Champion x UNDERCOVER Drops SS26 Capsule
Champion and UNDERCOVER have reunited for an elevated Spring/Summer 2026 capsule, pushing the boundary of classic sportswear with Japanese streetwear sensibility. Pharrell Williams' Louis Vuitton Men's Spring 2026 capsule is also in full bloom, blending luxury heritage with vibrant modern flair.
- This is the third collaboration between Champion and UNDERCOVER, with the collection drawing inspiration from UNDERCOVER's "but beautiful 4.5… but beautiful for the rebel man” menswear presentation. - UNDERCOVER was founded in 1990 by Jun Takahashi, who was influenced by the London punk scene and is known for merging rebellious aesthetics with Japanese craftsmanship. - Champion, founded in 1919, is credited with inventing the hooded sweatshirt in the 1930s and developed the durable Reverse Weave technology that is a signature element of its collaborations. - The new collection utilizes a softer 10oz sweat material for Champion's Reverse Weave fabric and features design details like wider necklines and raw-edge "cut-off" hems. - Pharrell Williams was appointed Louis Vuitton's Men's Creative Director in February 2023, taking over the role previously held by the late Virgil Abloh. - Before his appointment at Louis Vuitton, Pharrell co-designed eyewear and jewelry for the brand in 2004 and 2008 and has also collaborated with Chanel, Adidas, and Moncler. - Previous Champion x UNDERCOVER collections have featured Takahashi's iconic "PSYCHO" patch and graphics with phrases like "KOSMIK MUSIK" and "CHAOS". - Jun Takahashi and Nigo, the founder of A Bathing Ape, opened the Harajuku store "Nowhere" in 1993, which became a pivotal location for the burgeoning Japanese streetwear scene.
