This Saturday marks a huge undertaking as Bape celebrates fifteen years of business, creating exclusive three t-shirts for each of their branches around the world. The concept has been executed in the past with regional footwear exclusives as well. Among the tees, a special commemorative tin box is also included for the camo green shirt. To coincide with the 15 year anniversary, Bape Hong Kong will also celebrate its 2nd anniversary. Of course with so many events going on, a third tee in association with Nigo’s attendance will be available. Buyers of the third Nigo tee will have the opportunity to have it signed by the General himself. The festivites will start tomorrow at 11:30 am at Bape Hong Kong.
Bape Hong Kong#10 Ground Floor
Queens Road, Central
Hong Kong
Founded by photographer Estevan Oriol and tattoo artist Mr. Cartoon, the S.A. Studios represent the Art department of “The Soul Assassins” artists collective composed of artists such as B-Real and Sen Dog from Cypress hill, Alchemist, Dj Muggs.
Collaborating on various projects with Nike and Cali-based brand Upper Playground, SAS is becoming a major source of creation blending “latin pride” culture and world-wide influences.Check out that cool video to know more about the South Cali institution.
As one of America’s oldest outdoorwear companies in existence, Woolrich Woolen Mills has strived to maintain a strong American influence as well as a preservation of quality. With the strong background of designer Daiki Suzuki, the brand has cherished the notion of imperfection, striving to create pieces of authenticity and individualistic. A preview here includes jackets, a polo and hoodies. A list of stores can be seen directly through their website.
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Portfolio magazine recently presented an interesting look at the progression of New Era. From its roots as a lifestyle cap maker in the 1920s, the brand would eventually secure the licensing for Major League Baseball and its player caps, never relinquishing the license it acquired in the 1930s. The family owned operation has moved along nicely securing a strong profit margin along the way, and choosing a bold goal of doubling the brands sales every 4-5 years. However, with 70 percent of sales coming from MLB licensed team caps, a loss of this license could spell potential disaster for a brand who essentially blew it up when it obliged with Spike Lee’s request for custom Yankee colors back in 1996. However, with many people feeling the crunch of an over saturated collaboration fitted market, what effect if any will this have on New Era’s branding? View the article over at Portfolio.
Vans and graffiti artist Neck Face have renewed their bond from last year with another collection of footwear and apparel. The artist who has risen to immense popularity for his dark, vivid and surreal imagery. The collection of footwear includes a Chukka, TNT 4, SK8 Low and No Skool Mid while tees, hoodie and New Era cap. No word yet on a release date.
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