From pavement to penthouse the new survival essentials for today’s urban warrior

From weatherproof kit to tech that keeps you charged, today’s urban jungle calls for more than just gumption – it demands gear. If the past few years have proved anything, it’s that city life rewards moxie. Navigating crowded streets, unpredictable weather, and long days on the move requires more than style alone. It requires survival essentials designed to keep pace with a modern rhythm. Here’s your roundup of the new releases to embrace your inner urban warrior.

RIMOWA Original Backpack

If you thought RIMOWA was strictly for airport flexes, think again. Fresh out of Cologne, the German powerhouse has shrunk its legendary design DNA into an everyday carry. The Original Backpack in silver pairs aircraft-grade style with real-world utility – a 16-inch laptop fits snugly inside, leather accents elevate the industrial cool, and a latch lock borrowed straight from its iconic suitcases seals the deal.

C.P. Company Autumn/Winter 2025

Since 1971, the brand has been rewriting the rulebook on sportswear, turning terrace gear into a global uniform of identity and belonging. The new short film charts that journey from stadium steps to city streets, where pre-match rituals and post-win swagger matter as much as the scoreline. Expect heavy hitters like the Goggle Jacket in Opal, D.D. Shell down jackets and Gore G-Type styles – pieces built for the stands but destined for the street.

Bang & Olufsen Beo Grace

With 12mm titanium drivers, Spatial Audio and Dolby Atmos, the Beo Grace turns every commute into a private soundscape. Adaptive Noise Cancellation crushes sirens and chatter, while EarSense tech constantly tunes silence and sound to your surroundings. Triple mics and TrueTransparency™ keep calls razor-sharp and let you dial the city in or out on command. Add lightning-fast charging, a battery built to outlast your phone, and tactile aluminium controls you can click in gloves and it’s a must among your survival essentials.

Wrangler meets ROA

Wrangler’s western heritage meets ROA’s outdoor edge. This capsule reworks classic denim with trail-ready functionality – reinforced silhouettes, rugged footwear and design that moves as fast as you do. Raw, purposeful and culturally fluent, it’s gear for those who thrive on new frontiers, whether that’s city streets or untamed trails.

The Bandwallet

Think ultra-slim profile, quick-draw access and a stretchy industrial band that locks your essentials in place without the bulk of a traditional billfold. The Bandwallet is built from premium, hard-wearing materials, it shrugs off daily grind abuse while staying feather-light in your pocket.

Oakley Kylian Mbappé Signature Series

Teaming up with French footballer Kylian Mbappé, Oakley has crafted the perfect statement sunnies for city survival. Channeling the fearless precision of one of the world’s most electrifying athletes, the series introduces special edition colour ways of the Lateralis and Enigma Mass frames. Sharp style, all-day comfort, and the clarity to stay focused no matter what the streets throw your way.

Red Wing Heritage Loggers

First released in 1940 for the Pacific Northwest’s timber crews, the Logger’s 90-degree heel and Vibram TC4+ lug outsole still deliver serious traction on slick streets or trails. Crafted from oil-tanned leather (resistant to water, stains and sweat), these boots fuse durability, comfort and timeless style. Born for loggers, reborn for urban warriors, the Logger Boot is a hard-working icon to complete your survival essentials for city living.