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The synergy of collaboration transforms creative landscapes: two ideas merging to create a unique third thing. This week, The Third Thing includes LOEWE x ON who meld luxury with precision engineering, crafting a seamless blend of activewear and outerwear. Frédéric Malle teams up with Acne Studios to infuse surreal simplicity into a sophisticated fragrance, embodying a shared minimalist ethos. Sydney surf brand Haydenshapes and NYC streetwear KITH fuse design innovation with lifestyle aesthetics, creating bespoke surfboards and a vibrant summer line while Dior and Kim Jones bring their tailored flair to the military precision of Stone Island.
These alliances transcend individual capabilities, forging new paradigms in fashion and design, illustrating the profound impact of collaborative ingenuity on contemporary aesthetics and functionality.
Check this week’s Top Drops below.
Loewe x ON
LOEWE and On collaborate on a ready-to-wear collection blending Spanish luxury with Swiss engineering. This collection features technical activewear, statement outerwear, and cushioned footwear for both men and women. Designed for urban and outdoor adventures, it showcases LOEWE’s unique aesthetics and On’s technical prowess.
The line includes insulated parkas, puffers, and vests with a subtle tie-dye ‘Storm’ pattern, ultra-light jackets and parkas made from ripstop fabric, and triple-layered waterproof capes. Performance tops, T-shirts, and tanks use recycled technical jersey, while fleece hoodies and sweatshirts are crafted in bonded jersey. The range also offers technical bottoms like track pants, training shorts, bicycle shorts, and tights, plus accessories like neck gaiters, socks, arm sleeves, caps, and briefs.
Footwear includes the new Cloudtilt 2.0 with performance mesh and woven textiles, rubber toe-guards, padded tongue and collar, and a branded heel loop, available in various vibrant colours.
Acne Studios x Frederic Malle
Frédéric Malle and Johnny Johansson of Acne Studios come together in a bold collaboration: Acne Studios par Frédéric Malle. Both brands, known for their radical aesthetics, draw inspiration from photography, architecture, culture, and design, translating these elements into boutiques, clothing, and fragrances. Their shared commitment to creative freedom fuels this unique partnership.
The perfume, crafted by Suzy Le Helley, embodies Acne’s surrealist simplicity. It begins with crystalline aldehydes that radiate a pure, lasting glow. Floral notes of rose, violet, and orange blossom introduce a classic yet luminous quality, while a touch of incense provides mineral freshness. This contrasts with subtle vanilla, creamy sandalwood, and peach skin, creating a soft, comforting feel. White musk adds a final caress, echoing Acne Studios’ minimalist essence. The fragrance captures the tactile and tangible soul of Acne Studios by Frédéric Malle, blending simplicity with surreal elegance.
Available from mecca.com.au
Haydenshapes x KITH
From Mona Vale to Manhattan, Haydenshapes, led by designer Hayden Cox has partnered with NYC label KITH for a special release, spotlighting three unique surfboards in KITH’s Summer 2024 collection. These boards, available in mid-length, twin fin fish, and performance step-up shapes, feature exclusive prints inspired by seasonal colours and textiles.
The KITH Summer 2024 line takes cues from summer travels, showcasing fabrics and motifs from Italy and Turkey, dedicated to KITH’s flagship cities. The collection introduces new pastel shades like Tranquility, Opulence, and Current, in materials such as cotton eyelet, vintage lace, and lightweight wool, ideal for warm weather.
Haydenshapes x KITH surfboards, available exclusively on KITH.com and select stores, are custom versions of Haydenshapes’ top models. This collaboration blends Haydenshapes’ innovative design with KITH’s signature style, creating a standout summer collection that celebrates both brands’ creative visions.
Dior x Stone Island
Kim Jones orchestrates a stunning fusion of Dior’s haute couture elegance with Stone Island’s military precision. This collection redefines men’s fashion by blending the meticulous craftsmanship and romanticism of Christian Dior with Massimo Osti’s innovative functionality.
Silk, central to both haute couture and military attire, epitomises this harmonious union. Stone Island’s signature garment dyeing is elevated with Dior’s artistic touch, creating a vibrant “alchemy of colour.” Iconic elements like Dior’s double pleats and Stone Island’s Dutch rope system seamlessly merge, showcasing a shared commitment to detail and innovation.
Footwear and bags transcend traditional boundaries, combining high luxury with utilitarian design. From hybrid shoes that mix climbing shoe construction with classic Dior styling to bags that marry luxury materials with practical usability, this collection captures the essence of modern masculinity.
