Adidas x Kolor Fall/Winter 2015 Capsule Collection

Following up their designer collaborations with names like Stella McCartney and Jeremy Scott, Adidas joins forces with Japanese streetwear brand Kolor for their latest clothing range. The Adidas x Kolor collection marries fashion with function and features athletic pieces that are accented with metallic design details. 

Standouts from the collection include its astronaut-themed jackets, its layered running separates and its performance kicks that are functional for productive days at the gym. 

This collection will be available in stores and online September 2015 and will appeal to the style-conscious athlete.

Authored by Jana Pijak

Images taken from F****** Young!

Alexander Wang x H&M: Sneak Peek

If you’re like THE BRUNETTES and are anxiously awaiting for the November 6^th launch of the sportswear-focused Alexander Wang x H&M collection, which will likely sellout in its entirety on that very same day, then you’ll definitely appreciate these preview pics from the menswear range.

Logo-embossed sweaters and running meggings will give fashionisto gym rats some edge when hitting the treadmill, but it’s the gym gear in the campaign imagery, like the boxing gloves and soccer ball, that THE BRUNETTES are most hoping to see included in the line. So start drafting that must-have list now, because the Alexander Wang x H&M collection is just weeks away.

Authored by John Ibbitson

Images from Freshness, Man Repeller, Telegraph.co.uk, and Duo Gigs

Outdoorsy Urbanite Apparel: WOOD WOOD Releases its Fall/Winter 2014 Lookbook

Bungee-cord belts, printed-logo graphics, and athletic silhouettes are combined to create the WOOD WOOD Fall/Winter 2014 collection. The Danish brand releases its latest catalog that highlights urban, rock-climber apparel and outerwear that provides one with the perfect balance of style and performance.

The collection catalog is captured by Hasse Nielsen and stars model Reece Sanders, who poses in studio and in front of a colourful rock-wall backdrop.

Authored by Jana Pijak

Images from Highsnobiety

Fashionable Football Tees: The Versace Loves Brazil T-Shirt Celebrates the 2014 FIFA World Cup

In celebration of this month's 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil championship, luxe Italian fashion house Versace has launched its Versace Loves Brazil T-shirt. The limited-edition garment celebrates the international soccer tournament that is set to begin tomorrow.

Embracing opulence, Versace's latest design boasts the label's signature Medusa motif that is adorned with soccer balls, 2014 typography, and mirrored silhouettes of two soccer players. This statement tee is guaranteed to garner attention and is a reflection of both Versace's glamorous aesthetic and Brazil's national pride and energetic spirit. 

Authored by Jana Pijak

Images from The Boombox

Street-Style Sportswear: Activewear Gets a New Look from Topman Sport

Combining technical fabrics, functionality, and breathable materials with sleek fits and a heavy dose of street style, Topman takes on fast-fashion competitors, like H&M and Joe Fresh, with its foray into activewear under the new Topman Sport label.

The 20-piece capsule collection debuts with running tights, marl gym tees, and performance pieces with mesh venting and dry-tech technology. Reflective elements and thumbholes give the line a futuristic look and add even more function to the label, while daring prints and colour hues give this collection a signature Topman look.

Authored by John Ibbitson

Images from Topman

Exclusive Expedition Gear Launches: THE BRUNETTES Attend the Fjällräven Fall/Winter 2014 Press Preview

Sharing its story with the Canadian press for the first time, THE BRUNETTES were among a select group of media invited to attend the Fjällräven Fall/Winter 2014 press preview held last night in the Ballroom at the Gladstone Hotel. 

The rainy, spring evening provided for the perfect night to head indoors and learn about fashionable, waterproof and water-resistant outerwear that is sure to keep even the most experienced mountain trekkers warm and cozy when out for long hours in the cold. 

Teaching us all about Fjällräven's unique brand story and heritage—in addition to giving a demonstration on how a simple bar of wax can help preserve, protect, and keep moisture from absorbing into clothing—Nathan Dopp, Fjällräven's VP of Sales and Marketing for North America, demonstrated why Fjällräven's approach to outerwear is superior to that of its competitors. 

Innovative fabrics, wax coatings, bold colours, down-filled pieces, and affordable price points are just some of the trademarks of Fjällräven's sporty, yet stylish outerwear, accessories, and expedition gear that make the line a hip alternative to those who may be suffering from Canada Goose fatigue.

The brand, whose name translates from Swedish to mean arctic fox and is also used as an expression to describe sharply dressed individuals, has a long history in producing outwear with roots that date back to 1960s Sweden, while the company's Kånken knapsack has been loved by children and adults worldwide for decades.

Although Fjällräven has already been available to the Canadian market through independent retailers, the press preview wasn't only showcasing the brand's future collections; it was also celebrating the establishment of its first store in Canada, which opened in Vancouver earlier this season. 

Authored by John Ibbitson

Images from THE BRUNETTES’ own collection *images from THE BRUNETTES’ collection not to be used without providing a source link to this posting 

Luxe Olympic-Inspired Activewear: The ‘Go Gold’ Collection from H&M Honours Sochi 2014

Inspired by its very own special collection of Olympic Winter Games uniforms, designed by H&M with the partnership of the Swedish Winter Olympic team, H&M recently unveiled its ‘Go Gold’ activewear line, which is currently available in participating stores while quantities last.

The uber-stylish capsule collection features monochromatic and colour-soaked pieces, for both women and men, that are engineered with winter-sport activities in mind, but that also balance function with fashion.

Slim silhouettes, bold patterns, directional lines, and crisp cuts, along with fast-drying fabrics, reversible designs, breathable materials, and lightweight down-fills, let sporty fashionistas—and fashionistos—join in on the excitement of the 2014 Olympic Winter Games in Sochi, while staying fit and taking home their own gold medal for best dressed.

Authored by John Ibbitson

Images from H&M