A$AP Rocky digs into PUMA’s archives for a ’90s-era Suede, bringing back the silhouette that shaped his New York years. The Suede ’94 keeps its slimmer profile and retro details, with a few Rocky signatures thrown in, including a gold lace keeper and full PUMA logo. It's a piece of ’90s New York, brought back with a modern point of view.
The Christopher East West backpack is a sleeker take on Louis Vuitton’s classic backpack silhouette. Lightweight and water-repellent, it has enough room for the everyday essentials, with multiple pockets and a dedicated laptop compartment.
Dior’s Byzance motif gets a graphic update on this lightweight jacquard sweater. The floral pattern is vivid against the black wool, cashmere and silk-blend base, giving a familiar crew neck a more decorative edge. The result sits somewhere between graphic knitwear and the house’s more ornate visual language.
Everyone has a scent that takes them somewhere. Ricordami, which translates to “remember me” in Italian, taps into that instinct with the creamy sweetness of stracciatella, softened by vanilla and chocolate and grounded with oakwood. There’s something playful about the combination, recalling the uncomplicated pleasures of youth, while the sculptural glass bottle features an all-over woven pattern inspired by the Maison’s signature craft.
Inspired by the legendary Aston Martin DB5, this sporty chronograph borrows subtle design hues from the car itself: from the cushion-shaped case and grooved corners to the mushroom pushers and squircle subdials that capture the look of a classic car dashboard. Powered by the Breitling Manufacture Caliber 01 movement, it has a power reserve of 70 hour and is limited to 1,022 pieces.
The field jacket has always had a utilitarian streak and this Polo Ralph Lauren version leans into it without feeling overly military. Cut in green cotton sateen, it brings together surplus-inspired details and a vintage-effect wash that gives the fabric a softer, broken-in feel.
Tod’s Di Bag Folio takes the everyday tote and gives it a more considered shape. The deconstructed design combines diagonal-weave canvas with vertical leather stripes, while the flat handles tuck neatly into the top edge like a belt. Finished with the House’s signature oval logo stitching and an internal pouch, it has an easy, understated appeal.
Gucci’s mask-frame sunglasses take a distinctly graphic approach, with a white metallic frame and mirrored white lens that give them a futuristic feel. An embossed logo sits quietly on the temples, keeping the focus on the unusual shape. These are not your everyday pair of sunglasses, which is precisely the point.
The tie is having something of a renaissance and Hermès makes a persuasive case for bringing it back into the daily rotation. Cut from hand-sewn silk twill and made in Lyon since 1949, this printed version has all the polish of a classic. The only rule, as Hermès puts it, is to enjoy wearing it.
Vivienne Westwood gives the classic polo a graphic detour with this red cotton version, covered in an all-over sketch-like chequered pattern. Tipped trims at the collar and cuffs keep the sporty DNA intact, while the embroidered Orb adds the house signature. A little punk, a little prep, and far more interesting than your standard polo.
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