HYPEBEAST Advent Calendar 2015

Year after year, Apple continues to break new ground and 2015 is no different. From introducing the most successful smartwatch to date, to introducing the iPad Pro along with a flagship stylus despite Steve Jobs’ infamous jab at the writing utensil. Apple just shows no signs of slowing down and each Keynote continues to be the focus of the entire world.

The iPad Pro is Apple’s second answer to the current phablet craze of bigger and better after the iPhone 6 & 6s. Powered by the all-new A9X chip and coming in at 12.9 inches with its tried-and-true Retina Display technology at a resolution of 2752×2048, the tablet weighs in at 1.57 lbs and is 6.9mm thick — about halfway between the iPad Air 2 and the original iPad. In addition to all these new features, the iPad Pro also includes four speakers found at the edges of all four corners, 10 hours of battery life and a new smart connector interface.

When it comes to streetwear, not many brands are able to withstand the test of time season after season as styles change — at times indefinitely, and the status quo of fashion entirely. Japan’s own NEIGHBORHOOD is amongst a select few who are. Founded in 1994 by Shinsuke Takizawa, the fashion imprint has remained a favorite for quite a very long time, providing a mix of both high-fashion sophistication and downtown cool.

The MP jacket from NEIGHBORHOOD’s latest collection with premier snowboard brand Burton is a testament to that amalgamation of styles. Borrowing design cues from motorcycle culture, the MP is emblazoned in ‘Speed Freak: The youngster enthralled by speed’ patches. The winter jacket also features a billed hood, snap button cuffs, full length zipper with snap button storm flap, front pockets with snap button closure and a hem drawstring.

You can head over to Burton now to view the full specs of the jacket, as well as purchase the other products from the collaboration.

We’ve opted for a little change-of-pace on the third day of our inaugural HYPEBEAST Advent Calendar in order to feature RetaW — Hiroshi Fujiwara’s bid into the home goods market.

The past two years have been solid for the brand. Establishing well-covered collaborations with both Japanese favorites NEIGHBORHOOD and Head Porter, in addition to launching two distinct lines of fragrant candles, as well as bodycare products. RetaW’s newest addition to its fragrance and bodycare lineup, the “OYL” collection features refreshing scents, which range from green olives and grapefruit, to jasmine for a stimulating shampoo and soothing body cream. The line also offers other lifestyle products including candles, car tags and fabric perfumes.

You can head over to stockists such as HBX to purchase a wide selection of RetaW products.

Created with the purpose of revolutionizing retail, NikeLab is a juggernaut when it comes to productivity, churning out many exclusive releases that showcase design and innovation at its best. Frequent collaborations with famous designers and brands have made NikeLab’s releases really stand out as some of this year’s most sought after products in the market. NikeLab’s long list of collaborations this year include fragment design, sacai, ACRONYM, CLOT, Dover Street Market, colette, Pigalle, Johanna F. Schneider, GOODENOUGH, and we haven’t even started listing out its regular releases yet.

NikeLab‘s ACG sub-division, under the watchful eye of ACRONYM designer Errolson Hugh has received great reviews and we even featured him for HYPEBEAST Magazine: Issue 9, of which you can read the full feature here. Reinventing the ACG branch, it was relaunched early this year under the NikeLab umbrella to completely transform outdoor garments that had associations to bright colorful designs. In are darker, more urban but still utilitarian wear. Hugh has carved a strong following of fellow urbanites looking for cool gear that will get them through their door and out in the city in a flash.

You can purchase the NikeLab ACG collection at NikeLab locations, as well as select stockists such as INVINCIBLE.

Artist and Vault by Vans’ secret weapon, Taka Hayashi, got his start with the longstanding skateboard imprint in 2005 by way of Supreme L.A. and Vans Syndicates’ Berto Liechty. Hayashi’s work for Vans Syndicates’ 2005 footwear line would soon earn him a full-time position working for Syndicate and later Vault. The Japanese designer has consistently been churning out some of the footwear brand’s most celebrated offerings and his latest collaboration with Pendleton comes at just the right time for the colder months ahead. Here, Hayashi channels his fascination with Native American culture, for a colorful plaid blanket with Oregon’s Pendleton, as well as a selection of shoes. For more information about the legendary designer and his inspirations, head here for our exclusive interview.

