SWAGGER 2013 Spring/Summer “Nucolor” Collection

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In what looks to be the tail end of its lifeline, SWAGGER presents a strong 2013 spring/summer collection, titled “Nucolor.” A wide variety of active gear is presented in this range, all of which take influence from contemporary streetwea...

PHENOMENON & SWAGGER Designer Takeshi Osumi aka Big-O Files for Bankruptcy Protection

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According to Empire Data Bank of Japan, Japanese fashion brand PHENOMENON and SWAGGER designer Takeshi Osumi has filed bankruptcy protection for both himself and the brands. Despite ¥1.3 billion JPY worth of sales since 2007 (approximately $10.8 mill...

The Trend of Fashion-Based Sex Toys Continue with Opening Ceremony, HUF, Married to the Mob & Others

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A second wave of fashion-based collaborative sex toys from Japanese-based TENGA are set to release next month. The well-known sex-toy maker has worked hard to help move past the stigma often associated with sex toys through fashion channels. Despite...

SWAGGER 2012 Fall/Winter “Trash Town” Collection

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After seeing a preliminary preview several weeks ago that included several camouflage and chambray button-downs, SWAGGER unveils their entire “Trash Town” collection. Adding in splashes of color set across a variety of pieces – incl...

THE CONTEMPORARY FIX x SWAGGER 2012 Fall/Winter Dot Camo Collection

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Japanese labels THE CONTEMPORARY FIX and SWAGGER unite in a new partnership to present the updated 2012 fall/winter Dot Camo Collection. Mashing clean constructions characteristic of THE CONTEMPORARY FIX designer Yuichi Yoshii with bolder hip-hop aes...

SWAGGER 2012 Fall/Winter Mixed Camo & Chambray Shirts

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This upcoming weekend will see the debut of Japanese brand SWAGGER’s “TRASH TOWN” collection for Fall/Winter 2012, including these camouflage and chambray button-downs. One of the standout pieces amongst the label’s latest des...

SWAGGER 2012 August New Releases

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As summer continues to flex its sweltering muscles, Japanese brand SWAGGER showcases a number of offerings for August meant to combat the heat in style. Various graphic tees and sun-kissed tanks are the hallmark of the drop – keeping things nic...

SWAGGER Paradise Shorts

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Straight from the SWAGGER 2012 spring/summer “We Believe in Paradise” collection, these graphic “Paradise Shorts” combine an amalgam of  influences from the ocean with their vibrant tropical fish motif. The tailored Lyocell sh...

MACKDADDY x SWAGGER 2012 Summer T-Shirt

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Japanese imprints MACKDADDY and SWAGGER have come together on a graphics-based T-shirt for the upcoming season. Presented in heather grey, black or white, a ruthless duck figure appears front-and-center along with some signature elements surrounding...

SWAGGER 2012 Spring/Summer Surf Border Jet Cap

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With summer in full effect, it may be time to ditch those heavy polyester fitteds for a more seasonal appropriate approach. Western-inspired Japanese fashion label SWAGGER drops off another release from its 2012 spring/summer collection with the Surf...

SWAGGER for SENSE 100th Issue Capsule Collection

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Japanse publication SENSE has linked up with compatriot streetwear brand SWAGGER for a new capsule collection celebrating the magazine’s 100th issue. Inspired by sporting garb of old, the collaboration includes a Varsity Cap, Reversible Varsity...

SWAGGER 2012 Spring/Summer Traditional Jacket

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Part of the SWAGGER’s most recent releases this month is this simplistic Traditional Jacket for the label’s Spring/Summer 2012 collection. Based off the fit of a traditional blazer, the jacket boasts an unstructured construction featuring three...

SWG BLACK PLATINUM 2012 Spring/Summer “NAVY BLUE” Collection

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With JON-E taking the head designer role for SWAGGER’s lead line, Hidehiro “IGGY” Iguchi has found time to fully embrace his side label, SWG BLACK PLATINUM. Following on from the small number of items that were released for the firs...

SWAGGER 2012 Spring/Summer College Rings

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Presented as a part of SWAGGER’s 2012 Spring/Summer campaign is a unique offering with its set of college rings. The accessory highlights a turquoise center, outfitted with appropriated branding and the coinciding year set around the stone to d...

SWAGGER 2012 Spring/Summer “WE BELIEVE IN PARADISE” Collection

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For SWAGGER’s 2012 spring/summer “WE BELIEVE IN PARADISE” collection, in what feels like another step away from its hip-hop roots, lead designer JON-E has taken inspiration from the sports and musical culture of the Caribbean island...