The Stylish Insider

WILDSIDE Yohji Yamamoto and NEEDLES have teamed up again for a new collaboration that drops tomorrow. The limited edition capsule collection consists of two pieces, a pocket t-shirt and a cowboy shirt. The pocket tee is minimalist, with a butterfly-and-rose motif subtly placed above the chest pocket. The t-shirt comes in two colorways of navy with gray embroidery and black with bold red stitching. The cowboy shirt leans into classic Western design. Made from soft satin with a subtle sheen and tonal stripes, it features a boxy and slightly cropped silhouette with the butterfly-and-rose embroidery on both the front and back. The WILDSIDE Yohji Yamamoto x NEEDLES "Butterfly-and-Rose" collection will be available starting July 30 via  WILDSIDE Yohji Yamamoto stores and select retailers, with prices ranging from ¥19,800 JPY (about $133 USD) for the t-shirt and ¥37,400 JPY (about $250 USD) for the cowboy shirt.

Japanese brand NEEDLES has announced a collaboration with Drake 's October's Very Own . Both brands are known for their athletic-inspired outfits, with NEEDLES being recognized for its striped track suits and OVO for its comfortable and versatile loungewear. The collaboration introduces a seven-piece capsule collection that features the distinctive animalistic symbols of both brands. NEEDLES is renowned for its butterfly emblem, while OVO is identified by its owl logo. The collection kicks off with two tracksuits, available in classic black and white. Embracing NEEDLES' signature dual-toned design, the tracksuits incorporate OVO's gold detailing on a black or white base. The track jackets feature gold stitched butterfly and owl logos, as well as stripes along the arms. The pants also feature gold-threaded side panels, along with co-branded monikers. In addition to the tracksuits, the collection includes a cream mohair cardigan adorned with the full name "Octob...

BEAMS is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its sub-brand, BEAMS BOY , with a special watch collaboration involving NEEDLES and Timex . The watch combines the unique aesthetics of each brand. The design is based on Timex's Classic Digital watch, but is given a distinct NEEDLES touch with its signature purple color. The watch is made from a semi-transparent material, making it appear different when light hits it. The watch features NEEDLES' iconic butterfly motif on its digital display, which also incorporates Timex's Indiglo® technology. The caseback is engraved with "NEEDLES for BEAMS BOY" to showcase the collaboration. The packaging of the watch also includes the butterfly motif in NEEDLES' color. The collaborative watch is available for pre-order through BEAMS , priced at ¥17,600 JPY (approximately $119 USD). It is expected to be shipped in October.