Every capsule has anchor pieces. The ones that do not belong to a single outfit or occasion but sit underneath all of them, making every combination easier. The Ksubi x Elle collection has three of them and they are worth knowing before you buy anything else.
The Charmer L/S Top in Pop Red is the colour anchor of the entire collection. A slim fitted mock neck in a saturated red that commits to colour without apology and pairs naturally with every piece in the Frenchie Blue denim range. The reversible construction is the detail that makes it worth buying at every price point. Wear it with the "1999" Ksubi embroidery showing for a branded finish. Flip it for a clean, logo-free mock neck that works under the Dare Blazer Dress, under the Ksuper Trucker, or alone as a base layer for anything else in the wardrobe. One piece, two entirely different registers.
The Boyfriend Jean in Frenchie Blue is the foundation denim of the collection and the piece that works across every occasion in this guide and every one not listed. Slim straight, mid-rise, with the kind of considered detailing that makes it feel like a collaboration piece rather than a standard jean. The branded ribbon cinches the waist the way Elle wears hers. The removable chain adds without demanding attention. The subtle distressing gives it a worn-in quality from the first wear. This is the jean worth starting with if you are buying one piece from the collection.
The Ksuper Trucker in Frenchie Blue is the outerwear anchor. An exaggerated oversized trucker that sits wide across the shoulders and generous through the body with Ksubi branded shank buttons and a removable collaboration chain. It works over every top in the collection and every top outside of it. Over the Legends Tee on a casual day. Over the Charmer L/S Top for a Frenchie Blue and red combination that does not need anything else. Over a knit from the rest of the wardrobe when the collection is being mixed into a broader edit. The Ksuper Trucker is the piece that brings everything together.
FAQ
What pieces are in the Ksubi x Elle Ferguson collection at Superette?
Superette stocks ten pieces from the fifteen-piece Ksubi x Elle Ferguson collection. The edit includes the Boyfriend Jean, Pinup Jean, Elle Short, and Empire Short in Frenchie Blue, the Ksuper Trucker in Frenchie Blue, the Charmer L/S Top in Pop Red, the Legends S/S Tee in Vintage White, the Campus Hoodie and Boyfriend Trakpant in Washed Black, and the Dare Blazer Dress in Black. Every qualifying purchase comes with an exclusive smiley face tote bag as a gift with purchase.
What is the Ksubi x Elle Frenchie Blue colourway?
Frenchie Blue is a custom stonewash colourway developed exclusively for the Ksubi x Elle Ferguson collaboration. It is a classic mid-blue denim with tobacco stitching, subtle distressing at key points, and a worn-in quality designed to read as lived-in from the first wear. The colourway runs across the denim pieces in the collection including the Boyfriend Jean, Pinup Jean, Elle Short, Empire Short, and Ksuper Trucker, making them natural co-ord pieces when worn together.
How do you style the Ksubi x Elle Dare Blazer Dress?
The Dare Blazer Dress in Black is a structured twill blazer dress with exaggerated dropped shoulders, shoulder pads, a cinched waist, and a double-breasted crossover closure. Worn alone with a boot or a pointed flat it is a complete look. Worn with the Charmer L/S Top in Pop Red underneath, the mock neck visible above the neckline, it adds a layer of colour and texture. It is the piece in the collection built for occasions that ask for more without requiring the person wearing it to work harder to get there.
What is the difference between the Elle Short and Empire Short in the Ksubi x Elle collection?
Both shorts are in the exclusive Frenchie Blue stonewash colourway but they have distinct silhouettes. The Elle Short is high-waisted with an A-line shape, a stepped frayed hem, and exposed pocket bags, a shorter, bolder cut inspired by Elle's early Ksubi pieces. The Empire Short is mid-rise with a relaxed leg that finishes just above the knee, offering more coverage and a more considered silhouette. Both work as co-ord pieces with the Ksuper Trucker and Boyfriend Jean from the same collection.
Where can I buy the Ksubi x Elle Ferguson collection in New Zealand?
The Ksubi x Elle Ferguson collection is available at Superette in store and online. Superette stocks a curated edit of ten pieces from the collection across its stores in Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch as well as online with delivery available across New Zealand. Every qualifying purchase includes the exclusive smiley face tote bag as a gift with purchase while stocks last.
