Fresh after Chinese New Year, we enter that time of the year when the cold begins to fade, events start to pile up, and the city comes back to life with energy. 

A few days ago, we dived into STAPLE’s Spring/Summer 2026 collection at their Hong Kong flagship store in Hysan Place, where creator Skylar guided us through an exclusive preview that captures the essence of resilience.

The store was filled buzzed with bright energy where streetwear enthusiasts and trendsetters sported the latest looks. Creators showcased their personal flair while media representatives highlighted the collection’s innovative designs and stories.

The items in this collection aren’t just clothing, they are powerful statements of strength in the face of adversity.

Originally founded in New York City by Jeff Staple, STAPLE has since expanded to other regions, including Hong Kong where the brand continues to spread the New York spirit and iconic pigeon through their campaign’s in store activations and cross-disciplinary collaborative approach. STAPLE’s philosophy on movement is viewed as both a lifestyle and a form of spiritual expression. This collection brings transitional moments in modern urban life to the surface for their audience and buyers to experience in real time.

Titled “WE WERE NEVER BURIED,” SS26 resonates with Jeff Staple’s impactful mantra: “THEY TRIED TO BURY US. THEY DIDN’T KNOW WE WERE SEEDS.” A phrase that fully embodies the spirit of resilience and transformation STAPLE embodies.

SS26 is not about the destination, but the ongoing journey where hardship is transformed into the momentum to keep moving forward.

The collection builds its overall colour system through a visual language centred on the coexistence of nature and the city. The palette is grounded in earthy tones, with beige-brown, black, and grey, which serve as steady core shades throughout the collection and echo its key themes of resilience, growth, and forward momentum.