There’s something in the air. A whisper of summer. A hit of nostalgia. A taste of the tropics. NIVELCRACK have bottled all that up, added a generous squeeze of Brazilian swagger, and poured it into their SS25 capsule — ‘LEMONALDO’.
Inspired by the fizz of fresh lemonade and the fizzing feet of one of football’s most iconic forwards, LEMONALDO is an unapologetically vibrant nod to Ronaldo Nazário — the original R9, the jogo bonito poster boy, the man who made football feel like a street dance. The collection’s crown jewel? A jersey that doesn’t just nod to history, it squeezes every last drop of it into a silhouette that feels built for the heatwave.
The jersey’s stripe pattern bubbles up the torso like carbonation in a tall glass of lemonade — refreshing in both concept and colourway. And at its heart, the NC logo takes on a new life, reworked into a citrus-charged homage to the iconic R9 emblem. It’s playful, punchy, and rooted in reverence.
But NIVELCRACK know the power of restraint too. The supporting pieces — minimalist tees and classic caps — take a ‘less is more’ approach, flexing the brand’s trademark ability to let small details do the talking. It’s the kind of confidence you can’t fake.
To launch the drop, NIVELCRACK posted up at AtmosCon Tokyo on 19 April, bringing their Seoul-to-São Paulo sensibility to one of streetwear’s biggest playgrounds. On site, they levelled up the experience with a food truck collab between Cafe NivelCrack and Baggage Coffee — think Brazilian desserts, custom drinks, and good vibes only.
Sunshine, football, lemonade and a touch of Ronaldo magic — LEMONALDO isn’t just a collection. It’s a state of mind.
The Nivelcrack 'LEMONALDO' collection will be available online from 21 April.
