Party & Bullshit
Photos by Jack Bennett October 21, 2026

All of our Sydney pals connected under one roof last night to celebrate Worn Like A Champion.

Okay, technically there wasn’t a ‘roof’, but you know what we mean. We were brought together in the courtyard of the Lord Gladstone in Chippendale to get an up-close look at Champion’s new campaign, its collaboration with artist Sam Absurd, and feel incredibly short next to basketball star Torrey Craig.

From the get-go, there was a real party atmosphere as we wandered into the legendary pub, with Jerico Pica and Brandon Lingal from Blend Theory making it feel more like a Friday night than a Tuesday, keeping the crowd moving as the courtyard filled up.

The walls, and just about everyone in attendance, were decked out in the new Champion x Sam Absurd range, which sees the artist bring his distinctive style to a collection of Champion staples. There was plenty to check out, with the new pieces taking centre stage as guests caught up over drinks, checked out the campaign and got a closer look at the collab.

You can check out the range via Champion Australia, and stay tuned to LWA for your chance to win some pieces from the collection. We’ll have more on that very soon…

Champion’s Worn Like A Champion Launch
Location: The Lord Gladstone, Sydney
Date: 20/10/26
Photographer: Jack Bennett

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