Sports Banger is the bootleg London brand that was born from a ‘FREE TULISA’ t-shirt in 2013. Founded by Tottenham native Jonny Banger, the tongue-in-cheek label has collaborated with Slazenger, Sacred Grounds, Michaela Stark, and even Yard Sale Pizza in the past 13 years since it began. Now, it’s teaming up with another sportswear giant, adidas CONFIRMED, for a very special Valentine’s themed capsule collection.
The t-shirt, which is available in black and white, comes with the slogan: “All Day I Dream About Sex”, creatively spelling out “adidas” with the first letter of each word. To add yet another fun twist, “Sex” has been written in the same font used by the Sex Pistols. There’s also a tracksuit and World Party t-shirt on offer. However, it’s worth noting that the romantic capsule collection won’t be available to purchase – instead, it will be available exclusively in the UK via raffle through the adidas CONFIRMED app. Enter the raffle here.
Elsewhere in fashion this week, New York Fashion Week got underway with shows from Marc Jacobs, Proenza Schouler and Collina Strada. We weighed in on the debate over those controversial Wuthering Heights costumes, and brought you a rundown of everything to expect from the AW26 fashion season. Here’s everything else you need to catch up on…
This week, Diesel teamed up with streetwear experts END. for a brand new capsule collection. The launch included a long-sleeve biker print t-shirt, a convertible two-in-one jacket and more pieces that pay tribute to the aesthetic influences of motorsport. To celebrate the collection, END. and Diesel threw a massive party last night (February 12) at The White Hotel, which, despite its name, was an iconic Salford motor garage that is now a nightclub. NTS were also on aux duties, curating a line-up of DJs that included former The Prodigy member Leeroy Thornhill and Phil Hartnoll of Orbital. Click here to shop the END. x Diesel capsule.
When Miguel Castro Freitas made his debut as creative director of Mugler last October, he took inspiration from showgirls past and present. Now, he’s turning to cabaret, and more specifically, to celebrated performer David Hoyle. Earlier this week, the brand launched a new series with the artist, spotlighting Mugler’s enduring relationship with camp theatricality. See here.
It’s been a big 12 months for Irish menswear designer Robyn Lynch. First, she designed the uniforms for the new V&A Storehouse, then for the Guinness Storehouse, and now she reunites with Geox for a new interpretation of the Geox Snake shoe. Available in five colourways, the collab celebrates 20 years of the Geox Snake. See here.
What does producer A.G. Cook get up to when he isn’t scoring Charli xcx’s The Moment, or working on music with Caroline Polachek and Beyoncé? He’s modelling for Stone Island, of course. The PC Music founder fronts the brand’s latest campaign, unveiling the new Stellina SS26. See here.
Yes, you read that right. Willy Chavarria has launched an offshoot of his eponymous fashion brand, a diffusion line comically titled Big Willy. “This is my commitment to making the Willy Chavarria design language available at a more democratic price point,” the designer explained. Available now, here.
It’s Valentine’s weekend! And whether you’re loved up or you find boyfriends embarrassing, London label HRH has something for everyone. The Hackney-based brand has released some limited edition Valentine’s t-shirts, including one that urges you to break up with your boyfriend, and a more loving version, simply stating “ILY”. See here.
