HIP SS22 Luxury Editorial
Our Luxury edit for SS22 at HIP showcases a variety of contemporary labels, each with their own unique version of craftsmanship. With expressive silhouettes, premium materials and attention to detail at the forefront, each piece in our new curation is filled with meaning and character.
No brand reflects this more than Angelo Urratia’s 4SDesigns – changing the landscape of contemporary menswear with an ambitious project that combines classic, luxurious Italian tailoring with American sportswear. Another label with a fascinating interpretation of clothing is Visvim. Seeking to create “future vintage”, its founder Hiroki Nakamura travels the world seeking new and old methods of weaving, dyeing, and assembling textiles. The result is rugged yet timeless clothing built to stand the test of time.
With sustainability an increasing concern for modern labels, Story mfg. have carved their own path, finding a more “more authentic, fulfilling and kind approach to fashion”. Using organic materials, natural dyes and traditional methods of craft, Story’s aesthetic manages to appear both vintage and progressive.
Within segments of luxury clothing, functionality is becoming a must. Labels marry classic motifs with contemporary designs, creating new conceptions of utilitarianism. One of the most famous examples of this is the late Massimo Osti’s C.P Company, who continue to break boundaries with traditional military-inspired silhouettes, technical materials and dye-processing techniques. A newcomer to menswear in recent years is Los Angeles-based Reese Cooper, whose eponymous label recontextualizes vintage Americana and outdoor styles – Cooper reimagines them with sophistication, presenting each collection as a chapter within a wider narrative.
Explore the latest SS22 collections online and in Leeds now.
Nike Dunk Low ‘Cacao Wow’
A firm favourite from 1980s Basketball history – Nike returns for 2022 with a plethora of colourways for the ever-popular Dunk silhouette in both high and low iterations. The Dunk Low ‘Cacao Wow’ represents a unique iteration, combining earthly tones – broken up by a deep blue suede swoosh – with intricate stitched detailing. With a premium suede, leather and mesh upper, abstract embroidery to the overlays, as well as a court focused rubber outsole and heritage inspired suede tongue, the Dunk Low ‘Cacao Wow’ is a standout style in the iconic series.
The Nike Dunk Low ‘Cacao Wow’ launches at HIP on 17/06/22 online via our draw.
Nike Air Max 1 ‘Light Madder Root’
First released in 1987 – the Nike Air Max 1 was created with speed and lightweight impact in mind and has since become a standalone classic coveted by collectors worldwide. The Air Max 1 returns for 2022, this time in a mixed suede, canvas and mesh ‘Light Madder Root’ and ‘Worn Blue’ colourway inspired by a combination of vivid seasonal summer colours and trail-shoe aesthetics.
The Nike Air Max 1 ‘Light Madder Root’ is online now.
YZY FOAM RNR ‘Onyx’
adidas present the YZY FOAM RNR ‘Onyx’ – featuring an injected EVA foam to provide lightweight durability and made using algae harvesting technology that helps to keep lakes clean. The soft top layer in the footbed offers an immediate step in comfort, whilst strategically mapped vents around the foot provide airflow and breathability. Additionally, the YZY FOAM RNR uses a new box construction that requires less material and reduces cardboard material waste.
The YZY FOAM RNR ‘Onyx’ launches at HIP on 08/06/22 online via our draw.