You can also view and purchase the complete collaboration over at Vault by Vans now.

Today we feature the OnePlus X, the nascent tech brand’s all-new smartphone aimed towards the more fashionable and budget conscious demographic. OnePlus has had an amazing year, releasing the OnePlus 2 at the end of July, and quickly following with the OnePlus X soon after in October. The OnePlusX’s specs are on par with last year’s high-end smartphones, which includes a 5-inch 1080×1920 AMOLED display, 3GB of memory, a 13MP rear camera, 7.6MP front camera and 16GB of onboard storage that can be changed by purchasing your own microSD.

OnePlus smartphones were only available to purchase via an invite-only system before but the brand has now opened everything up for general purchase and you can find more information about it here.

Known to combine inspirations found throughout its global cavort with the grit of London street, maharishi never fails to impress its fans. The 2016 spring/summer collection comprises of comprehensive utilitarian designs, which include subtle muted colors on oversized kimonos and voluminous button-downs, while loud bonsai prints interspersed across M65 coats, paired with varsity jackets with oriental stitch emblems are also found throughout. Merging motifs seen in combat, religion and military, the brand unites themes otherwise disparate.

Anticipating the arrival of the Year of the Monkey come February, we’re giving away maharishi’s “Year of the Monkey” jacket in the olive color to one lucky reader. The jacket features hand worked Monkey World embroidery, a maha chest patch, nylon and melton wool body, as well as contrast nylon and wool sleeves. maharishi’s emphasis in detail is displayed through the choice of a ribbed collar, cuffs and waist, and a thumbhole detail designed for maximum utility and comfort.

Head over to maharishi now to view and purchase its selection of products.

Vancouver-based wings+horns, since spring of 2004, has offered many militaristic, Japanese-inspired collections that showcase the brand’s aesthetic appreciation of the Canadian outdoors.

2015 has been an exciting year for wings+horns, with many successful collaborations such as the wings+horns x adidas originals 2015 summer collection, the HAVEN shoe collection, the byBorre Limited edition bomber jackets and the Danner “Forest Heights II” Boot.

wings+horns recently dropped a follow-up to their highly successful winter collection last year. An updated range of its signature Cabin Fleece robes for this colder season that will keep you warm in the months to come. The lightweight robe showcases the Canadian brand’s emphasis on the importance of detail with its herringbone tape neck seam, top-stitched waist belt, rib cuffs, front patch pockets, bar tack reinforcements and oversized three-panel hood.

Head over to wings+horns to find out more details about the collection, as well as purchase other products.

Rei Kawakubo’s COMME des GARÇONS has come a long way since being dismissed as “ragged chic” in its first showing in Paris back in 1981. The brand has since held a staple position in the world of fashion, garnering the attention of many, including Karl Lagerfeld and Marc Jacobs. Since then, the COMME des GARÇONS label has expanded to house many different labels, including menswear (Homme, Homme plus, Homme deux), Fragrance (Parfum), spin-offs (Junya Watanabe, Ganryu) and casualwear (Play).

COMME des GARÇONS shows no signs of slowing down in 2015. Launching collaborations with Supreme, Erik Schedin and Converse (just to name a few), as well as opening a POCKET shop in NYC.

You can check out the COMME des GARÇONS line of products at select stockists including END.

True camera enthusiasts have always hailed Leica Camera for its build quality, image quality and heritage for the past century, and customers pride themselves in owning a camera that is not only built to last, but more like a companion of sorts. Leica has been the camera of choice behind award winning photos of countless professional photographers throughout the history of photography.

