CLUTCH. DROP 01 · NOV 27
Drop 01 · Upper East Side Capsule

ClutchBuilt Different

The UES, printed on heavyweight mesh. Central Park down one leg, the East River down the other — 30 pairs, one run, never re-printed.

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Drops Friday, Nov 27, 2026 · 6:00 PM ET — when they're gone, they're gone.

CLUTCH UES mesh shorts, front view — Upper East Side map print with embroidered CH monogram
1 of 30
pairs only
UES MESH SHORTS — $25

Drop 01 — The Shorts

1 product · 4 sizes · 30 pieces — S 10 · M 10 · L 5 · XL 5

CLUTCH UES mesh basketball shorts Front

Drop 01 · Upper East Side

UES Mesh Shorts

Cream map print · heavyweight dual-layer mesh

$25 USD · ships from NYC

30 pieces total — 10 Small, 10 Medium, 5 Large, 5 XL. No restock list, no waitlist.

Drop goes liveFri, Nov 27, 2026 · 6 PM ET --
Size

Size chart — inches
SizeWaist (relaxed)OutseamInseamLeg opening
S29″16″5.5″25″
M31″17″5.5″26″
L33″18″5.5″27″
XL35″19″5.5″28″

Elastic waistband stretches about 12″ past the relaxed size (an S pulls to ~39″). Waist runs a little snug — between sizes, go up. Above-the-knee hoop cut.

This site is the store — checkout opens right here on drop day. Pick your size now so you're ready.

Built Like It Matters

The details

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Dual-layer mesh

Ultra-heavyweight double-layer knit, cut for max airflow and an unrestricted crossover. No see-through, no paper-thin mesh.

02

Deep zip pockets

Both pockets zip shut and run deep enough for a phone, keys, and a wallet — nothing bounces out on a fast break.

03

The inside message

Embroidered CH monogram on the leg, and the pocket lining is printed “Clutch Built Different (on the inside)” — a detail only the wearer knows about.

CLUTCH // DROP 01

Cream. Gray. Heavyweight mesh. Born in NYC.

Engineered for maximum airflow and an unrestricted crossover. The CLUTCH basketball shorts carry the whole Upper East Side across both legs — Central Park, the avenues, and the East River — on a vintage cream body with a charcoal engineered-knit waistband. Ultra-heavyweight dual-layer mesh, secure deep zipper pockets to lock down your essentials.

Close-up of the pocket lining printed 'Clutch Built Different (on the inside)'

The pocket lining. Nobody sees it but you — that's the point.

Two 12-year-olds. One idea.

CLUTCH started with two 12-year-olds who loved basketball and had more ideas than anyone expected. We wanted shorts that looked like where we're from, so we stopped waiting and made them ourselves. Every detail came from us: the Upper East Side map print, the deep zipper pockets, and the message inside the pocket that says Clutch Built Different. Drop 01 is 30 pairs. No restocks. Never re-run. If you get one, you're part of the first chapter.

Founded in New York City · Est. 2026

FAQ

Before you ask

When does Drop 01 go live?

Friday, November 27, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET, right here on this site. 30 pairs total — when a size sells out, it's gone for good.

How do I buy a pair?

Pick your size above and hit the buy button once the drop is live — checkout happens right here on this site, this is the only store. Before drop day the button stays locked so nobody jumps the line.

How does sizing run?

Relaxed athletic cut that sits above the knee, with a 5.5″ inseam. The waist runs a little snug — if you're between sizes, size up. Full measurements are in the size chart next to the size picker.

Shipping

Orders ship within 5 business days of the Nov 27 drop. Tracking is emailed once your pair leaves.

Returns

All sales are final — no returns, no exchanges. Each pair is 1 of 30, so check the size chart before you buy. If you're between sizes, size up.

Will there be a restock?

No. Drop 01 is never re-run — that's the whole point. Future drops will be new designs, not more of these.