First pieces of the Amongst Friends Summer '08 Collection are getting into stores. In4mation got in the new range of t-shirts of the brand. This is only the second season from Amongst Friends and they have already nicely established themselves.
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May 31, 2008
Amongst Friends Summer '08 Collection
Obey Public Enemy Pack
This June Obey will release a special Public Enemy pack paying homage to the legendary rap group. The pack will include two t-shirts, a jacket, hoodie, 3 different hats, and special OBEY POSSE/ PUBLIC ENEMY lace locks.
After Supreme collaborated with the rap group a couple of years ago, this is the second push, this time with Obey. The line-up is classic and features all the strong trademark graphics that one would want to see. Via The Feed.
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Levi's 505 "Skeleton Hands"
Here we present you a new Japan Exclusive coming from Levi's. They added skeleton hands to the 505 model on the front pockets in the form of prints. The denim comes in 2 washes and is now available in Japan.
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May 30, 2008
Ransom S/S '08 T-Shirts
Ransom has released the t-shirts out of their Spring/Summer '08 collection. They present a nice and solid line-up with both logo t-shirts, mature graphics and more playful styles. Each t-shirt comes in a variety of colorways and is now available at the Ransom store.
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HUF Los Angeles Grand Opening
Even in this weak state of economy, it seems that the power of streetwear cannot be stopped. HUF, the famed San Francisco streetwear/skate retailer started by Keith Hufnagel, is expanding its empire and will be opening their 5th location in Los Angeles this Saturday, May 31st. Among the special grand opening items are a series of t-shirts created with none other then Stussy and the special Satin SK8-HIs seen recently. Check out the new store if you're around the area.
HUF Los Angeles
410 N. Fairfax
Los Angeles, CA 90036
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May 29, 2008
July Juxtapoz
On new stands now, the July Issue of Juxtapoz Magazine is a tribute to the roots of the publication - skating, hip-hop and fine art. The highlight of the issue is a conversation between artist Andy Howell, super producer Lil' Jon and Shepard Fairey. The three sit down to talk about their respective careers and the overground/underground dichotomy inherent to their chosen genres.
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May 28, 2008
Chi Modu x Expansion Inc. x Nitraid T-shirts
Former The Source magazine art director Chi Modu has a fruitful relationship with hip-hop. Before the days of mainstream popularity, Chi Modu is among the elements that contributed to the monumental uprising of hip-hop through his impeccable talent behind the camera lens. From numerous top selling covers to photographing album art, Modu has had powerful experiences which are captured in this latest collection of t-shirts done with brands Nitraid and Expansion. The shirts each depict various hip-hop related imagery, with the grainy images of the era contributing to the reality of a culture once different from its current stages. Available now at Zygord.
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10.Deep and Wale Present: The Mixtape about Nothing
This week 10. Deep joins with D.C. naitive Wale to present "The Mixtape about Nothing" a tribute to the greatest program ever to be broadcasted through a cathode ray tube.
The Seinfeldian mix will be available for free download on on 10.deep.com and elitaste.com this coming Friday. Also available will be the limited edition "Serenity Now!" Tee (If you watch the show, you get the reference) for purchase at the 10 Spot. Each purchase made for the first week of June will come with a hard copy of the mixtape.
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Tradition x Terror
This Friday, May 30, Tradition is releasing its collaborative tee with hardcore legends Terror. The shirt comes in three color options, and is part of the effort to promote Terror's new album "The Damned Shame." Purchase of the shirt includes a download card good for three songs off the record. Available both in store and on the web.
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May 27, 2008
Grizzly Bear: While You Wait for the Others
At some point after Sonic Youth (or maybe for this generation it's Nirvana) albums impacted budding musicians, indie rockers saw it fit completely mandatory to fill their music with melody hidden by shrill guitar feedback and ambiguous lyrics. The protopunk influences of The Stooges combined with the avant-garde compositions from the likes of John Cale has given the indie movement a distinct and instantly recognizable sound. However, someone failed to give the Brooklyn based indie rock band Grizzly Bear the memo.
