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Winter Into Spring, in Six Albums

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Haven't done one of these in forever but I wanna start doing em again. Five things to buy from the world of merch, the area of fashion that most says "this is what I'm about." Just photos and links this time, supply your own commentary. 

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[Ice Spice sweats](https://shop.icespicemusic.com/products/ice-spice-black-sweatpants)

![Screen Shot 2023-02-04 at 7.11.31 PM.png](https://finals.blog/api/uploads/Screen_Shot_2023_02_04_at_7_11_31_PM_34736a15aa.png)

[Maggie Cheung hat](https://copycatvideopress.bigcartel.com/product/maggie-cheung-hat)

![Screen Shot 2023-02-04 at 7.11.15 PM.png](https://finals.blog/api/uploads/Screen_Shot_2023_02_04_at_7_11_15_PM_43b96632e4.png)

[ESG sweatshirt](https://www.etsy.com/listing/1293345110/esg-fan-art-sweatshirt?click_key=4fc51cd0ed654430334ab3b8ffea22212a322342%3A1293345110&click_sum=18a21086&ref=shop_home_active_6&crt=1)

![Screen Shot 2023-02-04 at 7.11.04 PM.png](https://finals.blog/api/uploads/Screen_Shot_2023_02_04_at_7_11_04_PM_ca0e5498f5.png)

[The Critic hat](https://www.alltimers.com/collections/hats/products/22fa01ap1103-mar)

![Screen Shot 2023-02-04 at 7.10.32 PM.png](https://finals.blog/api/uploads/Screen_Shot_2023_02_04_at_7_10_32_PM_079ca49174.png)

![Screen Shot 2023-02-04 at 7.10.42 PM.png](https://finals.blog/api/uploads/Screen_Shot_2023_02_04_at_7_10_42_PM_5b8c563da8.png)

[Navy Blue letterman](https://navybluethetruest.com/collections/all) (hit the link and scroll)



Merch Roundup: Ice Spice, Maggie Cheung, ESG, The Critic, Navy Blue

maxwell’s afro pick

love the salehe crocs too, but are there any regular people with them? i only ever see influencers and celebs rocking them !

matson

i know a few regular people with them but you're right. i think they are annoyingly intentionally hard to procure for the average customer

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It's too early for this. Presented without links. No order except the first one. 

![IMG_2020.jpg](https://finals.blog/api/uploads/IMG_2020_90acbcfd22.jpg)

Nathan Van Hook at Moncler made a masterpiece.

![IMG_2043.jpg](https://finals.blog/api/uploads/IMG_2043_b3dfbae54d.jpg)

Best Croc of all time. 

![IMG_2037.jpg](https://finals.blog/api/uploads/IMG_2037_7fd5773ac5.jpg)

Flyest team-Kiko colorway.

![IMG_2044.jpg](https://finals.blog/api/uploads/IMG_2044_903db9d540.jpg)

Tuffest clog. 

![IMG_2045.jpg](https://finals.blog/api/uploads/IMG_2045_43cc075df8.jpg)

The illest Moab. 

![IMG_2022.JPG](https://finals.blog/api/uploads/IMG_2022_ae37a21302.JPG)

Coolest tennis sneaker since the Oscillates. 

![IMG_2046.jpg](https://finals.blog/api/uploads/IMG_2046_42f5c3c0a9.jpg)

Fav team-Kiko of the year. 

![IMG_2036.jpg](https://finals.blog/api/uploads/IMG_2036_9f3e0ef293.jpg)

A new classic ACG. 

![IMG_2023.jpg](https://finals.blog/api/uploads/IMG_2023_da9d62263a.jpg)

Crocodile Sebagos go crazy. 

![IMG_2025.jpg](https://finals.blog/api/uploads/IMG_2025_636aaafcad.jpg)

Purple pony hair Timberlands >>

Top 10 Shoes of 2022

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After starting off the series with [Dear Nora](https://finals.blog/posts/FANTASY-FIT:-Katy-Davidson-(Dear-Nora)), we're back with another Fantasy Fit –– this time by the one of the best music writers in the game, Alphonse Pierre. His racing-inspired fit mixes vintage and new, and features my favorite brand 18 East. It clocks in around $650. 

