June 16, 2022: Hugo Boss’ Hugo label has teamed up with Mr. Bathing Ape on a new capsule collection. As the British tailoring inspired, formalwear arm of A Bathing Ape, Mr. Bathing Ape infused its signature camo pattern with Hugo’s red twist into a collection of made for the street. Streetwear enthusiasts can delight in this wide-ranging capsule comprised of classic styles such as hoodies, sweatpants, jackets, shorts, and logo T-shirts. Original accessories including a skateboard, caps, socks and bodywear basics are also available, all stamped with signature branding. A collaborative sneaker based on A Bathing Ape’s Sta model is also included. Not only is this collaboration a first for Hugo, but it was also first unveiled at metaverse event, ComplexLand in May. The official limited-edition collection is now available at select Boss and Saks Fifth Avenue stores as the exclusive retail partner for the collaboration.

June 14, 2022: A-Cold-Wall has teamed up with Converse for a limited-edition take on a new silhouette for the brand, the Sponge Crater, a mule made of a few components. The look is the brand’s first full-body structure made using comfort-focused Crater foam, as well as flat-knit uppers for breathability. Also, it features spandex collars, pull tabs and exaggerated heel kicks for ease of entry. For added comfort and traction, Converse added CX foam underfoot with an egg-crate style traction pod outsole. For this particular look, Samuel Ross of A-Cold-Wall applied his atypical contemporary aesthetic. The Converse x A-Cold-Wall* Sponge Crater arrives via Converse.com, A-Cold-Wall.com and select retailers on June 23. 

June 14, 2022: Reebok and the all-female creative collective Madwomen have teamed up for their second collaboration, this time giving the Classic Leather a new look. The collaborative Classic Leather, which will retail for $100, arrives June 24 via Reebok.com/madwomen. It will come in two colorways, “Thirsty Blue” and “Purple Oasis,” and feature ombre prints and reflective logos.

June 13, 2022: Steve Madden and the Atlanta-based restaurant Slutty Vegan have teamed up to forge a relationship between veganism and footwear. Marking the first time a fashion shoe brand and a vegan restaurant have collaborated, the Steve Madden x Slutty Vegan products will apply PETA-approved vegan materials to two of Madden’s hottest styles. The collab includes the Posession sneakers (priced at $99.99) which feature the restaurant’s classic slogan print, alongside foxing colors that reference the boldness of the Madden brand; plus a cross-body bag (retailing for $89) that boasts the Slutty Vegan food truck emblem and separate cases for a phone, sanitizer and lipstick. The shoes and bag have sold out at Stevemadden.com, but are still available at Sluttyvegan.shop.

June 13, 2022: Reebok and Kanghyuk have teamed up yet again to deliver a new silhouette, the Premier Road Modern Mid, a mid-cut version of the shoe Premier Road Modern silhouette that debuted in 2020. The look will debut in tonal color schemes with uppers featuring split layers and different textures that offer an abstract take on Reebok’s Vector logo. Also, the sneaker features the Kanghyuk logo stamped on the heel, a rubberized bumper and soft EVA foam midsoles for comfort. The Reebok x Kanghyuk Premier Road Modern Mid will drop in two colorways, all-black and all-blue, with a $240 price tag. The black shoe will be available exclusively via Dover Street Market on June 23 before a broader launch on Reebok.com and Kanghyuk.shop on June 25. The blue shoe arrives July 1 via Reebok.com, Kanghyuk.shop and at select retailers.

June 3, 2022: Birkenstock has teamed up with the Los Angeles-based brand Staud on a high-summer range of sandals and special-made ready-to-wear apparel and handbags. For the footwear, the nearly 250-year-old German heritage brand has applied Staud’s signature ivory topstitch and Italian croc-embossed leather on two iconic silhouettes, the Arizona and Gizeh Big Buckle sandals. Polished gold and silver metallic buckle hardware adorns each style and is paired with tonal premium leather-footbed liners and EVA outsoles. All elements are combined with the classic Birkenstock contoured cork footbed for a chic style statement. Staud has designed two handbags and twelve ready-to-wear pieces for the limited-edition capsule. Birkenstock and Staud partnered with Nordstrom as the exclusive retail partner. Immersive displays of the limited-edition capsule collection will be presented in Nordstrom at The Grove and their NYC flagship. Shop the complete Birkenstock and Staud limited-edition capsule, which retails between $165 and $495, at Nordstrom, Staud.clothing and Birkenstock.com.

