Aimé Leon Dore Draws on 1980s Reggae Culture for Newest Collection

Start building your spring and summer wardrobe with Aimé Leon Dore's latest collection.

Entitled 'Kingston 1983,' the New York lifestyle brand's new range takes inspiration from Beth Lesser, a reggae photographer and writer who documented dancehall, musicians, producers, and singers in Jamaica during the '80s.

ALD's 36-piece offering is prime for warmer weather thanks to linen and pleated shorts, short-sleeve mandarin shirts, and lightweight cotton blend T-shirts and tank tops. Shield the elements or keep warm on a brisk evening with the shawl throw over coat or tan cotton knit cardigan. Accessorize any piece with Aimé's silk blend scarfs.

Shop Kingston 1983 now here.

Aimé Leon Dore "0315 Pre-Fall" Collection

Last we heard from New York's rising lifestyle brand Aimé Leon Dore was its "NY Navy" collection. Today, the King of understated classics delivers an offering with clear streetwear influences and added elegance. "0315 Pre-Fall" from ALD is a 22-piece collection that compliments the brand's sneaker collection for Puma, which utilizes the States silhouette in Oxblood, Cool Grey, and Cream colorways. The Pre-Fall collection captures Puma's casual staple featuring crewnecks, hoodies, t-shirts, and sweatpants in 100% cotton Vintage Loop French Terry. Season appropriate outerwear is also included, like the water repellent "Lightweight Popover" and "Camo Field Jacket". A mesh lined trench coat, Panama hat, and cropped trousers complete Aimé's casual sophistication executed in its utilitarian garments. "0315 Pre-Fall" is made to order in NYC and is available for pre-order now. Shop the latest collection, as well as Aimé Leon Dore for Puma here.

Aimé Leon Dore "NY Navy" Collection

New York based lifestyle brand Aimé Leon Dore has a knack for simplistic and functional design that carries influences from the historical past. Evidence of this is seen in the brand's offering for Kith done in January that celebrated the heritage of boxing in the '60s and '70s. ALD's latest collection takes direct cues from the birthplace of form and function, the military. Every branch of the military focuses on monochromatic color schemes and minimal individual detail because uniformity is the essential; the motto of the United States Navy is "Not for self but for country". Aimé's Spring collection, "NY Navy", certainly encompasses this sentiment using solely navy, olive, and cream white hues. Along with the colors, the Navy inspiration is evident in the garment silhouettes highlighted by the flight jacket, bomber jacket, and waffle t-shirt, as well as the template branding and numbering emblazoned throughout the delivery. The basic aesthetic that accompanies Aimé Leon Dore's "NY Navy" collection is made cool because it shows appreciation to the nation's heroes while done in a NY streetwear sensibility. Read more on the collection here and shop it at Aimé's concept store April 9 - 13, from 10am to 8pm.

Aimé Leon Dore Concept Store

179 Mott St

New York, NY 10012

KITH x Aimé Leon Dore Collection

New York lifestyle brands KITH, founded by Ronnie Fieg, and Aimé Leon Dore, founded by Teddy Santis, have joined for a friendly collaborative collection. As good friends and founders of their respective brands there is a certain commonality between Kith, ALD, Fieg, and Santis, a commonality the latest collection draws upon: perseverance. Ronnie Fieg explored the concept of perseverance in competitive environments finding a fitting analogy between the world of fashion and boxing. KITH x Aimé Leon Dore takes inspirations from Muhammad Ali and other greats of his era and translates them onto key apparel silhouettes that were selected from each brand and then redesigned to create a cohesive look from KITH and Aimé. Also, interestingly enough, each garment is named after streets in Queens, NY that played a pivotal role in the lives of Fieg and Santis. The pieces chosen are Aimé's Astoria Robe that is updated with a two button front placket, the Hillside Crew, the Hollis Hoody which reimagines KITH's Frayed Hoody with its waffle-thermal lining, and the classic Roosevelt Pant that also features a waffle-lined treatment. A simple knit beanie, as well as the collection's black and Oxblood color scheme ties the range together. Shop the entire 10-piece KITH x Aimé Leon Dore collection now at KithNYC.com and the KITH Manhattan store at 644 Broadway, New York, NY.