Your Friday Roundup: Kelvin Krash releases new single & Carhartt WIP drops new denim editorial

by Ollie Cox 2 months ago

by Ollie Cox 2 months ago 8 min

Loro Piana has revealed its SS24 collection via a presentation at Milan Fashion Week, Fenwick has launched its first ad campaign, and Stone Island and New Balance have released a collaborative 991V2. Kelvin Krash has released a brand new single ahead of his album release, and adidas is auctioning limited-edition Gazelles as part of Disney’s Create 100 project. Keep reading to get up to speed and start the weekend with our Friday Roundup.

JanSport taps Emma Rogue for its new campaign

Titled “Always With You,” JanSport’s new campaign teams up with TikTok star and thrift shop owner Emma Rogue to showcase its back-to-school backpacks. In the campaign, we follow Rogue as she straps on her backpack and goes vintage shopping, with the bag being the perfect size for stashing all her found goods. Whether your heading back to uni this month or need a sizeable bag for your daily life, the 2023 back-to-school collection is now available for purchase online.

adidas to auction a one-of-a-kind Gazelle Vintage as part of Disney’s Create 100

adidas has teamed up with Disney for its Create 100 project, with lead designer Charlie Kiriharna designing a one-of-a-kind adidas Gazelle Vintage. The limited-edition sneaker channels Disney’s Ariel’s inventive spirit through sneakers sourced from stores to focus on creative solutions to find uses for unwanted things and landfill diversion. As part of the event, Christian Louboutin, Maison Valentino and Beyonce joined adidas in donating special items with the funds from auction sales going to Disney’s Make-A-Wish foundation.

Loro Piana reveals SS24 collection at Milan Fashion Week

Loro Piana, the ultra-luxury Italian brand, revealed its SS24 collection as part of Milan Fashion Week. With a focus on quality materials, the collection blended muted tones with luxury leather accessories, working in floral prints which featured across tops and skirts. The collection focused on simplicity and roomy silhouettes in a largely neutral palette.

Carhartt WIP channels its workwear roots for its Fall/Winter 23 denim collection

Carhartt WIP, known for its workwear roots and durability, has taken to Berlin to shoot its latest denim campaign, ‘Solid Structures’. This season’s denim offering features a work-inspired bent, seen in items such as the Chore Vest and Double Knee Bib Overall, all constructed from heavy-weight denim with reinforced features like triple stitching and multiple pockets. For FW23, pants are cut looser, with Carhartt WIP classics such as the Double Knee Pant and Women’s receiving a makeover. The collection is available to shop now on the Carhartt WIP webstore and select retailers globally.

Merrell 1TRL brings function into the future for the ‘Future Trail’

For its latest campaign titled ‘The Future Trail’, Merrell 1TRL has unveiled the Agility Peak 5 Zero, Trail Glove 7 and Hydro Runner Mid Models, designed to redefine outdoor exploration’s limits. For the campaign, Merrell has channelled the energy of its wearers, who craft adventures off the beaten path. The campaign presents a dual perspective, documenting the journey of an urban runner and photographer, highlighting the shoes’ waterproof properties as well as the intimate relationship between the photographer and runner. Head to Merrell.com to get your pair.

Kelvin Krash drops new single Safety First

Musician, visual designer and all-round multi-disciplinary creative Kelvin Krash has launched his latest single, Safety First, ahead of the release of his debut album, Harsh, on September 29, which will contain features from A$AP Rocky and COUCOU CHLOE. Krash described Safety First as “telling the truth” about how he felt at the time and serves as a testament of always being protective of yourself. You can listen to the new single here ahead of the album’s release later this month.

GANT launches its blank canvas project

GANT has embraced creativity this fall, teaming up with Nigerian-born, London-based artist Ken Nwadiogbu as part of its Blank Canvas project. The creative has transformed clothing into canvases, infusing vibrant elements of colours of African culture to emphasise the emotions and experiences of under-represented voices, painted onto a signature GANT varsity jacket, which is available to shop now on the GANT webstore.

Ed Hardy drop ‘The Idols’ outwear capsule

For Fall Winter 2023, Ed Hardy has dropped an online exclusive selection of varsity jackets, gilets, longline puffer jackets and new styles. Fronting the campaign is presenter and DJ Henrie Kwushe, alongside rapper Felix The 1st, who were shot in the infamous Tape in central London. You can shop the collection at edhardyofficial.co.uk.

Stone Island and New Balance unveil collaborative 991V2 model

New Balance and Stone Island have linked up for a collaborative 991V2 model, a classic silhouette which has traversed from athletics staple to cultural icon found across runways, pubs, clubs and high streets. For the collaborative design, inspiration has been taken from the adapted industrial spaces that have served as venues and clubs, reflected in an olive, grey and black palette, which features a mesh upper inspired by latticed metal overlaid with Nubuck. The shoes will be available to purchase from selected Stone Island stores and online.

Fenwick launches its first ever Ad campaign

British department store Fenwick has launched its first-ever ad campaign, titled “Quiet No More,” which will be seen across the UK from London to Edinburgh, on public transport networks and billboards. The campaign is based on brand strategy developed by Consultancy At Large, which is known for running previous successful campaigns for Nike and Google. Rising stars Estevez, Belloso and Ana Paganini captured the campaign, who are known for their work in the fashion and art worlds. Look out for an eye-catching campaign in a city near you.