Summary
Kith and BMW’s 2026 collaboration centers on two bespoke Ronnie Fieg restorations: a 1972 BMW 3.0 CSi and a 1987 BMW M6 E24, both finished in Inka Orange. The fourth Kith for BMW chapter also includes apparel, accessories, collectibles and lifestyle goods inspired by BMW heritage colors including Inka Orange, Cinnabar Red, Techno Violet, Vitality Green and Black.
Kith and BMW have built one of fashion and automotive culture’s more convincing partnerships by understanding something simple: great cars are never just machines.
They are shapes, colors, memories, sounds, materials, interiors, badges and emotional reference points. A vintage BMW coupe does not need to explain itself to the right enthusiast. The long hood, slim pillars, upright glass, analog cabin and perfect paint color do most of the talking.
That is why the latest Kith for BMW collaboration works best when viewed through the cars first.
For the fourth chapter of the partnership, timed to Kith’s 15th anniversary, Ronnie Fieg and BMW placed two grand tourers at the center of the story: a 1972 BMW 3.0 CSi and a 1987 BMW M6 E24. Both have been restored and reimagined in Inka Orange, an archival BMW color introduced in 1971 on the 02 Series and long associated with the brand’s formative sporting years.
The apparel and accessories matter, but the cars give the collection its soul.
The Kith for BMW restored 1972 3.0 CSi and 1987 M6 E24 in Inka Orange.
The Kith for BMW restored 1972 3.0 CSi and 1987 M6 E24 in Inka Orange.
Two Restored BMW Icons in Inka Orange
A frame-off 3.0 CSi and a rotisserie-restored M6 E24 trace one color story across two generations of BMW coupes.
The 1972 BMW 3.0 CSi is the emotional anchor of the project.
Fieg and BMW used the E9 grand tourer as the foundation for a one-of-one bespoke build, treating the car to a complete frame-off restoration. According to Kith, the body was stripped to bare metal, KTL-treated, repainted and rebuilt using original components sourced from BMW archives, including the M30 Big Six engine, transmission, rear axle, suspension and brakes.
That level of restoration matters because it keeps the car from feeling like a surface-level fashion exercise. The 3.0 CSi is not merely wearing a new color. It has been rebuilt around the kind of authenticity collectors expect, then finished with Kith details that give it a new cultural identity.
Inside, caramel leather, restored instrumentation, wood trim and embossed Kith monogramming create a cabin that bridges vintage European touring elegance with modern lifestyle branding. It is tasteful, nostalgic and highly intentional.
The Kith for BMW restored 1987 M6 E24 in Inka Orange.
The second car, the 1987 BMW M6 E24, expands the story across generations.
BMW introduced the E24 6 Series after production of the E9 chassis ended, making the M6 a natural descendant of the 3.0 CSi. Fieg’s one-of-one M6 also wears Inka Orange and underwent a complete rotisserie restoration while preserving its original character. Kith notes that the build included its S38 inline-six engine, Getrag five-speed manual transmission, differential, suspension, brakes and OEM BBS Style 5 wheels.
Together, the two cars create a clean lineage: early 1970s grand touring elegance in the 3.0 CSi and late-1980s M performance sophistication in the M6. They are not random choices. They show BMW’s evolution from elegant sporting coupe to sharper modern performance icon.
The Kith for BMW restored 1972 3.0 CSi and 1987 M6 E24 in Inka Orange.
Why Inka Orange Matters
BMW’s 1971 archival hue turns two restorations into rolling symbols of the collaboration.
The color choice is not decorative. It is the story.
Inka Orange was originally introduced by BMW in 1971 and became a defining shade of the brand’s early sporting era. Kith describes it as a high-visibility color first created for inclement conditions, but over time it became a collector-loved BMW hue tied to performance, personality and the design confidence of the early 1970s.
On the 3.0 CSi, Inka Orange feels period-correct and romantic. On the M6, it feels more unexpected, almost like a bridge between eras. That is part of the charm. The same color tells two different stories depending on the body around it.
Kith and BMW also use the new collaboration to revisit the broader palette from their previous chapters. Cinnabar Red references the E30 M3, Techno Violet brings in another BMW archival tone, Vitality Green represents Kith’s own contribution to the partnership and Black gives the collection a foundation. But Inka Orange is the star because it turns the restored cars into rolling symbols of the collaboration.
The Kith for BMW restored 1972 3.0 CSi and 1987 M6 E24 in Inka Orange.
Fashion as an Extension of the Garage
The apparel collection translates BMW’s design codes into wearable, collectible pieces built around the cars.
The accompanying Kith for BMW 2026 collection is still expansive, but its best role is supporting the cars rather than competing with them.
