8Five2
8FIVE2SHOP x Vans “HOLLIEDAY” DVD Trailer
November 1, 2011
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Founded in 1999, Hong Kong's 8FIVE2 has since been committed to providing its consumer with an authentic destination of all things street and skate. Having distinguished themselves and cemented a lasting impression within urban culture, they have recently linked with Vans in...
8FIVE2 Hong Kong Reopening
October 11, 2011
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Hong Kong's beloved skateshop 8FIVE2 makes a reemergence into Causeway Bay once again fusing skateboard hard goods with relevant streetwear brands. The shop originally opened in 1999 and is known for introducing many popular brands into the market in addition to calling names...
8FIVE2 x Vans Syndicate Versa Mid
June 30, 2011
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8FIVE2 has become both an institution and a pioneer in the Southeast Asian skate community. In 2009, the brand celebrated its 10th anniversary helped in part by a Vans collaboration based on an all-black leather Chukka Low. A year and a half later, Vans and 8FIVE2 once again...
Ver y Aprender: A Day with the 8FIVE2CREW
November 10, 2010
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Videographer Anthony Claravall recently put together this video outlining a day in the life of Brian Siswojo of 8FIVE2/Know1edge and the "8FIVE2CREW". From the start of the day with Brian "The Father", the video follows the pioneering Siswojo around the streets of Hong Kong...
8FIVE2 x Habitat Skateboard Decks
May 11, 2010
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One of Hong Kong's well-known skate institutions, 8FIVE2 teams up with Habitat Skateboards to create a small collection of skateboard decks for this season. The skate decks feature two different colorways which include imagery from each respective party as 8FIVE2 celebrates...
8FIVE2 x Vans 10th Anniversary Chukka Low
December 10, 2009
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Hong Kong's skate retailer 8FIVE2 celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. To mark the occasion, founder Brian Siswojo and the crew put together a co-branded Chukka Low with Vans. We took the opportunity to gain some insight from Brian Siswojo regarding Hong Kong's skate...
Q123 #3 – Hypebeast x 8FIVE2 x Loren Purcell for Qubic Store “City of Taipans”
September 22, 2009
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Qubic Store celebrated its 3rd anniversary this year which led to the creation of a series of different collaboration projects. Traveling extensively through Asia, Qubic Store's Frank Liew developed a strong relationship through consistent travels to Hong Kong with the likes...
Eric Haze | Staple x 8five2
January 14, 2009
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In a relationship symbolized by a number of products created together, homies Eric Haze and the addition of fellow New Yorkers Staple come together with Hong Kong's popular skate retailer 8five2 on a small collection of products. Re-interpreting 8five2's iconic "Hong Mutha...
Hypebeast x 8FIVE2 “Hong Mutha Fuck’n Kong” Launch
August 21, 2008
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Yesterday saw the unveiling of our second Three Year Anniversary collaboration item as we previewed with the help of 24Herbs, our Hypebeast x 8FIVE2 "Hong Mutha Fuck’n Kong" t-shirt. Finding inspiration in the rapid pace of construction in Hong Kong and the common use of...
Hypebeast x 8FIVE2 “Hong Mutha Fuck’n Kong” Tee
August 20, 2008
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Continuing with our roll-out of three year anniversary products, we feature another collaboration close to home as we link up with Hong Kong's premier skate store 8FIVE2 we a re-appropriation of their trademark "Hong Mutha Fuck'n Kong" print. Inspired by the abundance of...
Eric Haze Full Circle Exhibiton
July 22, 2008
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One of the living legends on so many levels, Eric Haze is in the midst of unveiling his most recent art exhibition titled Full Circle. With a hand in so many cornerstone events from hip-hop to art and product development, his Full Circle exhibition in Hong Kong was produced...
In4mation x 8FIVE2 “Hong Mutha Fucking Kong” Deck
July 9, 2008
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The phase "Hong Mutha Fucking Kong" was first used on a collabo tee between Friday Magazine and 8FIVE2. Since then, this phased has gain popularity in Asia specifically in Hong Kong and has been used for collaborations with brands like Diamond Supply Co and In4mation. Now...
8FIVE2 x Lodown Magazine x Fiberops Skate Decks
November 30, 1999
Hong Kong based skate shop 8FIVE2 just released two new skate decks as part of a collaborative project. The two collaborating members include skater Kien "Donger" Lieu/Fiberops and Lodown Magazine. Kien Lieu is considered by many as one of the most promienent Asian American...
