PALACE SPRING 2026 DROP 3 REALTREE FEBRUARY 20 DROPS

## Palace Meets the Woods Palace Skateboards releases Drop 3 of its Spring 2026 collection on February 20, headlined by the Realtree Reversible Jacket and matching corduroy headwear. Bill Jordan founded Realtree in 1986 and created a camo pattern with colored pencils that revolutionized the hunting industry. Now that same pattern is taking over London's most influential skate brand. This is not about skateboarding anymore. This is about authenticity economics. The latest drop offers a distinct mix of rugged, outdoor-inspired utility and the brand's signature irreverent graphic language. Leading the charge is a heavy dosage of camouflage, specifically the official Realtree pattern, applied to versatile outerwear and accessories. Palace Skateboards Spring 2026 Drop 3 releases February 20 in-store, online and at Dover Street Market in the UK at 11 a.m. BST, online in Europe at 12 p.m., online in the US at 11 a.m. ET. ## The Pattern Recognition Realtree celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2026. Nike and Realtree have been teaming up for months, dropping Air Force 1s and other retro sneakers using the company's print. Nike released the Realtree performance collection on February 5, 2026. Following a massive year for Realtree camouflage on Nike silhouettes, the outdoorsy aesthetic has officially migrated to Jordan Brand with an Air Jordan 1 Low OG "Realtree Camo" sample. Camo will always be in style, with Woodland and Realtree styles remaining prominent in streetwear. But bright camo hoodies and pants are poised for a comeback. Signature items like double-layered camo zip hoodies have captured Gen Z's attention. The numbers tell the story. Realtree has poured its heart into the outdoors for more than 30 years, connecting partners to the $180 billion outdoor market. More than 2,000 manufacturers worldwide increase their market penetration and profits with Realtree. ## Culture Collision Virgil Abloh contributed to consolidating Realtree's popularity by wearing it on various occasions. Drake, Kanye West, Kim Kardashian, Lil Yachty fascinated by the uniqueness of this pattern. Realtree partners with brands like Stüssy, Wrangler, Carhartt, and Crocs while never losing sight of its DNA and core business. With fashion being cyclical, and Y2K trends having made an impact in the past few years, camo-print trousers had the comeback they deserve. Camo print is the latest Y2K-coded trend set to make waves in 2026. Camo-print trousers are the latest divisive Y2K-coded trend set to make waves in 2026. Palace's timing is surgical precision. Beyond hunting, Realtree has expanded into mainstream culture, with patterns appearing in fashion collaborations with brands like Supreme and Nike. The London skate brand is positioning itself as the bridge between streetwear's past and its inevitable future. ## Verdict Palace's Realtree drop is early to a massive trend. Realtree has become one of the most popular among cool kids, evidenced by countless fit checks shared on TikTok. This is attributable to its three-dimensionality, a unique characteristic lacking in other military patterns. The prediction: Every major streetwear brand will have a hunting collab by fall 2026. Palace just claimed the high ground first.