When the clothes are asking you to wear them through, how will you pen your wardrobe’s story?
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London born, now New-York based singer & songwriter Devonté Hynes, better known as well-loved contemporary gem Blood Orange, carves his own corner out from LEVI’S® Spring/Summer 2026 Collection.
Palpable in each seam and rivet, Hynes’ curated pieces share the same DNA as his music-making—method–contrasting, full of depth, and instinctual in composition.
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Sitting third on the tracklist of his album Essex Honey, Somewhere in Between is a sweet shot of melodies that just bleeds picturesque walks through the city. Together with photographer Kartharina Korbjuhn, Hynes lets his song—his music by extension—color his curation. Blending refined, preppy, and passed-down pieces with raw, lived-in denim, it’s an ode to the wardrobes that talk for us—wordlessly expressing our identity to each and every passerby.
Straddling the line of effortlessness and intention, key pieces follow an unpredictable, yet playful back-and-forth. The Authentic button down is the formal foil to the Hayes Boxy Full-Zip Hoodie’s casual sag. LEVI’S® 578® Baggy makes for an interesting twist below the classic textures of Red Tab Vintage tees and Short Boxies among others.
Immediately, the mind wanders to the local layered hand-me-downs found across ukays. It’s a mirror to modern uniforms built on memory and movement, adapted and localized to fit the dense walkways of Makati or the wide avenues of BGC. It is a style that’s as timeless as it is comfortably made for everyday, just like the pairs of jeans people devote to coffee runs, the 9-to-5 grind, and late night jaunts.
This is where ‘90s inspired silhouettes form an honest, expressive, and endlessly intriguing rebellion against trends. It’s a grown-up take on grunge that says this: taste is king, individuality is the norm. Instinct leads LEVI’S® into a space where polish and grit dance to the tunes of bloody soulful music.
In truth, it’s a shared mythos between beloved denim and the sonic history of Blood Orange. As Hynes continues to break the mold of what’s beautiful and raw in music, so does LEVI’S® deliver essentials designed to leave a mark unfazed by time.
Dev Hynes’ contribution to LEVI’S® Spring/Summer 2026 Collection is available for purchase on LEVI’S® website and at select stores nationwide.
Press play on Hynes, and claim your own denim staple now.
Photos and Featured Image: LEVI’S®
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