MVP of the week — Featuring Hartcopy x Reebok

First up, we’ve got a fashion collab that’s practically tailor-made for a mag like HUNGER. Introducing Hartcopy and Reebok’s exclusive Footpatrol collaboration, a two-part capsule featuring the Trinity Premier and Club C Velcro. The Trinity Premier draws inspiration from printing presses (think metallic accents and weathered sections), while showcasing asymmetrical details, including a mirrored “RBK” on one tongue. The Club C Velcro is for those inclined towards a more refined aesthetic, featuring a sleek design and a standout detail in the form that velcro strap. Blend style and concept and you get these shoes, which are available to shop now (surprise), exclusively at Footpatrol.

Next up, we had to feature a festival in this week’s MVP because it’s a standout choice this summer — lineups don’t get much better than this! Defected Croatia’s eighth edition, running from August 1-4 promises an unforgettable experience. Known for its inclusive atmosphere and top-tier production, the festival consistently delivers a diverse lineup of dance music legends. This year is no exception, with a mix of first-time performers, rising stars, and beloved pioneers. Expect to hear bangers from icons like Honey Dijon, Jamz Supernova, Luke Una, Moodymann, Jayda G, Todd Edwards and so much more. With such an eclectic mix of talent, Defected Croatia continues to be a highlight of the festival season, attracting dance music fans from around the globe.. Hurry—tickets are almost gone! More info here

For our next inclusion, it’s Nando’s Mix It Up Vol. 3, the EP which blends international flavours with South African spice. Executive produced by Musa Keys, the restaurant chain’s third musical offering features A$AP NAST, Teni, and Unknown T alongside South African producers like Duppy, Nkulee, and Toby Franco. Recorded between Johannesburg’s Flame Studios and London’s Nando’s Soho studio – yep, that really exists – the EP celebrates Amapiano, South Africa’s hottest cultural export since PERi-PERi chicken. What to expect from the sounds on this EP? It’s a lovely little marriage of infectious rhythms, US rap, Nigerian lyricism, and UK Drill. It’s a real smorgasbord, if you will — one that gives credence to the Nando’s belief that ‘Life’s Better When You Mix It Up’. You can catch these guaranteed floor-fillers across all streaming platforms from July 5th. We recommend giving @Nandosuk a cheeky follow to keep abreast of everything.

Coachtopia – the sub-brand of Coach that focuses on making fashion that little bit more circular – has just unveiled its summer 2024 collection, showcasing bags, shoes, and ready-to-wear designed for easy repair and recycling. The star of the collection is the new Coachtopia Loop Ergo bag, a monomaterial marvel made entirely from recycled rPET. The beloved Loop Flat Tote also returns in fresh variations, with one in particular featuring a checkerboard pattern crafted from repurposed denim.  This summer drop reinforces Coachtopia’s commitment to circular fashion, proving style and sustainability can coexist in perfect harmony. Really, there’s no better illustration of the whole Coachtopia ethos than the collection’s accompanying photo story, which brings together eco-conscious activists and designers and sets them against the backdrop of Oko Farms, something of an urban oasis for Brooklyn-ites. Shop the collection, here.

Finally, we’re mixing up MVP this week by including a book, which we can thank Sharmadean Reid for. New Methods for Women is Reid’s debut book, and it’s hitting shelves this week courtesy of Penguin. In essence, New Methods for Women is a fresh take on the personal development genre — offering a female-focused perspective, it tackles issues like financial equity in workplaces and relationships, dealing with narcissists, and affordable ways of practicing self-healing. Comprised of 49 rather powerful essays that cover everything from life, work, self, friendships, parenthood, and relationships, Reid weaves her personal insights with diverse thinkers, ideas, and stories that have shaped her approach. It’s something of a game-changing read — one that gives women the tools to shape their worlds in ways that don’t rely on pre-existing methods or schools of thought. You can shop New Methods for Women, here.