For the Christmas season, CLOT sent out a series of special friends & family t-shirts. Two colorways were created, black with red highlights and white with green highlights. Branding comes from a small chest logo. Unfortunately all the CLOT fan boys might be left in the dark with this friends & family.
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Taking a page from the dictionary, the word commune refers to a small group of people working as a collective sharing possessions, work and following an unconventional lifestyle. To (COMMUNE), the word’s definition follows closely to the values upheld by (COMMUNE). The use of parenthesis’ illustrates (COMMUNE)’s belief that they are within their own bubble of what they feel is correct by closing themselves off from the the others and the typical representation of apparel. The (COMMUNE) 2007 Fall/Winter Collection is currently available at select stockists.
(COMMUNE) 2007 Fall/Winter Collection Part 1
(COMMUNE) 2007 Fall/Winter Collection Part 2
Freshjive’s founding father Rick Klotz originally cut his teeth in the Los Angeles scene as a flyer designer for clubs and artists in a fledging local scene. From event flyers, Rick Klotz transfered his talents to the cutting room and led to the creation of Freshjive. Taking from a wealth of different musical, political and lifestyle influences, Freshjive became a brand that appealed to a lot of different subcultures. Here’s a look at part 1 2007 Holiday Collection featuring their varsity jacket, t-shirt, hoodie and New Era 59Fifty fitted cap. Available now at select Freshjive dealers.
Vice Magazine has maintained a cut throat no holds barred approach to their publications. Their often uncensored look at the world through the images they feature offers an authentic real world approach to elements you simply shouldn’t ever ignore. Their Vice Photo Book is what you’d call a perfect conversation piece, placed on your coffee table and including some of the best alternative photography around. Leafing through 336 pages and 13 years of history, you’ll find stunning photography from Terry Richardson, Ryan McGinley, Richard Kern, Dash Snow, Enrique Metinides, Jerry Hsu, Patrick O’Dell and many others. Available now at select book stores.
For the upcoming release of the two pack of Irak x adidas RMX Equipments, Irak has linked up with A.R.C. to produce a special t-shirt to go alongside the release of the sneakers. Two colorways are available featuring the imagery of the Roadrunner. Another Irak collaboration features a crewneck with Alife. The sneakers will be available December 26th at Rivington Club, Alife LA, and rivingtonclub.com. The apparel can be found at Alife and Rivington Club respectively.
Award winning photographer Jody Morris has relaunched his new website. Find fifteen years of photography documenting various facets of life from skateboarding, music and lifestyle. Jody Morris has had the privilege of capturing skaters, actors and some of the most invigorating locations in the world. The website can be viewed here.
Between numerous design gigs, well known designer Benny Gold found the time to create his 2007 Holiday Collection. The t-shirt includes New Era 59Fifty fitted caps and t-shirts. Some of the inspirations include San Francisco, Miami and Gold. Available at HUF on December 22nd.
Bearbrick Series 15 is upon us and should be hitting stores right away. Some of the notable Bearbricks include, Suicidal Tendencies (Pattern), Andy Warhol (Artist), My First Baby (Cute), Evangelion (SF) and Hara Tetsuo (Artist) and CrashOne (Secret). This series features a lot of highly detailed designs. Check your local Bearbrick dealer for availability.
Among the last releases for this month from Bape include the following items. A gray camo jacket with goose down, a Bape pendant, denim and wallets. The denim includes three different washes while the wallet features three plaid styles. Available Saturday, December 22nd at Hong Kong’s Bape Store.
Bape Hong Kong Store
#10 Ground Floor
Queens Road, Central
Hong Kong
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Photographer Michael Franzini’s 30,000 mile trek across America documented what’s it like for your average teenager in this hyper-connected and media driven society. In his book 100 Young Americans, one hundred teenagers were pulled from each state to offer their personal accounts from a plethora of social situations and locations.
The generation examined is one that is bombarded with media information everyday (see here) with their private lives in the public realm more then ever. However, regardless of their backgrounds and upbringings, each share one common similarity in not always able to find their identity and independence. The book is available online at Amazon and Barnes & Noble.
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