The BAE Bulletin: Here's When and Where to Cop This Week's Hottest Releases
New Fenty PUMA is on its way.
Spring is officially underway and what better excuse is there to update your wardrobe than a change of seasons?
This week’s BAE Bulletin sees an abundance of adidas releases, with new NMD_CS2 sneakers available alongside the highly-coveted Hender Scheme collaboration and the final drop of Pharrell Williams’ Hu Holi collection. Nike also debuts a stunning Air Max Plus and the latest Fenty PUMA drop brings some more of those standout creeper sneakers to your rotation. Talking of collaborations, Opening Ceremony and Columbia showcase a range of practical pieces that are perfect for layering and when it comes to beauty, Padma Lakshmi’s luxurious products for MAC will keep you looking fresh and glam.
Lastly, the release of the nostalgia-inducing My Tamagotchi Forever app will probably keep you distracted right through to summer. Read on to find out more about this week’s best launches.
Opening Ceremony x Columbia
Clara Balzary
Release Date: March 12
Release Price: Prices start from $55 USD at openingceremony.com and in Opening Ceremony stores
Opening Ceremony are no strangers to a stellar collab – just peep the brand’s latest partnership with Disney for proof. This collection with Columbia marks the second time the two labels have come together and the outcome is decidedly spring-ready. The unisex offering fuses together functionality and fashion, with everything from jackets, gilets, hoodies and jumpsuits available. Some of the pieces are constructed in colorful reversible fabrics, so they’re truly versatile. Practical accessories like the bucket hat round off the collection and are a style-staple whether you’re the outdoorsy type or not.
Nike Air Max Plus
Sneakersnstuff
Release Date: March 12
Release Price: £145 GBP (approx. $200 USD), available online in France only and at Sneakersnstuff Paris
These space-age sneakers by Nike are unlike any updates we’ve seen on the Air Max Plus silhouette before. In place of the usually wavy upper, these adopt a zig-zag pattern embroidered in metallic silver. The rest of the sneaker complements this edgy design, with hits of light grey and shimmering silver panels throughout. Unfortunately, it seems like these futuristic kicks will only be released in France for now but a girl can dream.
My Tamagotchi Forever
Bandai Namco
Release Date: March 15
Release Price: N/A
The ’90s are back in a big way and not only in terms of the fashion world – we’re also seeing a real nostalgic longing for the era’s beloved toys, like the Tamagotchi. Of course, technology’s come a long way in the decades that have passed but luckily that means that the Tamagotchi has been updated to suit the digital age. Gone are the black and white pixelated pets, replaced in favor of an entire virtual town that allows the game to be more interactive than ever before. We can’t wait to get obsessed all over again.
Padma Lakshmi x MAC
MAC
Release Date: March 15
Release Price: N/A
MAC has a reputation for collaboration but this marks the cosmetics brand’s first partnership with model, actress and Top Chef host, Padma Lakshmi. This drop comprises of lipsticks, glosses, eyeshadow palettes, powder blush duos, eye pencils and brushes, so there really is something for everyone. Colors range between vibrant fuchsia and rich plum tones to shimmery, everyday neutrals and to round it off, each product is encased in luxe gold packaging – we want it all.
Fenty PUMA Spring 2018 Drop 1
PUMA
Release Date: March 15, available to shop at global retailers like HBX
Release Price: N/A
Bad gals, Rihanna is back with a whole new Fenty PUMA drop for 2018. This time, the collection fuses together motorsports and beach influences to form a collection that’s full of racing details in technical, scuba-like fabrics. Bodysuits, track sets and sweatshirts amp up the apparel offering but in true Fenty PUMA style, the accessories are unmissable. Fanny packs and rucksacks appear in a neoprene material with sporty graphics, that look as cool on the beach as they do on the street. When it comes to footwear, the beloved Creeper sneaker and sneakerboots arrive with vibrant updates, too – we can only wonder what the second drop will hold.
adidas NMD CS2
adidas Originals
Release Date: March 15
Release Price: $180 USD, you can cop at adidas.com
adidas’ new NMD_CS2 is arriving in two new colorways – tan/pink, which has stunning color-shifting effect, complemented by nude, cream and pink accents throughout and ”Triple Black,” which has a fully tonal upper accented with subtle neon pink details on the heel collar. This versatile runner is as much stylish as it is practical, so it’s the perfect transitional shoe for springtime. Peep both versions above – which would you pick?
Hender Scheme x adidas Originals
adidas Originals
Release Date: March 16
Release Price: N/A, available at select retailers worldwide
adidas Originals and Hender Scheme’s latest collaboration pays tribute to three classic silhouetttes – the Superstar, NMD R1 and the Micropacer. True to Hender Scheme’s roots, the shoes are handmade in Tokyo from tanned leather and retain a minimalist appeal. While these are the perfect way to elevate your sneaker rotation, they’re in high-demand so you’ll have to be quick to cop. You can find a full list of retailers here – be sure to mark your calendars or risk missing out.
Pharrell x adidas Originals Hu Holi
adidas Originals
Release Date: March 16
Release Price: N/A, available in-store and at adidas.com
The third and final instalment in Pharrell Williams and adidas Originals Holi-inspired collection is set to drop soon and of course, it’s just as vibrant as you’d imagine. The T-shirts, hoodies and shorts all feature a unique powder-dying technique, ensuring that no two products are exactly the same. This same technique features on the three new Hu NMD colorways and to complete the collection, there’s also a multicolored Hu Holi beach towel.
