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Seiko Taps Bonsai Craftsmen to Bring the Rugged Texture of Black Pine Bark to Life on the Dial
Seiko's Presage Classic Series teams up with TRADMAN'S BONSAI for a limited edition of 2,000 pieces, recreating the texture of black pine bark on a pine-green dial. Deliveries begin this September.

A Year Caught Mid-War: Levi's Vintage Clothing Remakes the 1942 501
Made for only a brief window, this transitional model retains the pre-war metal cinch back and heavyweight Shrink-to-Fit selvedge denim. Available August 13 via limited release at the Kyoto store and online lottery, priced at ¥66,000.

XLARGE's 35th Anniversary Isn't About Rehashing Old Hits—It Starts With a New Fabric Conversation With RHC Ron Herman
XLARGE teams up with RHC Ron Herman for a 35th anniversary capsule collection, and the star of the show isn't a print—it's a newly developed recycled twill fabric called "XLARGE FABRIC." Dropping August 15 at select stores and online.

Kith x BMW Chapter IV: One Restored Orange Car Just Spawned an Entire Season's Wardrobe
Ronnie Fieg just finished restoring that Inka Orange 1972 BMW 3.0 CSi, and this time it's more than a tribute — the car's entire color system has been pulled straight into the closet. Dropping globally August 17.

It Started With a Dashboard Clock: How LV and Singer Built Two Bespoke 911s
Singer set out to commission a single dashboard clock from Louis Vuitton — and ended up with two fully bespoke Porsche 911s, right down to matching driving gear and gloves.

That Screwdriver Is Now in Your Own Hands: Cartier LOVE's Solo Statement, Half a Century On
When it debuted in 1969, the Cartier LOVE bracelet needed two people to lock it in place. Now there's another way to wear it: screw it on yourself, tighten it yourself, and define the shape of love on your own terms.

Timberland Brings Back '90s "Concrete" Grey Across Four Men's and Women's Styles
Timberland digs up its archived '90s "Concrete" grey, spanning everything from the classic 6-inch boot to a women's platform loafer, tying together workwear, outdoor, and street style with one unified concrete tone.

New Balance ABZORB 2000S: Dad Shoes Reimagined for a Future 3,000 Years From Now
New Balance's 2025 ABZORB 2000S swaps the usual dad-shoe nostalgia for a speckled leather upper and a shrunken N logo, wrapping the retro silhouette in something that feels beamed in from another era.

Jeongyeon Confirms Departure From JYP in Handwritten Note, Joins VAROESM as Labelmate of Jung Yoo-min and Byun Woo-seok
TWICE's Jeongyeon shared a handwritten letter on Instagram on the 10th, confirming she has parted ways with JYP Entertainment and signed with VAROESM — joining her sister Jung Yoo-min and actor Byun Woo-seok as label mates, sparking speculation about a shift toward acting.

5SOS Almost Skipped Taipei — Now It's Official for This November at Taipei Music Center
5 Seconds of Summer's EVERYONE'S A STAR! World Tour didn't originally include Taiwan, but Taipei has now been confirmed for November 25, with ticket prices and presale schedule announced simultaneously.

Vomero 5 Ditches the Dad Shoe Look for Jelly Shoe Vibes
The Nike Zoom Vomero 5 drops a Sail/Barely Green colorway, swapping leather for translucent TPU layering to channel Y2K jelly shoe energy. Expected to launch Fall/Winter 2026.

Puig's H1 Revenue Up 2.4%, but Asia-Pacific Steals the Show with 17% Growth Powered by Byredo and Charlotte Tilbury
Revenue hit €2.35 billion, up 2.4% year-over-year, with Middle East tensions dragging down about €14 million. But Asia-Pacific delivered a standout 17% growth, driven by niche fragrances and Charlotte Tilbury — the brightest spot in the entire earnings report.

