Written by Craig Landale in Essentials on the 20th July 2022

I hope you all survived the extreme heat. 40.3C to be specific. It was far too hot for me and I’m already underway with a contingency plan for when this happens again. It basically involves getting a flight to Donegal, Ireland. Whilst London was on fire yesterday, Derrybeg was 14C and raining. I digress. As usual I’ve put together the best fashion releases I’ve come across in July 2022. Enjoy.

Chelsea Peers Summer Menswear Collection 

Modern loungewear brand Chelsea Peers has launched its largest menswear offering to date. This stylish collection will help men to feel and look their very best this season, featuring high-quality summer essentials, including co-ords, towelling sets, swim shorts, pyjamas and dressing gowns. Super versatile, the range can be styled up for warm holiday evenings and dressed down for lounging at home. The towelling sets, as well as the linen blend sets are a perfect example of this, with the softest material for pure comfort whatever the occasion. The swim shorts come in a range of prints, including stripes, turtles and palm; father figures can even match with their children as they come in kids’ sizes too! All of these items are also made from 100% recycled polyester and, like all products at Chelsea Peers, one tree will be planted for every purchase. 

chelseapeersnyc.com

Tropicfeel The Hive Backpack 

The Hive was designed around the opinions and needs of the Tropicfeel travel community. Its unmatched versatility, easy access and perfect blend of features makes it a backpack to be used for a lifetime. Featuring a sleek aesthetic which is just as stylish as it is functional, the backpack is the perfect carry-on size and features hidden pockets and laptop compartments, for added security and worry-free travel. The material has undergone a DWR treatment and coating to ensure it is fully weatherproof for all weather conditions and, as with all Tropicfeel products, is 100% recyclable and 100% vegan. The backpack also boasts a modular expandability of 22L – 46.5L, seamless integrated ecosystem and optimised organisation. 

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Seiko Prospex Heritage Turtle 1968 Re-Interpretation

This watch is nicknamed by Seiko fans as the ‘turtle’, due to its silhouette, side view and watch case back resembling a turtle with its curved comfortable shell. To divers, sea turtles are symbols of good fortune. This design is a modern interpretation of the original 1968 Turtle, featuring an elegant but sporty 5-row bracelet or reinforced silicone strap with a rail pattern taken from the design of the original Turtle and water resistant to 200m. 

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Harry Kirton for Thomas Pink Summer 2022 

Thomas Pink, the London shirtmaker, has launched its new campaign posing the question: When is a white shirt pink? The answer, of course, is when it’s by Thomas Pink. The campaign, shot by photographer Pelle Crépin, features 23-year-old British actor Harry Kirton, who made his name playing Finn Shelby in Peaky Blinders, one of the infamous Shelby brothers in the Peaky Blinders gang headed by older brother Tommy Shelby, played by Cillian Murphy. Harry was the only member of the main cast to have been raised in Birmingham where the drama is set. The pictures feature the young actor wearing a number of different white shirt styles by Thomas Pink, styled in a variety of ways to express their versatility. Open at the neck, or with ties, they are matched with vintage-style trousers, jeans and chinos, to illustrate how a white shirt really is a fundamental building block of the male wardrobe. 

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Nobis SYMBIOSIS Collection 

The Nobis SYMBIOSIS Collection is the brand’s most adaptable and transitional to date, marking a new era of featherweight performance and technical apparel systems for all weather protection. Aptly titled SYMBIOSIS, the Transitional 2022 collection highlights independent pieces with unique individual performance attributes, built to integrate as fully functioning systems. This curated collection includes hybrid breathable merino wool base-layers with waterproof and windproof finishes, lightweight layers of insulation, and complete with windproof/waterproof windbreaker utility shells. Nobis’ membrane laminations, seam-sealed construction, and durable water repellent finishes come together to create long-lasting, machine washable pieces to transition with ease. 

