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Whiz 2008 Fall/Winter “Migration” Collection Newest Looks

October 11, 2008Uncategorized28 comments12 Views
Whiz (or Whiz Limited) created by Hiroaki Shitano, was originally a strictly t-shirt label evolving their designs efforts within a short period of time. Showcasing their first full collection in 2000, Whiz has since executed well rounded clothing for the streetwear market....

Whiz 2008 Fall/Winter Collection – October Releases

October 6, 2008Uncategorized6 comments1 Views
Never ones to disappoint, Whiz yet again offers a comprehensive look at their 2008 fall/winter collection. Started off as an in-house project, the Tokyo based label continue their representation of street wear lifestyle product with the utmost quality and originality....

Whiz Autumn/Winter 2008 Collection

August 17, 2008Uncategorized12 comments9 Views
Built on the foundation of Hiroaki Shitano, what started off as a small in house project became a full fledged clothing label representing the Tokyo streetwear lifestyle. Since their beginnings the goal has been to reflect their roots yet maintain something new every season....

Whiz x Kazuki x ACU Peking Duck Tee

August 13, 2008Uncategorized0 comment8 Views
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 bold and juicy duck...

ACU x WHIZ x Kazuki Preview

August 2, 2008Uncategorized0 comment13 Views
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...

whiz Crotech Watch

November 30, 19990 comment3 Views
The Crotech from whiz is the brands personal foray into creating a watch that adheres to their brand ethos of raising the bar and reinspiring the old. The Crotech includes a dual mini-dial chronometer function and Swarovski crystals embedded in the dial. The band features...

Whiz 2008 Spring/Summer “Minor Threat” Collection Part 2

November 30, 19990 comment1 Views
Like many streetwear brand owners, Hiroaki Shitano started his label, Whiz, by printing t-shirts which were given away to close friends. The brand grew in popularity by the word of mouth and eventually Whiz was able to open their own store, Lump. The concept of the brand is...

Whiz x Secret Base

November 30, 19990 comment3 Views
Between re-opening their flagship store Lump and the recent debut of their 2008 Spring/Summer "Minor Threat" collection comes a team up with famous Japanese toy-makers Secret Base. The detailed figure has some crazy clear pink detailing and also lights up.

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Whiz 2008 Spring/Summer “Minor Threat” Collection

November 30, 19990 comment4 Views
The efforts of Hiroaki Shitano are recognized in his latest collection titled Minor Threat. The extensive collection of products draw inspiration from Mayan culture as they form the basis for many of the highlights seen. The collection includes jackets, pants, khakis, button...

Lump Re-Opening

November 30, 19990 comment10 Views
We recently foreshadowed the re-opening of Tokyo's Lump store. The opening of the doors would be met with special t-shirts and Bearbricks. As Lump opened for the day, a large line had formed below on the street of the 2nd story retailer. The store will house items from whiz,...

Marmot by Whiz Unionhood & Union Jacket

November 30, 19990 comment3 Views
Outdoor enthusiast brand Marmot handed over the creative reins to Japanese brand Whiz for the 2007 Fall/Winter Collection. The two compliment each other as Marmot's technologically advanced products are afforded an increased design flare from Whiz. Among the releases are the...