Range Rover deserves recognition for its recent design choices. For two major projects this year, they’ve smartly collaborated with and fully credited independent design studios. They worked with Nuova last year, and this year they partnered with Storey Studio.
With the show now halfway through its planned five seasons, hopefully the positive momentum will continue. To ensure the next season of The Rings of Power does well, it should tackle some of the most debated parts of the story. One key issue is a change made to Galadriel’s backstory, which could be resolved by bringing in a character often sidelined in The Lord of the Rings: Celeborn, who eventually becomes the Lord of Lothlórien.
The new Waffle Cargo Shorts, a collaboration between BEAMS and Gramicci, combine comfort and practicality. Designed as a unique piece, these shorts move away from typical athletic wear by using a soft, textured fabric while still offering the reliable performance needed for climbing.
Chanel revisited its origins with a stunning show in Biarritz, a place that profoundly shaped Gabrielle Chanel’s vision. In 1915, with the support of her partner, Boy Capel, she bravely expanded her business beyond Deauville and launched her first couture house in the seaside town. Located near the beach, hotels, and casino, the Villa Larralde quickly drew in sophisticated international customers and, crucially, gave Chanel the financial independence she needed to become a powerful businesswoman. More than a century later, Chanel has returned to this pivotal location, celebrating the birth of its enduring style.
Mansory, a renowned German tuning company, made a splash at Auto China 2026 in Beijing by revealing its first project designed specifically for the Chinese market: a dramatically modified Zeekr 9X. This marks a significant change for Mansory, which traditionally focuses on European cars. They’ve taken Geely’s large hybrid SUV and given it a much more aggressive and imposing look. The Zeekr 9X was already known for its size and luxury, earning comparisons to the Rolls-Royce Cullinan, but Mansory’s changes have transformed it into something truly striking and attention-grabbing on the road.
FREAK’S STORE and the NBA are teaming up again for a Spring/Summer 2026 collection. This collaboration emphasizes unique fabric treatments and detailed graphics. The collection moves away from the typical shiny look of modern athletic wear, instead focusing on worn-in textures and a vintage style.
Number Rock is changing the game for anime merchandise with its detailed collaboration featuring Yu Yu Hakusho. With vintage designs from the 80s and 90s being popular in today’s streetwear, Number Rock is tapping into that trend to create high-quality items that celebrate this classic anime series.
Nike is giving its Astrograbber “Black” shoe a more luxurious makeover with a leather design. Originally created for American football, this classic shoe is now being updated with a sleek, high-end look that emphasizes subtle sophistication.
The LEGO Marvel H.E.R.B.I.E. is a detailed, brick-built model of the Fantastic Four’s robotic assistant. With 747 pieces, it’s designed to be both poseable for play and impressive as a display piece. It’s built to closely resemble H.E.R.B.I.E.’s appearance in The Fantastic Four: First Steps, focusing on how it moves and its overall structure.
Engineered Garments and Converse have teamed up to create a new version of the Weapon Low sneaker. The shoe focuses on high-quality materials and a practical design inspired by Engineered Garments’ designer, Daiki Suzuki. It comes in two low-top color options, each made with a unique combination of different materials.