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With a little over a week until the official start to Summer 2019, it's almost that time to get your proper beach and pool attire ready. If you're trying to upgrade your selection for the upcoming season, you're in luck as multiple brands are offering some fresh takes on beachwear this week. Kim Jones is launching his first swimwear collection with Dior Men's, and Virgil Abloh's Off-White has linked with Vilebrequin to deliver a handful of stylish swim trunks as well.
Other highlights among this week of drops include a collection between Noah and Los Angeles rock band Fishbone, various pieces from Supreme honoring the late rapper Ol' Dirty Bastard, the revival of the Versace Jeans Couture line, and more.
Check out a detailed look at all of this week's best style releases below.
Aries x i-D Collection
Release Date: June 15
Where to Buy It: Slam Jam, ariesarise.com, and i-d.vice.com
Price: £70-£95 (app. $89-$121)
London-based streetwear label Aries has collaborated with Vice's i-D for a trio of graphic T-shirts inspired by '90s rave, skate, and punk culture. The i-D logo has been reworked into recognizable Aries branding on short sleeve and long sleeve T-shirts. The highlight is the purple tie dye option with a large floral graphic covering the back.
Noah x Fishbone Collection
Release Date: June 13
Where to Buy It: Noah NYC flagship and noahny.com
Price: TBD
Noah has collaborated with West Coast rock band Fishbone on a collection of statement-making pieces. Graphic T-shirts, zip-ups, rugby shirts, and bucket hats all feature logos done in the colors of the Rastafarian flag to represent each party. True to Noah and Fishbone's shared frustrations with injustice, the highlight of the drop is a hoodie with large "Fuck Racism" messaging emblazoned on the back.
Off-White x Vilebrequin Collection
Release Date: Available now
Where to Buy It: Off-White and Vilebrequin stores
Price: TBD
Off-White's latest collab is perfect for the summertime. Virgil Abloh's massively popular label has linked up with Vilebrequin for a capsule of luxury swimwear. Basic black and white options feature signature Off-White details like Helvetica "OFF" branding, arrow logos, and bright orange drawstrings. Other swim trunk styles include a neon yellow pair with minimal branding on each leg, a pair with an all-over diagonal stripe print, and a colorful floral option.
Supreme 'Ol' Dirty Bastard' Collection
Release Date: June 13
Where to Buy It: Supreme stores and supremenewyork.com
Price: $48-$268
When Supreme released its Spring/Summer 2019 preview earlier this year, many fans were excited for the various pieces paying homage to Ol' Dirty Bastard's 1995 album, Return to the 36 Chambers: the Dirty Version. The week has finally come for these items to drop. Wu-Tang Clan and Supreme fans alike can look forward to football tops, shorts, trucker hats, a skate deck, and a rug all bearing the iconic album artwork.
Artforum x Helmut Lang Pride 2019 Collection
Release Date: Available now
Where to Buy It: Helmut Lang stores and helmutlang.com
Price: $175-$275
Helmut Lang is one of the latest brands to celebrate Pride Month 2019. It has done so with a white T-shirt and hoodie created in collaboration with Artforum magazine. Each features co-branded text on the left chest area and a graphic on the back that combines all of the spine's from Artforum's 2018-2019 cycle to form a variation on the rainbow-colored Pride flag. A percentage of the profits from sales of these items will be donated to the New York LGBTQ Center.
John Elliott x Blackmeans Leather Rider's Jackets
Release Date: Available now
Where to Buy It: John Elliott Melrose flagship and johnelliott.com
Price: $2,200
John Elliott has once again collaborated with Japanese brand, Blackmeans, for special blue and ivory variations of the leather rider's jacket. Each jacket is handmade in Japan and treated with a special paint job. The application is designed to provide a distressed, vintage look over time. Metal hardware, a quilted liner, Riri zipper pockets, and a belt at the waist complete the premium design.
Versace Jeans Couture Fall/Winter 2019 Collection
Release Date: Available now
Where to Buy It: SSENSE
Price: $125-$575
Versace Jeans Couture has launched its latest collection exclusively at SSENSE. The revival of the '90s line is inspired by its archive with options like crossbody bags, graphic T-shirts, sweaters, polos with gold chest embroidery, and a selection of denim to choose from. The highlight for many will be the eye-catching Baracco print-covered button-up, shorts, and accessories that exemplify the signature look of the Italian luxury brand.
Dior Men's Beachwear Collection
Release Date: Available now
Where to Buy It: dior.com
Price: $250-$2,700
Kim Jones has released his first collection of beachwear with Dior. The line consists of seasonal goods like button-up, swim trunks, beach towels, and bags. The release can be split into two sets with each sporting its own unique artwork from Hajime Sorayama. One is an oceanic graphic covered in robotic mermaids and fish, while the other showcases Sorayama's signature "Sexy Robot" amid colorful flowers.
Union Los Angeles x Cherry Los Angeles Collection
Release Date: June 15
Where to Buy It: Union Los Angeles
Price: TBD
Union Los Angeles is hosting a special pop-up event with local streetwear brand Cherry Los Angeles this weekend. The occasion will be marked by an exclusive collaboration featuring various pieces covered in blue and green tie dye, neon yellow sweatpants and crewnecks, and clean white workwear jackets and pants. Each item has its own unique branding that ranges from small red Cherry logos to co-branded graphics created esepecially for the collab.
Kith Summer 2019 Collection
Release Date: July 14
Where to Buy It: Kith stores and kith.com
Price: TBD
Kith is following up its second Tommy Hilfiger collaboration with a brand new collection for Summer 2019. The range is filled with a ton of seasonal pieces crafted using bespoke fabrics including satin camp shirts covered in the brand's custom Moroccan print, lightweight seersucker shirts and pants displaying various patterns, and Crystal Wash cotton zip-up hoodies and shorts. Kimono shirts, athletic shorts, shoe collaborations with Adidas and Saucony, and summery accessories act as compliments to round out the extensive offering from Ronnie Fieg.
