Stateside, as we are still getting back into the swing of things after a relaxing holiday break, a ton of great products have released exclusively in Japan. That includes a fresh take on Barbour’s SPEY jacket from A.P.C., denim by Kith and New Manual, black colorways of Beams’ Super Wide collection with Levi’s, a leather-like Carhartt WIP Active Jacket, and more. Get your proxies ready.
Release Date: Available now
Where to Buy It: japan.barbour.com
Price: ¥66,000 (approx. $420)
A.P.C. released its own take on Barbour’s SPEY fishing jacket. Exclusive to Japan, the outerwear has been modified with a more cropped body, extra metal eyelets, an extra D-ring, and soft peach skin fabric. Additional details include a removable co-branded patch on the left sleeve, co-branded buttons, a tartan plaid liner, and a corduroy collar.
Release Date: Available now
Where to Buy It: Kith Tokyo
Price: TBD
Kith Tokyo released a two-piece denim capsule with Japanese label New Manual. Our personal pick from the lineup is the modern recreation of founder Yutaka Fujiwara’s cowboy jacket from the ’30s. The perfectly-faded denim jacket includes details like a left chest pocket, back buckle, and deerskin collar that adds a subtle premium feel.
Release Date: Available now
Where to Buy It: Louis Vuitton stores and louisvuitton.com
Price: $1,120
Originally debuted on the runway during the Louis Vuitton’s Spring/Summer 2025 show in June of last year, the French luxury house’s newest footwear silhouette is finally hitting the market. The LV Footprint Soccer is Pharrell’s take on a classic soccer boot. The resemblance to actual cleats is uncanny, thanks to design elements like a paneled leather upper and giant tongue flap covering the laces. Instead of sole spikes, it features a footprint-shaped rubber outsole ideal for everyday wear. Sporty LV branding can be seen on the tongue, heel, and lateral side panels. We prefer the classic black color scheme, but the LV Footprint Soccer is also available in red, royal blue, white, and forest green.
Release Date: January 8
Where to Buy It: Select Loewe stores and loewe.com
Price: $550
It looks like Loewe will continue its partnership with On in the new year. This time, the canvas of choice is the Cloudtilt 2.0 walking sneaker. White colorways will be offered with khaki green, navy blue, or orange detailing. A Loewe logo on the lateral side panels, gum outsole, and silver co-branding on the tongues add to the lifestyle appeal of these Swiss performance shoes.
Release Date: Available now
Where to Buy It: BEAMS JAPAN (Shinjuku), BEAMS JAPAN Shibuya, and BEAMS JAPAN Kyoto
Price: TBD
Levi’s and Beams recently released the latest installment of their Super Wide denim collaboration that kicked off in 2021. This iteration sees the ultra baggy variation of Levi’s 501s done up in a washed black color scheme. The double leather back patch is a fun detail that further plays off of the wide theme. These can easily slide into the everyday rotation.
Release Date: Available now
Where to Buy It: Carhartt WIP stores in Japan
Price: ¥50,000 (approx. $318)
Carhartt WIP is kicking off 2025 with a bang. The Japan-exclusive take on the workwear brand’s iconic Active Jacket is constructed out of green polyurethane that gives it a leather-like appearance. It’s also reversible. The opposite side features black quilted nylon for those days when you want to step out in something a bit more calm.
Release Date: January 4
Where to Buy It: Bape stores and us.bape.com
Price: TBD
Bape’s Spring/Summer 2025 collection hits stores this weekend. One of the standout items is this jacket covered in earth-toned tribal camo that calls back to the streetwear brand’s heyday in the 2000s. “A Bathing Ape” lettering stitched down the zipper placket is a nice finishing touch to this eye-catching design.
Release Date: Available now
Where to Buy It: stoneisland.com
Price: $1,300
Stone Island’s Year of the Snake offering is highlighted by this modular jacket. Crafted of the brand’s recycled nylon metal, it features a detachable vest with quilted panels that resemble a snake’s scaly skin, as well as a removable snap-on hood, and red contrast stitching throughout. It comes complete with special packaging in celebration of Lunar New Year.
Release Date: Available now
Where to Buy It: Diesel stores and shop.diesel.com
Price: $195
Diesel is celebrating Lunar New Year with a collection of snake-themed items like printed denim and tees. One of our favorites is this snakeskin “D” logo belt that turns one of the brand’s most popular accessories into a statement piece.
Release Date: Available now
Where to Buy It: Complex Shop
Price: $94.51
If Chew Forever’s studded hoodies are too loud for you, consider this more toned-down accessory. The skull cap still features the tribal motif that has quickly become the brand’s signature. The young label could be poised for a big 2025. It has already racked up co-signs from Travis Scott, Destroy Lonely, and Quavo.
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