Getting a G-Shock produced from Casio is no easy feat. First you have to know the guys at Casio, then you or your brand has to be cool enough to qualify. That bring us to this new G-Shock collaboration watch with Atmos Tokyo. Atmos is a Japanese brand & shop have been one of the entities that have kept the streetwear movement alive in Japan. They have chosen the popular DW-5600E-1 for their collaboration watch which features a white colorway, a strap that has star patten embossed onto it, a custom lasered back panel and a custom watch face. It even comes in a special box. This watch will be available starting April 1st and will retail for 15,750 Yen. Available at Atmos Tokyo.
Freshjive is one of the original streetwear brands that have made a big comeback in recent years. They have just released their lookbook for their Spring ‘08 collection which feature an assortment of pieces including hoodies, t-shirts, New Era fitteds and more. No surprise here as Freshjive continues their usual “street” styled clothing. You can check out the lookbook here.
The Japanese brand Wtaps has released a new pair of Slinky Optics Bad Manner Sunglasses. These cool looking shades comes in a dual tone colorway (black & white) and features a mean looking shape. We imagine that wearing these might make you look a bit like a superhero or a super villain. Nevertheless, they are now available at the Italian boutique, SlamJam.
Alife has just released a new pair of sneakers, the Alife Everybody Mid Premium. The Everybody Mid’s feature embossed full grain leather and comes in three colorways – black, red, and white. Available exclusively at twelve locations in the States which include Alife NYC, Alife LA, Bodega (Boston), Packers (Teaneck & Jersey City), Within (Philadelphia), Commonwealth (Virginia Beach & Washington D.C.), Wish (Atlanta), Premium Goods (Houston), Motive 807 (Austin), and HUF (San Francisco.
Alligator was among the stops for adidas’ “Sounds of the City” release. The popular blues label, founded in 1971 would go on to be come the premier blues label in the world, harboring some of the world’s biggest acts. The essence of Alligator Records was captured in a variety of t-shirts, button-ups and track jackets. Available now at select adidas Originals locations.
Since 1918, Chicago based American Needle has been the original purveyor of replica baseball caps. Now branching outwards into different areas, they’ve recently teamed up with the estates of African American icons, activist Malcolm X and popular comedian Redd Foxx. Three styles are seen here incorporating vivid imagery from both Malcolm X and Redd Foxx. Check your local American Needle retailers for more details.
With NBA All-Star 2008 less than 2 weeks away, adidas has contributed a series of All-Star themed products for the yearly showcase of talent. Items include the Gabriel Urist collaboration TS Pro Model and a pack dedicated to the host city, New Orleans. Available now at Sneaker Politics.
With long and storied past in Japan, hectic has always held a strong connection with streetwear. Under the guidance of pro skater Yoppi, hectic rose to popularity resulting in consistent collaborations with labels such as UNDFTD, New Balance, Stussy and Nike. A look at their 2008 Spring collection includes a nice mix of bright colors with more subdued color palettes while keeping a certain casual and easy going look to their line. Available now at select hectic dealers.
Built on a solid foundation of minimalistic aesthetics, France’s APC are no strangers to sneaker partner ups, previously going to work with Nike on two tonal colored Court Traditions. For the upcoming 2008 Spring collection, APC has looked to Vans for an all white leather SK-8 High. Look for these to hit select APC accounts.
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To mark the new launch of Opium Group Prive LV club, Opium Group has teamed up with a collective of streetwear labels to effectively blur the lines of high end luxury and the raw authenticity brought by brands like Crooks & Castles, Sneaktip, Orchard Street and Block Work. The group contributed five different designs, with Crooks dropping two designs. Also on the horizon is a Prive LV x Crooks & Castles New Era cap. Prive LV strives to bring the world famous Miami aesthetic and service to the new surroundings of Las Vegas providing an unheralded experience.
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