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September 24, 2026

The Weekly Brief

J. Cole Is Doing It Himself Now

🚫 No to Big Logos: After years signed to PUMA's Dreamer line, J. Cole's Indie 5000 marks his first sneaker built entirely outside a major sportswear deal.

🇮🇹 Four Years in the Making: The rapper has said the silhouette was designed independently with Italian collaborators and has been finished and manufactured for a while, with release held up by a minor production issue.

🎨 The Look: The debut colorway comes in a white, blue and black palette, continuing the "Dreamer" branding from his solo imprint at dreamerinc.com.

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Golf Wang's FW26 Just Got a First Look

🖼️ Tyler's Back in Frame: Golf Wang's FW26 teaser puts founder Tyler, the Creator front and center, continuing the brand's habit of building each season's campaign around his own eye for color and silhouette.

👀 Full Lineup Still Under Wraps: This is a first look rather than a full unveil — pricing, exact pieces and a release date haven't been confirmed yet.

🧥 What to Expect: Based on recent seasons, expect the label's usual mix of loud colorways, varsity and workwear silhouettes, and playful graphics once the full collection drops.

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'Evangelion' Redesigned Your Flight Jacket

✈️ A Flight Jacket, EVA-Style: RADIO EVA and AVIREX rework the classic MA-1 bomber into three colorways tied to different 'Evangelion' mechs.

👌 Three Units, Three Colorways: Black represents Unit-01, red covers Unit-02, and navy channels Mark.06, each built around that unit's signature palette.

🧵 Mil-Spec Meets Mecha: The remodel keeps AVIREX's military bones — detachable hood, cowhide leather patches — while layering in EVA-specific detailing throughout.

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Your Fashion Briefing This Week

In case you missed it 👇

🫢 "Nike is savage" — @maya.betoo on the sportswear giant selling Kylian Mbappé's swooshless Mercurial Superfly 11s. Check out the side-by-side.

👯 Two Milestones, One Collection: ARC'TERYX and BEAMS have unveiled their Fall/Winter 2026 "KOYO" collection marking 25 years of partnership and BEAMS' 50th anniversary.⁠ See the lineup.⁠

🙏 A Final Bow: Glenn Martens closes out his transformative 6-year era at Diesel with a heavy-hitting SS27 spectacle. Watch the show.

🥾 Iconic, Just on a Diet: Retaining its iconic silhouette and design language, the Timberland 25 Lightweight Waterproof Boot is 25% lighter. Check it out.

✨ Full Patent Leather Uppers: Mowalola used her SS27 runway show to preview three new colorways of the Air Jordan 14 Mule. Take a look.⁠

Across the Board

Hypeart ‘House of Kong’: An Illustrated History of Gorillaz

Hypeform 100 Thieves, Pokémon, and Modernica Reframe Heritage Seating With Fine China Shell Chairs

Hypegolf VESSEL and Curry Brand Team up on Premium Golf Bag Collection

Hypedrive The Last True Race Car for the Road: How the Ferrari F40 Became Fashion and Motorsport's Ultimate Status Symbol

Hypemaps Our Pick of the Best Pâtisseries in Paris

Hypetrak Calvin Harris Breaks the Guinness World Record for Largest DJ Set After a 1.6 Million-Person Crowd in São Paulo

Upcoming Drops

🪨 September 24, 2026: Nike AIRMAX 1000.3 “Stone / Burgundy Crush”

☄️ September 24, 2026: New Balance 990v4 Made in USA “Navy/Meteorite”

🌊 September 26, 2026: Bad Bunny x adidas Badbo 1.0 “Puerto Rican Night”

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Preview

The Weekly Brief

J. Cole Is Doing It Himself Now

Golf Wang's FW26 Just Got a First Look

'Evangelion' Redesigned Your Flight Jacket

Your Fashion Briefing This Week

Across the Board

Upcoming Drops

Download the Hype App

More templates

LAST DAY: 25% off $150

Take 25% off online & in store

The Jackets Of The Season, Up To 50% Off

Sale on sale: extra 50% OFF

Frequently asked questions

Preview

The Weekly Brief

J. Cole Is Doing It Himself Now

Golf Wang's FW26 Just Got a First Look

'Evangelion' Redesigned Your Flight Jacket

Your Fashion Briefing This Week

Across the Board

Upcoming Drops

Download the Hype App

More templates

LAST DAY: 25% off $150​

Take 25% off online & in store

The Jackets Of The Season, Up To 50% Off

Sale on sale: extra 50% OFF

Frequently asked questions

LAST DAY: 25% off $150