Lexus and AMBUSH Launch "Future Classic Club" Capsule

Lexus has partnered with Tokyo-based design house AMBUSH to launch "The Future Classic Club," a limited-edition capsule collection that honors the 25th anniversary of the Lexus IS sports sedan. This collaboration, under the creative direction of Yoon Ahn, co-founder of AMBUSH alongside VERBAL, aims to celebrate enduring design principles and meticulous Japanese craftsmanship, positioning the collection as an antidote to transient fashion trends. The collection translates the aesthetic elements of the Lexus IS, including its industrial hardware, structured textiles, and interior design motifs, into contemporary streetwear. Key pieces include the "Future Classic Club" Leather Fireman Jacket, priced at $2,600 USD, which features clean lines suitable for driving, and the red quilted "Seat Memory" Jacket, retailing for $780 USD, inspired by the car's athletic interior stitching. Graphic apparel forms a significant part of the offering, with the "Future Classic Club" Crest T-Shirt and the "Recorded Design Session" T-Shirt, both priced at $130 USD. The latter incorporates reinterpreted design elements from the IS grille and headlights. A Long Sleeve Tee is available for $160 USD, and a co-branded Crest Cap is priced at $120 USD. Complementing the apparel is a wearable chrome Carabiner, featuring custom engraving and a price tag of $300 USD. The capsule collection's debut is accompanied by a short film, directed by Xavier Tera, which is set in Tokyo and features notable personalities such as drifter Sara Choi, artist Reo Sano, and musician Reiji Okamoto. This film visually connects the collection's themes with the dynamic spirit of urban culture. The "Future Classic Club" collection will be available in extremely limited quantities starting September 18, 2026. The release is scheduled for midnight EDT (Eastern Daylight Time) and 1 p.m. JST (Japan Standard Time), exclusively through AMBUSH's official channels. The collaboration highlights a strategic move by Lexus to engage with fashion and culture enthusiasts, leveraging the design legacy of the IS sedan to create a unique product that appeals to a demographic interested in both automotive heritage and contemporary style. AMBUSH, known for its distinctive blend of streetwear and luxury, provides a fitting platform for translating automotive design into wearable art. The selection of Yoon Ahn, a respected figure in the fashion industry, underscores the collection's commitment to high-quality design and execution, aiming to create pieces that resonate beyond a single season.