And they’re covered in cashmere
Our favourite noise-cancelling headphones just got the Thom Browne treatment.
The New York menswear brand has teamed up with the folks at Bose on an ultra-stylish pair of second-generation QuietComfort Ultra cans, which nabbed the accolade of best noise-cancelling headphones in our 2026 Audio Awards.
As with many things at Thom Browne, a gray suit inspired the design for this collab, with its clean lines and form acting as the muse for this pair of ‘phones. Those lines come into focus via a quartet of stripes along the exterior of the earcups, which can also be spotted on the carry case. Thom Browne’s signature white, red, and blue stripe can be traced along the inside of the earcups, an homage to the Bemberg lining found in its suiting—one that can be spotted when the headphones lay flat along the wearer’s neck. And the duo decided to cover both the adjustable headband and the removable ear cushions, as well as the carry case, in cashmere for an extra dose of luxury, meant to evoke the coziness of a pair of earmuffs. Elsewhere, a grosgrain loop with that same white, red, and blue detailing sits atop the QuietComfort Ultra to finish off the design.
Other than that, you’re getting all the same tech here you know and love from Bose’s headphones. That means you can block out everything but the loudest ambient noise the second you slip them on (the brand refers to the best noise-canceling they offer), while making sure you’re getting good sound to listen to your favorite tunes and keep things comfortable on the ears. The pair can hold a charge for up to 30 hours, or 23 if you’re using the Immersive Audio feature; other listening modes include Quiet, Aware, and Cinema mode, controlled via the Bose app.
This story was first published on Robb Report USA. Featured photo by Thom Browne
