8 Drops You Don’t Want to Miss This Week

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

1. To start things off, BAPE commemorates the Year of the Snake with a Lunar New Year collection that embodies renewal and transformation. This line showcases snake-patterned graphics, shiny patterns, and an updated APE HEAD emblem on coats, t-shirts, jeans, and hoodies.

2. Moving forward, L.L. Bean unveils its JAPAN EDITION collection, a blend of vintage American outdoor style with Japanese streetwear vibes. Key pieces include the Windy Ridge Jacket, Field Coat, and Roxbury Vest, which offer timeless designs infused with modern updates.

3. Stone Island joins in the Lunar New Year festivities with their Year of the Snake ‘025 collection, offering modular outerwear and innovative designs in silver and black, accented with bold red stitching and intricate embroidery details.

4. In celebration of their 25th anniversary, BEAMS PLUS and Engineered Garments present the PEG Ranger Uniform, a USA-made capsule inspired by vintage American workwear, featuring versatile jackets and trousers with adjustable components.

5. Kenzo honors Lunar New Year under Nigo’s guidance with an opulent collection showcasing tiger and snake embroidery, golden Boke motifs, and elegant red and gold designs.

6. Hollywood Ranch Market and Yohji Yamamoto’s Wildside launch a stylish capsule inspired by French workwear with Chinese influences, including transformable trousers, functional bags, and stretch fabric t-shirts.

7. Urban utility is in focus as thisisneverthat and Gramicci begin 2025 with a collaborative collection offering weatherproof jackets, technical pants, and fleece vests primarily in earthy green hues.

8. Lastly, Marmot and atmos collaborate on a technical capsule featuring windproof jackets, waterproof zippers, and ventilated pants designed for urban explorations.

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

BAPE Year of the Snake Capsule

2025 sees BAPE launching its Lunar New Year “Year of the Snake” assortment, which represents renewal and rejuvenation through vibrant designs influenced by the legendary Yamata-no-Orochi. This offering is part of the evolving “A RISING BAPE” series and includes jackets, T-shirts, long sleeves, denim, mesh caps, and hoodies embellished with snake-patterned graphics and foil-printed motifs. The APE HEAD emblem undergoes a fresh reinterpretation, now surrounded by a snake, mirroring the transformative essence of the snake shedding its skin. This collection is currently available and signifies a potent and meaningful new phase for the renowned streetwear label.

L.L. Bean JAPAN EDITION Outerwear Capsule

L.L. Bean launches its newest JAPAN EDITION line of outdoor wear, combining classic outdoor design with urban Japanese fashion trends. Created exclusively for the Japanese market, this collection offers three distinctive items: the Windy Ridge Jacket, modeled after a 1990s lightweight style featuring large waist pockets and muted color schemes; the Field Coat, a traditional work jacket updated with corduroy details, gold hardware, and unique double-paneled pockets; and the Roxbury Vest, a versatile layer with dual-toned colors and an adjustable bungee waistband. You can find this collection now at United Arrows and various retailers in Japan. The capsule showcases a sophisticated blend of traditional style and modern fashion.

Stone Island “Year of the Snake ‘025” Collection

As a devoted fan, I’m thrilled to share that Stone Island has unveiled its “Year of the Snake ‘025” collection, seamlessly combining versatility, symbolism of the snake, and their iconic technical style. Drawing inspiration from the snake’s connotations of renewal, transformation, and wisdom, this line offers a variety of jackets, pants, vests, hoodies, crewnecks, shorts, caps, and a messenger bag. These pieces are available in silver or black, accented with bold red stitching and intricate embroidery details. The outerwear is masterfully crafted from Stone Island’s signature nylon fabric, given a garment-dyed finish, while detachable jacket sleeves add an element of adaptability. The collection, packaged in festive red bags adorned with silver logos, is now available at Stone Island APAC stores and online, with a global release on the horizon.