uk.nobis.com

Varsity Headwear x DHL 

Norwegian cap specialist, Varsity Headwear has set itself a new challenge by joining forces with DHL international in a partnership to produce a limited edition run of 200 sustainable caps. This following DHL’s recent partnerships with both Vetements and Balenciaga. Born from a shared interest in decreasing carbon emissions and global footprint across their processes, the partnership has focussed on utilising Varsity’s new Sequel fabric, made from discarded plastic from both land and sea, as well as scrutinising all areas across production, packaging and transportation. Maintaining the brand’s natural signature, premium aesthetic, the caps feature subtle styling points including an interchangeable strap and logo - one featuring a DHL branded set and the other a black strap and Varsity Headwear logo - playing a bigger role in increasing functionality and longevity for customers. As well as the cap’s soft Seaqual body, the brim is also made from 100% recycled plastic and the soft shape of the caps has allowed for smaller shipping boxes, increasing transportation efficiency. 

varsityheadwear.com

Parajumpers Beyond Boundaries SS22 

A natural landscape untouched by humankind; the powerful energy evoked by wild and rocky sceneries. There is no boundary that can contain the stateliness of nature. In the fast-paced world as the one we live in, the focus of Parajumpers SS22 campaign is to take some time to be present in the moment and find true inspiration, through a combination of the vibrant energy of nature and the progressive urban attitude, giving birth to a newfound vitality and positive mindset. Delicate, pastel tones are accompanied by deep, intense earthy hues, colouring the feminine, yet practical, garments of the women's collection. The combination of colours and styles create unique pieces that are able to adapt to any environment, and at the same time putting you in the spotlight. Textures play a game of opposites: on one hand, delicate and aethereal; on the other, strong and hard-wearing. The men's collection is a burst of power and vitality thanks to the combination of bright, pop colours and deeper, more intense nuances, that highlight the functionality of the garments. Style and practical details go hand-in-hand, creating a collection that will take you on an enriching life journey. The incredible and breath-taking pictures of natural sceneries are combined with modern and urban outfits, creating a juxtaposition of opposites that perfectly blend with each other. A collection deeply rooted and inspired by the resilient power of nature. 

parajumpers.it

Russell Athletic SS22 Collection 

Russell Athletic, the inventor of the original sweatshirt, has perfected a new denim-look cotton for its Eagle R collection. Utilising new techniques with cold pigment dye to accurately recreate the textured denim appearance on the brand’s signature cotton jersey and loopback fleece, the latest assortment of high-waisted joggers, crop tops, hoodies, and rib-necked crews offer a modern and relaxed alternative to the denim workwear trend. These new pieces have been designed to combine effortlessly with their best-selling Eagle R combed-jersey, bio-washed tee shirts, along with the rest of the new collection where a new craft style continues. Robust visible stitching, multi-media logo treatments and colourful tie-dye details work together with energetic new tones such as purple and burnt orange to bring a subtle statement to the clothing. 

russellathletic.eu

Nautica SS23 Collection 

The Nautica SS23 range has been designed to have a wide appeal, the collection brings seasonal pastel colours alongside distinctive Nautica primary shades. Bold colour blocking and graphic prints appeal to the more fashion-forward customer, while the subtle nautical detailing is perfect for those who prefer a more understated look. Practical with a premium feel, the new Spring/Summer collection is a fusion of hardwearing jackets and waterproofs alongside every day graphic tees and co-ords. Key pieces from the range include the men’s Sevada jacket, the perfect light summer jacket to compliment chinos and a t-shirt while on the water. And the Wyck Jacket for men is the perfect addition to any wardrobe for the trend conscious consumer looking to invest in a varsity inspired piece.   

nautica.com

Chelsea Peers Summer Menswear Collection, Tropicfeel The Hive backpack, Seiko Prospex Heritage Turtle 1968 Re-interpretation, and Harry Kirton for Thomas Pink Summer 2022.