Start your week right by getting clued up on the stuff you should know about. Manneh is having a moment, with Drama Call releasing a series of limited edition all-black tracksuits to celebrate five years, while Birkenstock is nodding to the Northern history of corduroy. Martine Rose is blessing us with banging outerwear in time for winter, and Chloé has announced a new Creative Director. Find out what’s good in Culted’s Monday Briefing. 

Birkenstock channels the Northern history of corduroy 

Birkenstock has given a range of its most popular styles a hard-wearing corduroy revamp, nodding to the Mancunian roots of the materials. Originally favoured by factory workers in the 19th century, it was the go-to fabric during the height of the industrial revolution thanks to its hard-wearing appeal. To launch Birkenstock’s latest campaign, corduroy iterations of the Arizona, Boston, Kyoto, and Bend silhouettes are shot against an industrial backdrop, with the colourful, durable styles offering a playful pop of colour. Head to Birkenstock.com to shop the collection. 

Issey Miyake launches RHYTHYM CHECK series for FW23

Issey Miyake is introducing the RHYTHM CHECK series, inspired by the moving rhythm of a checkered pattern. The soft and three-dimensional look is the product of intentional shrinkage. Shrinking yarn is woven into the fabric in a grid pattern before being processed in high-temperature water, which results in a unique shrunken texture. The outcome is a series of textured and three-dimensional garments, arriving in a selection of muted orange and red hues alongside a standout green hue used across mini-dresses, shorts, cardigans and trousers. The Issey Miyake Rhythm collection is available to shop in-store and online now. 

Ed Hardy release Premium Denim collection

Ed Hardy has released a debut premium collection, “Black Line,” inspired by Don Ed Hardy’s iconic artwork. The capsule comprises evolved classics from the brand’s best-selling and most popular styles, crafted from elevated fabrics and materials and enhanced processes and craftsmanship. We see intricate embroidery in full colour and tonal monochrome, selvedge denims and high-definition prints for the menswear collection. The womenswear offering sees embroidered bombers, sleek cupro cargo pants and diamonté embellished pieces. The first drop from this collection is available to shop now, with more releases launching throughout October and November.

IVY PARK drops “NOIR” capsule 

IVY PARK has unveiled the latest instalment of its collaboration with adidas, titled “IVY PARK NOIR.” The collection celebrates movement and materiality, championing the human form through styles that epitomise power, freedom and individuality. An athletic collection is crafted from functional fabrics using a singular black colour palette. The campaign is designed to consider all chapters of an active life, from warm-up to cool-down, seen in a range of tight-fitting and loose styles. Bold and innovative footwear can also be seen through sleek styles such as a chunky, over-the-knee boot alongside moulded and debossed components. 

DROOL launches exclusive artwork collection by Marco Oggian 

DROOL, an online destination for unique and contemporary art prints, has launched an exclusive artwork collection by Marco Oggian. His style draws on various themes, including animals, monsters and everyday situations, seeking inspiration from everything around him, including legendary figures such as Kobe Bryant. His collection with DROOL includes striking pieces such as “I HEARD A NOISE,” “BLUE DOG,” and “HURRAY WE ARE DOOMED.” All works are designed using digital techniques and will be available exclusively via DROOL. 

Duke + Dexter goes Commando 

After the success of its FW23 release, Duke + Dexter has released the Commando Boat Shoe, this time in Italian leather, complete with shearling hand-cut laces and lugged soles. Arriving in a textured croc leather and black and white Dalmatian-style detailed upper, the latest Duke + Dexter gives us commando in the best way. As is expected from the London brand, these perfectly combine contemporary detailing with classic footwear styles, which has proved a hit with a range of celebrity wearers, including David Beckham. Head to the Duke + Dexter website to get your hands on a pair. 

Comme des Garçons Homme Plus’ latest Nike collab is the Nike Air Pegasus 2005

Nike and Comme des Garçons Homme Plus have teamed up to give the Nike Air Pegasus 2005 a makeover. The sneaker is rooted in running, with Bernard Lagat training in the Y2K-rooted sneaker in the run-up to his record-breaking 1500m time of 3:33:34. The CDG-branded reissue sees the silhouette’s signature mesh construction featured throughout the tongue and upper, with leather panelling on the midfoot. Head to Dover Street Market to get your hands on a pair now. 

COUCOU CHLOE drops FEVER DREAM mixtape

Club-driven and full of passion, COUCOU CHLOE’s EP FEVER DREAM has been released, with a host of features ranging from Eartheater, 654AR, Matt OX, Woesum, Bordinksi Seltzer and Kai Whiston. The project highlights the evolution of her technical prowess and skillset, dealing with the themes of visceral loss, perception of time, twisted romance and beyond. If this has wet your whistle, COUCOU CHLOE has announced an EU tour with a host of UK dates, which you can check out here. 

Chloé announces the appointment of Chemena Kamali as Creative Director 

Chloé has announced Chemena Kamali as its new Creative Director. Kamali was born in Germany in 1981 and with an MA in fashion from Central Saint Martins in 2007. She has previously worked under Phoebe Philo’s team at Chloé and brings a wealth of experience to the brand. We will see Kamali’s first collection for the Maison during Paris Fashion Week in February 2024.  

Drama Call celebrates five years 

Manchester’s finest streetwear imprint, Drama Call, is celebrating five years in the game with an all-black release, which sees a matching tracksuit, tees, trucker caps and skateboards all released in the monochrome hue. Football jerseys feature a contrasting “5” screen printed onto the back football jersey. At the same time, we see a contrasting sticker bomb-style graphic, nodding to the range of logos seen within the brand’s drops. Drama’s short history has seen the brand take over Manchester with its Guerilla-style drops and a collaboration with Manchester United for a footie-meets-fashion link-up. The Drama Call anniversary collection will be available to purchase this Thursday, October 12, at 7 p.m., so set your alarms now as this will sell out fast – don’t say we didn’t warn you. 

Martine Rose launches a FW23 outwear capsule 

Martine Rose is no stranger to delivering banging outerwear, and FW23 is no different. A pastel blue puffer jacket is accented with retro branding, bringing retro sportswear to the table. Alongside a more understated jacket is a large and in charge faux fur puffer coat, with a belt to cinch in the waist and exaggerated ruched sleeves. Martine Rose has you covered this winter, no matter what you’re into. To buy these items or more of the FW23 collection, head to MartineRose.com. 

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