Since their 2004 freshman release "House of Plenty" has effortlessly combined lo-fi recording techniques with experimental acid folk rock and a dash of neo-psychedelia. The vocal harmonies are almost ethereal with all members lending their vocal talent which makes the band virtually sound like The Beach Boys with an indie attitude. The Grizzly Bear's new single "While You Wait for the Others" is an excellently constructed psychedelic folk pop song that begins as a whisper and builds up to a harmonizing sing along backed by acoustic guitars and softly played keyboard. The attention to tempo, lyrics, momentum and detail on this song in particular and in Grizzly Bear's entire (albeit small) catalogue in general is almost unparallel in indie rock at the moment.
Listen to the track [HERE].
Source: HypebeastFreshjive "Fairfax" 2008 Summer Collection
Freshjive started by Rick Klotz back in 1989 could be considered as one of the brands that started the whole Streetwear movement which encompasses elements from hip hop, punk, surf, skate and art. Here is Freshjive's 2008 Summer Collection dubbed "Fairfax" which is the area in Los Angeles where all the Streetwear stores are located.
Custom Griptape By Subhead
If you are tired of the griptape that you find in every skate store from here to Alaska, then Subhead has a nice option for you. They are specialized in anti-slip stickers and now also offer their custom stickers for skateboards. The days of everybody having the same griptape are counted.
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May 26, 2008
Cycle Technical Denim Pant | Rigid
Japanese brand Cycle presents their first denim and just like with most of their products the attention to detail is impressive. The rigid Technical Denim Pant comes in premium Japanese denim and features white rivets, stitching as well as a stash pocket on the front closed with a white waterproof zipper. The denim is based in style on the Levi's 501 and is now available at Double Dutch.
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Stussy 2008 Summer T-shirt Collection
A look into Stussy's 2008 summer t-shirt drops features a wide range of eclectic graphics from a brand with a storied 20+ year history. Some of the highlights include graphics produced by artist heavyweights Futura on the Solar Tee and Haze (as part of the Artist Series) on the Swirl Tee. A further look into some of the Artist Series tees for the summer can be seen here. Available now at stussydirect.com.
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Atmos x Puma Endangered Species Pack Part 2
Last week saw the initial unveiling of the Atmox x Puma Endangered Species pack which featured footwear based on a variety of endangered animals. While part one included animals based largely on the North and South Poles, a follow-up reveals other animal based styles such as the Ibis (bird) Clyde and the Panda Mid. Each sneaker includes a detailed photographic shot on the insole, captured by award winning Japanese photographer Mitsuaki Iwago. Set to release July 28th at Atmos locations.
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May 25, 2008
Bape Metallic Roadsta | Bapesta
Bape has given their two most popular footwear styles the Roadsta and Bapesta the metallic treatment in this latest pack of sneakers. Using gold and silver, the uppers of the sneaker are made of metallic leather with little in the way of contrasting colors. Available now at Cliffedge.
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May 24, 2008
XLARGE Design Contest
Fancy yourself a designer? Think you got skills with a pencil and pad, or photoshop? Well, XLARGE is offering the chance once again to enter the "Do It Yourself" design contest. Visit the contest site, download the template, whip up a tee and submit. Then, if you're good enough, when June 30th rolls around you're tee might just be chosen as part of the spring '09 line. Runner-up prizes include shopping sprees on the webstore.
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May 23, 2008
Stussy Destiny Summer '08 Shirts
It seems like the Destiny collection, a collaboration of Stussy and Futura, is being carried into the summer. Here we present you the latest goods out of the line, consisting of a couple of shirts. Futura's signature style is obvious on both pieces.
The shirts are now available in several colorways at the Stussy Zozo Chapter Store.
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Quiksilver x Porter
Even though Quiksilver has not been one of the most looked at brands in the west for a while, Japan seems to embrace the brand and recently we have seen some interesting collaborations by the brand. Just last week we showed you the Uniform Experiment x Quiksilver board shorts.
Now the brand hooked up with Porter from Japan to work on some bags. The collection consists of a Boston Bag, Shoulder Bag and a Messenger Bag. The bags were designed by the head designer of Japan's GDC label. Pics via In-Zine.
Source: HighsnobrietyS&S: The Lifestyles of Soph and Shari
We came across a new women's tee line called "S&S: The Lifestyles of Soph & Shari" based out of the middle east. The collection is an impressive blend of women's hautecouture and streetwear. We only have a few samples so stay tuned as more details on this line pop up.
