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Junya Watanabe COMME des GARCONS MAN x Duvetica Vest
Seasonal collaborations have been a strong suit for Junya Watanabe COMME des GARCONS MAN. Despite pairing with a number of iconic brands with established visual identities, the influence of Watanabe has enabled the designer to create a cohesive union regarding both brands....
Givenchy Leather Sleeve Shirt
Creating a hybrid of sorts, Givenchy merge unconventional shirting with checkered patterns to unveil this latest seasonal shirt. Black sleeves reminiscent of varsity jackets are paired with a subtle brown pattern. Tonal black cuffs offer a further degree of detailing. Available...
Prolly Is Not Probably x Charge Bucket Saddle
John Prolly and his bike-centric website Prolly Is Not Probably continue with the collaborative product roll-out. Much of his previous work has centered around his trademark Viking graphic having previously adorned stickers, T-shirts and hats in the past. This time around, the...
New Balance H710 KLB
One of the (un)surprising hits from New Balance as of late has been its non-running profile, the H710. Given the relatively robust mountaineering theme that has stayed course the last few seasons, it comes as no surprise that the hiking-minded profile continues to claim its...
Damien Hirst & RANKIN “Myths, Monsters and Legends” Exhibition @ RANKIN Gallery Recap
Two heavyweight British creatives descended upon the RANKIN Gallery as photographer RANKIN and pop artist Damien Hirst unified their respective styles through a new cohesive body of work. The surrealistic efforts combined RANKIN's well documented photography which embodies a...
adidas Skateboarding Ronan “Lead Suede”
adidas Skateboarding introduce a new version of their Ronan for this season with a minimalist gray model seen here. Taking on obvious soccer-inspired influences, the skate shoe features perforations throughout the suede upper with a tonal contrast via the branding and heel....
Alex Dymond: All the Little Things
The guy that swings a strong, silent bat is how I would best describe Alex Dymond. The designer and cultural architect has been a prominent fixture among several of your favorite brands, yet his humble nature has all too often let the product do the talking. People like this...
Apple iPhone 4S
After much anticipation and to the disappointment of some, Apple unveiled its latest iPhone release for this year with the newly revamped iPhone 4S. First up was a new A5 dual-core processor which boasts 2x the speeds of the iPhone 4 predecessor and 7x the graphics processing...
UNDERCOVER x Nike GYAKUSOU 2011 Fall/Winter “Running Monks” Collection Video
The coming together of fashion and performance has gained large amounts of traction in recent seasons. Boasted by UNDERCOVER and Nike's efforts with the GYAKUSOU range, a new video releases to promote the upcoming 2011 fall/winter collection. Shot in a park setting, the Jun...
nonnative wanderer COW LEATHER TRAINER WITH GORE-TEX 2L
The careful integration of GORE-TEX into non-prototypical footwear has become a strong suit for Japanese brand nonnative. Whether it's a refined derby created with REGAL or more casual sneakers, the use of GORE-TEX adds an unseen element of protection and technicality in a...
NEXUSVII NEX-WCS 10th Anniversary Preview
Enjoying a monumental 10th anniversary, NEXUSVII has begun the slow rollout of its commemorative NEX-WCS range. The line spares little expense in establishing itself as one of the brand's premium offerings for the season with several GORE-TEX-infused pieces including...
FREE / MAN: Viberg Factory – Details
British Columbia-based FREE / MAN step into their own backyard and the Viberg factory located in sleepy Victoria. In many ways, Viberg is the Canadian equivalent of America's Red Wing Shoes with a strong history and a domestic production story. A series of beautifully shot...
Tellason Denim Video
Given the rich denim history of the United States, it comes as little surprise the great independent denim stories that have emerged. Tellason Denim founders Tony Patella and Pete Searson out of San Francisco speak about their background as a company, their production process,...
adidas Originals Forum Mid “Leopard” CHAPTER Exclusive
In before the drawn out fall of the ultra trendy use of leopard is this adidas Originals Forum Mid. Destined to be a CHAPTER exclusive, it combines a winning combination of black leather and leopard for a relatively subdued final product. The sneaker will release at the end of...
Estevan Oriol and Eriberto Oriol Screen Printing @ Modern Multiples for Baurmann Gallery
The father-son duo of Estevan Oriol and Eriberto Oriol are the subject of a short video piece that highlights the works of each respective artist. This encounter focuses on the elder Estevan with son Eriberto at the directorial helm. The average Hypebeast reader may be more...
