I am going to be really honest and say that while I have always loved the vibe and energy of Aimé Leon Dore, and have since almost the beginning, I have lowkey been ignoring them for a couple of years. I still grab my boxers and off-white socks, but the clothes haven’t really been speaking to me. That is, until now. The Spring Summer 2026 lookbook hits at the perfect intersection of streetwear and straight-up menswear, and there are pieces here that feel next level.
For SS26, ALD brings forward new collaborations with New Balance and Technics, while leaning into textured tailoring, colourful prep, and technical outerwear. The Gore-Tex trench is wild. No branding except the Gore-Tex label at the back collar. Come on. It lands alongside other Gore-Tex jackets and hats that keep things functional and clean.
The New Balance partnership delivers a dopamine-charged activewear capsule in cobalt blue and neon green. A technical running vest with reflective logos and a blue mesh hoodie led the charge. There is also new New York Yankees and Mets merch in the mix, keeping the sports references tight. On the audio side, the Technics collaboration brings an intarsia beanie, a graphic jersey, and a green-and-gold turntable into the fold. That Technics hat alone is a moment.
Tailoring is what really pulled me back in. Herringbone, narrow baseball stripes, and earth-toned tweeds shape the story. A white striped double-breasted blazer with matching trousers and a charcoal suit styled with a graphic tee featuring art by Alekos Fassianos show the range. The pinstripe pants, the pleat trousers, the simple sophistication of the suiting. It is doing it for me.
Knitwear rounds things out with quarter zips, sweatpants, chunky mesh, ribbed sweaters, cardigans, and mid-season zip-up jackets in yellow, periwinkle, red, and turquoise. Aimé Leon Dore SS26 is available now on the ALD webstore, and for the first time in a minute, I am paying close attention.