Over this past year, Leica has continued to please us with top-notch releases, such as the Lenny Kravitz x Leica M-P (Typ 240) kit, M-P (Typ 240) “Safari” kit, Kumamom-Edition M & C cameras, M Monochrom (Typ) 246, the Full-Frame Q (Typ 116), as well as the Maroon X and Rolling Stone limited edition cameras. Leica has also continued to push boundaries, such as its collaboration with Panasonic in its Lumix CM1 Smartphone that incorporates a Leica lens and the all-new 24MP Leica SL (Typ 601).

About the Leica T (Typ 701)
The Leica T cameras represent the brand’s venture into the Compact System Camera circuit, stripping the cameras of any unnecessary functions and only providing essentials, allowing the user to focus on taking the perfect shot. At the back of the Leica T (Typ 701), is a 16:9 aspect ratio touchscreen that allows for easy navigation.

Build
The Leica T (Typ 701) cameras are world’s first cameras with a body completely made out of aluminium. The body is first carved from a 1.2kg block of aluminium, which is carved down to 94 grams then hand-polished for 45 minutes to achieve the unique look and finish that defines the T series.

Image Quality
Adopting a 16MP APS-C CMOS sensor with an ISO range from 100 – 12500, the camera also supports 5ps continuous shooting and video recording at Full HD with stereo sound.

Other Features
Understanding the needs of the contemporary user, Leica incorporated built-in Wi-Fi, allowing for fast image transfer to portable devices and shooting through remote control. The camera comes with 16GB of memory, which is enough for a short day of shooting for most people. Users have the option of charging the battery internally (through a micro USB port) or externally if they wish.

Accessories
Basic lenses that can go with the T include a zoom (the Vario-emar-T 18-56mm f/3.5-5.6) and a small prime (the Summicron-T 23mm f/2 ASPH). A step up would be the Vario-Elmar-T (55-135mm f.3.5-4.5 ASPH) telezoom and the Super-Vario-Elmar-T (11-23mm f/3.5-4.5 ASPH) wide-angle zoom. An optional electronic viewfinder (the Visoflex Typ 020) is also available for purchase. If users prefer to use M mount lenses, an adapter is also available.

You can find out more details about the Leica T Camera System over at Leica’s official website.

Yohji Yamamoto is a fashion legend who came to prominence over the course of the ’80s as a creative of significant proportions that has won high accolades, such as the Medal of Honor with Purple Ribbon in Japan, the National Order of Merit in France, and a Master of Design Award from Fashion Group International. At the age of 72, Yohji is still a creative force to be reckoned with, creating designs that continue to inspire future designers

Y-3 has had a long-standing position in street fashion since its inception in 2002, the continued collaboration between the fashion icon and the adidas has never failed to impress its fans year after year. We present the Y-3 Green Boost QR Sneakers, which is the latest runner by Y-3, offering a stripped down and minimalistic look. Boasting flexible neoprene along with panels of suede and rubber uppers, the sneakers sits atop a boost foam sole to ensure maximum comfort.

Head over to oki-ni now to view the full selection of Y-3 products as well as its carefully curated gift gallery.

New York menswear imprint Thom Browne is next on our list of giveaways. Browne’s style is deeply rooted in American sensibility and is heavily influenced by icons of the last century. The brand opened a flagship store in Hong Kong earlier this year, extending its reach towards Asian shoppers. Thom Browne has also had its share of collaborations this year, such as its exclusive razor sets, co-produced with Harry’s and its pop-up installation at Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche.

Nestled in the heart of Boston, this streetwear and sneaker boutique had an amazing past year with a slew of successful sneaker collaborations with the likes of Reebok, ASICS, adidas, Saucony and Fred Perry. Furthermore, stellar clothing collections over the past seasons that included its signature aesthetic of translating mainstay staples with a sportswear edge has fortified Bodega’s place within the apparel game.

Bodega’s upcoming 2015 fall/winter collection showcased a range of new tees, long-sleeved shirts and headwear emblazoned with the brand’s insignia. The graphic-galore collection makes room for a selection of winterized staples, assured to provide ample warmth this season. Keep an eye out for the latest selection to be available from December 19.

