Welcome back to The Offcuts: a selection of general fashion topics, ideas, info, gossip, and whatever else that I’ve come across this week. Read past Offcuts here.
In today’s letter:
Menswear brands coming together to drop their fall collections all at the same time
A look at a very exciting drop from 18 East that’s dropping later today.
Mfpen’s deconstructed New Balance collaboration.
New rare bookstore in New York supported by USM Modular Furniture.
A limited edition of the 1942 Levi’s 501 that seems impossible to get in the US.
and more.
Earlier this week we spoke about how stores have already begun releasing the new fall collections, signaling that summer is officially winding down. A few days later my eyes became bombarded by numerous brands with fall/winter collection lookbooks and releases almost simultaneously.
I get it. It’s mid-August, the summer trips to Greece are finally winding down, most people are starting to get back to the real world, and that means shopping is starting to pick up again — I will say though, as the years go by it seems that these fall collections start creeping in earlier each summer.
Anyway, a lot of brands just dropped their lookbooks for fall, bringing in a new array of menswear garments that will leave us wanting new clothes again. I’m sure I missed some, but here are a couple of collections that caught my eye this week:
Noah drops their lookbook for AW26: A very strong collection coming from Noah for fall. I’m not going to lie, it’s been quiet on the Noah front for me for a few seasons, so this is a nice change of pace. Nothing crazy, but nothing bad either. What we have is a collection that leans into the classics of menswear while maintaining that build quality paired with the casual feeling that makes this brand appealing to a wider audience.
Unkruid Series 6 is now live on their site. I recently placed Unkruid on a list of brands that are shaping the current landscape of mens fashion, and this collection solidifies why they deserve the hype. A special brand that takes dedication to fabric development to another level, and it shows through each individual garment they drop. Some standouts from the new collection that I like right now: this wool/silk new dream hat, these pants that have already sold out only after a few hours, and this late night jacket in a big corduroy finish.
Corridor released their AW26 lookbook: Another great example of menswear that just works in anyone’s wardrobe. Corridor has been dialing in their creative approach by keeping the designs simple while focusing on fabrics and details throughout each garment. I find that this is a brand that’s better understood in person, so go out there and find it in the real world. The clothes will do all the talking.
Thisisneverthat Fall 2026 lookbook: A collection that reminds me of how the average person working in the fashion industry actually dresses day-to-day. It’s just classic streetwear that’s done well. Thisisneverthat comes at a really great price point and they make quality stuff for the money you spend.
Khakis has also begun slowly rolling out their new Fall 26 collection. We just have a couple of shots and a video on their IG, but Khakis is definitely not a brand you should be sleeping on. Up and coming but has already made waves with great rounds of collabs with Reebok, and their clothes are getting better with each season.
SUMMER IN COPENHAGEN
Get those wallets ready because 18 East is dropping a new ‘Summer in Copenhagen’ collection this Friday, and there are a bunch of gear that a lot of us will want to add to their wardrobe.
The lookbook is up on their Instagram here.
A lot of good stuff, but there is one item in particular that I don’t think I’ll be able to avoid, and that’s the Pacis Full Zip jacket:
3M grid pattern, big kangaroo pockets, and a perfect hood that just covers enough of your face that sits nicely on your head — finding the perfect fitting hood is a mission that needs a lot more effort than one might think.
This might be the only fall jacket I need this season, truly.
All of this will be dropping on the 18 East website later today, August 14th.
I’M LISTENING
Mfpen and New Balance have a deconstructed 992 coming out early next year that I’m really excited about. The shoe debuted during Mfpen’s runway show at the last Copenhagen Fashion Week.
At first glance you see a familiar silhouette, but a closer look reveals deconstructed details that makes this shoe interesting in a more subtle way — I’m not always trying to wear the loudest or more design focused shoe, a subtle change to an already familiar model is sometimes the only difference I need.
A really great shoe. This is going to be a big release so expect these to fly when they drop sometime next year. Will keep you in the loop once we get to the due date.
THE NEW HENDER SCHEME FLAGSHIP
Listen, if I see Hender Scheme doing anything, I’m supporting whatever it is with everything I got.
Their new flagship just opened up in Minoshima, Fukuoka, bringing together the essence of the brand in a new space. My favorite part about a Hender Scheme store is their ability to find spaces that fit so perfectly with the brands identity. Each store is the same, but it feels so different at the same time because of the surroundings and the location of each of their shops.
A NEW RARE BOOK SHOP IN SOHO
Rare book and ephemera collecting wizard, Geoff Snack, has partnered with USM Furniture to bring his shop to life in New York city. The Wrong Answer shop is opening this weekend, August 15th within the USM Showroom at 28 Greene St, New York.
Did you know that AI companies have been actively buying up books to scan them and then destroying the physical copies so the information lives forever in their database? Insane. Preservation of books of any kind is so important right now, and that’s why I’ve said that everyone should have their own physical library in the past.
Anyway, highly recommend visiting if you’re in the area to enjoy a wide selection of books Geoff has been collecting and selling across a range of genres and art practices.
A PAIR OF LEVI’S THAT SEEMS IMPOSSIBLE TO GET
Levi’s Vintage has been dabbling in the archives by reproducing original denim from the past. For this release, Levi’s tapped into a 501 from 1942 to reproduce stitch for stitch. Unfortunately, these sold out instantly in US but Europe will have their chance when these drop on the Levi’s website on September 3rd, 2026. Mark those calendars and good luck.
A RETURN OF A CLASSIC
The Tor Ultra Lo is probably my favorite model that HOKA has to offer. The olive colorway is probably one of the best, and it’s the one that hasn’t been as easy to get right now because stock is low, but Saison Shop is restocking them on their website here.
Fall is coming up, it’s a good shoe to get yourself covered. It’s comfortable, GORE-TEX upper for that extra protection, looks great on foot, especially if you got some proper pant stacks going on. You can’t go wrong. I recommend going with your true size!
Hender Scheme >>> picked up a piano bag from the Ebisu flaship a few months back, can't get enough of this brand right now
Grabbed the Tor Ultra Lo, that antique olive is too good. Shoutout Hoka's site for offering student discounts as well