8 Drops You Don’t Want to Miss This Week

As a seasoned observer of the ever-evolving fashion landscape, I must say that these latest drops from Anti Social Social Club and Dumbgood are nothing short of intriguing. The collaborative spirit displayed by these brands, each with their unique narratives rooted in different eras, is a testament to the power of collaboration and the enduring allure of nostalgia in contemporary culture.

With another week upon us, we have yet another installment of our product drops series.

Leading off is Palace Skateboard’s last and eighth Winter 2024 release, emphasizing the legendary Palace Puffa coat. Designed for enduring cold winter conditions, the jacket is available in five colors: blue, black, olive, stone, and yellow. Each puffer jacket includes a Balaclava in a complementary color. Bristol Studio unveils a partnership with the NBA, focusing on a unique collection that honors legendary teams such as the Los Angeles Lakers, Boston Celtics, Chicago Bulls, San Antonio Spurs, Golden State Warriors, Miami Heat, and New York Knicks. This assortment of essential wardrobe items includes hoodies, windbreakers, shorts, t-shirts, and caps displaying co-branded basketball-inspired designs. Jun Takahashi’s UNDERCOVER joins forces with Sanrio to commemorate Hello Kitty’s 50th anniversary by launching a variety of adorable ready-to-wear items and accessories showcasing popular characters. NIGO’s KENZO releases its holiday collaboration titled “KENZO Verdy Market,” introducing three new characters. Albino & Preto collaborates with TRASHMANGRN for an upcycled project centered around traditional jiu-jitsu training gis. Vandy the Pink introduces a Pokémon collaboration, bringing beloved characters to life in collegiate-style pieces. Anti Social Social Club celebrates its 10th anniversary with a series of collaborations, inviting past contributors for an exclusive capsule collection. Dumbgood pays tribute to the 2000s, resurfacing LimeWire’s impact with a nostalgic collaboration.

Catch this week’s 8 drops you don’t want to miss below.

Palace Winter 2024 Drop 8

The Palace’s Winter line is wrapping up, with the finale emphasizing the legendary Palace Puffa jacket. As we prepare for chilly weather ahead, these jackets are partnering with PERTEX to create a series of robust, outdoor-centric puffer jackets designed for individuals seeking both everyday excitement and extreme adventures. The collection comes in five color options: blue, black, olive, stone, and yellow. Each puffer jacket will also include a Balaclava in a contrasting shade. This line is set to launch online on November 22nd.

Bristol Studio x NBA Collaboration

Bristol Studio has unveiled its NBA partnership, showcasing a special series inspired by seven historic teams: Los Angeles Lakers, Boston Celtics, Chicago Bulls, San Antonio Spurs, Golden State Warriors, Miami Heat, and New York Knicks. This line offers a variety of items such as hoodies, windbreaker pants, signature triple hem shorts, t-shirts, and New Era 9FORTY A-Frame Snapback caps. The collection can be found online for purchase.

UNDERCOVER x Sanrio Hello Kitty 50th Anniversary Collaboration

In partnership with Sanrio to mark Hello Kitty’s, Patty & Jimmy, and My Melody’s 50th anniversary, the fashion label UNDERCOVER led by Jun Takahashi has joined forces again with the Japanese entertainment company. They have created a wide range of ready-to-wear and accessories adorned with Sanrio’s iconic characters. The collection consists of sweatshirts, T-shirts, tote bags, caps, and pouches, all featuring beaded and sequined versions of each character’s original design from when Sanrio first launched, as well as UNDERCOVER’s trademark “U” and bear emblem. The UNDERCOVER x Sanrio 50th-anniversary collection will be available for purchase at Shinjuku Isetan Main Building and Nagoya Mitsukoshi starting on November 20, with online sales beginning on November 23.

Albino & Preto x TRASHMANGRN Collaboration

Albino & Preto returns with a fresh collaboration, this time teaming up with TRASHMANGRN, a brand recognized for its innovative upcycling projects. For this joint effort, the jiu-jitsu-centric label has chosen to focus on TRASHMANGRN’s distinctive green color, which saturates each item in the collection. The lineup showcases standard Albino & Preto combat sports gear, including an all-canvas jiu-jitsu training gi, as well as apparel such as a pullover hoodie, rashguard, shorts, and an oversized tote bag. The collection is now ready for purchase online.

“KENZO Verdy Market” Holiday Collection

After showcasing a collaboration between NIGO and Verdy during the KENZO SS25 presentation, the Parisian fashion house launches a holiday-themed “Kenzo Verdy Market” line. This collection introduces three unique characters – Winky the Tiger, Deezy the Flower, and Bimpy the Elephant – to complement Verdy’s fresh take on Kenzo’s design philosophy. These characters are depicted in Verdy’s vintage style, with the designer’s distinctive font used to create the “Kenzo Paris” wordmark throughout the line. The collection primarily consists of knitwear and fundamental jersey pieces for the outer layers. It features graphic t-shirts, hoodies, and nostalgic keepsakes. The collection is now accessible online.

Vandy the Pink x Pokémon Collaboration

As a passionate Pokémon admirer, I’m excitedly embracing my role as a trainer with Vandy the Pink’s latest collaborative capsule! This incredible collection stirs up fond memories with iconic characters like Mewtwo, Gengar, Sun Eevee, Moon Eevee, Pikachu, and Charizard, all brought to vibrant life. The assortment includes a variety of hoodies, varsity-styled pieces, t-shirts, and denim pants adorned with beloved characters. Now available online, get ready to step out in style as a Pokémon trainer!

Anti Social Social Club 10-Year Collection Part Two

For its tenth anniversary, Anti Social Social Club isn’t playing coy. Given the magnitude of its achievement, it has brought together an impressive array of industry veterans to mark its “Ten Weird Years”. Contributors from brands such as Mastermind, Hello Kitty, Undefeated, Alpinestars, UNO, USPS, Playboy and LiveWire have joined forces for this special occasion.

Dumbgood x LimeWire Collaboration

Dumbgood, a fashion label known for its pop-culture and merchandise, is unveiling a new collection reminiscent of more tranquil periods. Drawing inspiration from memories of the widely used file sharing platform LimeWire in the 2000s, this lifestyle brand has launched a limited apparel series to mark its return. The collection includes a work jacket inspired by playlists, a green zip-up hoodie for burning discs, a beige pullover representing the gnutella network, and three graphic t-shirts – a green one symbolizing playlists, a grey one for downloads, and a charcoal one honoring the gnutella network. The collection is now live online for purchase.

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