Kith Celebrates 15th Anniversary With BMW & Levi's Revives Historic 1942 501 in This Week's Top Fashion News

Summary

• Levi’s brought back archival 1942 501s, while Gap tapped Malcolm Todd for its new denim campaign.

• Nike Japan teased a One Piece collaboration, and Kith expanded its luxury automotive footprint alongside BMW.

• Meta’s smart glasses faced major venue bans across the UK.

Kith for BMW Chapter IV Collection Collaboration Release Info

Following the reveal of its one-of-one 1972 BMW 3.0 CSi and 1987 BMW M6 E24 restoration, Kith officially unveiled its highly anticipated Chapter IV collection with BMW. In celebration of the brand’s 15th anniversary, the collaborative effort continued to bridge the gap between automotive heritage and premium streetwear. In outerwear, a multi-paneled leather jacket crafted in partnership with AVIREX is offered alongside the Braun and Dewitt leather moto jackets. Elsewhere, the Nelson Quarter Zip, Braxton Track Zip, and Nelson Hoodie stand out in a range of everyday essentials. For accessories, Kith introduces Monogram-embossed leather overnight bags, travel duffles, watch holders, ‘47 Sheep Suede Drivers Caps, and much more. The fourth installment of their partnership solidified the enduring synergy between the two powerhouse brands, proving that the crossover between luxury cars and modern fashion still had plenty of gas left in the tank.

Meta Smart Glasses Face Widespread UK Venue Bans

Meta‘s smart glasses faced bans at various venues in the United Kingdom, a blow to the company’s attempts to expand the product’s global adoption. Event spaces and clubs cracked down on the wearable technology, citing strict privacy and unauthorized recording concerns. While Wetherspoons stands as one of the largest chains enforcing the restriction across its 800 locations, private members’ club Soho House has also asked patrons to remove the hardware upon entry. In entertainment, ATG Theatres has restricted wearing the frames during programming, and Monopoly Events instituted an outright ban for Comic-Con. The widespread restrictions served as a harsh reality check for the booming smart eyewear market, setting a definitive precedent for how wearable cameras are integrated into nightlife and entertainment.

Levi’s Vintage Clothing Re-Release Archival 1942 501 Jeans

Levi’s Vintage Clothing reached deep into its vault to re-release the iconic 1942 501 jeans. The reproduction meticulously captured World War II-era specifications, a time when strict material rationing forced the brand to strip down its signature details. Replicating the original craftsmanship, the jeans feature an inverted yoke seam, hidden rivets, single-needle arcuate pocket stitching, and a classic two-horse leather patch. Each pair is delivered unwashed in its raw state, complete with a reproduction of the original paper flasher and decorative dollar bill insert. The  Levi’s Vintage Clothing 1942 501 Jeans drops August 13 at Levi’s Store Kyoto and via lottery on the official web store for 66,000 JPY

Nike Japan Teases One Piece Collaboration

Nike Japan teased yet another upcoming collaboration with the legendary franchise One Piece. The teaser image showcases the recognizable Poneglyph in the shape of a Nike Swoosh, accompanied by the short caption “ROMANCE DAWN”, directly referencing the introductory story arc of One Piece. The release is rumored to be the One Piece x Nike Air Max Plus “Devil Fruits” pack, but official product shots remain under wraps. However, the mere announcement was enough to generate hype across global social media platforms. Several sources suggest that the One Piece x Nike collection is set for an official drop during Fall 2026.

Malcolm Todd Fronts Gap’s “Denim On Your Own” Campaign

Ahead of his biggest tour to date, Malcolm Todd stars in Gap’s new “Denim on your own” campaign with American actresss Inde Navarrette. In an interview with Hypebeast, the musician shared his fashion hot takes, the importance of a fun accessory, and his guiding style mantra: “if everything’s cute in my closet, it’ll be okay.”