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May 22, 2008
Know1edge S/S '08 Accessories
New items from Hong Kong's Know1edge are now up at Robust Flavor. Accessories including belts and sunglasses along with a set of nice backpacks. Know1edge is the brain child of Brian Siswojo. Along with the brand, he also runs 8five2shop and distribution, and Hong Kong's street scene. Robust Flavor has augmented the Know1edge drop with a nice little interview with Brian.
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King Stampede Umbrellas | Let It Come Down
Just recently we gave you a look at the upcoming King Stampede x SHUT NYC skateboard decks . Here is something new and useful. King Stampede introduces their own umbrellas under the tag line "Let It Come Down". The NYC brand offers right from the start 3 designs.
Over time we have seen many accessories from brands, but an umbrella not so far. The designs are really nice as well and who says that an umbrella does not need to be looking good. So far no word on a release date.
Source: HighsnobrietyA Bathing Ape Denim Bapesta
New from the Japanese brand, A Bathing Ape, comes a series of three new denim Bapesta sneakers. Utilizing denim and a stripe pattern, these new Bapestas also feature the Ape logo as well as a rope "A Bathing Ape" logo on the back of the shoe. The sneakers come in three colorways and are perfect Summer shoes. Available now at Cliffedge.
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May 21, 2008
Ludwig Summer '08 Cut & Sew Collection
We gave you a first look at Ludwig a while back when their Spring/Summer '08 collection landed in stores. Here we show you some alternative styles out of their lookbook, consisting of only cut & sew.
The brand is taking a step away from the bright flashy direction of streetwear and offering a cleaner more sophisticated option in mens clothing. With focus on fit as well as fabric, they are attempting to help you find that piece of clothing you could feel comfortable wearing everyday. Before looking at their clothing we can already support the approach. But the clothing is also on par with the philosophy behind the brand. Nothing too crazy, at the same time the details make all the difference. If you take a close look, you will find a twist in every piece, which at first might look the same as every other brand out there. It's always fun finding new interesting characteristics about clothing along the way.
Source: HighsnobrietyMay 20, 2008
Transworld Brain Floss x Benny Gold New Era Caps
Introduced in the 90s as an extension of the “Skate And Create” theme of Transworld SKATEboarding magazine, the monthly Brain Floss feature focused on the artistic talents of skateboarders off their boards. In 2008, the Brain Floss has awoken from its five-year hibernation, and with the help of New Era Cap Company, the artists are being given their choice of hat silhouettes to do as they please—the outcome being a limited run of caps for fans of TWS, New Era, and the featured artist/skateboarder. Number one in a series of six artists is San Francisco’s Benny Gold who chose the classic 59FIFTY and actually did two versions—a black and orange San Francisco version to represent his home, and a brown and gold version to represent San Diego, the home of TWS.
Fitted Hawaii has a limited amount of both styles that Benny Gold created in stock now.
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May 19, 2008
Levi's Fenom White Deco & Cropped Pink Lame Stitched Denim
Fresh up to bat from Levi's Fenom for the 2008 summer collection are the White Deco and Cropped Pink Lame Stitch. Both instances of the denim feature light weight denim which becomes beneficial as we enter the summer months. The White Deco comes in three cuts, the 207, 505 and 360. Available now at select Levi's Fenom dealers.
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May 17, 2008
Kanye West x Casio G-Shock 25th Anniversary
On Wednesday, New York was the setting for the American celebrations of Casio G-Shock's 25th anniversary. Among the headliners were the likes of Spike Lee and Kanye West as he ripped the roof off the place with a crazy performance complete with topless astronauts. As part of the celebration, legendary artist Eric Haze put his creativity to work creating a special box set including watch and t-shirt.
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May 16, 2008
XLarge 2008 Summer Collection
XLarge Japan has fashioned an extensive photo shoot featuring their 2008 summer collection. With their primate theme inspired largely in part by workwear label Ben Davis, this concept has reached new heights in their 2008 summer collection as a primate stars at the center of this lookbook.
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May 15, 2008
Levi's Nevada 501 Denim
For the upcoming launch of Japan's all new Levi's E-Shop set to debut on May 15th, the world's most popular denim brand has sought to create a special limited edition Nevada 501 jean. The denim embodies many of the same characteristics of the original 501 including the addition of leather suspenders. The limited run of 150 pairs will be available in conjunction with the launch of e-levi.jp on May 15th.
