Here's fashion news that you missed this February!

Welcome back, readers. February has had its fair share of interesting things coming from the fashion world. Streetwear is an ever-evolving style, and for that reason, it is very hard for some to keep up with what’s happening in the scene. Well, don’t you worry! This is Laive-O you’re reading; I’ve always got you guys covered.

I spent some time researching some interesting fashion news that has come out this month. You know I got to make sure all of you guys are caught up with what’s happening in the world of streetwear. We are cutting out all the boring bits—I read all of the unimportant stuff (your welcome)! We’ll only be covering the important bits and the bits that you guys would find interesting! So enough talking. Let's get into some of the things you might’ve missed: February 2025!

If you like anime, Palace x Death Note just dropped some fire!

Palace Skateboards is a streetwear brand coming straight from London. They have a legacy of bold collaborations with brands like Arc’teryx, Mercades-AMG, Juventus x Adidas, & Ralph Lauren. However, their newest collaboration is with the anime Death Note.

It is a critically acclaimed psychological thriller with a large fanbase. First released in 2003, its legacy has stood the test of time to this day. It has influenced the world of pop culture and anime as well.

Palace & Death Note aim to fuse the two mediums—"blending anime artistry with contemporary streetwear staples.” They have released hoodies, long-sleeve tees, graphic T-shirts, and button-up shorts. All of them incorporate recognizable Death Note characters on their pieces too. Palace has released this collaboration on the 15th of February on their website. If you’re into Death Note, anime, or Palace, you should definitely check out this drop!

Nude Project x Football Legend Ronaldinho!

Nude Project has come up with one of the least expected drops I’ve seen in a minute. Titled “Lil Kid, Big Dreams,” this collection is a tribute to Ronaldinho’s legendary career in football.

In case you don’t know, Ronaldinho is a Brazilian football icon who’s regarded as one of the greatest players of all time. He is the only player who has won a World Cup, a Copa Libertadores, & a Ballon d’Or.

The collection consists of 30 pieces that include knit football jerseys, T-shirts, jorts, and oversized jumpers. All of these pieces reflect Nude Project’s signature streetwear aesthetic as well as the flavor of Brazilian culture.

Several pieces contain screen-printed images of Ronaldinho in different stages of his life. They all reflect the journey that he went through to become the football legend he is today.

The collection is available as of the 20th of February on the official Nude Project website. If you are interested in football, a fan of Nude Project, or want to show off your love for Brazil, then this collection is definitely worth a visit.

London Fashion Week Updates & Milan Fashion Week Coming Soon…

London Fashion Week has been in full swing since the 20th of February. Here are some of the most interesting highlights of this week:

• Burberry, the British luxury fashion house, is expected to pop out this week. Daniel Lee—English fashion designer and chief creative officer for Burberry—is said to show off his latest collection this Monday.

• British designer Steven Stokey-Daley presented his designs with some delay. Originally, he was meant to present his pieces in Paris. But he made the last-minute decision to stick with his adopted hometown, London. Hailing from Liverpool, Stokey-Daley has lived and worked in London since 2020 after graduating from Westminster University in fashion.

  His pieces aimed to capture a mix of Britishness and some of its dress codes—capturing the feel of the upper class and high society.

• Now let's take a look over at Fashion East. Louther, a brand led by German-born fashion designer Olympia Schiele, showed off its collection on the walkway. Working closely with Polish visual artist Helena Minginowicz, Schiele took inspiration from Minginowicz by using an interplay of textures and airbrush-effect motifs. Louther’s silhouettes were mostly oversized, which reflects Schiele’s ties to streetwear and skatewear. Overall, Louther’s collection sticks out for its real-world appeal.

London fashion week will commence until Monday, 24th February, where there will be their last show. However, Milan Fashion Week is set to start real soon. Beginning on the 25th of February, Milan Fashion Week will commence until the 3rd of March 2025. So keep your eyes out!

A$AP Rocky becomes Ray-Ban’s first Creative Director after beating Felony Assault charges!

ASAP Rocky has always been known for his influence in fashion culture and streetwear. Blowing up in 2011 off his LIVE. LOVE. ASAP mixtape, Rocky has had one hell of a hip hop career.

However, recently, his career was under threat with two felony assault charges, almost throwing him in prison for up to 24 years. He was accused of firing a gun at a former friend, ASAP Relli, on a Hollywood street in 2021. Thankfully, after a lengthy trial, Rocky was found not guilty of the two felony assault charges he was facing.

Not long after this victory from Rocky, it was announced that the luxury eyewear brand Ray-Ban is making ASAP Rocky their first creative director.

Ray-Ban’s president, Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio, released a statement saying:

The timing of this announcement most likely isn’t a coincidence. Many people took to social media, saying how Ray-Ban must’ve known ASAP Rocky was being framed this whole time.

Rocky hasn’t shared any plans for Ray-Ban as of late, but keep your eyes out. This seems like one hell of a year for the rapper.

Key Takeaways:

February has been an interesting month for the world of streetwear and fashion. From collaborations with anime shows and footballers to runway shows at London fashion week & court cases. Streetwear is a dynamic and fast-changing medium, & anything can happen in the world of fashion. So stay tuned for what March has to offer.

As always, stay true, stay laive.

Sources: StupidDope | Hypebeast | Uproxx | TheSoleSupplier | BBC