Get into the clothes below and bang the links if you're curious. And when you have a chance, read his [review of *Coke Wave*](https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/max-b-french-montana-coke-wave/). One of the coolest album reviews I have ever read. 

![Screen Shot 2022-08-07 at 6.55.04 AM.png](https://finals.blog/api/uploads/Screen_Shot_2022_08_07_at_6_55_04_AM_7db04be29e.png)

[Benetton Formula 1 hat](https://www.grailed.com/listings/32444143-racing-x-united-colors-of-benetton-x-vintage-vintage-benetton-formula-1-racing-team-cap?_branch_match_id=390249422500298041&_branch_referrer=H4sIAAAAAAAAA8soKSkottLXTy9KzMxJTdFLLCjQy8nMy9ZPKy7PDKzwNUovTgIA0XzDRyQAAAA%3D)

![Screen Shot 2022-08-07 at 6.55.18 AM.png](https://finals.blog/api/uploads/Screen_Shot_2022_08_07_at_6_55_18_AM_b56b2ed7e1.png)

[Stussy shirt](https://www.stussy.com/products/speedway-shirt)

![Screen Shot 2022-08-07 at 6.56.29 AM.png](https://finals.blog/api/uploads/Screen_Shot_2022_08_07_at_6_56_29_AM_c9cfc4c37c.png)

[18 East pants](https://18east.co/collections/bottoms/products/bok-work-cargo-work-blue)

![Screen Shot 2022-08-07 at 6.56.53 AM.png](https://finals.blog/api/uploads/Screen_Shot_2022_08_07_at_6_56_53_AM_5b830f7f1a.png)

[Salomons](https://www.salomon.com/en-us/shop/product/xt-6-adv.html?CMPID=ps%7Cpm%7Cgoogle%7C%7C%7C%7C&utm_source=google&utm_medium=paidsearch&utm_content=aa-cc&utm_keyword=&utm_campaign=&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIiJ6Ho7ey-QIVRAJMCh0BZw69EAQYCyABEgKJUPD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds#color=59438&size=27442)

FANTASY FIT: Alphonse Pierre

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Big shouts to Katy Davidson for being the first participant in the new Finals blog series "Fantasy Fit," where we go online shopping for the most fire fit we can think of, and then reveal the grand total of what it costs. 

Katy's taste level is high and the fit is slamming. Unfortunately it costs **$1,123 USD** which is just not doable for most of us in this or any economy. But if you're rich, hammer the hyperlinks, copy the style and buy the fit. You'll look sick! 

Stay tuned for Davidson's legendary band Dear Nora's upcoming album *human futures*, out October 28 on Orindal Records. For now, stream this perfect jam from four years ago (fan-made video, song is a 100-year-old standard):

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/SCewVoHy6G8" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe>

![Screen Shot 2022-08-06 at 9.17.27 AM.png](https://finals.blog/api/uploads/Screen_Shot_2022_08_06_at_9_17_27_AM_2ec5c6b702.png)

[Braindead sunglasses](https://wearebraindead.com/products/tani-sunglasses-black-green?variant=39646011981955)

![Screen Shot 2022-08-06 at 8.41.48 AM.png](https://finals.blog/api/uploads/Screen_Shot_2022_08_06_at_8_41_48_AM_770ef59406.png)

[Sebastian Ami hoodie](https://www.sebastienami.com/products/cropped-pullover-hoodie-heather-gray)

![Screen Shot 2022-08-06 at 8.49.10 AM.png](https://finals.blog/api/uploads/Screen_Shot_2022_08_06_at_8_49_10_AM_952fb49458.png)

[Online Ceramics tee](https://online-ceramics.com/product/fossil-fool-white-tee)

![Screen Shot 2022-08-06 at 8.43.27 AM.png](https://finals.blog/api/uploads/Screen_Shot_2022_08_06_at_8_43_27_AM_705cc6cc20.png)

[Cactus Store pants](https://cactus.store/products/garden-gi-v4-pants-grass)

![Screen Shot 2022-08-06 at 8.48.39 AM.png](https://finals.blog/api/uploads/Screen_Shot_2022_08_06_at_8_48_39_AM_d71cb0e592.png)

[4SDesigns clogs](https://www.4sdesigns.com/shop/spring-summer-2022/shoes/sabot-wooden-clog/1201/)

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Winter Into Spring, in Six Albums

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