Multi-talented instrumentalist, singer song-writer and producer, Leon Thomas, one of the most nominated artists at the 2026 Grammy Awards, has teamed up with lifestyle streetwear brand 40s & Shorties for a limited capsule collection marking the release of his new EP PHOLKS. The collaboration brings together the layered, genre-crossing energy of Leon’s music with the raw and unapologetic spirit that defines 40s & Shorties. Available HERE.
The capsule includes graphic tees in multiple colorways, a unique triple zipper hoodie, a fully custom matching set featuring a hand-textured boro-style jacket with pants, and a hand-made embellished leather belt. The collection was introduced during a special preview event on November 23 at ESSX NYC, where fans were able to experience the pieces ahead of the official launch on November 24.
Leon describes the collaboration as an opportunity to merge two authentic creative worlds, noting, “This collection came together the same way a lot of my music does, just following instinct and chasing whatever feels real. 40s & Shorties understood that energy immediately. We wanted to build pieces that feel lived-in, expressive, and honest, the same way the songs on PHOLKS came together. I’m excited for people to not just hear the project but wear a piece of the world that inspired it.”That same sense of shared vision resonated with the 40s & Shorties team. Co-Owner, Adem Niazi, reflects on the partnership, saying, “Listening to PHOLKS, you could hear the layering: the rock, the soul, the funk. I feel it mirrors his own personal evolution; from acting, to writing, to singing, to being a complete artist; that layering was at the core of the capsule and the bridge between 40s and Leon. So, we decided to make garments that reflected that – natural yet experimental, with literal layering in some of the pieces – all reminiscent of Leon’s music and 40s & Shorties’ DNA. The result was unique – something that feels real, expressive, and true to both of us.”
Rooted in Leon’s evolution as an artist and his blend of rock, funk, soul, and experimental textures, the capsule translates the emotion and rhythm of his sound into apparel. Each item reflects his creative process, from distorted guitar riffs to smoky basslines, interpreted through layered fabrics, bold graphics, and the hand-crafted approach that anchors 40s & Shorties’ design identity.
The Leon Thomas x 40s & Shorties PHOLKS capsule will be available in limited quantities beginning November 24 through 40s & Shorties’ official channels, with select items also available for purchase on the MUTTS DON’T HEEL Tour.
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