The hat specialist CA4LA store is celebrating its 2nd anniversary with Japanese online retailer Zozotown. To commemorate this event, a series of special limited edition hats were created. The caps embody a more liberal design aesthetic with re-inspirations on some classic silhouettes. Some of the caps are currently available while others are on a pre-order basis and will release later this year.
The hat specialist CA4LA store is celebrating its 2nd anniversary with Japanese online retailer Zozotown. To commemorate this event, a series of special limited edition hats were created. The caps embody a more liberal design aesthetic with re-inspirations on some classic silhouettes. Some of the caps are currently available while others are on a pre-order basis and will release later this year.
Californian brand Rogue Status which made became popular from its all over print gun design has just dropped a preview of their latest collection for this upcoming season which features some witty and catchy designs. Currently available at stores carrying Rogue Status.
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Los Angeles label Han Cholo is well known for its trademark products which capture pop culture in jewelry form. Some of Han Cholo’s previous work includes a logo pendant for producer/DJ tandem MSTRKRFT. A recent batch of their products have been released which include the Loco Dia de Meurtos ring, straight razorblade pendant, M-16 pendant and nunchuck pendant. Definitely some cool products if you’re into the things they represent. Available now at Caliroots.
Toy-designer and illustrator James Jarvis recently produced two designs for Alakazam. Alakazam are into their third season under the watchful guidance of Will Sweeney. Both Will Sweeney and James Jarvis have previously had connections together with Silas. Available for sale now at Alakazam’s online store.
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These upcoming Nike Dunk CLs feature a nice and clean colorway however some of the attention may be inadvertently shifted to the mid-sole. The interesting mid-sole concept features an extremely texturized and rough surface. It’s almost as though somebody wore these Dunks through some fresh black cement and had the remnants dry. Some accented laces finish off the package. No word yet on a release date.
What happens when some of the most talented artists and graphic designers in the world work with the Parisian store Colette? The result is a collection of vinyls called Curated by Colette. Ten artists and graphic designers including André, So-Me, Work in Progress, +41, Grey Foley and Fabien Baron, KAWS, Jeremy Scott, and Nagi Noda have each designed their own rendition of a special vinyl which will be sold exclusively at the Colette store in France. Only 500 copies of each are produced and they are now available at Colette and Sold Out.
San Francisco label Red Clay has recently hit stores around the world with their 2007 Fall Collection. Inspired in part by the 1920s and 1930s Art Deco design movement, this line offers up an interesting array of designs which features the use of crystalline and jumbled shapes.
Seen here are the Butters Zip Hoodie, View from Above available in crewneck & hoodies, Lifeline M-65 inspired jacket, Hunting jacket and the In Our Lifetime hoodies & snap-backs. All the hoodies and crew necks are produced with heavy weight materials and Made in Canada. The Lifeline and Hunting jacket utilize durable fabrics which ensure long-lasting wear. The Butters Zip Hoodie, produced with Italian lambskin creates an interesting infusion of materials and attention to detail. The 2007 Fall Collection offers a great variety of abstract designs combined with quality fits and construction. Available now at Huf, Union, Bodega and other select retailers, a list of retailers can be found on their website.
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MESS out of Beijing are set to release their first series of New Era 59FIFTY fitted caps. Two caps were created, however the white one was produced strictly as a friends & family only release limited to 30 caps. The cap itself was themed after Chinese history. The front embroidery represents prosperity, fortune and luck. The side embroidery features two overlapping coins. These style of coins were the common currency in the past China. The silk underbill references China’s history with silk and the Silk Road. Available on October 1st, the National Day in China.
To coincide with photographer Shawn Mortensen’s book Out of Mind, legendary label FUCT are set to release two t-shirts. Over his illustrious career, Shawn Mortensen has had an innate ability to photograph some of our generation’s greatest performers in some of their best light. The two shirts seen here include Snoop Dogg & Notorious B.I.G, both taken back in the early 1990s. To get a more in-depth look at some of Shawn Mortensen’s works, check out The Hundreds store at the beginning of November as his works go on display. These limited t-shirts will release October 1st at select FUCT dealers.
American textile makers Pendleton is in the center of a new collaboration between the Nano Universe and United Arrows. With a storied history that begins all the way back in 1863, Pendleton has achieved fame and success as creators of timeless fabrics which have been sourced for a variety of different purposes (i.e. Pendleton Vans). The Nano Universe x Beauty & Youth United Arrows x Pendleton boasts a variety of simple garments utilizing Pendleton’s high quality fabrics and timeless prints as the defining point of each piece. Available now through Zozotown.
