Although no strangers to the footwear segment, Futura Laboratories have largely focused their efforts on apparel and fashion. Upcoming soon is a footwear release featuring a classic Chuck Taylor All-Star silhouette with some of Futura’s signature fonts surrounding the upper. Two colors are available and should release at select FL dealers including the FL Shop.
Although no strangers to the footwear segment, Futura Laboratories have largely focused their efforts on apparel and fashion. Upcoming soon is a footwear release featuring a classic Chuck Taylor All-Star silhouette with some of Futura’s signature fonts surrounding the upper. Two colors are available and should release at select FL dealers including the FL Shop.
Designer Greg Jackson discusses his synthesis of technical gear and formalwear, the cinematic sci-fi inspirations behind his brand and the power of uniforms.
At some point after Sonic Youth (or maybe for this generation it’s Nirvana) albums impacted budding musicians, indie rockers saw it fit completely mandatory to fill their music with melody hidden by shrill guitar feedback and ambiguous lyrics. The protopunk influences of The Stooges combined with the avant-garde compositions from the likes of John Cale has given the indie movement a distinct and instantly recognizable sound. However, someone failed to give the Brooklyn based indie rock band Grizzly Bear the memo.
Since their 2004 freshman release “House of Plenty” has effortlessly combined lo-fi recording techniques with experimental acid folk rock and a dash of neo-psychedelia. The vocal harmonies are almost ethereal with all members lending their vocal talent which makes the band virtually sound like The Beach Boys with an indie attitude. The Grizzly Bear’s new single “While You Wait for the Others” is an excellently constructed psychedelic folk pop song that begins as a whisper and builds up to a harmonizing sing along backed by acoustic guitars and softly played keyboard. The attention to tempo, lyrics, momentum and detail on this song in particular and in Grizzly Bear’s entire (albeit small) catalogue in general is almost unparallel in indie rock at the moment.
Listen to the track [HERE].
One of New York’s leading sneaker institutions, Rivington Club has had the benefit of numerous collaborations with various storied athletic brands. In their most recent team-up with Lacoste, ARC brings forth another dimension of the brands identity with a strong choice of colors and recognizable graphics. The well-traveled Lacoste polo and 1980s tennis classic Ardeur became a template for ARC to instill their brand aesthetics. The goal of designing each piece was to stay in line with sporting apparel which features many visual cues necessary on the field. The polos itself are beefed up similar to rugby shirts and feature 158, an homage to the store’s address at 158 Rivington St. in New York as well as the legendary Lacoste crocodile logo. This capsule is slated for a July release at fine retailers including Rivington Club in NYC, Barney’s NYC, Colette, Dover Street Market and Dieci Corso Como.
Eriffs recently released their web-exclusive “Go Over” t-shirt. Using their familiar logos and imagery, the t-shirt features translucent prints in the form of a hockey mask on the front and “Young Thieves” slogan on the back. The t-shirt comes in four colors, white/red, white/aqua, black/purple and black/orange. Available now at eriffs2063.com with a price set at $45 USD.
Looking to the basketball collector card culture of the late 1980s and early 1990s, adidas Originals has taken this theme into their NBA Highlights collection. The three styles seen here all maintain a strong color profile reminiscent of the era over three marquee models, the Superstar, Toronto and Oregon Ultra LE. Available now at select adidas Originals dealers.
For ten years, retailer Complex has been a local institution for streetwear in British Columbia’s cities of Vancouver and Victoria. To celebrate their 10th anniversary, the store has teamed up with Crooks & Castles for a re-appropriation of their classic Medusa t-shirt. Available now at Complex’s two locations.
Complex Vancouver
231 Abbott St.
Vancouver, British Columbia
Canada V6B 1M4
p: 604.602.1668
Complex Victoria
612 Johnson St.
Victoria, British Columbia
Canada V8W 1M4
p: 250.480.0522
On the heels of the recent announcement regarding the Rob L x Puma Clyde comes the unveiling of two t-shirts that will release alongside the custom turned production sneakers. One t-shirt features the “Archipelago” in all-over print style with a second t-shirt featuring a framed print in blue. The release date for the Rob L x Puma “Archipelago” Pack is slated for June 21st in which the shoes and t-shirt will be sold separately.
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Leading American contemporary menswear label Band of Outsiders’ 2008 summer collection features a series of summer essentials. Items seen here include instances of slim fitting cuffed shorts and simple button-ups, keeping in line with classic American aesthetics. Available now at Eliminator.
Moving on from the initial Air Jordan meets Air Force 1 mash up that began with the Air Jordan V, the Air Jordan III is next up to undergo the hybrid phase. Kicking off the releases in July are some new colorways that have never before been seen on the Air Jordan III. However, come September, the AJF3 returns to its roots using OG colors one of the most popular Jordans.
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Hat makers Estate LA have developed a new heritage collection of caps for true fitted fans. The Heritage Collection explores the classic wool American baseball cap, through a combination of simple aesthetics and premium materials. The first piece in the line is a project with bicycle label Freeman Transport and features a relaxed crown, authentic American made broad cloth wool, satin tape and a chambray lining. All of Freeman’s logos were created by their good friend and established designer Benny Gold. Available this summer at select Estate LA dealers.
The Hundreds and their New Era tear continues with a total of 9 different hats releasing Friday morning. Divided into three packs, there’s a bit here for everybody including solid color bodies, pin stripes and a bold all over prints. Check The Hundreds Los Angeles and The Hundreds San Francisco on Friday morning for the goods.
