Alex Mill and J.Press Unveil Vibrant Rugby Shirt Collection

The new collaboration features bold color combinations perfect for spring

Apr. 16, 2026 at 7:35pm

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A bold, high-contrast silkscreen print featuring a rugby shirt in a neon pink, yellow, and blue color palette, repeated in a grid pattern to create a modern pop art-inspired visual.The vibrant new rugby shirt collection from Alex Mill and J.Press blends the brands' distinct styles into a range of eye-catching color combinations.Manhattan Today

Fashion brands Alex Mill and J.Press have teamed up again to release a new collection featuring their take on the classic rugby shirt. The collection includes a range of vibrant color combinations like blush pink, butter yellow, sharp greens, and punchy purples that aim to put a fresh spin on the timeless silhouette. The collaboration combines Alex Mill's laidback downtown aesthetic with J.Press's more dressed-up uptown style.

Why it matters

The rugby shirt has become a wardrobe staple that bridges the gap between casual and polished. This new collection from two respected menswear brands offers consumers more options to find the perfect rugby shirt that fits their personal style, whether that's a more relaxed downtown look or a more elevated uptown vibe.

The details

The second collection from the ongoing Alex Mill and J.Press collaboration features three versions of the rugby shirt in a range of eye-catching color combinations. The brands have worked to put their own unique spin on the classic silhouette, with Alex Mill bringing its signature laidback aesthetic and J.Press contributing its more formal, preppy sensibilities. The result is a diverse selection of rugby shirts that can be styled in a variety of ways to suit different personal styles.

  • The Alex Mill x J.Press collection launched on April 16, 2026.

The players

Alex Mill

A menswear brand founded in the early 2000s by Alex Drexler, known for its relaxed, downtown-inspired aesthetic.

J.Press

A classic American menswear brand founded in 1902 at Yale University, known for its preppy, Ivy League-inspired style.

Jack Carlson

The creative director of J.Press, who previously founded the brand Rowing Blazers and brings a sporty sensibility to the collaboration.

Somsack Sikhounmuong

The creative director of Alex Mill, who has helped shape the brand's laidback, color-driven aesthetic.

Mickey Drexler

The founder of Madewell and former CEO of J.Crew and the Gap, who joined Alex Mill as a partner in 2019.

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What they’re saying

“Both brands are about simplicity: doing the basics really, really well in a timeless, easy-to-wear way.”

— Jack Carlson, Creative Director, J.Press

“J.Press is much more dressed up, more uptown. Alex Mill is much more laid-back, more downtown.”

— Jack Carlson, Creative Director, J.Press

“There's a shared appreciation and love of personal style and quality—style based in emotion and color, quality based on tradition and longevity. You don't need more clothes, just the right ones.”

— Somsack Sikhounmuong, Creative Director, Alex Mill

What’s next

The Alex Mill x J.Press collection will be available for purchase on both brands' websites and in select retail stores.

The takeaway

This new rugby shirt collaboration from Alex Mill and J.Press offers consumers a range of vibrant, stylish options that cater to different personal aesthetics, from laidback downtown to elevated uptown. The brands' shared commitment to quality and timeless design shines through in the collection, providing shoppers with versatile pieces that can be easily incorporated into their spring wardrobes.