Japanese designer Nao teamed up with offline/online associates Colette/Sold Out and LAMJC to produce a special collector’s edition Clear Box. The 100% plexiglass clear box will instantly become a conversation piece when you display all your awesome SBs in there on your coffee table, actually on your floor cause you spent all your money on those dope SBs and this box. Available now Sold Out.
A few weeks ago, Starter jackets started dropping on the doorsteps of various people in the industry. For a time there, it was a steady flow of jackets. After the well dried up and no HYPEBEAST x Starter Jacket arrived, I tore the office apart in a fit of rage and cried myself to sleep for consecutive nights on this indirect dis. However that all changed when low and behold our own Starter jacket showed up. I spent that night fornicating to the soft silky feel of the jacket. Awaking from their slumber, Starter is set to kick things off with a bang next year. Thanks to Starter for the jacket.
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For FAM’s inaugural collection release, they hooked up with three artists for their Music Inspired Artist Series. Jeff Hamada, Stephen Holding and MC Yan all contributed their designs based on the music that inspires them from day to day. A full fledged feature with individual artist interviews and lookbook can be seen here.
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.
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