Best Style Releases This Week: Joe Freshgoods x Vault by Vans, Salehe Bembury x Clarks, and More

Image via Vault by Vans

Release Date: Jan. 21

Where to Buy It: joefreshgoods.com, Every Now & Then retail location, Vault by Vans retailers, and vans.com

Price: TBD

Joe Freshgoods’ second project with Vans introduces us to the Chocolate Valley Resort, a fictional winter resort emulating businesses that welcomed Black travelers in the early 20th century. The inspiration behind the collection, which includes footwear and apparel, is the history of Black travel. Footwear styles include a slip-on hiking boots with quilted nylon uppers and rugged soles ideal for wintertime activities alongside platform versions of the Sk8-Hi. Each is available in coral and camel colorways. Apparel like a fuzzy striped cardigan, puffer jacket, cargo pants, ski mask, and giant tote bag will also be up for grabs in a matching color palette. The storytelling even extends to the packaging. The T-shirt bags are designed to resemble the green book, a travel guide used by Black travelers in the Jim Crow era to help them locate Black-friendly businesses.

Release Date: Jan. 20

Where to Buy It: beaspunge.com

Price: TBD

Salehe Bembury is adding another footwear company to his list of collaborators. This week, he is debuting his silhouette with Clarks Originals, the Mud Moss Lugger. Features include a hairy suede upper, neoprene ankle collar, asymmetric lacing, mud splatter details on the toe and collar, and a crepe sole. Green, orange, and brown colorways will all be available.

Release Date: Available now

Where to Buy It: crenshawskateclub.com

Price: $48-$110

Crenshaw Skate Club has released another capsule collection with the Harold Hunter Foundation to honor the late skate legend. T-shirts and hoodies are both available in various colors. Both feature images of Hunter shot by Charlie Samuels across the chest with “Legends Never Die” written in CSC’s signature font on the back. All proceeds will be donated to the Harold Hunter Foundation to help empower skaters all over the world.

Release Date: Available now

Where to Buy It: Y-3 stores, adidas.com, and other select retailers

Price: TBD

Y-3 has released the first items from its Spring/Summer 2023 collection. Pieces like letterman jackets, cardigans, caps, and track pants nod to Adidas’ sportswear heritage, while more elegant styles like tailored suiting incorporate other elements of Yohji Yamamoto’s design ethos. Rounding out the assortment are a collection of footwear styles like the Superstar and Gazelle that feature Sashiko stitching details.

Release Date: Available now

Where to Buy It: BBC ICECREAM stores and bbcicecream.com

Price: $55-$135

ICECREAM is celebrating the Year of the Rabbit with its new Lunar New Year collection. Signature ICECREAM motifs like the Cones N Bones and Running Dog have been reinterpreted with elements nodding to Chinese culture like the lion dance, paper-cutting ,and firecrackers that symbolize a new beginning. T-shirts, hoodies, and a pillow are available. 

Release Date: Available now

Where to Buy It: suicoke.ca and other select retailers

Price: $310-$335

South Korean streetwear label thisisneverthat has collaborated with Suicoke on two styles. The BOWER and PEPPER have been equipped with beige suede uppers, 3M Thinsulate insulation, and sit atop Suicoke’s signature running sole. Co-branding can be seen stamped on the lateral portion of each upper and also on the tag hanging from the heel cup. 

Release Date: Jan. 19

Where to Buy It: sinclair.global

Price: TBD

Sinclair is dropping off its first batch of items from its latest “Top Off” collection. Highlights include black and grey velous tracksuits, Clair Army sweatsuits emblazoned with graphics inspired by old US military recruitment posters, and a graphic T-shirt nodding to one of DJ Khaled’s signature catchphrases reading, “I LIKE WHAT CLAIR LIKES” across the chest in big lettering.

Release Date: Available now

Where to Buy It: percivalco.com

Price: $165-$330

Percival has recently released its new collection, “The Receptionist.” The range includes an assortment of clothing made for the transitional period between winter and spring such as bouclé cotton moc kneck sweaters, breathable linen suiting, knit polos, and pleated jackets made of lightweight cotton that resembles suede.