The K-beauty giant is launching an 8,647-square-foot flagship alongside a nationwide e-commerce platform.
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Calvin Klein x Jung Kook Capsule Collection
Calvin Klein just launched “Jung Kook for Calvin Klein,” a limited-edition capsule collection created with the brand’s global ambassador and pop superstar.
And this is not the first time CK and Kook are working together – their collaboration actually dates back to 2023 when they collaborated on their first ad campaign. But this is their first fashion collaboration, which is built on the ambassadorship between the artist and the brand.
The capsule reinterprets the company’s signature essentials through Jung Kook’s personal style, combining established design language with what the brand describes as his rebellious aesthetic.
The men’s and women’s 20-style capsule draws on biker influences and Calvin Klein’s established design codes, with a focus on underwear and denim foundations.
Key silhouettes include a 90s trucker jacket, 90s straight fits, and low-rise baggy jeans, alongside graphic T-shirts, sweatshirts, and a racer jacket. Distressed denim details and racing stripe accents reinforce a worn-in aesthetic across the collection.
You can shop for this limited edition collection online on the Calvin Klein website as well in select CK stores.
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Lee® x Kacey Musgraves Spring 2026 Collab
Today Lee® launched Kacey Lee, its first celebrity collaboration designed with eight-time Grammy Award winner Kacey Musgraves exclusively for Walmart.
Named after Musgraves’ first and middle names, Kacey Lee brings together Lee’s® heritage denim and Musgraves’ classic style for an expansive collection across multiple product categories. In addition to men’s and women’s denim bottoms and tops, the 100-plus piece capsule spans sleepwear, swimwear, accessories and pet items.
“We are thrilled to work with Kacey and Walmart on this collection,” said Vivian Rivetti, global vice-president for Lee. “Lee has been providing denim staples and trend-relevant styles to Walmart shoppers for 30 years. This capsule is a new opportunity to showcase Lee’s craftsmanship and quality in silhouettes that reflect Kacey and will appeal to younger consumers. The collection feels fresh, modern – perfect for enjoying summer concerts – and it’s at a value that only Walmart can offer.”
The Kacey Lee collection launched shortly after Musgraves’ sixth studio album, ]Middle of Nowhere’, release. Lyrics and visual elements from that album and others are incorporated into tees, hats and other pieces. Nods to her Texas roots and Americana style are threaded throughout, resulting in a capsule anchored in Lee denim and workwear but featuring versatility and self-expression. It’s made to wear in the middle of nowhere and everywhere – on long summer days, at concerts, and time spent with friends.
“The idea of this capsule excited me, not only because my middle name is ‘Lee,’ but because it feels very nostalgic. I grew up wearing Lee and I wear a lot of denim, vintage tees and workwear, so this partnership felt like a natural fit,” said Kacey Musgraves. “I loved collaborating on the designs and finding ways to incorporate my lyrics and elements of my personality. The goal is always to design pieces I would personally wear, and I know y’all will love it as much as I do.”
The capsule features men’s and women’s fashion, accessories, and pet items, including denim, tops, dresses, swimwear, sleepwear, totes, bags, and lifestyle pieces. Key pieces include:
Women’s Bootcut Jean: This high rise bootcut features an all-over star pattern and bold red logo patch on the back giving these jeans an Americana nod that is perfect for wearing to your favorite concert or outing.
Women’s Dolphin-Hem Denim Short: This high rise denim short features a 2-inch inseam with a curved hem to highlight your curves and gives it a retro feel. Red stitching throughout and a bold red “Lee” back patch offer a pop of color.
Women’s Denim Vest & Rider Denim Cheeky Short: A set made to wear together, the denim vest is slimmer to complement your shape with an adjustable back buckle to get the fit just right. In a classic mid-wash denim with silver custom buttons, it pairs perfectly with the Rider denim cheeky short. The 2.5-inch low-rise cutoff has a raw cuffed hem and surprise features – like a star-printed pocket pattern that peaks out at the bottom – as well as the custom red back patch and trim.
