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Cruising into Summer

Jun 18, 2026

Russell Westbrook
Russell Westbrook
Cruising into Summer

Hey y’all!

I don’t know about you, but I’m excited that summer is finally here. It’s one of my favorite seasons… for travel and for fashion. What are your plans? Stay tuned over the next few months to see what I have my eye on as top trends to look forward to.

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Quick Take

Museum-Ready Fashion

In May, the Dior Cruise 2027 fashion show took place at the new David Geffen Galleries at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA). It was creative director Jonathan Anderson's debut Cruise collection for the fashion house, and was a smart way to use the beautiful new $720 million building as a backdrop for similarly beautiful clothing. The art on the walls is part of the museum’s permanent collection, but I like the idea of temporary cultural events happening in the space too.

Tunnel Fits

This Week’s Top 4 Tunnel Fits

Jordan Clarkson

Love all black. JC’s probably the best at pulling off a great all black look, ESPECIALLY while winning a ring and all black. Shout out to JC. Love the look and congrats on the Championship.

Angel Reese

Angel’s been killing it. I love this maroon top to bottom. Looks great. Love the boots. Overall, great look from top to bottom. Matching is always top-tier. One of my favorites from the week.

Kaila Charles

I really love this look from top to bottom. From the trench to the tie, to the pointy toe zebra. Everything about it is dope. Amazing. I love it. One of my favorite looks from the YEAR so far.

Congolese National Team

This was amazing. Strategic, well done perfectly, and culturally. I love this look just for everything it stands for and what it looks like. It’s amazing.

Who had the best fit?

  • JORDAN
  • ANGEL
  • KAILA
  • CONGOLESE NATIONAL TEAM

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Trend Watch

An Interview With Our Stylist

Honor The Gift’s Summer 2026 Collection has arrived, and we asked HTG stylist Kateri Zapp for her insights on the vision behind the latest drop.

How did you approach styling this latest collection just ahead of summer? What vibes were you trying to curate and how did the new pieces inspire your vision this time around?

I approached styling the Summer ‘26 with effortless looks in mind. I wanted to create looks that felt easy and wearable from day to night. The collection is centered around positive mantras, so it was important that the styling reflected that sense of confidence and ease rather than feeling overly styled or forced.

How does LA as a setting inform your work? The location for this photoshoot was quintessential LA!

The brand is built around Russell growing up in the inner city of Los Angeles, so shooting in the inner city feels authentic to who we are. We intentionally highlight different neighborhoods because that’s where Honor The Gift was born. These communities have culture, creativity, and resilience that continue to inspire the brand today. We want the locations to feel like an extension of the story we’re telling, not just a place to take photos.

Why do you think this HTG collection is ideal for anyone to have in their closet?

The silhouettes in this collection are effortless and versatile making them easy to style into anyone's wardrobe. The graphics also carry strong messages that anyone can relate to, giving a deeper connection to anyone that wears it. These are the kind of pieces that you'll reach for year after year no matter the current trend.

Do you have a favorite item for this collection? 

The pique colorblock polo.

Do you have a general styling tip you swear by?

Wear what makes you feel the most confident. Trends come and go, it doesn't matter if you're a little overdressed or wearing something unexpected, if you love what you're wearing and it feels authentic to you, that's what matters most.

Westbrook News

Westbrook Enterprises Breaks New Ground

Earlier this month, I returned to my second home, Oklahoma City, for the groundbreaking of the new $121 million MAPS 4 multipurpose stadium, designed to bring professional soccer back to the city and boost economic growth. As the primary investor, I’m incredibly proud of the initiative and remain grateful for everything the city has given me over the years.

What'd you think of today's Word of Westbrook?

  • 💯💯💯 MVP status
  • 🔥🔥 All-star effort
  • 🏀 Pretty good

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