Some of Japanese brand realmad HECTIC’s latest pieces have hit select Japanese retailers. With a vision to create both traditional and more contemporary pieces, their recent releases embodies this dual theme. Their jackets and accessories all carry a distinct classic feel utilizing some popular styles. However within this collection is a colorful collaboration with SAGLIFE which includes a backpack and pouch. The products are all currently available at eproze.
The Reebok Reverse Jam model has been a popular sneaker since its recent re-release. Now, RBK has released a new colorway nicknamed Love Sucks which is themed under the deception of love and relationships. This Love Sucks model features a black upper with red accents as well as a speckled midsole. The shoe also has words like Cheater, Hate, Digust, and Broken written in all across the shoe. Even the insole has a similar pattern so whoever was designing this shoe must have gone through some bad times. These shoes will be released in February.
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This year mark’s Devilock’s 11th anniversary in the streetwear business. For this occasion, Devilock has collaborated with several different brands to commemorate their 11th anniversary. Included the list of 11th anniversary projects are the Devilock x 7Stars x Garni triple name t-shirt. Also available will be a t-shirt with the popular Japanese actress RIO. Look for these and more 11th anniversary items to drop at Eproze soon.
Early last month saw the debut of SOULD’s upcoming 2007 Holiday Collection. This concluding feature showcases the rest of the Holiday Collection. SOULD has incorporated elements which question the values and motives, which is ever so present in this 2nd drop of tees. Also within this Holiday drop is their Lead Paint Collection which utlizies reflective inks. Look for SOULD to be available in various retailers in the coming weeks.
Asics affiliate Onitsuka Tiger teamed up with Berlin’s Koi Klub to create this latest collection of sneakers. Based on a varsity jacket, the sneakers incorporate varsity specific materials such as leather, wool and chenille. The heels each possess symbolic images. The left heel sports the Japanese characters 古意 (koi), which symbolizes ancient ways. The right heel features 02 which reflects the year Koi Klub was created and the number of Koi Klub x Onitsuka collaborations to date. 550 pairs of each color will be available. You can view a promotional video here.
True will debut their latest collection of caps next month based on a the theme of vintage materials finding their way onto these caps. The first release from the San Francisco originated outfit is this Phillipe Onyx striped pattern, available December 1st at True and True East.
Japanese brand Victim has brought their simple and minimalistic aesthetic to this latest collaborative project with Japanese sneaker boutique Mita and New Balance. While their previous collaboration utilized the lesser known 670, these latest releases journey down a familiar road with the iconic 574. Two different colorways were designed, tan and black (similar to the 670). Available now at Mita.
Japanese brand Liquor, woman and tears teamed up with sneaker label Greedy Genius to produce a special make-up of their Phantom model. The perforated black toebox is set against a detailed print. A small embroidered Liquor logo can be seen on the side. Available now at Liquor, woman and tears.
Popular Japanese brand COMME des GARÇONS has teamed up with motorcycle enthusiast Richard Stark’s label Chrome Hearts. Chrome Hearts has developed a popular following mostly for its high-end jewelery and accessories based on darker gothic themes. The two brands collaborated on a series of pendants and garments. Look for the collection to be available at Dover Street Market.
The latest collection of the ongoing Undefeated x Stussy x realmad HECTIC collaboration New Balance MT580’s have been revealed. Always based on the trail running MT580 model, the three different colorways are inspired by the movie "3 the Hard Way". A release date has been set for mid-December at select New Balance dealers.
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