Women’s Carpenter Jean and Cropped Chore Jacket: These pieces blend Kacey’s love of workwear and Lee’s heritage, featuring Lee’s iconic hickory stripe pattern. The jeans have a loose-fitting style with traditional carpenter details. The jacket is a more modern take with a cropped fit perfect for layering.
Western Denim Shirt: Available in both men and women’s versions, this shirt balances today’s trend with Lee’s heritage. It features bold red contrast piping and timeless pearl snap closures in a soft cotton fabric.
Men’s Bandana Printed Straight Jean and Workwear Jacket: Lee’s straight relaxed jean and utility jacket get a fresh look thanks to a subtle paisley print inspired by the classic bandana. Featuring Lee’s iconic denim details and pops of red in the trim and back patch. Also available in a solid denim.
Men’s Carpenter Short and Jean in Hickory Stripe: Workwear styles ready to wear everywhere, these two feature a loose fit and a double-knee carpenter style in Lee’s iconic pattern. The short hits just below the knee for a modern take that pairs perfectly with a Kacey Lee graphic tee. Both styles also available in solid denim.
Graphic Tees: From tank tops to baby tees, oversized and ringer tees, the tops in this capsule cleverly bring to life Kacey’s personal mottos and inspiration from Middle of Nowhere album with lyrics, images and sayings. Made to pair perfectly with denim bottoms.
Swimwear: From bikinis to one-pieces, the swimwear is designed to complement the rest of the capsule, including male/female coordinated patterns.
Accessories: Denim-inspired totes, handbags, hats with clever sayings and song lyrics, bag charms, belts and more – each piece is made to bring a fun Kacey Lee element to your day.
Pet Accessories: Inspired by Kacey’s pup, Pepper, and designed to coordinate with fashion from the collection. Whether it’s a top, dress or even a tiny cap, these pieces will make your four-pawed family member ready for summer fun.
“We’re proud to bring this exclusive collaboration to our customers as we continue to build Walmart as a destination for fashion, culture and self-expression,” said Ryan Waymire, senior vice president, adult fashion, Walmart U.S. “Our long-standing partnership with Lee, rooted in quality and heritage, combined with Kacey Musgraves’ distinctive voice and style, allows us to deliver a collection that feels both authentic and fresh. Together, we’re offering standout pieces that make incredible style accessible for customers—whether they’re shopping for everyday wear or their next summer concert.”
Starting May 19th, the collection will be available exclusively at Walmart and Walmart.com, launching in approximately 2,100 stores nationwide. Fashion ranges from $8-$42. Accessories and pet items range from $6 to $25.
You can shop for this collection here.
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Isabel Marant Fall 2026 Lookbook
The Isabel Marant Spring/Summer 2026 collection wasa perfect continuation of the brand’s signature Parisian boho identity. Albeit with a rougher edge.
Denim centered on “intentional imperfection”. Like faded indigo, distressed embroidery, washed blues, slim worn-in jeans, and early-2010s Parisian cool revived through a softer, more lived-in lens.
Creative director Kim Bekker leaned heavily into the brand’s heritage denim language rather than futuristic experimentation.
One of the standout details was subtle embroidery running through distressed denim seams rather than heavy embellishment. The treatment looked handcrafted and intentionally aged.
We’ve noticed a lot of reds in this collection. There were red colored jeans, or light=wash jeans paired with red tops and jackets.
And lots of leathers in black and burgundy:
And last, but not least, there was definitely a tendency towards low or maybe lower-rise jeans.
Below in our gallery, you can have a look at more of the Fall 2026 key denim pieces:
You can shop for Isabel Marant on their website, at Farfetch, and at Nordstrom.
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This Denim Scene Still Doesn’t Get Enough Attention
Nick from Stridewise on Southeast Asian Denim, Bryan on Rugby Shirts, and More Stories
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This week’s issue is a bit more mixed than last week’s T-shirt rabbit hole. If you missed that one, or if you’re new to the DH Weekly, you can still read it here.
We’re heading into Southeast Asia’s growing raw denim scene with a guest feature from Nick of Stridewise, looking at two rugby shirts Bryan thinks pair perfectly with selvedge denim, and revisiting one of Indonesia’s best-known makers from the Denimhunters archive.
