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THE SESSION TOKYO 2012 Capsule Collection

April 28, 2012Style2 comments2483 Views
THE SESSION TOKYO is a three-day pop-up store in the ultra trendy Harajuku part of Tokyo. Celebrating the Ura-Hara (meaning: back streets of Harajuku) design movement and its pioneers, the pop-up store will showcase mainly Ura-Hara brands started by designers born between 1975...

BAL Mouton Bomber Jacket

October 23, 2011Style3 comments1045 Views
Japanese label BAL presents this tasteful interpretation of the bomber jacket. The jacket features a multifunctional collar capable of being worn up or folded down to expose the sheepskin lining, which adorns the cuffs, trim and front pockets. The piece is constructed of brown...

BAL x Porter “HUNTING” Capsule Collection

October 22, 2011Style2 comments1766 Views
Veteran luggage label Porter have come out with this small collaboration with Japanese apparel company BAL, consisting of a camera sling and a hunting rucksack. The collaboration is characterized by tonal beige canvas and green straps & hardware. The focus of the collection, the...

BAL x Sanders Long Wing Brogue

October 14, 2011Style3 comments110 Views
Brogues have been at the core of many footwear collaborations as of late. This time around, English shoemakers Sanders along with Japanese clothing brand BAL bring forth the enduring shoe, retaining much of its classic appeal with a bit of alteration. Combining leather and suede...

BAL x Porter “Hawai’i” Collection

July 5, 2011Style8 comments11 Views
Japanese brand BAL link with Porter on a collection of Hawaiian-inspired bags and accessories. Rooted in classic prints, two iterations of the same pattern include a black version in addition to a white version. The collection in its entirety includes a backpack, waistbag...

BAL x Cyder House Leopard Tweed Riders Jacket

May 6, 2011Style14 comments121 Views
BAL's approach to reappropriation comes front and center in their take on the classic Riders jacket. Created in conjunction with Cyder House, the jacket incorporates a leopard-patterned tweed body with leather finishing off the piece via the sleeves and detailings. The...

BAL x Diemme Roccia “Leopard” Boot

May 3, 2011Style27 comments25 Views
Japanese brand BAL links up with Diemme on a special edition version of the Italian footwear brand's popular Roccia Boot. Working with a leopard print, BAL gives the design an all-over treatment, accented nicely with tri-color hits on the outsoles and upper. Set to drop for...

BAL x George Cox Leopard Oxford

April 26, 2011Style10 comments90 Views
Japanese brand BAL have collaborate once again with well-respected shoe manufacturer George Cox to produce these leopard print oxford shoes. The leopard print outer is made from a synthetic material giving it an “animal hair” feel with the innersole and lining being made...

BAL x Stussy x Porter 10th Anniversary Collection

August 18, 2010Style7 comments33 Views
Japanese brand BAL celebrates its 10th anniversary in the latter half of 2010 with some new co-branded releases with two veterans, Porter and Stussy. With the involvement of Stussy, they release a t-shirt featuring a popular Stussy "Flower & Skull" print as well as the words...

BAL x George Cox Longwing Brogue

July 29, 2010Style20 comments33 Views
In anticipation of Japanese brand's upcoming Meguro flagship store opening, BAL teams up with the British footwear label, George Cox. We've seen Cox as a favorite amongst numerous Japanese brands in the past. BAL's design creates three different longwing brogue offerings in...

BAL x George Cox Sneaker Creeper

June 2, 2010Style14 comments34 Views
BAL and British footwear label George Cox work together on an upcoming fall/winter release for the Japanese brand. Known for their creeper styles, this collaboration embodies Cox's strong legacy as it combines its signature style in into sneaker hybrid. Five different colors...

BAL x George Cox Oxford

November 25, 2009Uncategorized6 comments7 Views
George Cox has been at the center of numerous collaborations with Japanese brands as BAL represents the latest brand to step on board with this oxford style. Five different colors range from classic colors such as black and tan to more innovative colors such as royal blue...

BAL x George Cox Monkey Boot

October 17, 2009Uncategorized0 comment115 Views
A Japanese brand with a background in the subcultures of skate and music, BAL looks to the venerable UK shoemakers George Cox to create an exclusive pair of Monkey Boots. The traditional style undergoes a bold change with patent leather uppers, however the colors are still...

BAL 2009 Fall/Winter Collection

June 5, 2009Uncategorized4 comments8 Views
For their Fall/Winter 2009 lineup, BAL captures the essence of the season's climate with a multitude of outerwear pieces including a faux mouton duffel coat, down and field jackets, vests, and even military style MA-1 coats. Along the outwear are a variety of other...

BAL 2009 Spring/Summer Collection

February 24, 2009Uncategorized23 comments2 Views
Offering a wide range of product, from technical shorts to button-down long sleeves, Tokyo-based BAL introduce their new seasonal looks. The collection, entitled Break, blends various looks into a comprehensive grab bag of cut-and-sew garments featuring an outstanding...