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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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.
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.
The ideas and brand concept of successful lasting brands such as OneTrue Saxon often involves a game plan to keep things in check. OneTrue Saxon’s dedication to decent clothing and not succumbing to trends and the latest craze has enabled them to create a strong following. A look at their 2007 Fall/Winter Collection includes their Staten Island Kangaroo Hoodie, Midfield General Multi-Layer Jacket, Varsity Zip Through Cardigan and the Morecambe Paneled Multi Shirt. The products are available now at OneTrue Saxon.
Married to the Mob weren’t effin’ around with their latest Married to the Mob x Kangol beanie release. They managed to secure a big billboard in Stanton. Three colorways of their beanies, grey, purple and pink are available now through their online store.
FUCT’s latest Japanese market release features their Woodland Camo Jacket. The jacket includes a water resistant body made of nylon with ribbed sleeves and waist band. Rather then your traditional abstract camo, FUCT went the route of using lifelike prints. The jacket is available now at STLESS.
The help of Nemesis Project was enlisted to as toy and apparel brand Kid Robot set out to create a contemporary art piece for Art Basel Miami. The fixed gear bike includes a series of aesthetic highlights such as custom Kid Robot valve stem caps, Kid Robot headbadge on the frame as well as a snowflake white ostrich bike seat. The full list of components can be seen after the jump. The $6,000 bike includes a custom set of U-lock and took kit. The bike is currently on display at the Kid Robot Store in Miami.
Component list
Frame: Nemesis Project track frame KR-01
Headbadge: 3oz sterling silver Kid-Robot headbadge
made by ASA @ Complete Technique
Headset: 45×45 campy internal , powdercoated to match
frame
Fork: White
F wheel: AEROSPOKE
R wheel: Custom powdercoated Miche Track hub and R
lock ring , hand built to a Velocity Deep V
also custom powdercoated w/ the hub and all other
white parts on the build
Cranks : Sugino 75 custom powdercoated white
Chainring: Sugino 75 powdercoated white , teeth masked
Pedals : MKS outer cages powdercoated white
Toe clip: MKS W/ Toshi strap in white
Seat: Macneil Pivotal technology , re-covered in
snowflake white Ostrich leather
Seat Post: Macneil Pivotal powdercoated to match
magenta fade in frame
Tires: custom one off non logo’d Michelin 700x23c
Bar and stem: Easton powdercoated cyan blue to match frame
Familiar Japanese mega brands Fragment Design and Neighborhood have worked together to design a pair of eyeglasses. The co-branded Scout glasses includes a black frame with clear highlights. The Fragment Design thunderbolt logo is seen on the side arm. Available at select retail accounts.
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Fossil watches are yet another brand to secure a collaboration with Medicom Toys to produce a Bearbrick. The two-pack features a translucent sparkle body and what appears to be questionable mascara. The Bearbricks will be handed out with each purchase in excess of $4,500 TWD(approximately $138 USD) from now until December 30th at all Fossil Taiwan dealers.
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