In This Issue of the DH Weekly
- Southeast Asian denim brands — Nick English explores one of the most interesting parts of the global raw denim scene right now
- Rugby shirts for selvedge people — Bryan looks at two standout options from Heimat and Barbarian
- Things Worth Your Attention — striped tees from Gustin, Oni Secret Black denim, and a Whitesville restock
- From the Archive — revisiting Indonesian maker Piger Works
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Guest Feature on Southeast Asian Denim Brands
Back in 2019, when Jake (@almostvintagestyle) and I were doing the Denim & Boots Podcast, he mentioned this guy, Nick, who was building a site called Stridewise. Fast forward to today, and Nick’s got one of the most impressive independent publications in the heritage and footwear space.
Honestly, his output is a little intimidating for a perfectionist like me. Between Stridewise, his YouTube channel, newsletters, and now even his own leather goods business, I genuinely don’t know how he keeps up the pace.
Nick and I connected a few years ago through Instagram, and we’ve stayed in touch since then. When I launched Weirloom last year, he featured it in his newsletter, and earlier this year, he reached out as he’s working on a new business focused on bringing more Southeast Asian makers to a wider audience.
That conversation eventually turned into the guest feature here on Denimhunters. In the article, Nick explores a side of the raw denim world that still flies under the radar for many Western enthusiasts: the growing selvedge scene across Southeast Asia.
From heavyweight Indonesian denim and natural indigo makers to newer brands experimenting with fits and fabrics, there’s a lot happening outside Japan right now—and Nick’s spent time visiting many of these workshops firsthand.
If your mental map of raw denim still begins and ends in Japan, this one’s worth your time.
Two Rugby Shirts Built for Selvedge Style
With massive cross-over appeal, rugby shirts have become a staple in nearly every corner of menswear.
For those of us who wear denim with near-religious devotion, a good rugby shirt pairs perfectly with heavy selvedge and is ready for almost any occasion.
Bryan’s a recent convert to the world of rugby shirts, and he’s picked up two standouts: one from our good friends at Heimat in Germany, the other from Canadian rugby specialist Barbarian.
There are countless rugby shirts to choose from, but Bryan thinks these two are especially worth considering. If you’re looking for the perfect rugby shirt, this is where we’d start.
Things Worth Your Attention This Week
Gustin’s Retro Stripe Tees Nail That 1950s Americana Look
Gustin just launched a series of striped Japanese jersey T-shirts that instantly reminded me of those old photos of kids in the 1950s wearing jeans and striped tees that somehow looked effortlessly cool without trying too hard.
Maybe it’s also because I’m rewatching Mad Men at the moment, but they feel exactly like something Bobby Draper would’ve worn running around in suburban America in the early ‘60s.
The colours and stripe combinations are spot on, and they also remind me a bit of some old Levi’s Vintage Clothing tees I had years ago that I still kind of regret getting rid of.
The fabric itself looks excellent too: soft Japanese jersey with slightly more refined construction details than you usually get at this price point.
Oni’s Secret Black Denim Has Reappeared
Oni’s Secret Denim has become almost mythical among denim enthusiasts over the years because of its absurd texture, low-tension weave, and strangely soft feel despite the heavy weight.
Now, several retailers—including Cultizm—have started getting new deliveries of the double-black version in a range of fits, including the 622 Relax Tapered, 200 Wide Straight, and 288 Regular Straight.
At 20 oz., this is proper heavy denim. But unlike a lot of heavyweight black denims, this one develops real texture and contrast as it fades instead of just turning flat grey over time.
If you’ve been waiting for a restock, now’s probably the time.
Whitesville’s Tees Are Back in Stock
Last week’s T-shirt issue featured Whitesville’s excellent two-pack loopwheel tees—the same ones worn by Carmy in The Bear.
Redcast just announced a restock in multiple sizes, and if you’ve been curious about getting into loopwheeled T-shirts without spending Real McCoy’s money, these are still one of the best entry points out there.
They run small, though, so size up.
From the Archive: Piger Works and Thailand’s Fade Culture
Nick’s article this week touches on several Southeast Asian brands that deserve more attention outside the region, including Thailand’s Piger Works.
