There’s nothing more wonderful than brands enlisting new creative energy to create something cool.
Like all you hype beasts out there, we live for the style hype—and 2018 had no shortage of creative mashups to keep our adrenaline racing and our sneakers feeling fresh. It was oh so hard to choose, but here are a few standout collabs from the year that was, and how to cop them if you missed out on that all-important first drop.
adidas Originals by Daniëlle Cathari
Collab of the year? Big contender right here. Amsterdam-based designer Daniëlle Cathari blew everyone’s mind in May when she dropped a collection of deconstructed Three Stripes tracksuits. The 10-piece capsule also featured a dress, a denim jacket, balloon pants, a bra top and skirt, but it was the flared, high waist sweatpants and matching jacket that were a global favourite in emerald, navy, cherry, black and beige.
We'll be hanging out for more Originals collabs in 2019. They do have quite the knack for championing next-generation design talent, their follow-up to Cathari was Olivia Oblanc, and it was equally excellent.
Can you still cop it? This one has sold out and been restocked a few times, and happily—you can still shop it. Try ASOS.
Palace x Ralph Lauren
Streetwear and high fashion have been completely jumbled, mixed-up and blown out of late. No longer opposing, but sometimes complimentary and other times one and the same—this collab really set the tone for the future. In an unlikely but totally welcome collab, iconic skate label Palace partnered with the champion of Jay Gatsby style, Ralph Lauren.
The result? Decks slashed in Ralph Lauren insignia for one, as well as button-downs, pajamas, a hunting hat, corduroy caps and chinos, a teddy bear and—wait for it—formal slippers. Yes, slippers for the skater dudes. Side note: polo shirts are coming back. Stay tuned.
Can you still cop it? Limited pieces are available at Stadium Goods.
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