Artist Yayoi Kusama's trademark use of polka dots can be seen applied to this recent multi-brand project between XLarge, X-girl and Porter. Interestingly enough, much of Kusama's inspirations and polka dot designs are derived from a series of hallucinations she experienced as a child which was spawned by physical abuse from her mother. This messenger bag is now available at calif.

The Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama was born on March 29, 1929. "Her work shows some attributes of feminism, minimalism, surrealism, Art Brut, pop art, and abstract expressionism, and is infused with autobiographical, psychological, and sexual content." (Wikipedia) To commemorate the documentary film "≒ Yayoi Kusama: I love", XLarge and X-girl has collaborated with Porter to create a set of Yayoi Kusama bags. There are two styles available, a messenger bag for the guys and a tote bag for the girls. These bags will be released on March 8th. Source: XLarge Japan

Streetwear label XLarge has produced a new t-shirt in conjunction with Japanese magazine Samurai Magazine. Together, they have redesigned the signature XLarge pattern using a traditional argyle pattern often seen in golf wear. These tees are available at the Samurai webshop for 4,830 Yen.

Artist Andy Howell has teamed up with XLarge on a new set of items. Creating consumable products, artist team ups often offer a chance for their art to be more widely accessible to the masses. For Howell, he's no stranger to art with a vast history of providing stunning graphics for the skate industry as well as skating professionally since the late 80s. The small collection of items include t-shirts and cushions. Available soon at calif.

A new hoodie has been released as part of the Afro Samurai x XLarge collection. The previous releases included a t-shirt featuring an Afro Samurai graphic and a figure. Afro Samurai is a popular manga (comic book) turned anime series featuring Samuel L. Jackson as the lead character. The hoodie is available now at STLESS.

The old generation meets the new with XLarge hooking up with The Hundreds in a California affair. The two heavyweights worked together on the highly overdone G-Shock DW-6900. The watch strap features print seen on recent The Hundreds releases with an XL/TH design seen on the watch face. The box also includes the XLarge ape as well as a special collaborative crest. Releasing February 9th in Japan. Source: XLarge Japan

The Japanese division of XLarge are celebrating the 1st year anniversary of retailer calif with a specially designed pair of denim. The streaky loose fitting denim features a back pocket which includes both XLarge and calif imagery. Available for sale soon through calif.

Looking to brands of the OG era, British label Addict hooked up with XLarge as part of Addict's "Originators Series". Aside from XLarge, other contributing brands include FUCT, Freshjive and Grave One. Each brand lent a classic graphic for the Addict mashup. More information including other brand releases can be seen here in this PDF. Check out XLarge's LA flagship store in the coming weeks for a release. Source: XLarge

Even though we're still in the Winter season, having some "hot" items might just warm you up. The streetwear label XLarge has recently released some new novelty items under a "heatwave" series which include an ashtray and a cup. Both items come in two colors. Available now at Calif.

HVW8 or Heavyweight Production House is a creative design firm based out of Canada. Headed by Tyler Gibney, the design house draws influences from rare groove album covers, Japanese hyper-pop styles, dub soundscapes, graffiti burns, skate graphics and turntable culture. They have recently teamed up with streetwear label XLarge to produce a limitedd edition t-shirt. The tee will cost 5,250 Yen and will be available at Calif.