Crooks & Castles is probably one of the most successful brands in streetwear these few years. They started off small and because of their smart branding, they have become a giant in this game. Because of this success, they have opened their first flagship store in Los Angeles. The marble filled store carries the Crooks & Castles brand as well as books and more. If you’re ever in Los Angeles, head over to Melrose and you will find this store right beside the newly opened DC store.
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Gourmet has recently been getting some serious press lately due to its shoes that look a lot like some Air Jordans. They have released a picture on their blog of some samples from their collection that will be coming out next year. Inspired by Jordans, these new shoes will come in several different colorways. Look out for these flashy sneakers to drop in the Summer of 2008.
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Here’s a list of items set to drop this Saturday at Hong Kong’s Bape Store. Three different hoodies will release including a knit version of the Tiger hoodie, Bape General and Bape Logo hoodie. The Bape Logo hoodie features a running catalog of old Bape Logo’s on the back. A Swarovski encrusted beanie will also release.
Bape Hong Kong Store
#10 Ground Floor
Queens Road, Central
Hong Kong
Dave Ortiz and the gang at Dave’s Quality Meats brings in the Christmas fun and cheer with his newest action packed, high budget, special effects ladened commercial as he goes around on his quasi-bike sleigh. I can’t imagine a dull moment with these guys. The video can be seen here on Youtube.
These latest adidas Materials of the World release each respectively find inspiration from Japan and Norway. The Micropacer is themed after Japanese New Year’s Eve “Omisoka”. The events of the night include special decorations alongside a meal of noodles which are the precursor to a trip to the temple. The Lady Casual Boot is inspired by Norwegian woolen pullovers worn by women seeking marriage. Both are available now at Overkill.
