January 2020 Week 4 Drops w/ BAPE, ‘Blonded,’ Saint Laurent

With another week we have yet another installment of our product drops series, this time marked by a host of standout releases. Leading the list is the unexpected team-up, Marc Jacobs and Stray Rats, along with CASETiFY‘s latest addition to its Co-Lab series with BAPE.

Other standout collaborations include a Rive Droite exclusive release from Saint Laurent and Everlast, graphic-heavy range from NEIGHBORHOOD and P.A.M., and KITH‘s collaboration with The Godfather. Rounding up this week’s product drops is Frank Ocean‘s Spring 2020 Blonded merch release, Stüssy‘s Pre-Spring 2020 range and Nike ACG‘s Spring 2020 collection.

Everlast x Saint Laurent Everlast Boxing Collection

Adding to its exclusive Rive Droite releases, Saint Laurent has embraced its athletic side by joining forces with Everlast. Crafted a concise boxing collection featuring select apparel and training gear, Creative Director Anthony Vaccarello was inspired by retro black and white portraits of Andy Warhol and Jean-Michel Basquiat shot by Michael Halsband in 1985.

Comprised of six pieces, the shorts, boxing gloves, headgear, hand wraps and a punching bag are done in sleek black and white. The authentic trunks are crafted of satin with a four-inch elastic waistband and altered for a clean fit. The accompanying punching bag and gloves are both constructed in high-quality leather and continue the simple two-tone look. Rounding up the design of each item are bold patches celebrating Everlast and Saint Laurent’s distinctive logos.

When: Now
Where: Saint Laurent Rive Droite Paris Store

Stray Rats x Marc Jacobs Collection

Coming together for an unexpected team-up, Marc Jacobs and Stray Rats have collaborated on a bold collection inspired by various styles from the “M*Archive.”

Revealed in a studio-style lookbook with models like Frank Ocean, Stray Rats founder Julian Consuegra, Alison Boregard, Nathalie Nguyen and Rhylli, the special range is comprised of casual goods accented by a grunge-like aesthetic. The items all pay homage to Jacobs’ “Stinky Rat” collection from the early 2000s and celebrates the “Year of the Rat” associated with Lunar New Year festivities. Sweaters, hoodies and T-shirt of the collaboration are marked with logos from both brands and simple stripe decoration, shades of burgundy and green, and an abundance of rodent graphics.

When: Now
Where: Marc Jacobs

NEIGHBORHOOD x P.A.M. 2020 Capsule

Keeping its ongoing series of collaborations coming, NEIGHBORHOOD has now collaborated with P.A.M. on an expansive capsule of graphic-heavy pieces.

Revealed with a glitchy video lookbook created by design studio Brain Close, the jackets, T-shirts and long-sleeves, pants, hoodies and other accessories are emblazoned with futuristic prints clad in neon and monochrome. One standout item is a reversible nylon twill bomber jacket with an alternate side made up of jacquard denim marked with a bold eye graphic. Other notable items include a lime-colored balaclava boasting a supple fleece exterior, polar fleece zip-ups, printed denim, gloves and fanny pack.

When: Now
Where: NEIGHBORHOOD

The Godfather x KITH Capsule

After being teased by Ronnie Fieg, KITH has now revealed its full collaboration with the iconic film, The Godfather.

Comprised of a hoodie, a long-sleeved and short-sleeved T-shirt, the range is centered around motifs and scenes associated with the classic. The hoodie is emblazoned with a portrait of Marlon Brando as Vito Corleone on the front and Paramount Pictures poster markings on the rear, while the long-sleeve features The Godfather‘s marionette strings holding up the KITH logo. Rounding up the capsule is a short-sleeved T-shirt simply marked with a Vito Corleone KITH box logo.

When: Now
Where: KITH

Frank Ocean Blonded Spring 2020 Merch Collection

To kick off the new year, Frank Ocean has delivered a Spring 2020 Blonded merch collection.

Leading the range is a set of hoodies and sweatpants simply marked with double-layered Blonded prints available in three bold colors. Other garment items include boxers and socks which also come decorated with different takes on the Blonded logo. Rounding up the collection are phone cases and a silver-tone phone ring to keep your mobile device secure.

When: Now
Where: blonded.co

Stüssy Pre-Spring 2020 Collection

Moving through its seasonal collections, Stüssy has now delivered its Pre-Spring 2020 range centered around layering items.

Leading the collection is a four-piece Cordura capsule, comprised of a tactical jacket, shirt, pants and bucket hat expressing a splattered grid pattern and a tear-resistant shell. Other standouts include a set of color-blocked sherpa fleece jackets and pants executed in “Black/Yellow” or “Gray/Navy” tones. Accompanying the layering pieces are graphic pieces, like the OG logo T-shirt options and an updated “Big & Meaty” hoodie.

When: Now
Where: Stüssy

Nike ACG Spring 2020 Collection

Adding to its all-conditions gear line up, Nike ACG has put together a new Spring 2020 collection designed to withstand anything nature can deliver.

Created and tested in Oregon, the latest seasonal range focuses on warmth and weather-proofing in the form of breathable heat-retaining layers. Polartec fleece technology has been utilized heavily to create plush options done in classic ACG tones. Aside from its usual ’90s style branding motifs, ACG has also incorporate unearthed print designs created during its early years. Leading the footwear range is the ACG Zoom Terra Antarktik, which comes in three colorways and features a high-cut ripstop and GORE-TEX upper paired with a trail-style rope lacing system assisted by an easy-entry velcro closure.

When: January 23
Where: Nike

BAPE x CASETiFY “1st CAMO” & “ABC CAMO” Cases

Continuing its Co-Lab series, CASETiFY has now teamed up with BAPE on a series of “1st CAMO” and “ABC CAMO” Apple iPhone cases.

Exclusive to BAPE STORES, the iPhone 11 series cases are marked with various colorways of the Japanese imprint’s iconic patterns. The military-grade protective Impact Cases are engineered with a two-layer construction of qitech™ material and are 6.6 feet drop test approved. Additionally, the upcoming collaborative release features the first-ever co-branded camera ring from CASETiFY.

When: January 25
Where: BAPE STORE Locations

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