A couple of years ago, Bryan reviewed their 20 oz. “Master of Fades” jeans, and it remains one of the best deep-dives on why the Thai fade scene developed the way it did.
Thailand has built one of the strongest fade cultures anywhere in the world over the past decade. The climate plays a role, but just as important is the way brands like Piger Works engineer denim specifically for high-contrast fading.
Piger’s heavyweight fabrics, intense indigo saturation, and heavily overbuilt construction have made them something of a cult favourite among serious faders, especially through competitions like the Indigo Invitational.
Bryan’s review goes deep into the details: the 20 oz. denim itself, the construction choices, the fit, and what makes these jeans fade the way they do. But more importantly, it captures a moment when Southeast Asian denim stopped being viewed as an outsider scene and started demanding real global attention.
If Nick’s article made you curious to explore further, this is a good place to continue.
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Ksubi Spring 2026 – “Future Memory”
Ksubi’s Spring/Summer 2026 “Future Memory” collection captures timeless rebellion without boundaries. Classic Americana and archival sports references are stripped back and reworked, creating a wardrobe that exists beyond gender and outside expectation.
Oversized silhouettes, distressed finishes, and vintage-inspired washes define a shared language of the streets. Jerseys, tees, fleece and cargos are designed to be worn, layered and lived in. Each piece marked by movement, individuality, as well as with Ksubi’s anti-uniform spirit.
Grounded in nostalgia yet driven by forward momentum, Future Memory connects past and present through a modern lens. It reflects attitude over identity, where heritage codes collide with future-facing design. And self-expression remains the only rule.
Some of the most noteable denim key styles include sequined denim, reflective, almost cracked-surface jeans and jackets designed to look worn-in but glam.
Corduroy-paneled denim – hybrid fabrics combining tonal corduroy with denim bases.
Leather barrel silhouettes – coated and leather-like denim shapes with exaggerated volume.
Distressed surface treatments – abrasions, paint splatters, sun-faded indigo, and raw-edge destruction.
Crystal and diamante embellishment – signature Ksubi detailing layered over damaged denims.
The overall vibe moved away from minimalist denim and toward a rougher “future vintage” aesthetic – heavily textured fabrics that looked broken-in, and customized.
You can check out and shop for this collection on the Ksubi website, as well as in their stores.
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Louis Vuitton – Resort 2026 Ad Campaign
Louis Vuitton’s resort 2026 campaign is shot the way a good travel photograph works. Everything looks like it happened, and nothing looks arranged.
Photographed by Cass Bird and styled by Marie-Amelie Sauvé, the images move through rocky shorelines, old village streets, and clear blue water. A very different mood from recent LV campaigns.
Denim in Resort 2026 wasn’t the loud centerpiece – it was integrated into the lifestyle narrative. Key pieces include oversized cuffed jeans, open-back denim tops, and. relaxed denim jackets worn with scarves and resort knits.
You can check out the complete Resort 2026 campaign video below.
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Try, Try Again: A Pair of Pitch-Perfect Rugby Shirts
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Two Rugby Shirts That Can Play Any Position
When researching for our book, The Rebel’s Wardrobe, there were a few pieces that, after getting acquainted with their history, I felt I needed to add to my collection. The rugby was definitely one of them.
Worn defiantly and stylishly by a long list of rugged rebels, the rugby shirt has proven over and over again that it can play in any position. From the roughest to the most-polished of looks, it always fits right in, and it’s a perfect fit for nearly any occasion.
Key to its appeal is rugby’s split personality. The game was first played in England’s upper-crust boarding schools. In 1823, William Webb Ellis, a sixteen-year-old student at Rugby School picked up a football and charged for the goal with it in his arms.
The game was enjoyed by the pupils and spread like wildfire, first to neighbouring schools and then to the rest of the country and the colonies.
It’s a gentleman’s game, played with respect for the rules and sportsmanship but, at the same time, it is a violent and bloody affair from end to end. Unpadded players slam into each other at breakneck speed. It’s civilized carnage, gentlemanly warfare.
