC patch on the back.
Lacoste x Ricky Regal by Bruno Mars
Release Date: Available Now
Where to Buy It: Complex SHOP, select Lacoste boutiques, and lacoste.com
Price: $90-$280
Bruno Mars has teamed up with Lacoste to become Ricky Regal, which is Mar’s designer alter ego and the name of his very first lifestyle brand. The Lacoste x Ricky Regal collection features a range of ready-to-wear clothing, footwear and accessories. Articulated around fluid shirts and pop tracksuits, the line features shorts, polo shirts, T-shirts, pants, slides, socks, and an iconic pair of aviator sunglasses.
Dr. Martens x Suicoke
Release Date: Mar. 13
Where to Buy It: Select Dr. Martens stores and drmartens.com
Price: $210-$220
Dr. Martens and the popular Japanese sandal brand Suicoke are launching their first-ever collaboration with a hybird sandal. The collaboration transforms Suicoke’s DEPA and BOAK silouettes. It features an innovative Suicoke footbed blended with the Dr. Marten’s “Lorsan” outsole. The collaboration is capped off with the boot brand’s iconic heel tab and yellow welt stitching.
KidSuper SS21 T-Shirts
Release Date: Available Now
Where to Buy It: shop.doverstreetmarket.com
Price: $45
Fresh off the release of his SS21 collection and his collaboration with Puma, Colm Dillane has partnered with Dover Street Market New York on an exclusive T-shirt collection dubbed “Everything’s Fake Until It’s Real.” The collection of five T-shirts depict pop culture icons like Michael Jordan,Quentin Tarantino, Pablo Picasso, Meryl Streep, and Bernie Sanders as claymations. Each T-shirt features original hand-drawn art by Dillane and a KidSuper signature.
A.P.C. Quilts
Release Date: March 11
Where to Buy It: apc-us.com
Price: TBD
A.P.C. is releasing another round of quilts that celebrates the architecture of A.P.C. stores and headquarters. Jessica Ogden worked the details of A.P.C.’s architecture into unique patterns for seven new quilts and five cushions. The name of each quilt points towards the place it is inspired by. The “Money Penny” king size quilt nods to the brand’s Bond Street shop in New York City. The “Melle Mel” baby quilt references the shelving pattern of A.P.C.’s Melrose Place store in Los Angeles. The “Albert” cushion pulls inspiration from a fitting room in one of the rue Madame shops, which is located near Albert Camus’ old home.
STADIUM by Stadium Goods
Release Date: Available Now
Where to Buy It: Stadium Goods stores in New York and Chicago, select retail partners, and online at StadiumGoods.com and Farfetch
Price: $85-$400
Greig Bennett, Vice President of Brand Creative and Head Designer, is behind Stadium Goods’ new premium in-house brand, STADIUM. Debuting this week, the first-ever, 11-piece STADIUM capsule primarily features cut and sew garments like a crisp rugby sweater, tie-dye hoodie, classic leather varsity jacket, hoodie, and casual fleece tracksuit.
Highwavves
Release Date: Available Now
Where to Buy It: highwavves.us
Price: $110-$120
Highwavves is a lifestyle brand by the Philly-born designer Amina Ford, whose brand rose to prominence in the early 2010s when it was worn by rappers like Wiz Khalifa and Chance the Rapper. The skateboard-inspired brand has just relaunched with a hand-dyed sweatsuit collection. The sweatshirts and sweatpants are made in Los Angeles and have arrived in purple, green, and silver colorways.
Stray Rats x Maharishi
Release Date: March. 12
Where to Buy It: strayrats.com, maharishistore.com and at Maharishi’s 38 Lispenard Street shop in New York City.
Price: TBD
Stray Rats and Maharishi have joined forces to create a spring line of military-influenced pieces that brings together the creativity of both brands. The collection features playful takes on Maharishi’s classic silhouettes and craftmanship. The collection includes Maharishi’s Original Snopants and Camp Collar shirt with signature design elements from Stray Rats. T-shirts and long sleeves will also be available. For those lucky enough to be in New York City this week, there will be an extremely limited number of exclusive in-store product offered on a first come first serve basis at Maharishi’s New York City shop.
House of Errors Puffer Vests
Release Date: Mar. 14
Where to Buy It: houseoferrors.org
Price: $490
The DIY clothing designer Fully recently went viral on Twitter for sharing images of highly-detailed puffer vests. This week, you’ll finally have a chance to cop these coveted pieces. House of Error’s puffer vests are inspired by old Art Deco posters and are created by thoughtful color blocking and modern interpretations of traditional quilting techniques. Each one is made with a waterproof material with over exaggerated puffing that gives the the images a three-dimensional appearance.
Reebok x Awake NY
Release Date:
Where to Buy It: Complex SHOP, awakenyclothing.com, and worldwide on 3/13 at Reebok.com.
Price: $120
Reebok and the NYC streetwear brand Awake NY have released their second collaborative collection this week. The brands have joined forces on two Reebok classic models, the Club-C and Classic Leather. The design seeks to speak to New York’s heritage while also adknowldging London’s youth culture with an authentic product. The sneakers feature snakeskin accents and the Awake signature motif printed on back heel, tongue label and sock liner.
Simone Rocha x H&M
Release Date: Available Now
Where to Buy It: hm.com
Price: $15-$350
H&M and Simone Rocha have released a collaborative collection that offers a full wardrobe for the entire family. Rocha’s collaboration with H&M marks the first time she is offering menswear and childrenswear alongside her signature womenswear. Standouts from the the womenswear range include a special fil coupe floral dress with full puff sleeves and day dresses with broderie anglaise detailing. While Rocha’s menswear debut includes a reworked trench coats embellished with pearls, summer parkas, Aran knits, cardigans, and more. Head over to H&M to view the full collection.
