As we approach the hottest months of the year, HBX has brought out some summer-friendly products to stem the swelter and keep you cool in every sense of the word. From Japanese sneaker giant ASICS, we saw the release of marine-inspired sneakers from the “Miami Pack” and the brand’s collaboration with Sneakernstuff, featuring enough cerulean and turquoise suede to transport you seaside. Continuing with the summer sneaker trend, Reebok also reintroduced their futuristic Instapump shoe in floral colorways to (literally) bring a spring to your step. This week was also a graphic lover’s dream – Pharrell’s Billionaire Boys Club came out with a variety of apparel and lifestyle goods featuring the brand’s signature astronaut emblem, while Los Angeles-based CLSC introduced a new collection of graphic streetwear making reference to your favorite throwback films and TV shows. Check out our top 10 products of the week below.
Billionaire Boys Club Helmet Emblem Rug
Billionaire Boys Club – the creative brainchild of singer Pharrell and BAPE founder NIGO – has maintained exceptional visibility since its 2005 inception, collaborating with high-profile names such as colette and Timberland. Consequently, its astronaut logo has made its way across the streetwear scene and become one of the most iconic, making it an apt motif to brighten up the floor of any hypebeast.
Silas Tokyo London Jet Cap
Yearning for the jet-set life but can’t get time off from the office grind? You can look the part of a transcontinental traveller without even leaving your seat with this jet cap from Silas, featuring the brand’s home cities of Tokyo and London embroidered on the crown. As the old adage goes, fake it ‘til you make it.
Reebok Instapump Fury SG
Give your feet an out-of-this-world treatment with the new Reebok Instapump release, constructed with a futuristic, all-white foam upper, Hexalite sole cushioning and Graphlite carbon arch. The kicks have been given a summertime revamp with monochromatic floral underlays, evoking a tropical paradise albeit in a minimalist manner.
Sneakersnstuff x ASICS GT Cool Xpress “A day at the beach”
Carry the ocean on your feet with these kicks from the the Sneakersnstuff x ASICS collaboration. The classic GT Cool Xpress silhouette has been refashioned in an aquatic palette of cerulean, turquoise and foam white, a perfect complement to the sun-dappled sand as you lie beachside.
Rabbithole London Roaming Hoodie
Summer is a time for slouchy nonchalance, and no garment embodies that sentiment more so than this hoodie from Rabbithole London. Constructed from soft-touch cotton with an oversized fit and elongated piece, this is an essential to snuggle into as you sleep in during lazy summer days. The hoodie has been given a pale indigo wash to match the pastel palette of the season.
A.P.C. Leather Compact Wallet
With most summer activities being carried out and about, a compact wallet is a must to store all of your essentials. This bifold wallet from A.P.C. features four multifunctional pockets, three card slots, a note pocket and zippered coin compartment, enough to keep all your assorted cards and things in check. Crafted from smooth French leather, this is a timeless accessory to match any ensemble.
Crew by Subcrew Born to Skate T-shirt
For all the skateboarders out there, this T-shirt from Crew by Subcrew is the perfect piece to flaunt skateboarding’s risky reputation at the parks this summer. The tee features a tongue-in-cheek graphic of a Grim Reaper with a skateboard attached to his scythe instead of a blade – perfect for the skater with a wry sense of humor.
CLSC Duffman Short Sleeve T-shirt
Die-hard fans of The Simpsons cult comedy will rejoice at this Duffman T-shirt from CLSC, featuring the beer-toting icon of the show printed on the front. The superhero is given a deconstructed revamp as a weirdly disembodied figure, giving the classic character an edge.
BornxRaised Matrimony Short Sleeve T-shirt
LA-based streetwear brand BornxRaised returns with their signature graphic tees featuring modern imagery juxtaposed with old Gothic lettering. A grungy ode to the institution of marriage, this black T-shirt is printed with the quote “Till Death Do Us Part” superimposed on an image of a red rose.
YMC Tapered Trousers
YMC, a London-based streetwear brand from across the pond, is famed for its simple and wearable styles that embody utilitarianism above all else. These tapered trousers are the perfect example of this, constructed in a slim tapered fit and styled minimally with dual front and back pockets – a versatile silhouette to last you the whole season.
