swagger is the latest Japanese label to collaborate with The North Face on a series of highly technical jackets. Two different models were designed, the Gore-Tex Scoop Jacket and the Hyvent Mountain Jacket. The Hyvent Mountain Jacket utilizes proprietary Hyvent technology from The North Face for moisture management. The Mountain Jacket is available in two different colors, Black (with Snow Tree Camo lining) and Snow Tree Camo. The Gore-Tex Scoop Jacket uses the time tested and true Gore-Tex technology offering unsurpassed comfort in the elements. It also includes two solid colorways, Neon Red and Aluminum Gray. Both styles of jackets feature very little branding and uphold a clean and simple aesthetic. The jackets will release at the end of the month at Harajuku, Ebisu and the 6 other official swagger retailers. The jackets will also be available online at choiceisyours.jp. The price for the Hyvent and Gore-Tex are ¥40,950 (approximately $372 USD) and ¥49,350 (approximately $449 USD).
Japanese brand SiFury is set to drop a Harris Tweed version of their Mean model. When translated from Swahili, SiFury means zero. Their themes generally revolve around ingenuity and uplifting designs. The vulcanized high-top incorporates herringbone Harris Tweed material along the majority of the upper with some solid accents in between. Available on pre-order now at Zicue with a price set at ¥15,750 JPY (approximately $142 USD).
OriginalFake recently released a collection of t-shirts under the theme of "Mouth". The cartoon-like overlapping designs incorporates similar 3-dimensional characteristics of movies and images you see which require the use of 3-D glasses. Each of the three shirt designs are available in black or white t-shirts. Available now at the hnyee.store.
UK retailer JD Sports recently created two Air Max 95s based on the phone codes for English cities Birmingham (0121) and Manchester (0161). The two models itself share the same upper and design other than the phone code embroideries on the front of each pair. No word yet on release date but look for these to release through JD Sports outlets.
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As part of their latest collection, Washington, DC based label DURKL has released their own cut-and-sew denim line. Each pair is made in LA and incorporates classic 5-pocket styling with contrast stitching. They come garment dyed in five colors: purple, cyan, yellow, black and white and are available in both classic and slim fit cuts. Available now at DURKL with a price tag of $99 USD.
