Written by Craig Landale
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27th June 2024
Hey there, trendsetters and style aficionados! As June 2024 unfolds, we’re diving into a treasure trove of cool new collections and exciting collaborations that are sure to set your summer ablaze with style. Whether you’re a tennis enthusiast, an outdoor adventurer, a motorsport fan, or a fashion-forward jetsetter, there’s something here to tickle your fancy. Let’s take a look at some of the freshest releases that are making waves this month. June 2024 is brimming with innovation and style, and we’re here to guide you through all the must-have pieces of the season!
Wimbledon 2024 Retail CollectionÂ
The All England Lawn Tennis Club, which stages The
Championships, Wimbledon, has announced the launch of its 2024 retail collection.
Designed onsite at Wimbledon, the collection combines the best of cutting-edge performance
wear with seasonal lifestyle pieces.
Demonstrating its growing relevance both on and off the court, Wimbledon has capitalised on
the continued dominance of the tenniscore trend and growing consumer demand for tennis
style* by launching its largest retail collection to date.
Inspired by the traditions of lawn tennis and the All England Club, the collection is
manufactured in line with the same exacting values of heritage and excellence, effortlessly
blending impeccable craftsmanship and contemporary design to provide stylish options to
wear, to watch, and play tennis. Featuring classic tennis whites, versatile athleisurewear, stylish accessories, and a smart-
casual range, this year’s collection echoes Wimbledon’s rich history while encapsulating the
unique spirit of British summertime, with a vibrant and playful colour palette adding a modern
twist to the classic pieces. An example is the classic white pleated skort, which this year comes
with Botanical Green undershorts and in Vivid Viola, with a contrast purple design inspired by
the famous nets of SW19.
– Wimbledon
Sealskinz Vitae CollectionÂ
Sealskinz, the Innovative, British performance wear brand has expanded its current offering with the launch Vitae, a dedicated fashion and lifestyle collection to run alongside performance accessories, waterproof socks and functional apparel. The line is the brainchild of the former CEO and founder of Ted Baker, Ray Kelvin whose unparalleled passion for design and product development is clearly evident in pieces that combine premium quality fabrics, on trend silhouettes and innovative, multi-functional detailing synonymous with the brand. Building on the brand’s unique heritage and expertise, Kelvin introduces Vitae as part of the brand’s next phase. Taking inspiration from his love of the outdoors, combined with his unparalleled passion for design and Sealskinz innovative technology, Vitae is built to perform and designed for life.
– Sealskinz
Porsche, Jaguar & Formula E Team Up with SpraygroundÂ
Sprayground, the celebrity-favorite travel fashion
brand, is making a pit stop to elevate Formula E fashion with its newest collaboration
featuring track titans Porsche and Jaguar. This collaboration packs an energetic edge
into three artistically-designed bags that redefine the contemporary style of Formula
E with an iconic motorsport bloodline.
The collection features three backpacks inspired by the cars seen racing on its
dynamic circuits. Each backpack incorporates Sprayground’s iconic shark-mouth
design and is tailored to the respective brand’s color scheme and identity. An innovative feature of these backpacks is the LED lighting incorporated into the
design, powered by a battery system. This feature not only adds a unique aesthetic
appeal but also enhances visibility and safety in low-light conditions.
Sprayground initially grabbed worldwide attention with the ‘Hello My Name’
backpack over 13 years ago. Sprayground’s founder, David BenDavid (DBD), aimed to
create a brand that reflected his childhood and upbringing. Growing up exposed to
the streetwear and art scene, DBD harnessed that inspiration into creativity now
admired worldwide.
– Sprayground
Audio-Technica ATH-S300BT HeadphonesÂ
Audio-Technica have revealed its longest-lasting wireless headphones to launch in over 60 years of sonic excellence: the ATH-S300BT. With up to 90 hours of wireless playback and digital hybrid noise cancellation, the ATH-S300BT allow long haul jetsetters and daily commuters alike to voyage into a private world of high quality, non-stop sound. Swathed in a neutral yet stylish finish, the ATH-S300BT feature a distinctive terrazzo marbled trim pattern that brings a touch of opulence to any journey. Expertly crafted for supreme comfort and style, the ergonomically designed earpads and storage-friendly fold-flat housings mean the wireless headphones feel as light and luxurious to wear as a well-loved cashmere sweater. Meanwhile, the immersive active noise cancellation is complemented by a hear-through function that makes it easy to stay in touch with travel announcements and engage in natural face-to-face conversation without the need to remove the headphones.
– Audio-Technica
David Teplitzky x VYN SneakersÂ
VYN Sneakers, the innovative footwear brand known for its clean, premium style and sustainability through replaceable heel pieces, launches its latest partnership with oneday1change (OD1C), led by visionary entrepreneur and Instagram figurehead David Teplitzky.
The VYN x OD1C collection will present three capsule drops, each one featuring suede sneakers and a cap designed by Teplitzky.
With the first going live during Art Basel in June, the second during Frieze Festival, London in October and the third later in the year during Art Miami in December, each capsule will be colour-themed to mirror an emotion and to capture curiosity and progress, which sits at the heart of oneday1change.
The T-shirts within each capsule carry ‘No More’ and ‘More’ slogans beginning with ‘No More War’ and ‘More Peace’, mirroring the ’No More Heel Drag’ on the VYN Sneakers themselves.
In addition, VYN x OD1C is committed to supporting Save the Children by donating 10% of the proceeds from the collection. This initiative reflects the belief that children are the embodiment of curiosity and hope for the future.
– VYN Sneakers
Thom Sweeney Spring/Summer 2024 Collection
Evoking the glamour and lost elegance of mid-century Hollywood, Thom Sweeney’s SS24 collection develops on the luxury British house’s elegant tailoring with a series of new cuts, colour palettes and luxurious fabrics. Coinciding with the opening of the house’s first store in Los Angeles, the collection references classic west coast style, reimagining Thom Sweeney’s unstructured silhouettes in the finest wool, cotton, cashmere and linen fabrics from Loro Piana and Solbiati. Furthering the LA narrative, the collection is worn by California legend David Duchovny, best known for his role as Hank Moody in Californication. The season doubles down on the house’s renowned craftsmanship and attention to detail. Soft, lightweight tailoring is combined with refined outerwear, while updated iterations of classic knitwear and polo shirts offer more options than ever for dressing down suiting. Developed by brand co-founders Thom Whiddett and Luke Sweeney, the collection combines an easy west coast charm with a luxurious British sensibility. Oat cashmere and off-white wool jackets sit alongside racing green suede blazers and stone suede field jackets. Linen is ever present, with a heavyweight copper linen double breasted suit, a particular highlight, while soft, breathable linen shirting works on its own or buttoned up with a tie.
– Thom Sweeney
