In the hype-powered world of modern menswear, it’s increasingly rare for a collaboration to sneak under the radar. But every once in a while, we still get hit with a nice surprise—and once every never, we get clocked with an absolute haymaker. Well, today must be a haymaker day, because J.Crew and Engineered Garments just dropped a bonkers 13-piece collection almost completely out of the blue.

Engineered Garments x J.Crew

Merino Wool Turtleneck Sweater

Engineered Garments x J.Crew

Relaxed Premium Weight Graphic Tee

Despite that tight edit, the calling cards from both brands are present in spades: the trademark patchworks, pleats, pockets, and patterns all play prominent roles, as do the forgiving silhouettes and Ivy-adjacent detailing. In fact, pretty much every piece manages to amplify the elements each brand does best, without feeling forced or out of line.

Engineered Garments x J.Crew

Relaxed-Fit Double-Pleated Chino Pant

Engineered Garments x J.Crew

Relaxed-Fit Cargo Pants

Engineered Garments was founded in 2002 by Japanese designer—and all-around menswear legend—Daiki Suzuki, who was struggling to find contemporary American-made clothing as a buyer for Nepenthes, a legendary chain of boutiques with an especially rad NYC outpost. Engineered Garments began as both a love letter to classic Americana and a market-bucking experiment in gently-freaked menswear, but it’s since become a beloved industry-insider name, routinely wowing with its fabric selection, construction techniques, and deep-cut references.

As you might expect, though, Engineered Garments isn’t exactly cheap, and it’s not always easy to track down. (Never has been, actually.) Save for a rogue Uniqlo collaboration here and there, the brand hasn’t really set foot anywhere near a mall. And while we wouldn’t call its J.Crew collaboration affordable, per se—prices start at $50 but climb to nearly $700 for a very-much-worth-it oversized military parka—most of it arrives at a far more wallet-friendly price than usual.

Engineered Garments x J.Crew

Alpaca-Blend Cardigan

Engineered Garments x J.Crew

Oversized Military Parka

For that reason (and a couple dozen more) it’s all moving fast, so get in while the getting’s good or start kicking yourself now.

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