Watchmakers Nixon started off in 1997 as a small label which catered predominately to the skate and surf market. Slowly their influence has expanded and now encompasses a much broader demographic. A foray into the fashion market has yielded some interesting contemporary designs as seen here in their 2008 Spring Collection. Here’s a look at The Player, The Rotolog, The Spree and The Tribella. An interesting approach to many of the women designs, incorporating the watch face into a bracelet style band. Available starting February at Zozotown.
Watchmakers Nixon started off in 1997 as a small label which catered predominately to the skate and surf market. Slowly their influence has expanded and now encompasses a much broader demographic. A foray into the fashion market has yielded some interesting contemporary designs as seen here in their 2008 Spring Collection. Here’s a look at The Player, The Rotolog, The Spree and The Tribella. An interesting approach to many of the women designs, incorporating the watch face into a bracelet style band. Available starting February at Zozotown.
Delivering collaborations with Damien Hirst and Ernie Barnes, an Aphex Twin photo tee and a Supreme-exclusive Mies Van Der Rohe Barcelona chair in washed denim.
JB Classics has teamed up with lifestyle organization Da Movement to create a special DaZebras model for Da Movement’s upcoming event this Friday. The event will feature music, wine and art as well as the exhibition of some of Shepard Fairey’s (Obey) works. Also on tap are some special exclusive items in the form of toys and t-shirts alongside the DaZebras. The DaZebras includes a shiny patent toebox alongside a quilted leather side panel and zebra hair heel. The tongue tag includes a “Love is a Battlefield” patch alongside a clear sole. Only 25 pairs will be created and will go on pre-order during the Friday night Jump Off with a price set at $500 USD.
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Friday Night Jump Off
43 Clinton St. (between Stanton & Rivington)
Friday, September 28th
6:00 – 9:00 pm
Rick Klotz’s Freshjive collection for the 2008 Spring Collection has recently been previewed via Japanese online retailer Zozotown. The teaser reveals just a few pieces which include the Santa Ana jacket, LHDT raglan, 1989 zip hood and the Sponsor t-shirt. These items aren’t slated for release until sometime in February of next year.
In conjunction with the release of honyee.mag vol.2 (a Japanese magazine curated by Hiroshi Fujiwara), several special items will be released. These limited items include two t-shirts by NEIGHBORHOOD, a wool V neck knit and a lamb wool knit cap by SOPHNET. In addition, fragment design will make a strap and HEAD PORTER will create stylist bags for honeyee.com. The items will be exclusively sold at the hnyee.Store starting October 9th, 2007 for the NEIGHBORHOOD tees. The SOPHNET. items will be available on October 16th while the fragment and HEAD PORTER items will be on sale on October 23rd.
One doesn’t have to look far to find the integration of technology and style. Penfield has utilized Schoeller 3X Dry technology and created a set of hoodies and crewnecks which feature similar feel and wear as conventional materials with the added benefit of water resistant and moisture wicking properties. The designs seen here is a re-inspiration of Penfields’ “Downstroke Camo” by Hardy Blechman of Maharishi. These should be available in stores soon..
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Some pieces from Fred Perry’s Japanese Collection has recently been unveiled on the site of online retailer Zozotown. The main focus of this recent release revolves predominately around outerwear and tops with a wide variety of jackets and sweaters. However some other pieces are included such as accessories and shoes.
For over 10 years, the UK brand Addict has practiced the creation of clean and practical garments and accessories. This approach has won them fans worldwide and has been the backbone of their success as they enter the 2007 Autumn/Winter season. Addict remains autonomous as an independent label and produces all their clothing and patterns in-house. With the recent development of technical streetwear, Addict has been at the forefront with some remarkable pieces in recent memory. This coupled with their careful use of collaborations create a respectable brand. With a brand statement which focuses on quality, price points and wide appeal, Addict are sure to march on forward into the future.
Some of the items featured here today are the Swifty x Addict Trak Jacket. The Nylon shell features a 1500 PU coating and polyester mesh lining. Another Swifty collaboration is the Premium Reversible Method Zip Hoodie. This heavy duty jacket is something we are confident can withstand its fair share of the elements. This reversible jacket includes a blank side as well as a Swifty designed camo on the otherside. The SheOne x Addict Method Zip Hoody is constructed of 100% cotton, 350 g brushback sweat material. The hood is lined with polyester and can also be stowed away in the neck. Both the Swifty and SheOne camo designs were created in collaboration with Addict. Rounding out our feature is the Fine Stripe Cardigan. With a recent trend of cardigans, this Addict creation is equal to the task and offers a lightweight layer in a well fitting design.
The 2007 Autumn/Winter Collection should be available in European stores now while North Americans should check their local stockists starting mid-week.
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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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