Norse Projects continues to build its strong roster of partnerships with its latest drop, which taps the help of both New Era and Kvadrat. The trio joins forces to deliver a strong collection of headwear that is defined by summer-ready tones. New Era provides the foundation of this collaboration, which is now available to shop online.
The caps are informed by the archival looks and experience of New Era, but also tap into the textile profession of Kvadrat. The capsule is dubbed Forest Nap by Akira Minagawa, which is a blend that is. made up of 95% wool and 5% nylon, elevating the familiar 59FIFTY Retro Crown. The six new colorways for the season include "Dark Green," "Cobalt Blue," "Black," "Blood Orange," "Tan," and "Grey."
Three-Way Collaborative Bright Hats
Norse Projects Taps New Era and KVADRAT for a Joint Capsule
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