Tokyo Street Style: Shirayu Gozen Mixes Vintage with Indie Labels, Drops a Casual Teaser for Her Shibuya 5th Anniversary Show
A used vintage top paired with NOT CONVENTIONAL trousers and Dr. Martens boots — Shirayu Gozen's Tokyo street style casually name-drops her upcoming October 31st "Tokyo Psychopath" 5th anniversary show in Shibuya.

GU Reclaims Manchester's Legacy: Francesco Risso's Debut Collection Teams Up with Factory Records
For his first collection as GU's creative director, Francesco Risso's 2026 fall/winter lineup partners with the legendary British label Factory Records, which shut its doors in 1997, bringing the visual DNA of Joy Division and New Order to T-shirts and zip-up jackets.

True Religion Remixes Its Old-School Logos Into Collage Prints, Then Casts a Call to "Spot Yourself"
Horseshoe, Buddha, and Super T get broken down and reassembled into prints and embroidery. Alongside the launch of its Iconography Capsule, True Religion taps Cash Cobain and Jayda Cheaves as ambassadors while opening up an open casting call.

Copenhagen Fashion Week Considers 15 Minutes Late "Late" — How This City Turned Punctuality Into a Style Statement
While Paris and New York are still wrestling with algorithms, Copenhagen Fashion Week runs on near-military precision scheduling — and that's exactly what lets designers and audiences alike loosen up and have fun at the SS27 shows, from Skovgaard's vintage car convoy to live tattooing at CIFF.

From Vancouver to Windsor: How Meghan Markle Has Been Rewearing Diana's Jewelry Piece by Piece for Eight Years
From the aquamarine ring at her wedding reception to the butterfly earrings at her latest appearance, Meghan Markle has repeatedly borrowed pieces from Princess Diana's jewelry collection over the past eight years — even coincidentally recreating a look in the very same city, decades apart.

26 Years in the Making: Collier Schorr Finally Shoots Margaret Howell
American photographer Collier Schorr has captured Margaret Howell's FW26 campaign in New York, finally checking off a 26-year-long wish list item. The shoot features her usual circle of friends and unaffected, natural body language throughout.

WIND AND SEA Teams Up With Dickies for FW26, Taking Workwear Back to Basics
WIND AND SEA links with century-old workwear brand Dickies for an FW26 collection built around a chore jacket, utility pants, and a collaborative tee, dropping online August 15.

Sandals With Suit Pants? No Problem: Malcolm Todd's One-Rule Style Philosophy
As the face of Gap's latest "Denim on Your Own" campaign, Malcolm Todd sums up his entire approach to getting dressed with one line: if everything in your closet looks good, you can't go wrong.

Champion FW26 Taps BTS's V to Front "True Champion" Campaign, Redefining What a Champion Looks Like
Champion unveils its global "True Champion" lineup for FW26, led by BTS's V, alongside cross-industry names like Romeo Beckham and Kyle Kuzma. The campaign goes live worldwide today.

Ivory to Black: Traditional Weatherwear Shows One Denim Jacket Can Have Four Different Moods
British label Traditional Weatherwear builds its early autumn collection around UNIONWEAR, using shades instead of new silhouettes to show just how many moods a single piece of denim can carry.

Wingtip Collars Sneak Into Office Wear: COS's Fall Campaign Plays With Tailoring Contrast
Shot by photographer Mark Kean and fronted by Park Gyuyoung and Awar Odhiang, COS's Fall/Winter 2026 campaign hides a wingtip-collar dress shirt within its severe black, white, and purple tailoring. The collection lands at New York Fashion Week on September 13.

AG1 Takes Over Swansea City's Shirt Sponsorship, Proving Kits Don't Have to Sell Booze and Betting
AG1 has been announced as Swansea City AFC's new main sponsor for the upcoming season, swapping out gambling and fast food ads for a wellness brand. Snoop Dogg, as co-owner of the club, weighs in on what this partnership really means.