AIME LEON DORE DROPS SPRING/SUMMER 26 UNIFORM

## Aimé Leon Dore Returns with Refined Uniform Collection Aimé Leon Dore's Spring/Summer '26 Uniform collection marks the next chapter of refined essentials from the brand. Building on last year's reintroduction, this season's expanded assortment combines signature pieces with new silhouettes to deliver an evolution of our modern wardrobe. The New York-based brand has expanded its core Uniform offering with carefully considered updates to existing pieces and thoughtful additions that maintain the collection's essential nature. ## Building on a Successful Relaunch For Spring/Summer 2025, Aimé Leon Dore reintroduced the Uniform collection, an assortment of refined essentials, thoughtfully redesigned for the first time in two years. This revival brings back some of our most classic pieces while introducing fresh additions in ALD's signature color palette. The timing of this release comes just days after the brand's comprehensive Spring/Summer 2026 seasonal collection, which featured collaborations with New Balance and Technics. The Uniform collection serves as a complementary offering focused on wardrobe fundamentals. ## Core Pieces Receive Contemporary Updates The collection includes an elevation of the brand's core pieces like the relaxed 5-Pocket Denim Pant, an updated Denim Trucker Jacket, and a Micro Logo Lightweight Jacket, which can be paired with matching hats. These updates reflect founder Teddy Santis's approach to design, which emphasizes refinement over reinvention. Rather than dramatic departures from established silhouettes, the brand focuses on subtle improvements to fit, fabric, and construction details. ## Expanding the Modern Wardrobe Aimé Leon Dore launched their new Uniform collection today, and shared a teaser of two upcoming New Balance shoes in the process. This week, ALD has teased their next projects with New Balance through a promotional video for their Uniform apparel collection. The collection's launch coincides with previews of upcoming footwear collaborations, including new versions of the New Balance 1300 and 471 models. This integrated approach demonstrates the brand's commitment to presenting complete lifestyle propositions rather than isolated product drops. ## Strategic Positioning in Contemporary Menswear As of 2026, Santis continues to steer the division, recently previewing a Spring/Summer 2026 collection that balances seasonal palettes with the brand's core commitment to domestic manufacturing. The founder of Aimé Leon Dore has forged a lasting partnership with New Balance and gained notice from LVMH for his nostalgic New York take on modern menswear. Santis's dual role as ALD founder and Creative Director of New Balance's Made in USA division continues to influence both brands' output. His approach to the Uniform collection reflects broader trends in contemporary menswear toward elevated basics and thoughtful wardrobe building. ## Available Now The Spring/Summer '26 Uniform collection is now available through Aimé Leon Dore's retail channels, both online and in their New York and London flagship stores. The collection represents the brand's ongoing commitment to providing refined essentials that serve as foundational pieces in a modern wardrobe.