With a strong football/soccer influence on FCRB, the theme is seen beyond their regular apparel
Known for their incorporation of soccer figurines throughout their collection displays, F.C.
Representing a Nike and SOPHNET. partnership, FCRB has always maintained itself as a sports and
In a viewing of FCRB’s latest seasonal collection, the ongoing collaborative effort of Hirofumi
F.C. Real Bristol or commonly known as just F.C.R.B. is another brand under Hirofumi Kiyonaga’s
F.C.R.B. has released a new capsule of products under the title of Black Series. The name is pretty much indicative of what you’d expect with a number of designs and features that revolve around black t-shirts and hats. The designs are logo-driven and represent F.C.R.B. as a casual offering relative to more sophisticated releases such as SOPHNET. and uniform experiment.
Following up on the aesthetics of the Multi Gingham Check Shirt, Hirofumi Kiyonaga’s F.C.R.B. has released another similar product. The Multi Basic Polo Shirt features solid body panels in different colors, separated along the center of the shirt. The SOPH. Shop exclusive will release May 30th.
A new release from FC Real Bristol will drop this Friday. The release features the multi-paneled gingham check shirt. Four different colors of gingham are utilized, black, blue, red and green. Available only at SOPH. dealers and Isetan Mens’.
As Hirofumi Kiyonaga’s crown jewels, the creation of SOPHNET., FCRB and Uniform Experiment represented a neat and precise way to offer varying degrees of refinement and style. Although there is some overlap amongst the three brands, many would say SOPHNET. is situated in the center as FCRB and Uniform Experiment offer something more casual and refined respectively. Here’s a look at some of SOPHNET. and FCRB’s offerings for 2008 spring/summer. FCRB leads the way with obvious sports influences while SOPHNET. comes through with polos and knits. The collection is available now at select SOPHNET. and FCRB dealers.
F.C.R.B has recently updated their website with a changing gallery that allows you to see how the pieces will fit on one of their previous action figurines. This is definitely one of the most interactive yet practical website ideas out there. It truly allows you to see the different combinations you could create with the shirts, blazers, pants, shorts, and even backpack.
Their 2008 S/S Collection includes a good mix of technical sportswear and practical casual clothing. It features a tailored jacket, skull tee, tour emblem polo, tour chino pant, and tour half pant all with graphics by Dr Romanelli. It also has their usual performance-based warm up suits and dri-fit shirts that will keep you focused during your game. Check out the website and collection at F.C.R.B.
The flagship shop for brands like Sophnet., FCRB, and uniform experiment has opened their new store in Osaka on March 20th. For the opening of the new Soph. Osaka store, there will be some exclusive items available including the Soph. x Nike “6453+7674” Revaderchi as well as the Stussy “Kiyonaga” model (Hirofumi Kiyonaga is the creative director of the Soph. brands). If you’re not located in Japan, you can check out these pictures of the store’s interior.
Soph. Osaka
Minamihorie 1-20-13 Nishi-ku
Osaka
Tel : 06-6535-7674
Despite the worldwide popularity of football/soccer, ironically this has rarely translated well into the fashion world with only a small handful of brands achieving the grade such as FCRB. Although not an accurate portrayal of their brand identity, a small collection of accessories have released from the brand including keychains, mobile phone straps and those questionable exercise balls. Available now at Honeyee Store.