By: YJ Lee
Easy-to-throw-on T-shirts and sweats, a new LV artist cologne, a watch, and a phone. Don’t read this product roundup if you want to keep your wallet shut.
This week has got one of the most diverse spectrum of product releases in terms of price range. Looking for an affordable T-shirt? Check. A new refreshing cologne for the summer season? Check. How about a watch, something to match your Chrome Hearts with? Check. From $30 tees and $50 hoodies to a $400 iPhone-alternative and a $3,250 handmade watch, check out our best product picks of the week, below.
See our previous Best Weekly Releases here.
Compton Cowboys ‘Down For The Ride’ Midweight Tee
Release Date: Available now
Where To Buy: comptoncowboysshop.com
Price: $50
Compton Cowboy’s inaugural capsule collection includes a lineup of hoodies, sweats, and T-shirts whose proceeds will benefit Compton Junior Equestrians. The nonprofit organization works with inner city youth to build community around horseback riding, and also happens to be where the founders of Compton Cowboys came up. Our favorite item from the capsule is the midweight T-shirt with a bold cobalt blue screen print of a stallion. 100% cotton and made in LA.
Our Legacy Work Shop Natura 2 Linen Shirt
Release Date: Available now
Where To Buy: Dover Street Market NY, LA, Paris, London, Ginza, and ourlegacy.com
Price: 220 EUR (app. $240)
Our Legacy launches the second installment of the Work Shop Natura line, a collection of pieces dyed from plant and mineral colorants in OL’s special dye houses in Italy, Japan, and Portugal. As if the muted and neutral earth tones weren’t appealing enough, they’ve got this textural linen button-down calling our name. *Adds to cart.
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Release Date: August 7
Where To Buy: us.nothing.tech
Price: $399
Nothing follows up on their Phone (2a), which launched last March, with the (2a) Plus. It’s an upgraded version with a faster chip and better camera. Minor improvements in the scheme of things, according to tech experts, but nonetheless might still be worth checking out if you want to be more interesting than the typical Apple or Galaxy user. The Nothing Phone is way more affordable too, at a cool $399. The one caveat is that only the gray colorway will be available in the US.
Alabaster Industries ‘Of Undetermined Origin’ Silver Pike Watch
Release Date: Available now
Where To Buy: Dover Street Market NY, LA, Paris, London, Ginza, Singapore, and alabaster.industries
Price: $3,250
Alabaster Industries releases a new watch style called Silver Pike, reminiscent of dripping calligraphy and “healed skin over an old wound.” Its Swiss automatic movements are housed in a 36mm waterproof stainless steel case, complete with a sterling silver bracelet band. Considering that each of Alabaster Industries’ watches is made by hand, the $3,000-plus price tag seems more than reasonable. Out of all the Silver Pike styles, we’re particularly drawn to this sleek blue-faced colorway.
Circulate ‘All Gold’ T-Shirt
Release Date: Available Now
Where To Buy: circulateworldwide.com
Price: $38
Cirulcate is celebrating the 2024 Summer Games in Paris by paying homage to one of the greatest style moments in Olympic history. This white T-shirt features the pair of gold spikes famously worn by U.S. sprinter Michael Johnson during the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta on the chest. An image of “The Man With The Golden Shoes” accompanied by a list of his career accolades covers the back.
H&M x Ev Bravado & Téla D’Amore x Basquiat Hoodie
Release Date: Available now
Where To Buy: hm.com
Price: $50
Most of this collection sold out within a day of release, but we thought we’d still torture you with H&M’s latest collaboration with Ev Bravado and Téla D’Amore. Taking Jean-Michel Basquiat’s artworks, the three have released a 30-piece collection of tailored pieces, denim, and sweats that call back to the iconic artist’s legacy. Get on that hoodie—now—while there are still some sizes left.
Die Frsh 1987 Nike ‘Sports Classic’ Sweatshirt
Release Date: Available now
Where To Buy: diefrsh.com
Price: $250
Cult Instagram account @diefrshh just launched its own web shop, making its curation of “inner city retro gear” available to all. From Adis and Champions to luxury pieces by Chanel, Gucci, and Louis Vuitton, comb through its page to find your new vintage gem. Interestingly, renting is also available.
Louis Vuitton x Alex Israel Ocean BLVD City of Stars Cologne
Release Date: Available now
Where To Buy: louisvuitton.com and select LV stores
Price: $320 for 100ml, or $450 for 200ml
LV’s ongoing collaboration with artist Alex Israel continues with their new “Ocean BLVD” cologne collection. Inspired by Californian architecture and the city’s chromatic sky palette, Israel outfits each bottle with brightly colored gradients that would stand out on anyone’s vanity. Out of the collection, our favorite scent is City of Stars, a citrusy number with lemon, blood orange, red mandarin, bergamot, and lime. The sandalwood and musk base adds warmth to the unisex fragrance. In case you weren’t aware, select Louis Vuitton stores allow you to refill your bottle.
Born x Raised ‘When The Smoke Clears’ Boxer Brief 3-Pack
Release Date: Available now
Where To Buy: bornxraised.com
Price: $60
Earlier this week, Born x Raised released its mid-summer collection including these three-pack boxer briefs. If you want to switch it up from your usual Calvins, you better hurry because sizes are selling out fast. Available now for pre-order, for early September delivery.
VFILES x Puma x Barnsley FC 2024/25 Third Kit
Release Date: Available now
Where To Buy: barnsleyfc.co.uk, Barnsley FC club store, and VFILES NY
Price: £55 (app. $70)
Succeeding KidSuper’s Barnsley FC kit is VFILES, who worked with Puma for the football club’s 2024/25 Home, Away, and Third kits. Out of the three, the hot pink iteration catch our eye the most. The knee-high soccer socks are also tempting.
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