Established in 2012 by co-founders Keith Tran and Angel Acosta, Texas-based retail institution Black Market USA offers a selection of the best in contemporary menswear from some of the most esteemed fashion labels in the industry. In addition to being a purveyor of style, Black Market USA houses two brick-and-mortar boutiques, a webstore, design studio and private label.

Since its inception more than 50 years ago, snow peak has always had a reputation for top-quality camping gear, with staple products such as titanium cups, lamps and cookware. However, it was until recently that the Japanese label decided to push its boundaries and offer a more fashion-centric collection, striking a balance between utility and aesthetics.

This year alone, snow peak has managed to reach out to a larger demographic in a collaboration with fellow Japanese label, Journal Standard, launching a successful summer furniture line. Moreover, the brand has opened its second store in North America this year in none other than the Big Apple.

You can head on over to snow peak’s webstore now to view and purchase the wide selection of products.

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For this competition, we will be giving away a selection of snow peak essentials to one lucky winner which include the following –
– Ofuton Sleeping Bag Wide
– BiPod Stove
– TI-Double 450 Mug
– Personal Cooker 3

To enter the contest, simply complete all of the steps below:

The randomly chosen winner will be announced on December 26 and contacted via DM. Best of luck to all contestants and head back over to the HYPEBEAST Advent Calendar tomorrow for a new prize.

On the 16th day in the HYPEBEAST Advent Calendar, we are giving away a pack of items from Saturdays Surf NYC’s 2015 Fall/Winter Collection. Saturdays NYC was co-founded in 2009 by Colin Tunstall, Morgan Collett and Josh Rosen out of a passionate love for surf culture. The label has since grown from a passion project to a global phenomenon, amassing a huge following in Japan. This year, Saturdays NYC has launched impressive Spring/Summer and Fall/Winter campaigns, along with a collaboration with famed photographer Peter Sutherland. Saturdays NYC also opened a new flagship store in Osaka earlier this year, making it the brand’s sixth international store, and fourth in Japan.

You can now find the brand’s products from its 2015 fall/winter collection at select stockists such as HBX.

Tom Ford has not been shy of media coverage this year. From winning the Council of Fashion Designers of America’s (CFDA) Menswear Designer of the Year, to selling his second film, Nocturnal Animals, for 20 million at Cannes, and to announcing that he will no longer show his collection at London Fashion Week.

We’re giving away a pair of Tom Ford sunglasses today. 100% made in Italy and crafted by black and amber acetate, the contrast between the colors provide a flash of colour when viewed at different angles. Lenses are polarised grey-blue, with Tom Ford’s signature pale-gold metal “T” at the temples.

You can also check out more Tom Ford products now at stockists including MR PORTER.

Palace Skateboards has been taking over the world by storm in the past few years, successfully creating dedicated following comparable to that of skateboard giant Supreme. With a laser-focused aim to combine skate sensibilities into the area of high fashion, Palace Skateboards hits bullseye this year with its release of the self-proclaimed “super gangster” penny loafers, and its continued momentum in the Palace Skateboards X adidas Originals line. In response to all the hype it’s receiving from fans around the world, Palace also unveiled its first brick-and-mortar space in London’s Soho District this year.

We will be giving away the Motor Hooded Sweatshirt, (size medium) which is constructed using 100% cotton and has a drawstring hood with matching laces, as well as a large metal zip-fly pocket at front. Across both sleeves are the brand’s graphics in white creating a stark contrast.

To find more Palace Skateboards products, you can head over to Slam Jam Socialsim, where you can also find the latest items from a variety of noteworthy brands.

adidas created waves in the first half of this year by posting sales and profit figures that exceeded expectations of the majority, prompting many to speculate that the German sportswear brand is well on its way to compete as the premier sports-gear maker in the world. This has been evident in adidas Originals’ latest surge in collaborations and releases, bringing people headline-worthy collaborations this year such as Yeezy season 1, Billionaire Boys Club x adidas Originals Stan Smith, Palace Skateboards x adidas Originals and of course our very-own 10th anniversary boosts just to name a few of the more recent releases.
Just last month, adidas Originals celebrated its historic EQT lineup by combining the old adidas equipment look with contemporary technologies to create the all-new “#/3F15” collection. The collection retains the classic green, black, and white colour scheme and design cues of the original silhouettes, but with notable improvements in footwear technology, such as the addition of Primeknit construction and Boost cushioning.
Find out more about the collection and other projects over at adidas Originals now.

