Advisory Board Crystals has launched its Spring/Summer 2024 collection, targeted towards individuals with an intellectual interest in fashion. Dubbed "Critical Thinking 2," this collection builds upon the brand's previous "Critical Thinking" T-shirt capsule released in 2020. The collection seeks to offer commentary on contemporary issues while leaving the interpretation open to the individual. Emphasizing the rejection of passive thinking, one of the sweatshirts boldly states, “say no to passive thinking.”

Designers Remington Guest and Heather Haber, who are not only creative partners but also romantically involved, expressed in their collection notes, “Are we hinting at what you think we are hinting at? That's for you to decipher." They believe that the meaning behind their work is defined by each viewer, with interpretations evolving as it is seen by different people. The collection, hence, provides context, meaning, and guidance but allows for an ambiguous and dynamic interpretation of its true meaning.

In translating their philosophy into fashion pieces, the collection features ABC patches on varsity jackets, a fictional "ABC TRACK" team on windbreakers, realistic tortoise depictions on fuzzy hoodies, and starry mushrooms on "Critical Thinking" hoodies. Chalkboard graphics, hooded jackets, and "Logical Extreme" jerseys with the emblem of the "Institute of Arts & Sciences" represent the academic theme of the line. Imagining a world where Advisory Boards Crystals had a university, the collection presents a range of clothing reflecting various student archetypes.

The collection showcases cardigans with a bleached wash or adorned with "Senior" across the shoulders, referencing collegiate aesthetics. Rugby shirts bearing cursive "Sacred" script, dual-zipper jackets with a rebellious message of "R.I.P. Society," and academic-inspired slim blazers and plaid shorts contribute to the scholarly vibe. Trippy hoodies and furry trousers cater to students with a more rebellious streak.

Guest and Haber underscored the significance of this collection to their community, emphasizing the need for critical thinking in the present moment. The first installment of the Advisory Board Crystal’s Spring/Summer 2024 collection is now accessible for purchase on the brand’s online store, providing a closer look at the range.