Logan Hicks is world renowned for his extensive skills in creating stencils. His impressive list of clients include the likes of K-Swiss, Burton, Upper Playground and others. In the near future Logan Hicks will be making his way to the East Coast, and as a tribute, X-Large have set up a final show that will consist of not only Hicks’ most current works as well as vintage pieces that were once thought to be all sold out will make a triumphant return for this show. As shown a few days ago, some special collaboration pieces will also be available for sale exclusively in X-Large’s LA store.
Logan Hicks Farewell Los Angeles Show
May 17th-July 4th
Upstairs Gallery
X-Large Los Angeles
1768 Vermont Ave.
Telephone: 323-666-3483
Opening Reception
Thursday May 19th
7pm – 9pm
Image: X-Large
Neighborhood has created some of the most sought after distressed denim within the last few years. Shinsuke Takizawa recently unveiled this teaser of what appears to be an upcoming collaboration with the world’s original denim company, Levi’s Strauss. Aside from these being made in Japan, very little else is known. Check back for more info.
The Sapporo Runway Fashion Show in South Beach is only a few days away, but the collaboration pieces are still coming out. The latest is a New Era fitted between Sapporo Beer and Los Angeles based Crooks & Castle. Only 100 of these special fitted’s will be released and aside from personal connections, attendance at the Sapporo Runway Fashion Show is your only bet.
Check here for other collaboration pieces created for this upcoming show which aside from Crooks & Castle, include Ciano Farmer and Jhung Yuro shoes.
THE SAPPORO INSPIRED RUNWAY SHOW
Mansion
South Beach, FL
Friday, May 4th
11pm
Image: Coltrane Curtis
New Balance teamed up with boutique Sportie LA for these 576s. As you can see the upper features a mixture of colored polka-dots, patent leather, and a soft cloth, stripped toe-box. These will release July 1st at Sportie LA for $150, and then will be available on September 1st at other global locations.
Image/Info: Complex
After many seasons working with Umbro, British designer Kim Jones has gained many supporters to this collaborative line and has recently released their Spring/Summer 07 collection. This collection accommodates to a variety of crowds including products such as t-shirts, pocket t-shirts, polos, hoodies, shoes, and other fine items. This is a preview of much to come from this collection, so be sure to keep your eyes open for more of the Umbro by Kim Jones Spring/Summer 07 collection. Available now at D-Mop.
Shmack is a brand that has grown rapidly the past year and here is their newest release which includes a classy Belt and Buckle Package. This belt and buckle features an embossed monogram pattern on the leather of the belt, gold Shmack logo buckle, gold belt slide, and a white magnetic sealed box. This belt is produced in white leather and will be available mid summer.
Track + Field is a brand based in Philadelphia which creates a wide range of accessory bags. For this Spring 2007, they have created a whole line of bags exclusively featuring Sunbrella brand’s 100% solution-dyed acrylic fabric. This water resistant fabric’s strength and color refuse to fade even under the harshest conditions, while retaining the softness of spun cotton. This season contains many styles including backpacks, flight bags, messenger bags, record bags, tote bags, and a selection of women’s bags. The entire line also features bright colors and trendy patterns, which is definitely a great look for this coming summer.
A few weeks ago, we detailed the Uniqlo UT Project which was essentially a huge collaborative effort with designers and personalities all around the world to create and re-market the staple tee-shirt in a new light. As you can tell by the pictures, all the tee-shirts are available for sale in a cannister and create quite an overwhelming visual overload of many different designs. Although you don’t have the good fortune of viewing and buying your tee’s at Uniqlo stores other then the UT Project, the same tee’s are currently available on racks across Uniqlo’s worldwide.
Image: Chotsumetai via BestBlog
We’re trying to improve our website to make the content more relevant to your lifestyles and preferences, so we teamed up with JB Classics (who is graciously donating a pair of shoe) to provide some incentive for filling out our survey. We’re going to place the draw for the shoes once we’ve reached the targeted number of survey results. If you are interested, you can either click on the top banner or follow this link: http://hypebeast.questionform.com/public/hypebeast and you’ll get directed to the survey. Thanks!
Lavar is a relatively new clothing label based out of Los Angeles and for Spring ‘07 they have created a series of items set for release. Their new items include t-shrits, polos, and hoodies, which feature creative designs and sassy patterns. This is definitely a new brand that we’ll see more of, so be sure to check out there new collection.
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