At first glance, it’s a familiar AF1 formula: premium full-grain leather, classic cupsole construction, and the kind of proportions that have kept Bruce Kilgore’s 1982 design relevant for more than four decades. But the details do the heavy lifting here...

An Obsidian-heavy upper is punctuated by crisp white Swooshes and flashes of red, while subtle star graphics are worked into the side panels and heel, creating a tonal Americana motif that rewards a closer look.

The result feels less like a Fourth of July sneaker and more like a contemporary reinterpretation of national-team kit culture. There’s enough symbolism to make the connection clear, but Nike wisely keeps things restrained, avoiding the overt flag graphics that often age poorly.

With football fever ramping up ahead of the 2026 World Cup, the Air Force 1 Low Retro lands at exactly the right moment. It’s a sneaker that understands the assignment: classic enough for AF1 purists, thematic enough for tournament season, and subtle enough to survive long after the final whistle.

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Renowned for its offbeat oversized ceramic watches, Hublot remixed its signature shape into something downright summery, suitable for a collection it's calling "Summer Vibes."

"Summer Vibes" is more than a catchy slogan. It's a reflection of Hublot's long-standing belief that watchmaking doesn't have to remain confined to the borders of all things Swiss. Sure, Swiss Made is still the seal of quality, but cultural cachet matters too.

Which is why Hublot has been dropping summery watches since 2017, previously unveiling sun-kissed timepieces inspired by Mediterranean getaways like Ibiza and Mykonos. For 2026, the destination is St. Tropez, where the beaches inspire soft, pastel ceramic tones made for a hot watch summer.

The wrist code for the balmy months is one of two tri-color Hublot Big Bang Summer watches in a fusion of mint green, baby pink, and sky blue ceramic that lands somewhere between high-tech horology and marshmallow twist.

Look closer, and the pair reveal two very different takes on Hublot's watchmaking chops.

The first is fitted with a chronograph — or stopwatch function — and exists in a pretty declarative 42mm, limited to the wrists of 200 sun-seekers. Its 44mm counterpart is dressed up with a striking tourbillon — a pulsating device that negates the effect of gravity — for the full effect.

The real flex, though, is three new "mini" 33m Big Bang models in three shiny peach, mint green, and petrol blue. The palette we want for the summer months no doubt, but the real hat tip from Hublot comes in dialing back the diamond-set bezel that usually comes standard on these smaller models. Notionally, this size bracket is often aimed at women’s wrists, with the assumption that slimmer proportions demand added sparkle. But frosting is genderless, and Hublot makes that clear in this (long-awaited) first by leaving the diamonds on ice.

Here is where Hublot in a class of its own, as the industry’s poster child for ceramic construction, using a material that’s basically built for summer: Cool on the wrist, tough in the heat, and whatever else the coming months decide to throw at you. It’s getting hot out there, people. Your watch rotation ought to be heating up, too.

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It's also where outerwear brand Peak Performance began. In 1986, local skiers Stefan Engström and Peter Blom grew frustrated with the skiwear available on the market. Most brands at the time favored flashy colors and overly technical-looking designs. One winter, sat side-by-side on a chairlift, the pair dreamed up a brand that met all the performance requirements for professional skiing but offered a more modern, minimal aesthetic. Peak Performance was born. Designed to withstand Sweden's unpredictable weather, Peak Performance offered cleaner silhouettes and a more muted color palette inspired by the shades of the surrounding landscape.

As the brand approaches its 40th anniversary, we visited its hometown to test out its latest collection in its natural habitat.

After a flight to Stockholm and a seven-hour train ride through seemingly endless pine forests, I arrived in Åre. I was whisked straight up to the Peak Performance mountain house, which the brand has maintained in some form for the last 25 years. It serves as a base for product testing, sales trips, and team-building retreats, and can even be rented out by employees.

We sat down for dinner prepared by local chefs Flammans Skafferi, who served a menu "brimming with flavors from mountain, meadow, forest, and lake." With ingredients like green strawberries, fireweed, dandelions and many wild-foraged herbs I'd never heard of, this wasn't just a meal but a sensory immersion into the landscape.

By 11 p.m., there was still light in the sky. It's hard to get your head around as a visitor. At the height of summer, the sun dips below the horizon for less than three hours, leaving behind an extended twilight where golden light stretches across the mountains.

The next day, we geared up and headed out on the "trail of the trolls," guided by pro skier Henrik Windstedt. The weather was constantly changing. Bright sunshine gave way to pouring rain. Minutes later, the mountains were engulfed entirely by fog creeping up from the valley. It didn't dampen our spirits. Energized by good company, the wilderness and, in true Swedish fashion, plenty of coffee, we trekked up the mountainside to a viewpoint overlooking the town.

As ever darker clouds rolled in, we made our way to a local crêperie until the rain eased. The next stop was a tour of the Peak Performance General Store, a quaint building designed in the traditional Swedish alpine style with timber construction and the iconic Falu red paint. The store houses a repair workshop run by Marie, who has been bringing Peak Performance garments back to life for 30 years and specializes in Gore-Tex restoration.

Later that afternoon, we returned to the mountain house for an early preview of the brand's 40th anniversary collection, set to launch later this year. Sofia Gromark Norinder, VP Design & Creative, and Jeanette Francke, VP Marketing, walked us through the new designs and gave us a first look at the accompanying campaign film.

The day came to an end at the local restaurant Granen. As we gathered around a long table, swapping stories from the trail over plates of local produce, the weather outside shifted once again. Rain clouds drifted across the mountains before breaking apart, revealing streaks of evening sunlight.

Over 48 hours in Åre, one thing became clear: the area's unpredictable conditions, dramatic landscapes, and deep-rooted outdoor culture continue to shape how the brand designs, tests, and thinks about performance wear. Nearly 40 years after its founding, Peak Performance's connection to this town both grounds the brand and guides it forward.

The Old Skool 36 Souvenir is back, now with more colorways in the mix and, crucially, a pin for everyone.

Hot on the heels of those recently sold-out brown and burgundy Souvenirs, this release keeps the momentum rolling straight through summer. After all, what’s summer without a souvenir (or six) for your feet?

This Old Skool is anything but basic: spray-painted uppers, leather overlays, a wild tweed Sidestripe, and a handful of removable Vans pins thrown in just because. 

Vans has been on a hot streak with their out-there releases lately, think paint-splattered pairs and that Travis Barker madness. No matter how wild they get, the DNA’s always unmistakable. Gotta give them credit for keeping it weird and still keeping it real.

The result? A classic that always finds a new way to stand out, one souvenir at a time. With four new colorways dropping periodically over the summer, there’ll never be room for boredom.

The Oatmeal Beige colorway is set to release for $125 on Vans’ website July 23. 

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