BEAMS PLUS x Engineered Garments “PEG Ranger Uniform”

25 years of partnership between BEAMS PLUS and Engineered Garments is honored with the “PEG Ranger Uniform” collection, a fusion of enduring design and practical functionality. Crafted in the USA, this line is inspired by classic American workwear, mirroring the shared values of both brands. The PEG Uniform Jacket boasts multiple zipper and snap pockets, monochrome hardware, and discreet reflective accents, adding a contemporary, tech-savvy twist. To match, the trousers include patch, coin, and side pockets, with adjustable waistband and ankle drawstrings for a tailored fit. The collection maintains the understated elegance of traditional uniforms, adorned with subtle branded PEG patches. This capsule can be found on the official BEAMS web store and at select retailers.

Kenzo Lunar New Year Collection

2025’s Lunar New Year sees Kenzo, under the guidance of Nigo, unveiling a royal-inspired collection that harmoniously blends traditional emblems with Kenzo’s signature symbols. The line, dominated by red, gold, and black fabrics, offers clothing and accessories for both men and women, such as T-shirts, sweaters, hoodies, joggers, jewelry, and scarves. Notable items include a sweatshirt embellished with an embroidered tiger and snake intertwined and enframed by “Kenzo Paris” in golden threads, and a cardigan with a dual-tone design showcasing a snake resembling the iconic Boke flower. Jewelry boasts golden snake-shaped pendants, while basic pieces in black and red sport gold Boke patches and embroidered logos. The collection embodies the Lunar New Year’s joyous atmosphere and is now accessible on Kenzo’s online store and selected outlets.

Hollywood Ranch Market x Yohji Yamamoto’s Wildside Capsule

The Hollywood Ranch Market collaborates with Yohji Yamamoto’s Wildside offshoot for a covert five-piece capsule collection. Drawing inspiration from French workwear combined with Chinese elements, the collection is centered around an all-black color scheme. Key pieces include a traditional French work jacket adorned with Chinese knot-style buttons, a round collar, snap button cuffs, and vertical stitching. The trousers, made from Yamamoto’s TC cotton twill, can be converted into shorts via detachable lower legs. Additionally, the collection offers two bags – a compact phone carrier and a larger tote bag with understated black-on-black graphics – as well as a long-sleeve T-shirt crafted from Seilin & Co’s Stretch Fraise fabric. Pre-orders are being accepted until January 9, with the official launch scheduled for January 15 through both brands’ online stores and select retail outlets in Tokyo, Osaka, and Harajuku.

thisisneverthat x Gramicci Capsule

Starting off in 2025, ‘thisisneverthat’ partners up with Japanese brand Gramicci for a joint collection. This blend combines technical prowess with urban streetwear aesthetics. The assortment offers a variety of outerwear, trousers, fleece vests, and graphic items, striking a balance between trail-ready practicality and downtown fashion. Highlights from the lineup include a waterproof zip-up jacket boasting an adjustable hood and generous pocket space, available in off-white and lime green, and a zip-up fleece vest decorated with an all-over green, black, and purple pattern. The collection, characterized by earthy hues and practical designs, is slated for release on Thursday, January 9, at 8 p.m. EST, exclusively through thisisneverthat’s official website. Further details regarding global availability will be announced later.

Marmot x atmos Technical Collection

Marmot and atmos have teamed up for a partnership, combining urban fashion with practical features for all-weather use. This limited-edition collection offers two jackets and two pairs of pants, available in either black or khaki, built to endure tough weather conditions. The Mountain Utility Jacket is made from windproof material and waterproof zips, offering an oversized design, eight utility pockets, and reflective Marmot branding for visibility during nighttime. To match the jacket, there are Technical Pants featuring mesh pockets, minimal snap fasteners, side panels, extra storage layers, and breathable mesh behind the knees for added comfort. The collection will be available through a lottery system until January 10th, with the pants costing around $170 USD and the jacket about $250 USD.

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2025-01-08 16:56