KSUBI Enters a 'NEO-NOSTALGIA' Era for Fall 2025
KSUBI'sFall 2025collection, entitled 'NEO-NOSTALGIA,' channels the brand's signature rebellious spirit through a lens of elevated craftsmanship and retro influence. Merging varsity-inspired silhouettes with subtle Western accents, the lineup reimagines classic favorites with opulent detailing and timeless shapes. The result is a season that exudes luxury while staying true to KSUBI's street-luxe DNA, offering pieces designed to stand out yet remain wearable across diverse settings.
For menswear, the collection reinterprets classic collegiate codes with a fresh spirit. Vintage '70s-inspired indigo denim is paired with reimagined varsity silhouettes, crafted from rich European fabrics adorned with custom boucle patchwork. The brand's luxe-rebellion ethos continues with pieces like the Hussle Fur Jacket and the Maxx 'Renaissance' jeans, which feature all-over crystal and stud detailing in silver and jewel tones. These stone-washed black baggy jeans reinforce the label's bold approach to street-luxury apparel. Additionally, workwear-inspired pieces are given a tough, lived-in aesthetic with hand-applied grease oil washes and paint splatter details.
In womenswear, KSUBI applies its rebellious spirit with a luxe-femme twist. Signature denim fits, such as the Playback, Low Rider and Barrel Jean, are given a Western flair in a vintage-inspired Texas Blue wash. The collection also features denim favorites like the Ksuper, now encrusted with elaborate crystals, studs and KSUBI crosses. Cropped, oversized silhouettes and denim stamped with custom Ksubi patches add a daring edge to classic fits.
The collection also includes unexpected pairings, such as the Spliced denim, which combines raw rinsed denim and chocolate brown panels to create pieces like the Soho flared jeans and a sharp Slim Trucker Jacket. Check out the lookbook in the gallery above. KSUBI's Fall 2025 collection is currently available via itswebsiteand flagship stores.
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