Founded by the famously outspoken Jean Touitou, A.P.C. was found based on the belief that a person should never be overshadowed by what he/she is wearing, and has since been subsequently recognized for its chic, minimalist takes on wardrobe classics. The Parisian label’s eye for detail really speaks through the quality of products that A.P.C has released since day one.

33 years into production, churning out countless designs and collaborations (most recently with Nike and Kanye West), it goes without saying that the raw-denim selvage jean is still one of the defining products of the brand. Today we’re offering the modern iteration of one of their more popular cuts, the A.P.C. Petit Standard Jean. Made from unwashed red selvage denim, the jean offers a more slim cut, with slight taper to the ankle to suit the needs of the more fashion-forward.

Check out END. now for the full selection of A.P.C. products.

Part of the infamous Antwerp-six, Martin Margiela’s Maison Margiela has always been one of the more reputable brands in the world of fashion, previously known to have an anonymous design team behind many of its projects. Maison Margiela has had a fruitful year in terms of international expansion, opening stores in San Francisco, Milan and Rome to satisfy the brand’s ever-rising popularity. Moreover, The fashion house has also produced its debut fine jewelry video, showcasing the brand’s newest endeavor.

Amidst all these projects, Maison Margiela has also kept up with its shoe releases and today, we are giving away one of the more popular pairs released this year, the Future High Top “Iridescent”. The ever-so popular Future line gets an even more futuristic spin with an iridescent upper, where the shoe is covered in all-over silver, set atop a black rubber sole.

You can head over to ANROSA now to view the wide selection of Maison Margiela footwear offerings

B&O PLAY is Bang & Olufsen’s venture into portable music playing that provides the user supreme quality sound at a relatively affordable price tag. Aimed primarily at the digital generation, B&O PLAY products are built to be intuitive to use and easy to integrate into daily life. In the third year since its inception in 2012, B&O’s PLAY line has memorable releases such as the H6 headphones and the A9 speaker system.

For the latest prize in the HYPEBEAST Advent Calendar, we will be giving away the B&O PLAY by BANG & OLUFSEN White Form 2i Ultra-Light Headphones. Weighing at just 90g, the 2i offers an impressive frequency range of 20HZ – 21000 HZ, with a well defined mid and low range aimed towards the clarity of sound. Its semi-open headphone design creates a great soundstage for the listener.

Check out HBX now for the range of B&O PLAY by BANG & OLUFSEN products

Today we hand you the keys to man’s greatest fantasy, a $500 USD Starbucks gift card. Starbucks has had a great year of collaborations with established brands and people. Big names such as N.HOOLYWOOD, UNDERCOVER, fragment design, Maison Kitsune, uniform experiment top the list of product collaborations done this year, creating some of the more coveted items the coffee maker has ever released to date.

Apart from collaborations, Starbucks has also made considerable changes in its business model. It teased its coffee delivery service back in March (unfortunately still only available in Seattle), opened its first “Express Format” store to streamline the coffee-buying experience, and also stopped selling CD’s and opted to take its music curation online with Spotify.

In case you were wondering, here’s what $500 USD can score you at your next visit to Starbucks –
– 169 Tall Cafe Lattes
– 222 Tall Iced Coffees
– 133 Mini Caramel Frappuccinos
– 204 Butter Croissants
– 84 Ham & Swiss Paninis

The possibilities are endless, imagination is key.

