Kali Uchis’ new era, LOEWE’s FW23 campaign & more in your Monday Briefing

by Robyn Pullen 2 months ago

by Robyn Pullen 2 months ago 8min

The weekend might be over but there’s no need to get the Monday Blues, because this week is already packed with new drops, pending releases, and teased collections you’ll be fighting to get in your basket. From DROOL’s upcoming print drop which features exactly what your walls have been waiting for to KITH’s adidas Samba Golfs, perfect for the last nine holes of the summer, you won’t want to miss this.

Kali Uchis enters a new era with Muñekita

Kali Uchis latest single was just released over the weekend, in collaboration with El Alfa & JT, and is a self-described new era. Titled Muñekita, the track shows off Kali’s Spanish roots, basically reviving the summer vibes we almost thought were coming to an end. Muñeca means doll or darling in Spanish, so muñequita would be little darling or little doll, and that’s exactly what the trio are giving. You can tune into Muñekita now on streaming sites and apps now.

GUESS is taking a trip to the beach for Fall 23

GUESS Originals is hitting up the beach for its Fall 23 campaign, featuring “back to school” style essentials with a healthy dose of summer vibes. Outerwear and tees in vibrant colours are perfect for layering in the pending fall months, whilst denim carpenter jeans are an ever-present staple. Shop the collection on GUESS’ website, out now

DROOL’s latest launch is religiously good

DROOL, your online destination for cool and unique art prints just launched a limited drop from Slimesunday, the collage artist behind some viral surreal prints. Known for their jarring and sometimes strange subject matters, Slimesunday’s collages never miss, always adding the perfect balance of light humour and aesthetic to your walls and provoking some interesting convos. Hit up DROOL’s website on the 21st August, later this week to shop the limited selection of prints from Slimesunday.

NOAH is taking to the skate parks with Always Do What You Should Do

The sun’s teasing a comeback for the pending end of summer, and the NOAH X Always Do What You Should Do collab is perfect for waving it in. Featuring laidback tees, sweatshirts, and crewnecks, the collection is full of vibrant summer essentials emblazoned with NOAH’s recognisable lettering and Always Do What You Should Do’s iconic “@“ logo. Spend the last moments on summer in style, and shop the collection on Dover Street Market.

LOEWE’s FW23 collection just dropped

Photographer Arnaud Lajeunie has captured Japanese singer Kenshi Yonezu in LOEWE’s FW23 men’s collection for the brand’s latest campaign. From iconic luxury accessories like the Puzzle Fold tote and metal angel wings to a nappa lambskin coat and LOEWE’s iconic pixelated jeans, the collection’s brought to life through vibrant photography, plus some IRL pop-ups that will be showcasing the drop in Tokyo.

KITH partners with adidas for a fresh drop of Samba Golfs

Kith has partnered up with adidas to release the Samba Golf, a reimagined rendition of the Samba silhouette in Kith Classics style and perfect for golfing. Appearing in clean grey and light green colourfast, the shoes are marked with adidas’ iconic stripes. The collaboration was promoted with an exclusive competition on Instagram, which announced its winners today; however, don’t worry if you didn’t win the draw because there are more pairs available to shop on Kith’s website.

PUMA’s waking up workwear in its nanamica collab

PUMA X nanamica are reimagining workwear in their collaborative new collection. Rooted in functionalism and comfort, the two brands have been inspired by subtle military and nautical aesthetics (which aligns with nanamica’s heritage, meaning “House of the Seven Seas”). The collection itself featured footwear and apparel set to update the meaning of workwear for the modern day, with tailored utility jackets and trousers, woven outerwear, textured jumpers. Find the collection on PUMA’s website and in flagship stores from 19th August.

Birkenstock, the shoe of the summer, drops a new silhouette

The footwear brand that’s taken over this summer, Birkenstock, has just dropped a new style of sandals and it’s giving quiet luxury. Its understated, sleek and practical, featuring the Birkenstock’s classic cork footbed and soft leather straps with silver and gold buckle details. Named the Cannes, the whole shoe exudes wealth, style, and luxury, basically an elevated version of the classic Milano. Find the Cannes Birkenstock on their website.

Vikkstar of The Sidemen has relaunched a sunglasses brand

Vikkstar, a member of YouTube group The Sidemen, has become co-founder of the new British eyewear brand, CIRCULR. The brand’s relaunch collection dropped last week, featuring summer-ready silhouettes in eyewear in a variety of thick, bold frames and elevated, gold frames. We’ve been pushing eyewear as the ultimate accessory for some time, and CIRCULR’s appearance on the scene only corroborates this. Shop the collection on CIRCULR’s website.