Essentials: James Waller of Blood Brother

James Waller co-founded Blood Brother in 2011, immediately breaking onto the British streetwear

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James Waller co-founded Blood Brother in 2011, immediately breaking onto the British streetwear scene with a refreshing and artistic approach to the brand. Blood Brother is not only a contemporary approach to wearable essentials, but also a full-scale artistic collective that hosts its own exhibitions and collaborates with similarly-focused individuals. In this installment of HYPEBEAST Essentials, we examine the tools Waller needs to make the most of each day. The young creative carries an arsenal of focused items, from bike pumps and lights to functional grooming items, which parallel Blood Brother’s aesthetic: streamlined, without excess, and subtly elegant.

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