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While there won’t be any episodes of The Mandalorian to look forward to for awhile, loyal Star Wars fanatics can still feel some form of excitement through the the purchasing of various staple items from the iconic franchise. After releasing the infamous Darksaber, Hasbro has now elected to launch the Captain Cardinal Helmet as seen on-screen via Armitage Hux’s personal guards.

Dropped as part of the Star Wars The Black Series line, this electronic headpiece is presented with accurate movie quality detailing. To best translate the First Order Stormtrooper captain, Hasbro equips this helmet with a bold red finish that is accompanied by stark black accents which make up the lenses and trimming across the nose and lower neck. Silver skins are also applied to both of the substantially sized screws placed on either side of the lower jaw.

Additionally, the helmet comes packaged with an adjustable fit, padded interior linings and an electronic voice changer that will surely come in handy for any of you planning to rock this for a cosplay outfit.

Currently, the piece is available right now for $100 USD at select retailers like Zavviand Target.André Leon Talley is the new face of UGG. The fashion journalist-turned industry icon was tapped by the footwear brand to be the latest star of its FEEL campaign, highlighting stories from influential industry personalities about their lives, creative influences and reflections on their work. The photoshoot took place at Talley’s home in White Plains, New York and features Talley wearing legacy Ugg styles like the Neumel and Tasman slipper as well as his personal Ugg boots. 

The former American Vogue editor-at-large has been known fan of Ugg boots for sometime, even wearing his pair to sit front row at fashion weeks. “UGG is comfort food for my feet,” Talley said in a press release. “It’s intelligent. It’s comfortable and it’s full of style.”

And Ugg for its part is happy to have him on board. “André Leon Talley is an inspiration. His story has been told many times, and rightly so, because his accomplishments are unique and meaningful,” said brand president Andrea O’Donnell in the same statement. “Not only has he changed the fashion industry and left his mark in today’s culture, but he’s done it by being himself, without a single regret.”

Talley’s 2020 memoir, The Chiffon Trenches, details a few of the hurdles in his rise through the fashion industry’s elite ranks including clashes with Anna Wintour, who he worked and clashed with during his time at Vogue; Wintour released an internal memo admitting to “hurtful and intolerant” actions shortly following the book’s release, which came on the heels of other publishing industry shake-ups following the resurgence of #BlackLivesMatter.NEIGHBORHOOD has just announced a new watch with fellow Japanese company Seiko. Part of Seiko’s PROSPEX (SBDY077) line of watches, the collab takes shape as the rugged NHSK DIVER SCUBA / S-WATCH — a tried-and-tested dive model that sees 200 meters of water resistance, a 41-hour power reserve, and a protective shroud that gave its predecessors the “Tuna” nickname.

This watch sees details like a red triangle, red dial text branding, aged lume plots, and a faded-blue bezel. At the back of the watch reads “NEIGHBORHOOD TOKYO” with the watch’s individual number engraved at the side. Limited to just 1,000 pieces, this watch is dropping January 15 over at NHBD for a price of ¥69,00 JPY (approximately $665 USD).Tokyo boutique GR8 has announced the launch of the blue READYMADE Down Jacket. This time around, Yuta Hosokawa has revamped TNF’s classic down jacket in a style that’s truly READYMADE.

Not made from technical fabrics like The North Face’s classic puffer, this down jacket follows the READYMADE brand aesthetic in repurposing vintage/reclaimed materials for a patchwork take on the classic down jacket — the black colorblocking is there but the blue has been replaced with various shades of blue/paisley afforded by different vintage bandanas. What’s more is that TNF’s “Half Dome” logo has been replaced with a playful “THE READYMADE” logo.

Those interested can head over to GR8 where the jacket is currently selling for a hefty price of ¥288,000 JPY (approximately $2,775 USD).Following the release of a fully blacked-out iteration and another version celebrating American culture, Swiss luxury watchmaker Zenith is now releasing yet another Chronomaster Revival, this time revisiting one of its most iconic El Primero variations of the 1970s: the A385.

Retaining the same design sensibilities as its companions, the tonneau-shaped steel chronograph comes dressed in a smoky brown dial this time round, with three pristine white subdials and a red chronograph seconds hand offering a clean dash of contrast. The model originally debuted back in 1969 when Zenith introduced the world’s first automatic high-frequency chronograph, and would later make headlines in 1970 when it participated in “Operation Sky,” being strapped around the landing gear of an Air France Boeing 707 on a flight from Paris to New York, surviving the harsh weather conditions of the entire journey.

For those interested in the revival of this classic icon, it’s now available at various Zenith boutiques globally as well as over on its website, retailing for $7,900 USD for the leather-strapped version, though no pricing has been provided yet for the bracelet option.