Everything Dropping at Palace This Week
Honoring the London’s 1980s Buffalo era with Dick Jewell in a nostalgic blend of rugged workwear.
Summary
- Palace Skateboards continues its Summer 2026 rollout with a highly anticipated Drop 2, highlighted by an exclusive collaboration with multidisciplinary artist Dick Jewell
- A defining figure of London’s iconic 1980s Buffalo scene, Jewell’s profound influence on music and fashion is celebrated across a range of graphic Hoodies, Shirts, and T-shirts.
- Beyond the artist capsule, the drop features functional, rugged staples like the Danke Jacket and Danke Work Shirt, along with the return of the Classic Palace Slipper
When Palace Skateboards dives into British cultural history, it never misses. For its Summer 2026 Drop 2, the London-based imprint is shifting the spotlight to a true pioneer of the city’s creative underground: Dick Jewell. Widely recognized as a key figure in the iconic 1980s Buffalo movement, Jewell’s multidisciplinary approach seamlessly blended graphic design, cinema, and printmaking, leaving an indelible mark on both music and fashion. Now, his visionary aesthetic is taking center stage in a collaborative capsule that turns everyday streetwear into a wearable gallery.
The Dick Jewell collaboration anchors Palace‘s weekly release, translating the artist’s thought-provoking visual narratives onto a series of premium canvases. The collection highlights Jewell’s eclectic, mixed-media style through a cohesive range of Hoodies, woven Shirts, and graphic T-shirts. By integrating his high-brow, culturally significant artwork into accessible skate silhouettes, Palace continues its long-standing tradition of championing influential British artists while delivering some of the most visually compelling pieces of the season.
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But Drop 2 isn’t entirely rooted in art history; it also delivers on Palace’s signature blend of functional utility and laid-back comfort. Rounding out the apparel side of the release are the rugged, workwear-inspired “Danke” pieces. The Danke Jacket arrives in a trio of versatile colorways—Realtree camouflage, Navy, and Black—providing durable outerwear options for unpredictable summer weather. Fans can also pair it with the matching Danke Work Shirt, dropping in crisp White and Navy, for a complete, elevated utilitarian look.
To bring the drop together, Palace is ensuring your summer footwear rotation stays as relaxed as possible. The brand is reintroducing its Classic Palace Slipper, available in rich Black and Brown leather iterations. Whether lounging post-skate or stepping out for a casual coffee, the slippers perfectly embody the brand’s irreverent, effortlessly cool ethos.
By seamlessly bridging the gap between London’s historic 1980s subcultures and modern skate utility, Palace’s Summer 2026 Drop 2 is a masterclass in curated storytelling. From archive-inspired art pieces to rugged workwear and premium lounging footwear, this week’s lineup offers something essential for every facet of the summer wardrobe. Check out the Summer 2026 Drop 2 above. The pieces release on May 15 at 11:00 a.m. BST in the UK, Europe, and US, and on May 16 in Japan, Korea, China, and Australia via the Palace Skateboards webstore and Palace Skateboards stores.
