These are the menswear happenings to have on your radar, including JiyongKim dressing BTS, TDR’s Made In Japan capsule and a Louis Vuitton Hotel coming to London.
The Palace and Nike Air Max 95 goes back to the future
This is the one we’ve been waiting for: the Palace x Nike Air Max 95. The skate brand’s third Swoosh link-up taps into the UK’s love for the bubble-soled silhouette, which first touched down in 1995. Known for its highly technical construction inspired by the human body, it caused a storm back then, and the love is still going strong (just look around at the floors of city streets for proof). Palace’s first take on the shoe features a black-to-silver gradient applied to the upper, combined with blue air bubbles across the sole. And Palace tapped into the sneaker’s futuristic aura with a nostalgic campaign, taking a time-travelling Air Max 95 from 2026 to 1995. Head to Nike SNKRS on April 16th for the global launch.
Camiel Fortgens gets experimental for SS26 Research
In case you haven’t read our feature with the man himself, Camiel Fortgens’ namesake brand is one of the blockbuster labels coming out of the Netherlands. The latest SS26 Research collection is a range that sits outside of its seasonal calendar. It allows the team to tinker and experiment on everyday garments, Frankensteining archival styles to reimagine how we interact with clothes. T-shirts have punched-in holes, windbreakers are layered with a short-sleeve dress shirt sewn over the top, and two crewneck sweatshirts are merged to create a faux hoodie. Taking deconstruction to a new level, this is the designer really having fun with what he’s got available, letting his imagination run wild. Check out the new offering online now.
Onitsuka Tiger launches a collaboration with Versace
Another entry into the low-profile sneaker game is a wildcard submitted by Onitsuka Tiger’s collaboration with Versace. The centrepiece of the collection comes in the form of the TAI-CHI Sakura sneakers that’s constructed out of suede at Onitsuka Tiger’s Factory out in Sannin Tottori in Japan and given a specific washing process for an aged effect. We get a shortened lacing system and Medusa hardware on the tongue along with co-branded details on the back heel. Check them out online and in-store now.
JiyongKim had BTS dressed to the nines
Off the heels of a chart-topping comeback, K-Pop group BTS dropped a live performance video for their lead single “SWIM” – and they were all in full JiyongKim. The South Korean label’s signature sun-bleached techniques were showcased on a wide range of different styles, each suited to every individual member, from workwear jackets to baggy cargos and drapey, collarless shirts. With credits on one of the world’s biggest bands and a spot at Pitti Uomo later this year, 2026 might be the push to make JiyongKim a true household name in fashion.
Jil Sander’s Hood shoe reimagines the moc toe loafer
Courtesy of Jil Sander
Jil Sander’s commitment to minimalism well-known. And the latest example of the House’s pursuit of quiet, indulgent bangers comes in form of the Hood lace-up shoe, an everyday workhorse with a full leather upper and familiar moc toe. Only this version sees the traditional crepe sole jazzed-up and replaced with a thin rubber version that makes the whole shoe feel modern, especially with the low-pro craze that’s taken over the footwear game. Get your pair in-store and online now.
A Louis Vuitton Hotel is coming to London
Courtesy of Louis Vuitton
Louis Vuitton’s monogram is pretty famous. You’ve seen it on bags, clothes, luggage, and now hotels, with fans including Tyler, the Creator and David Beckham. To celebrate the Monogram’s 130th anniversary, LV is opening a hotel in the heart of London’s Mayfair, paying homage to the Maison’s travel origins (Mr Louis Vuitton himself started out in the luggage trade, making high-quality luggage for style-savvy travellers). Inside, there’ll be rooms deciated to Speedys, Keepalls, Noé, Alma, and Neverfull bags, celebrating the items beyond function and exploring the stories told by a life well-travelled. The Louis Vuitton Hotel will be open from 24th April to 21st June 2026.
TDR elevates wardrobe essentials with a Made In Japan capsule
Japanese materials and craftsmanship are – without being biased – some of the most trusted in the industry. So when TDR announced a Made In Japan collection, it was obvious things were about to get serious. Their popular Grande shirts get upgraded with a 1950s reproduction Japanese cotton and wool brushed flannel in three new colourways. And the Crown Chino also sees some love with two fresh hues along with aged Japanese cotton and flax twill construction. Check out the new collection online and in-store now.
