ALO OPENS ITS FIRST BERLIN FLAGSHIP

Los Angeles-based wellness and lifestyle brand ALO has opened its first German flagship at Münzstraße 21–23 in Berlin-Mitte, marking its entry into the German market. Spanning 6,000 square feet, the store houses the brand’s collections of activewear, footwear and accessories for women and men, including the ALO Bag Collection. Known for its studio-to-street aesthetic, ALO combines performance-oriented designs with everyday dressing. To mark the opening, the brand is also hosting a series of events across Berlin throughout October, including yoga, Pilates, cycling, running and meditation sessions.

GRAU INTRODUCES PARROT IN RED

GRAU’s Parrot lamp is getting a new red finish. Its design is based on an abstract interpretation of the human figure, with a rounded head, an elongated body and a wide base. The lamp features a rechargeable battery and a 360-degree rotating head, allowing it to be moved around and adjusted to different lighting needs. Parrot Red is available from 16 October.

ADIDAS × FC BAYERN × MCM

MCM, adidas and FC Bayern have teamed up for a capsule collection combining football, sportswear and luxury accessories. Released as part of MCM’s 50th anniversary celebrations, the collaboration includes leather bags featuring the brand’s signature Cognac Visetos monogram and the FC Bayern crest, alongside tracksuits, jerseys and footwear. The collection reworks classic adidas sportswear silhouettes with MCM’s heritage motifs and signature three stripes. The adidas x FC Bayern x MCM capsule collection launches worldwide on 22 October and will be available at selected adidas and MCM stores, FC Bayern World in Munich and through the brands’ online shops.

CROCS AND KIKO KOSTADINOV RELEASE FIRST COLLABORATION

First presented on the runway during Paris Fashion Week, Crocs and London-based fashion label Kiko Kostadinov have released their first collaborative design, the VAALS. The shoe combines Crocs’ signature materials and construction techniques with Kiko Kostadinov’s distinctive design language. Textured leather, mesh and pronounced stitching define the silhouette, which comes in two colourways: Black and Kelp. The VAALS has been available since 20 October for €200 via kikokostadinov.com, at Kiko Kostadinov flagship stores in London, Los Angeles and Tokyo and through selected international retailers.

PATTA AND CARHARTT WIP REUNITE FOR FW26

Patta and Carhartt WIP return with a new Fall/Winter 2026 capsule, building on their previous collaboration from 2014. The collection reworks classic workwear silhouettes, including the OG Active Jacket and Double Knee Pant, with collegiate-inspired graphics, co-branded details and rivet accents. A safety-orange half-zip sweater and pieces featuring the “Hartt and Soul” motif bring a graphic element to the otherwise functional designs. Photographed by Accra-based artist Nana Yaw Oduro, the campaign explores identity and self-expression through vivid colours and surreal compositions. The collection launches globally on 23 October at selected retailers, Carhartt WIP stores and via carhartt-wip.com.