it's challenging when they're introducing some stuff that feel like they should just be staples, i.e. black denim or black suede loafers. but I wish they had thought to introduce a subtle pattern elsewhere to make the collection something truly special
the black mack certainly looks nice and well-made but it's hardly groundbreaking. a subtle black-on-grey or even black-on-charcoal PoW or some other slight pattern could've added at least a bit of visual interest and uniqueness, while staying within Levine's whole vibe. and maybe the Games could've been in a different material or had some additional detail. I hate to s*** on it before it's even released, but it just feels a tad like he phoned it in, which is disappointing. as a collection it's also... not that fun? which surprises me
it's all a stark contrast to the St. John's collabs which feel like they had more effort and joy put in. though the cynical part of me wonders whether Levine has reserved his stronger ideas for his own label which he's been putting together simultaneously
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