Forever and Palm Angels return to the ring with a second custom fight kit Connor Bennwhich was developed for its match against April 11 King Program at Tottenham Stadium. The fight, placed on his undercard Tyson Fury against Arslanbek Makhmudovwill be streamed Netflixplacing the collaboration in front of a global audience.
The project continues a partnership first formed in November 2025, when Benn stepped into the ring in a customized look for his match with Chris Eubank Jr. That previous moment set the tone, yet this iteration moves further into a defined visual language. The new kit works through an austere palette of black and gold, directing attention to control, focus and presence before the first punch.
The robe anchors the look. Crafted from a mix of printed sequins, nappa leather and Swarovski crystals, it holds a deliberate tension between craftsmanship and spectacle. The surface carries weight without excess, built to register under court lighting while maintaining a sense of form discipline. The piece positions the circular walk as a staged entrance, where movement and material collaborate with intention.
Symbolism drives visual structure. The flames return from Benn’s previous kit, representing tension and transition. From within them, the Palm Angels phoenix rises, forming a single narrative that frames the fighter’s evolution. The image suggests renewal through pressure, connecting personal trajectory with brand identity.
The shorts follow Benn’s established gladiator silhouette, adapted to the same graphic code. Swarovski crystal outlines define the flame and palm motifs, introducing detail without displacing the core structure. On the back band, Benn includes his daughter’s name, anchoring the design in a personal reference that keeps weight beyond performance.
Beyond the ring, the Palm Angels are extending the partnership to two custom looks for Benn’s press appearances. A double-breasted blazer with pleated trousers appears in a sophisticated stripe, featuring a studded logo on the chest and Benn’s monogram on the back. A second look refreshes the brand’s tracksuit, previewing Fall Winter 2026 through custom embellishments and crystal details that tie directly into Benn’s visual identity.
With its roots in boxing since 1910, Everlast continues to expand its presence through projects that connect sports with fashion and culture. Palm Angels approaches collaboration with an emphasis on progress, using the language established in earlier work while pushing it into more defined territory. The result reads as a controlled progression, where each element serves a precise function within the overall composition.
A limited-edition capsule released alongside the first collaboration extends the narrative into product form, with hoodies and T-shirts referencing Benn’s battle kits. Available through Palm Angels and select retailers, the pieces convey the optical system inserted into the ring.
Ben frames the project in direct terms. It shows the depth of detail and clarity of intent behind the kit, linking it to his mindset when he enters the race. Palm Angels describes the process as an evolution, maintaining key elements while allowing a new direction to emerge. The collaboration maintains this tension throughout, forming a visual identity that works with precision under pressure.
