When streetwear king Kith partnered with established luxury department store Bergdorf Goodman last fall, it was an unexpected partnership that brought together two very different forms of fashion. Sure, high-end design and streetwear have overlapped and intersected for some time, but there was still a divide in the type of fashion guy who went to the two respective stores. Could you get a Kith guy to go to Bergdorf's? Would the traditionalists accept him? But it seems the surprising pair was right on par: Kith and Bergdorf's are launching their second collection this week.

Kith x Bergdorf Goodman

"This concept focuses on defining what luxury is today," says Ronnie Fieg, founder and owner of Kith. "A hoodie can be luxury if executed properly. Similar to last year, we wanted to create wearable pieces with quality that warrants bearing the Bergdorf Goodman logo."

The collection offers a range of hoodies, pullovers, track pants, and tees. The color palette is similar to the first collection, using deep jewel tones and gold accents. And to model the clothes, an equally unexpected and yet somehow sensible figure: The Sopranos' own Michael Imperioli.

"His personality really matches the aesthetic and vibe for this collection, based on the roles he's played in the past and the characters he's embodied," says Fieg. "The garments create a bridge between the Bergdorf and the Kith customers, and Michael fits that mold perfectly."

That "mold" refers to the idea of modern luxury, which is overwhelmingly apparent in the deep colors and soft fabrication. This second drop truly feels like an extension of the first, getting deeper into the idea of what a luxury-meets-streetwear guy might look like. It also 100 percent feels like something a Soprano would wear.

"I believe the biggest challenge we always face is trying to outdo what we did the last time," says Fieg. "Everything about this capsule is completely custom, from the fabric to the hardware to the taping to the logo applications. No matter how high we set the bar, we always have to raise it the next time."

Here's an exclusive look at the full collection:

Kith x Bergdorf Goodman

Kith x Bergdorf Goodman

Kith x Bergdorf Goodman

Kith x Bergdorf Goodman

Kith x Bergdorf Goodman

Kith x Bergdorf Goodman

Kith x Bergdorf Goodman

Christine Flammia Christine Flammia writes about style, grooming, and more; she is the former associate style editor of Esquire and is currently pursuing a PhD in communications at Columbia.

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