June 2, 2022: Christian Louboutin and Mytheresa are turning up the heat with an exclusive summer capsule launching June 8 on Mytheresa. The two collaborated on a 24-piece collection that reinterprets some of the designer’s most popular looks in vivid pop colors. “Fruity, sunny and green, the High Summer capsule celebrates summer and the arrival of the beautiful days,” Louboutin said in a statement. Footwear styles in the collection include strappy sandals, espadrille wedges, pumps and mules adorned with spikes. Rounding out the capsule are embellished clutches, handbags and bracelets. The launch is accompanied by an editorial story directed by Mytheresa chief creative officer Julian Paul and photographed by Fredrik Altinell.

May 31, 2022: Sperry and Herschel Supply Co. teamed up to create a limited edition collection. This capsule collection includes two footwear styles: the Boat Shoe and the Chukka Boot. The shoes, which come in brown and navy blue colorways, are constructed with premium full grain leather and feature handsewn moccasin construction. You can find Herschel’s signature red and white striped liner, rust-proof eyelets and heel pulls molded after the straps found on the brand’s backpacks on both styles. They are available in unisex sizing now on Herschel’s website as well as Sperry’s, and the boots retail for $225 while the boat shoes retail for $155.

May 25, 2022: Boss has teamed up with Phipps to launch a new genderless collection. The collaboration features pieces that fans of Phipps will recognize like oversized T-shirts and sweaters, including trippy tie-dye effects and purposely provocative slogans (“Don’t Cross the Boss”), and technical wear crafted from mixed fabrics. In terms of color, the garments take their cues from nature – combining earthy tones like moss green and stone with pops of lilac and aqua blue. In addition, some styles display a custom logo that features both brands’ names and an eagle motif – giving the collection a distinct sense of vintage Americana. “This is the first time we’ve ever worked with another fashion designer,” Marco Falcioni, SVP of creative direction for Hugo Boss said in a statement. “I love what we’ve managed to create. Our clashing aesthetics create a beautiful contradiction– one that has environmental responsibility at its heart.” Boss x Phipps will be available in Boss stores globally and online at Hugoboss.com.

May 24, 2022: Kappa is partnering with automotive lifestyle brand and entertainment group Gumball 3000 in honor of the 22nd annual Gumball 3000 rally, which will span from Toronto to Miami from May 27-June 3. The two brands have come together to create a unique campaign featuring influencer bloodydior, including the release of a special-edition apparel collection, digital content collaboration, and a Kappa branded supercar. The Kappa x Gumball 3000 collection includes tops, pants, tees, footwear, and accessories available in a vibrant color palette against black fabric. The collaborative capsule also includes two special edition Carrera eyewear silhouettes. The Kappa x Gumball 3000 collection, which retails between $12 and $150, is now available at Kappa.com.

May 20, 2022: K-Swiss and Bricks & Wood have teamed up on a collaborative collection launching May 24, and are leading the effort with a campaign that aims to answer the question: “Where are the Black Designers?” What’s more, the companies explained that the intent of the collaboration is to amplify the voices of Black designers who have contributed the fashion and design industries. Whit this in mind, the two used this range to pay homage to Dazo Anderson, the uncle of Bricks & Wood CEO and founder Kacey Lynch, who was the first Black shoe designer at K-Swiss. The collection, which includes a new-look Classic LV sneaker, also has T-shirts, hoodies, sweatpants and socks. The K-Swiss x Bricks & Wood collection drops online May 24 via Bricksandwood.us and Kswiss.com.

May 19, 2022: Rowing Blazers has reunited with Sperry for their sixth collaboration together, this time with a sustainable focus. Jack Carlson’s streetwear brand put an eco-friendly spin on Sperry’s iconic Authentic Original boat shoe by giving it an upper made from 100% certified rPET (recycled polyethylene terephthalate — the plastic used in soda bottles and single-use containers). Other fresh features of the Rowing Blazers boat shoe include a Vibram lug sole, two-toned Tasman hiker laces, shock-absorbing EVA heel cups, and a pull featuring the brand’s signature zig-zag motif. The limited-edition unisex shoe comes in three different colorways (red, yellow and blue), and is available for $160 at Sperry.com and Rowingblazers.com.