January 18, 2022

The Hottest Gear for Summer in Australia

Riley Wolff

Riley is the Integrated Marketing Manager for Australia and New Zealand, and is based in the Melbourne office.

Summer is in full swing across Australia, so weā€™ve got a fresh edit to keep you cool from the beach to the bar

Summer is in full swing across Australia, so weā€™ve got a fresh edit to keep you cool from the beach to the bar

This article is part 13 of 67 in the series: Australia

Summer in Australia, thereā€™s nothing else like it. From sunrise to sunset and beyond, there are endless options to explore your own backyard, to tour the coast, or simply go out with friends. But you know what summer in Australia does require – a fresh fit. While winter is great because we get to layer up cozy hoodies and puffers, thereā€™s nothing like pulling off a summer fit – thankfully weā€™ve done the work for you and rounded up some of our essentials.

adidas Yeezy Slide Pure (First Release)

Yeezy chalked up another win with the Yeezy Slide Pure when it dropped back in April 2021. The adidas Yeezy Slide Pure is constructed of Pure EVA foam with a soft footbed that offers immediate step in comfort. An outsole with accentuated grooves for traction and support adds the finishing touches to the design.

Turning a slide from a basic item into a fashion-must-have is exactly what you expect from Yeezy, and itā€™s exactly what youā€™ve got here. The Yeezy Slide Pure has become one of the hottest traded items on StockX, and for good reason – theyā€™re instantly recognisable, supremely comfortable, and a summer must have.

Nike Kwondo 1 G-Dragon Peaceminusone Triple White

Thereā€™s not much that Korean legend G-Dragon hasnā€™t done – dubbed the ā€˜King of K-popā€™, he made his name as a rapper in boy band Big Bang. From there, a huge solo career, endorsements, and business ventures – you know how it goes. In 2016 he launched his fashion label, Peaceminusone.Ā 

His first connect with Nike came in late 2019 with the release of his Para-noise Air Force One – an incredible design that featured a dual-layer upper.

Maybe because of the success of that release, Mr. Dragon linked up with Nike again for this – the Kwondo 1 G-Dragon Peaceminusone Triple White, a brand new silhouette inspired by the classic Brogue.Ā 

Nike took the mould from the Janoski line for shape, added a raised midsole, and went all out with the upper, including a fringe tongue – reminiscent of something you would see at the local country club.Ā 

G-Dragon has been quoted as saying this shoe was designed for any gender, and beyond that itā€™s a shoe that can be styled with almost anything – the perfect canvas for your next fit.

 

Fear of God Essentials Core Collection Sweatshort Stretch Limo

Centuries from now, history professors will refer to this period as the ā€˜Jerry Lorenzo Eraā€™, and with good reason – his Essentials line has become literally that, essential. Nicely done, Jerry.Ā 

Anyone whoā€™s anyone is showing up and showing out in Fear of God Essentials over the past 12 months – premium quality staples that are dripping in luxury feel. Fear of God Essentials pieces have that timeless quality about them – the opposite of fast fashion, Essentials collections remain relevant season after season.

The Fear of God Essentials Core Collection Sweatshort Stretch Limo are no different – a piece you can depend on time and time again whether you style them up or wear them paired back.

Nike x Drake Certified Lover Boy Rose T-shirt White

This white Nike x Drake t-shirt dropped as a part of the artist’s collaborative “Certified Lover Boy” album merch, which was released the day that the album was announced. The announcement and drop came as a shock to some, following the artist’s 34th birthday by just two days. The drop came out of nowhere but had been rumoured for months as the collection had been leaked by Drake himself on his IG story earlier in 2020. The white Nike x Drake Certified Lover boy Rose T-shirt features a black Nike Swoosh above gold lettering that spells out CLB on the front. On the back of the shirt, two roses cover the words “Certified Lover Boy” which is written in the same gold colour and font as the lettering on the front.

Nothing, and I repeat nothing, says summer in Australia like a crisp white tee.Ā 

Microsoft Xbox Mini Fridge (US Plug)

Probably the most obvious product on this whole list, the Microsoft Xbox Mini Fridge is a no-brainer. When youā€™re hours deep in a GTA sesh, the parch is real – and you deserve an ice cold refreshment. The good news is youā€™re covered with the Microsoft Xbox Mini Fridge – it can hold up to 12 cans (10l capacity), and it even has a USB port on the door so you can charge stuff. The shelves are removable if youā€™re looking to stash a tallboy, the inside of the door has snack shelves because #snacksarelife, and the top of the fridge and the Xbox logo light up so you never lose your bearings.

2020-21 Panini Chronicles Basketball Blaster Box

The current NBA season has been wild so far – who would have thought the Lakers would be struggling so much, and the Bulls and Suns are reminding us of the ā€˜92-93 season when Sir Charles and His Airness were going at it.Ā 

Each 2020-21 Panini Chronicles Basketball Blaster Box comes loaded with five cards per pack, and eight packs per box. Rookie cards in 2020-21 Panini Chronicles Basketball can be found for players from the 2020 NBA Draft Class including LaMelo Ball and Anthony Edwards.

Hit these up for that thrill of pulling a card featuring one of the leagueā€™s next superstars. What a feeling.