Bose and Thom Browne Collaborate on QuietComfort Ultra Headphones Bose and Thom Browne team up for a limited-edition QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen), featuring cashmere details and four-bar branding. Preorder Sept. 24, launch Sept. 28. Bose and Thom Browne have partnered to release a limited-edition version of the QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen). The collaboration, first teased at Thom Browne's Fall 2026 show at San Francisco's Legion of Honor on Feb. 6, will be available for preorder on Sept. 24 ahead of its Sept. 28 launch. The headphones blend Bose's advanced audio technology with Browne's signature aesthetic, including cashmere-coated details and the designer's iconic red, white and blue stripe. Runway Debut at Thom Browne ShowThe headphones made their debut on the runway at Thom Browne's Fall 2026 show, held at the Legion of Honor in San Francisco on Feb. 6. The presentation was part of the designer's GQ Bowl event ahead of Super Bowl LX. Models carried and wore the headphones alongside Browne's signature tailoring, immediately turning a familiar piece of tech into part of the collection's visual aesthetic.The runway appearance generated buzz, with the headphones serving as both a functional accessory and a style statement. This marked the first public glimpse of the collaboration, setting the stage for its upcoming retail release.Design Details and Launch InformationThe Thom Browne edition of the QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) channels the designer's iconic gray suit through cashmere-coated details, four-bar branding, a compact cashmere case, and Browne's signature red, white and blue stripe. The collaboration reimagines the headphones as a tailored accessory, merging high fashion with cutting-edge technology.The headphones are available for preorder on Sept. 24 ahead of their official launch on Sept. 28. This limited-edition release is highly anticipated by both fashion and tech enthusiasts.Audio Features and PerformanceThe Thom Browne edition uses the QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen), which Bose introduced as a new generation in 2025 with upgraded features. It includes Bose Immersive Audio plus the newer Cinema Mode, which creates a more spacious soundstage for movies and video.The headphones support phone calls through built-in microphones with background-noise reduction, while battery life reaches up to 30 hours, or 23 hours with Immersive Audio enabled. These performance features are already part of Bose's latest QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen), but Browne transforms the hardware into something of a tailored suit.In that sense, the collaboration makes a familiar piece of tech feel fresh and fashionable. The partnership between Bose and Thom Browne highlights the growing intersection of fashion and technology, offering consumers a product that excels in both form and function.