From Piet Parra giving Vans’ Half Cab a wavy makeover to Gentle Monster bringing video games into reality, this week’s releases are anything but basic. We’re talking Nigo’s first-ever Nike collab (finally!), JiyongKim’s sun-bleached Clarks, a Puma belt by ASAP Rocky, and the viral animal-shaped poufs from Bottega Veneta’s most recent runway. Don’t wait too long to grab your favorites because these pieces are selling out fast.
Check out our top picks for this week’s product releases below, and see our previous release picks here.
Nike x Nigo Air Force III
Release Date: September 28
Where to Buy It: Exclusively at Otsumo Plaza in Tokyo, humanmade.jp, and globally available on the SNKRS app and at select retail locations on October 4
Price: $160
For the first time ever, Nigo and Nike have joined forces to breathe new life into the Air Force III. Inspired by his favorite TV genre growing up, the shoes are reworked with details that signify these influences. With a retro color palette and custom graphics, these Air Force III shoes blend ’90s Tokyo aesthetic with Nigo’s signature streetwear approach. The shoes will be released exclusively at Otsumo Plaza in Tokyo and on humanmade’s website first, with a global release in early October. Keep your eyes peeled to cop a pair.
Brigade El Padre Zip Knit Hoodie
Release Date: Available now
Where to Buy It: brigadeus.com
Price: $168
Aarion Maldonado’s Brigade has released its FW24 collection, and it’s the brand’s biggest one yet. It draws urban inspiration from Maldonado’s upbringing in New York, and his Dominican and Puerto Rican roots. The El Padre hoodie is a redesign of the brand’s fan-favorite flag sweater, now in a relaxed zip-up form.
Kith and Mitchell & Ness for the NFL Michael Strahan Jersey
Release Date: Available now
Where to Buy It: kith.com
Price: $300
Kith is kicking off this year’s football season with its 2024 NFL collection. The brand partnered with heritage sportswear maker Mitchell & Ness to create vintage-inspired jerseys for five NFL legends. The NY Giants jersey replicates Michael Strahan’s 1993 uniform, with Kith’s added flair in the form of monogrammed numbers and co-branded patches. It’s a great way to level up your game-day fit.
ASAP Rocky x Puma Leather Belt
Release Date: Available now
Where to Buy It: puma.com and select retailers
Price: $500
ASAP Rocky’s highly anticipated collection with Puma is finally available. While many eyes are on the Mostro 3.D sneakers, we wanted to highlight another buy-worthy item: the leather belt. Designed after a mechanic’s tool belt, it features removable pockets and a crystal buckle shaped like Puma’s Jumping Cat logo.
Gentle Monster x Tekken 8 Inferno CS1 Sunglasses
Release Date: September 28
Where to Buy It: gentlemonster.com
Price: $500
No one does eyewear quite like Gentle Monster. Over the years, they’ve developed an extensive list of collaborators, from fashion houses to celebrities, and are now adding video game Tekken 8 to the mix. Reminiscent of cycling goggles, the sunglasses have flamy red mirrored lenses, a silver chrome frame, and scaly legs inspired by the devil Kazuya’s horns. Gentle Monster doesn’t miss a beat when it comes to packaging either; the sunglasses come in a case shaped like the devil’s studded gloves.
JiyongKim x Clarks Wallabee Cup
Release Date: Available now
Where to Buy It: intl.jiyongkim.net
Price: $325
LVMH-prize nominated designer JiyongKim teased his collab with Clarks earlier this summer. He’s most known for his sun-bleaching technique, where fabric is left out in the sun to naturally wear and fade, making each piece from the brand one-of-a-kind. The Wallabee Cups, a street-inspired version of the original Wallabees with a cupped crepe sole, feature a unique sun-bleached Clarks FOB tag and cotton-twill trims. JiyongKim pieces are made in small quantities, so get your hands on them while you can.
Converse x GOLF le FLEUR* Darryl Chuck 70
Release Date: Available now
Where to Buy It: converse.com and golflefleur.com
Price: $120
The trusted Chuck 70s got the Tyler, the Creator treatment in this latest collaboration between Converse and GOLF le FLEUR*. Like all things Tyler creates, these classic shoes are full of little details that make them special: thicker laces, le FLEUR’s mascot dog Darryl peeking out at the heel, and a bellhop boy graphic hidden on the sole. The first five colorways are now available, with an additional five to be released later, so you’re sure to find one that suits your style.
Trapstar x Ed Hardy Dragon Waffle Tee
Release Date: Available now
Where to Buy It: us.trapstarlondon.com and edhardyoriginals.com
Price: £70 (approx. $94)
Trapstar London and Ed Hardy have teamed up for an iconic transatlantic collab, reviving Ed Hardy’s tattoo-inspired legacy with Trapstar’s gritty streetwear twist. The Dragon Waffle tee fuses Harlem’s bold graphic heritage with London’s street-style edge, showcasing Ed Hardy’s signature dragon motif. Channel your Y2K nostalgia with this drop.
OTW BY VANS x Piet Parra Half Cab 33
Release Date: Available now
Where to Buy It: otw.vans.com
Price: $135
Skater and artist Piet Parra has had a longstanding history with Vans that began in the ’90s. The two have teamed up to reimagine Parra’s favorite skate shoe, the Half Cab. It sports the artist’s signature wavy lines and is made from a vibrant suede. There’s also a cheeky message on the insole that reads: “DON’T FORGET TO SKATE IN THESE!”
Bottega Veneta The Ark Bear Pouf
Release Date: Available for pre-order
Where to Buy It: bottegaveneta.com
Price: $10,000
Guests at Matthieu Blazy’s Spring/Summer 2025 Bottega Veneta show sat on soft, animal-shaped leather poufs. A$AP Rocky was assigned a chicken, and Jacob Elordi a bunny, to name a few notable guests. Inspired by the mid-century modern Zanotta Sacco chair, Blazy commissioned these poufs to have a childlike mood, fitting the coming-of-age story of the collection. They are now available for pre-order, with shipments estimated to start mid-October.
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