Instead of treating the apparel as a list of products, the collection can be understood as a wardrobe built from BMW design codes. Leather outerwear, moto jackets, track pieces, fleece staples, graphic tees, driving gloves, travel bags and select automotive accessories extend the world of the two cars into clothing and lifestyle goods.
That is where Kith’s influence becomes clear. Ronnie Fieg has always understood how to turn nostalgia into something current. Here, BMW’s archive supplies the visual material: paint colors, badges, motorsport memory, grand touring silhouettes and the emotional pull of a classic coupe. Kith translates that material into objects meant to be worn, carried, displayed or collected.
The Kith for BMW restored 1972 3.0 CSi and 1987 M6 E24 in Inka Orange.
The most direct collectible is the 1:18-scale 1972 BMW 3.0 CSi model in Inka Orange. Built from 169 parts, it brings the restoration story into miniature form, giving enthusiasts a more accessible way to participate in the project.
That balance is what keeps the collaboration from feeling like ordinary merchandise. The clothing and accessories are not the whole story. They are the lifestyle extension of two very deliberate automotive builds.
The Kith for BMW restored 1972 3.0 CSi and 1987 M6 E24 in Inka Orange.
A Monterey Car Week Moment
An invitation-only panel with Ronnie Fieg placed the new chapter alongside 40 years of the BMW M3.
The timing around Monterey Car Week gives the project the right stage.
BMW previewed the 2026 Kith for BMW chapter during its Monterey Car Week program, alongside celebrations marking 40 years of the BMW M3. The program included an invitation-only panel with BMW design leadership and Kith founder, CEO and Creative Director Ronnie Fieg, where the bespoke automobiles and the new clothing and accessories collection were spotlighted.
BMW’s broader Monterey slate that week also included two custom X5 builds shown alongside the collection’s unveiling. Readers who see those cars mentioned elsewhere shouldn’t be confused: the CSi and M6 remain the pieces built specifically around the Inka Orange color story at the heart of this chapter, while the X5s were a separate part of BMW’s presence that week.
That setting makes sense. Monterey is where car culture, design culture, collecting and luxury lifestyle naturally overlap. It is also the right environment for a collaboration that is not simply about a fashion drop, but about how automotive heritage can live in modern culture.
For BMW, the partnership helps make its archive feel alive to a broader audience. For Kith, BMW gives the brand a depth of history that cannot be manufactured overnight. Together, they meet in a space that feels familiar to today’s luxury consumer: part garage, part wardrobe, part collectible, part design story.
The Kith for BMW restored 1972 3.0 CSi and 1987 M6 E24 in Inka Orange.
Why This Kith for BMW Collaboration Works
Two deliberate car builds give a fashion collaboration real automotive credibility.
The strongest thing about Kith and BMW’s fourth chapter is that it understands restraint.
The collaboration could have been only about logos and hype. Instead, its most compelling elements are the two cars and the thoughtful use of BMW heritage. The restored 3.0 CSi and M6 E24 make the project feel grounded. The Inka Orange color story gives it emotion. The apparel and accessories give it reach.
That is the formula that makes the partnership convincing.
For automotive enthusiasts, the cars provide credibility. For fashion consumers, Kith provides the cultural entry point. For collectors, the limited objects and restored builds create desire. And for BMW, the collaboration reintroduces its past to an audience that may experience car culture through style before ownership.
After four chapters, Kith for BMW has moved beyond a novelty collaboration. It has become a recognizable design language of its own, one built on heritage colors, vintage BMW forms and the understanding that the best cars do not stay confined to the road.
They follow us into what we wear, what we collect and how we express taste.
Kith for BMW 1987 BMW M6 E24
2026 Kith for BMW FAQs
What cars are featured in the 2026 Kith and BMW collaboration?
The collaboration features Ronnie Fieg’s one-of-one 1972 BMW 3.0 CSi and 1987 BMW M6 E24, both restored and finished in Inka Orange.
What is special about the Kith for BMW 1972 BMW 3.0 CSi?
The 1972 BMW 3.0 CSi received a complete frame-off restoration, including bare-metal bodywork, KTL treatment, repainting, original BMW archive-sourced components and a custom caramel leather interior with Kith monogram details.
What is special about the Kith for BMW 1987 BMW M6 E24?
The 1987 BMW M6 E24 received a rotisserie restoration while preserving its original character, including its S38 inline-six engine, Getrag five-speed manual transmission, suspension, brakes, OEM BBS Style 5 wheels and custom Kith interior details.
Why is Inka Orange important to BMW?
Inka Orange is an archival BMW color introduced in 1971 on the 02 Series. It became associated with BMW’s early sporting years and is now highly regarded by collectors.
When does the Kith for BMW 2026 collection release?
The Kith for BMW 2026 collection releases globally on August 17, 2026, through Kith stores, Kith.com and the Kith App.
