Cukui
Cukui 2012 Spring Lookbook
January 3, 2012
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Fresh for 2012, Bay Area streetwear brand Cukui presents its Spring 2012 lookbook, photographed by our very own multifaceted senior editor, L. Ruano. Featuring a healthy stocking of T-shirts, hoodies and caps, the collection builds off the hand-drawn graphics from co-founder...
Cukui 2011 Spring New Releases
May 11, 2011
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Cukui release a new series of goods for Spring 2011. All feature hand-drawn graphics from Sam Rodriguez, who recently opened his tandem show Mano Y Mano in Hong Kong this past month, in addition to a set of 5-panels featuring original tribal artwork from Orly Locquiao. All...
Cukui x Steve Caballero Art Show
March 14, 2011
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This past weekend, Cukui teamed up with skate icon/artist Steve Caballero for a special art show at the brand's flagship space in San Jose, California. The event featured various works of art ranging in size, mediums and content along with a hot rod showcase and plenty of...
CUKUI: Stay Rooted
December 7, 2010
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CUKUI started as a small collaboration between amigos Orly Locquiao and Sammy Rodriguez. It was officially launched in November 2008 in San Jose, California. Since its inception, Jason Locquiao and others have joined the crew to help Cukui become recognized as a new genre in...
Cukui World Series Collection
November 1, 2010
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In celebration of the Giants' World Series run, Bay Area-based Cukui pays tribute to the hometown team with a new set of t-shirts, all playing off a baseball theme in the Giants' tradition grey/black/orange colorways. Featured are three designs, including new colorways in...
Cukui 2010 Fall/Winter Lookbook
October 11, 2010
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Following a strong opening in 2010, Bay Area-based Cukui returns for the Fall/Winter 2010 season with another extensive collection of goods, all built around the creations of artists/founders Orly Locquiao and Sammy Rodriguez. Introducing an extension to the brand’s...
Cukui 2010 Spring Collection
April 7, 2010
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Northern California-based Cukui present new looks from its ethnic-infused label, combining Latino and Hawaiian cultures to achieve a new aesthetic. After a strong debut last year, Cukui sees steady growth with this season, showcasing hand-drawn designs from...
Cukui 2009 Fall/Winter Collection
October 1, 2009
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Built through the vision of Orly Locquiao and Samuel Rodriguez, Cukui represents both artist's cultures in a nutshell. Originally introduced in 2008, the brand finds its focus on the cultural lanscape of Hawaii and Mexican-American history, respectively. For Fall 2009, the...
