NEW WEEK, NEW DROPS

NEW WEEK, NEW DROPS

by Stella Hughes
4min

New week, nAre we halfway through May already?! Time seems to be moving at record speed recently, which means that these drops are too. This week, we’ve rounded up the ones not to be missed – from ASMR exhibitions in London, to JJJound’s apparel.

NEW BALANCE GREY DAY

New Balance ©

The king of collaborative sneakers, New Balance has come through with three fresh silhouettes for grey day. Drawing on classic styles, the drop sees the 327, 57/40 and XC-72 come in mesh and suede, with the brand’s signature ‘N’ coming in a metallic iteration. Floating around the $100 mark, the drop is out now in Asia and Latin America, and hits the U.S and Europe on May 21.

Available – May 21st

THE WORLD OF ASMR EXHIBITION

The Design Museum ©

Head to the Design Museum for the first exhibition to centre on ASMR – the sensation of tingling, or calmness brought about by sounds and visuals. Staged in an acoustically tuned environment, this exhibition aims to help understand how people are using new and existing tools and materials to navigate our complex world. Open now.

Available – Now

REEBOK QUESTION LOW BLUEPRINT

Reebok ©

Reebok has announced a series of Question releases to celebrate the sneaker’s 25th anniversary – and this latest style is the blueprint. Literally. Coming in all-blue with an elevated sockliner and suede upper, the basketball shoe is set to drop on the 19th May.

Available – May 19th

JJJOUND APPAREL & NEW BALANCE SNEAKERS

JJJound ©

Proving more than popular upon its first release, this week sees the JJJound x New Balance sneakers drop again – but this time, with a dedicated clothing collection too. Taking the same earthy tones, the capsule consists of tees, tracksuits, shirts and trousers – and even a trench. These are available now, with the sneaker re-drop on the 18th – be quick.

Available – Now / May 18th

JAMES BLAKE AT ALLY PALLY

James Blake ©

Getting gig blues? This week is full of exciting artists coming to London – from Men I Trust in Brixton, to Honey Dijon in Camden – but perhaps most exciting is James Blake taking to Alexandra Palace. Cultivating his unique sound over the last decade, Blake has collaborated with all of the industry’s heavy hitters whilst staying true to his creative vision. He plays tomorrow, May 17th.

Available – May 17th

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