Originally plying their trade as the creators of fleece for some of the industries’ most notable brands such as Supreme, Alife and aNYthing, CYC Design Corporation has turned the corner with their very own Reigning Champ label. Their line embodies quality and fit which includes characteristics not inherently visible but add to the overall package. Some of the technical features for these pieces include heavy fleece, thermal linings, oversized double zippers, underarm ventilation and side slit pockets. Available now at Haven.
Japanese counterparts Bounty Hunter and Undercover recently released a collaborative pair of boots. This chunky soled creation marks an unique relationship between two different facets of fashion who both represent radical ideas and concepts. The boots are available now at with a price point of ¥42,000 (approximately $357 USD). Available now at Revolution.
The unconventional use of fur is the highlight of the latest series of New Era 59Fifty caps from the boutique Leilow. Three different styles were created, black fur (silver satin lining), gray fur and plaid fur (bronze satin lining). These will release at Leilow on Monday, October 15th while Leilow accounts should receive their stock shortly.
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Earlier this year, a preview of a new project between artist Futura 2000 and British label MHI was seen effectively creating Futura Heavy Industries. The formation of this partnership provides a high quality outlet for Futura to create designs which has gained him so much popularity over the years. The collection of t-shirts and hoodies are available now at Sold Out.
Wahl has had a long heritage in making hair grooming products. Started in 1911 by Leo J. Wahl, the company makes various grooming products such as trimmers and shavers. MHI has recently worked with Wahl on a set of luxury clippers. The set includes professional quality clippers and a waterproof barber cape both embossed with DPM: MHI Sikh camouflage pattern. Available now at dpmhi.com for 100 GBP.
New Balance has collaborated with Swedish sneaker boutique Sneakersnstuff on a set of two limited edition “Made in England” 577s. Peter and Erik, the creative minds behind Sneakersnstuff, designed one 577 each, and utilized the highest quality suedes and leathers New Balance had. You may have heard of these awhile back, as they were originally slated to drop in August, but unfortunately New Balance ran in to some trouble in their Flimby factory, pushing the release date back to October 25th. Price is set at 1099 SEK (approximately $155 USD.)
Here’s the newest project between Fragment Design and Resonate Goodenough on this new flat-seam tee. This simple t-shirt bares a collaboration logo design on the back right shoulder as well as a Fragment Design x Resonate patch. The tee comes in black and white and retails for ¥7,875. Available now at Figure.
Here’s a look at some of the latest pieces from Visvim’s 2007 Fall/Winter collection which just released. The new items include the 2-PLY Henley (¥17,850) and the 2-PLY Hoodie Pullover (¥19,950) which are both made using Giza 45 cotton. There is also the Denali Pants (¥28,140), the Single Scoop Border Crew (¥24,150), as well as the Nubuck Wallets (¥9,240) and the Nubuck Waist Pouch (¥16,590) which comes in three different colors. Available now at Figure.
Alife has collaborated with upscale department store Barneys New York for a limited edition Everybody Mid sneaker which features an all-over “Alife” pattern on high quality embossed full grain leather. This Everybody Mid also features a elastic lace system as well as a full leather lining. The well constructed shoes will also come with three addition pair of laces. The Everybody Mids will come in three colors (red, white and black) and will be exclusively available at Barneys stores nationwide.
Hong Kong’s CLOT are set to release ver. 2 of their Worker shirt. Unlike the original ver. 1 created in blue, this upcoming release will incorporate a beige body with green highlights. CLOT also created various details for this shirt. The patches include the popular pop culture “hi my name is…” patch as well as a pen holder on the breast pocket. The shirt is also constructed of a heavier duty fabric so although it is a short sleeve shirt, it provides just enough warmth for the cooling climate. Available now at Juice.