June 29, 2009

adidas Originals 3-Way: VA / D-Mop / ACU / Crooked Tongues

The third and final drop of the 3Way Consortium project from adidas Originals sees the series heading East for a work around between some of the most respected sneaker retailers and influencers of the region. With the choice of working on the 5 models together in whatever manner they chose ACU, ... more

January 27, 2009

ACU x Subcrew 2nd Anniversary Jacket and Mesh Hat Set

Celebrating Shanghai-based ACU's second anniversary last year, staple Hong Kong label Subcrew hooked up with them on a special jacket/mesh set. Since the response was so high for that prior release, Subcrew drop a second version, this time with a limited edition blue hat. The package comes in their trademark ... more

January 5, 2009

Subcrew x ACU 2nd Year Anniversary

As one of China's leading retailers, Shanghai's ACU ramps up for a two year anniversary this year with a fellow popular Chinese brand sharing in the festivities. Hong Kong's Subcrew will co-create a collection including a trademark mesh cap, t-shirt, windbreaker and commemorative box. Stay tuned for more details. more

August 13, 2008

Whiz x Kazuki x ACU Peking Duck Tee

Here is a closer look at the Peking Duck Tee we've shown at the ACU x adidas AZX launch. The tee is a collaboration among Whiz, Kazuki, and ACU as a project to show Beijing spirits as well as celebrate the Olympics. The tee comes in white and black with ... more

August 10, 2008

ACU x adidas AZX Launch

> Shanghai-based boutique, ACU, collaborated with adidas on the ZX 800, which was launched just this past weekend. As with ACU's usual style, the shoe has a very Chinese feel with its overall red color with yellow accents. Along with the launch, ACU teamed up with Kazuki from fragment design and ... more

August 2, 2008

ACU x WHIZ x Kazuki Preview

It looks like Shanghai based streetwear boutique, ACU, will be working with Japanese brand WHIZ and fragment design designer Kazuki on several new t-shirts. What this collaboration will be about is still unknown but with Kazuki from fragment design on board, it will definitely be something to look out for. Source: ... more

July 17, 2008

ACU x CLOT x PAPAMAMASON Panda Tee

Chinese boutique ACU teamed up with CLOT and Hong Kong artist, Eric So, to design this Panda charity tee. The graphics are all drawn in traditional Chinese calligraphy, with the panda representing Sichuan, the bamboo representing ACU boutiques, and the globe as people all around the world. All proceeds will ... more

April 26, 2008

ACU “Business As Usual” Tee

JUICE has recently re-opened and for the occasion CLOT released a limited edition "Business As Usual" T-shirt. For the assurance of CLOT fans that ACU will still continue business, they have also released an ACU variation of the tee. The ACU tee will come in black instead, using the same ... more

February 14, 2008

ACU x Subcrew Rasta Mesh Cap

Powerhouse Hong Kong label Subcrew and Shanghai store ACU have teamed up on another cap. Just recently saw the release of a previous collaboration. This cap features a Rasta inspired colorway with hemp detailing on the back panel. The ¥480 CNY (approximately $67 USD) will drop February 16th at ACU ... more

February 3, 2008

We “ACU” the Subcrew Mesh Cap

The most famous sneaker boutique from China is probably ACU. Opened by Bigz and Edison Chen from CLOT, ACU represents a world where Western sneaker culture meets Asian sneakerheads. The store will be celebrating its first anniversary on February 3rd and to celebrate this event, they have collaborated with another ... more