Today we hand you the keys to man’s greatest fantasy, a $500 USD Starbucks gift card. Starbucks has had a great year of collaborations with established brands and people. Big names such as N.HOOLYWOOD, UNDERCOVER, fragment design, Maison Kitsune, uniform experiment top the list of product collaborations done this year, creating some of the more coveted items the coffee maker has ever released to date.

Apart from collaborations, Starbucks has also made considerable changes in its business model. It teased its coffee delivery service back in March (unfortunately still only available in Seattle), opened its first “Express Format” store to streamline the coffee-buying experience, and also stopped selling CD’s and opted to take its music curation online with Spotify.

In case you were wondering, here’s what $500 USD can score you at your next visit to Starbucks –
– 169 Tall Cafe Lattes
– 222 Tall Iced Coffees
– 133 Mini Caramel Frappuccinos
– 204 Butter Croissants
– 84 Ham & Swiss Paninis

The possibilities are endless, imagination is key.

New York-based label Staple adds its signature gritty aesthetic to Penfield’s Hanford jacket, creating a streetwear spin on the technical piece.

The winter-ready jacket consists of 80/20 down-fill and includes a detachable hood, black shearling collar, as well as a full-zip button storm flap for the harsher elements. The stealthy and sleek design is packaged in a navy digi-camo pattern that jeffstaple intended to “flex the cold weather protection that Penfield excels at and mix [it] with the street sensibility we at Staple bring as a brand.”

Head over to Staple now to find out more details on this piece, as well as browse around for more unique offerings.

What better way to end the HYPEBEAST Advent Calendar than with the all-black Yeezy Boost 750s? Since the first unveiling early this year, sneakerheads have been eagerly trying to get their hands on the 750s or subsequent 350 and 950 models and next year should be no different as six more colors of the 350, as well as a new 550 model have been rumoured.

Everything about the 750 has been said already so we are pleased to close our inaugural Advent Calendar with it. To find more pieces from the collaboration between Kanye West and adidas Originals, you can head over to LUISAVIAROMA now.

Thank you to all who entered, here are the winners!

Day 1 — Apple iPad Pro — @fitsumnyc
Day 2 — NEIGHBORHOOD x Burton 2015 Fall/Winter MP Jacket — @jesstai24
Day 3 — RetaW Set — @chm___
Day 4 — NikeLab ACG Jacket — @vuongbo911
Day 5 — Vault by Vans x Taka Hayashi Pendleton Blanket — @kulawatb
Day 6 — OnePlus X — @steovich
Day 7 — maharishi 2015 Fall/Winter “Year of the Monkey” Jacket — @raggle_fraggle
Day 8 — wings+horns 2015 Fall/Winter Cabin Fleece Robe + Blanket — @scorprynce
Day 9 — COMME des GARÇONS Set — @mrcloudx
Day 10 — Leica T Camera System — @chingchow001
Day 11 — Y-3 2015 Fall/Winter Green Boost QR Sneakers — @1.874_
Day 12 — Thom Browne Leather Cardholder — @nathanhaaren
Day 13 — Bodega Set — @gtorr35
Day 14 — Yeezy Season 1 — @edthecruz
Day 15 — snow peak Set — @jeanmarctang
Day 16 — Saturdays NYC Pack — @heerxj
Day 17 — Tom Ford Square-Frame Acetate Polarised Sunglasses — @joshuagbrock
Day 18 — Palace Skateboards 2015 Fall/Winter Motor Hooded Sweatshirt — @christopher_rhee
Day 19 — adidas Originals EQT “#/3F15″ Collection — @nduytan
Day 20 — A.P.C. Petit Standard Jean — @nickcoogan
Day 21 — Maison Margiela High Top “Iridescent” Sneakers — @noeliagca
Day 22 — B&O PLAY by BANG & OLUFSEN White Form 2i Ultra-Light Headphones — @jakobdot
Day 23 — Starbucks Gift Card ($500 USD) — @oliverography
Day 24 — Penfield x Staple Hanford Jacket — @juanrx
Day 25 — Yeezy Boost 750 Black — @sunkdownlowlife

Please check your DMs and a huge thanks to everyone who entered.