The rugby shirt, with its characteristic contrasting hoops, helped distinguish rugby players from football players, who tended to wear vertical stripes. The white collar is a throwback to when the sport was played in white, collared shirts and trousers (opposing players would wear either red or blue knit caps to help spectators tell them apart).
Drawn to the rugby shirt by its association with stylish rebels like Oliver Reed and Mick Jagger, I dove into the wide world of rugby shirts.
I didn’t want a drawer full of them, so I narrowed my search down until I had two that I felt represented the best of what is out there: Heimat’s Raglan Rugby and Barbarian’s 4-Inch Rugby.
We’ll look at both shirts and their contrasting features in more detail below. Between the two of them, you should be able to find the one that is a perfect fit for your style and lifestyle.
Heimat Raglan Rugby
I got a sneak peak of Heimat’s Raglan Rugby the last time I was in Berlin. Part of their impressive made-in-Portugal collection, the shirt made a deep impression.
The good people at Heimat sent me one to review, and it was definitely worth waiting for.
Soft yet sturdy, the 11.25 oz. shirt feels as good as it looks, and it looks incredible—available in six different colourways, I chose the muted Trail Blue/Seashell combination.
As the name suggests, the shirt’s trademark feature is its raglan sleeve construction. Rather than attaching at the shoulder, the sleeve extends to the neck, creating a more rounded silhouette that is a far better match for the contours of the human body.
Equally impressive are the cuffs. I’ve learned from experience with Heimat that the brand does knit cuffs like nobody else, and that’s on full display here. I like to wear my knitwear pushed up my forearms, and, with one good tug, the cuffs are locked in position.
Unlike every other rugby I’ve handled, the body of the Heimat Raglan Rugby is made of panels that have been sewn together. This gives the shirt a ton of structure without sacrificing any comfort.
The placket and gusset reinforcements are made from a sturdy and creamy herringbone twill that is a great match for the off-white panels on the rest of the shirt.
Finally, the collar has been reinforced with parallel rows of stitching on the reverse side. It stands to attention nicely when turned up, and the extra stitching will keep it standing tall, even after multiple washes.
It’s the ideal rugby for anybody who wants to dip their toe into rugby style without getting a bloody nose.
There are ventilating eyelets in the armpits, but the buttons are corozo rather than rubber, so this shirt is better suited to the park or pub than the rugby pitch.
Still, if you do play in it, you’ll likely be the best-looking player on the field.
Barbarian 4-Inch Rugby
The first rugby shirt I added to my collection, my Barbarian, came to me after a long and exhaustive search for an authentic and well-made rugby shirt without conspicuous branding—a deal-breaker for just about everything I wear.
Barbarian’s name came up frequently when I was exploring my options. The Canadian knitwear brand has a global reputation built on the back of their rugby jerseys, and the shirt more than lived up to the brand’s reputation.
Knit, cut, and sewn in Kitchener, Ontario, from American cotton, the 12 oz. double jersey knit has the kind of heft I’ve learned to expect from top-shelf Japanese and German knitwear.
They offer lighter versions, but this weight is perfect for me—and pairs brilliantly with my heavy selvedge.
The shirt is available in an impossibly broad range of colour combinations. There are dozens of stock versions of the shirt, but they specialise in team orders (minimum of 24), allowing teams to customise every imaginable detail.
I went with a maroon and white combination, which matches perfectly with our cabins in the mountains—nearly every barn and cabin in Norway is painted this same shade of deep red. I get complimented on the shirt nearly every time I wear it.
Two details mark the shirt as an authentic rugby jersey. First is the rubber buttons, which flex rather than press when in the scrum. Next is the extra layer of fabric sewn into the armpits, which absorbs sweat.
If it’s authenticity you’re after, the Barbarian jersey isn’t just an option. It’s the option.
This is the jersey of choice for countless rugby players all over the world. I’m not about to argue with them, and you shouldn’t either.
Rugby and Selvedge: A Perfect Pairing
Both of the rugby shirts I’ve discussed above combine effortlessly with heavy selvedge. To start your hunt for the perfect pair of well-made jeans to wear with your rugby shirt, check out our Selvedge Masterlist.
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