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Nike AF1 1World "Pedro Winter"
We give you a first look at the Nike Air Force 1 1World "Pedro Winter". The man behind this sneaker might be better known to most of you as Busy P from the french record label Headbanger. As vibrant as their videos are, is this show that they created.
In this picture you see the "Pedro Winter" shoe, which is the right shoe. The left shoe is designed by So_Me and in fact the shoes are having a conversation, when looking at the graphics. Another highlight is the rainbow sole.
More pictures and information, once we get closer to the release.
Source: HighsnobrietyStussy x Futura Destiny Atomic Rings Collection
We have already presented you a variety of pieces from the Stussy x Futura Destiny collection this season. The artist created skulls and other graphic for the line and now one of his most prominent and recogninzed graphics have also made it ontosome pieces - the Atomic Rings. Pics via Stussy Japan.
A Raglan t-shirt and shorts are now available, both in a variety of colorways, featuring the Atomic Rings.
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May 14, 2008
May 13, 2008
GAP Artist Edition T-Shirts - Jeff Koons/Barbara Kruger/Chuck Close & More
Building on its long history of supporting the arts, today Gap introduced Artist Editions T-Shirts, a limited edition collection of t-shirts designed by 13 of today’s most influential contemporary artists, including Chuck Close, Jeff Koons, Marilyn Minter, Kiki Smith, Cai Guo-Qiang, Barbara Kruger, Ashley Bickerton, Kenny Scharf, Glenn Ligon, Rirkrit Tiravanija, Kerry James Marshall, Hanna Liden and Sarah Sze.
Gap worked in close partnership with the Whitney Museum of American Art and Art Production Fund to create the collection with the 13 artists, who are all previous Whitney Biennial participants. The Whitney Biennial is a special exhibition held every two years at the Whitney Museum of American Art that features the most important contemporary art in the United States. Gap is a proud sponsor of the 2008 Whitney Biennial.
The limited edition collection is available exclusively at select Gap stores in the U.S., Canada, the U.K. and franchise markets, as well as online in the U.S. at gap.com. It’s also available at the Whitney Museum of American Art, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, the Museum of Contemporary Art Los Angeles, the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis and at Colette, a Paris-based boutique. The t-shirts range in price from $28 to $38.
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Brooks Limited Edition Swallow For NYC Bicycle Film Festival
Brooks England announces collaboration with the New York City Bicycle Film Festival with the release of a limited edition Swallow. Only one hundred special Swallow models, manufactured with British racing green leather and each bearing an authentic serial number of authenticity, will be available to the public. Proceeds from sales will benefit the 8th annual Bicycle Film Festival which runs from May 28th through June 1st.
BFF Limited Edition Green Swallow features the original steel metalwork and bares a tensioning plate on the underside of the saddle which still features the original patenting information. The Swallow retains the word DEPOSÉ, meaning REGISTERED in French, on its tensioning plate. This was added, originally, as many of the saddles were exported to the continent for the use of racers and tourers alike.
The first Swallow was patented on August 20th 1936, a time when all Tour de France riders used Brooks saddles. Legends such as Girardengo, Bottecchia, Bartali, Coppi and Anquetil all rode Brooks saddles to victory and the coveted yellow jersey. Back then the arrival of the handcrafted Swallow was heralded as revolutionary as it was the first 'cut away' saddle design, giving greater freedom of leg movement to the sportive cyclist.
The 100 BFF Limited Edition Green Swallows retail for 250 $ and are sold exclusively in cooperation with the BFF in NY during the festival.
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Mighty Mic Human Rights Awareness Concert x Twelve Bar T-shirt
With the unfortunate circumstances having taken place in Darfur, the Mighty Mic group has taken it upon themselves to create a campaign surrounding the Darfur Genocide. For the upcoming Mighty Mic Human Rights Awareness Concert later this month, Twelve Bar and their "It's All Love" approach to their trade were chosen to create a commemorative t-shirt for the event with 100% of all proceeds donated to mobile clinics set up in refugee camps for Darfurian refugees. The t-shirt features Twelve Bar's iconic heart logo with pictures of Darfurian children seen inside. Mighty Mic represents a 9-day event which will take place at UCLA within the Westwood Campus. The event will be further filled with Genocide Awareness Week and a concert. The group itself was created on the basis of providing social justice and human rights. This year's concert artists include Ok Go, Zion I, rock & Roll and Rhymefest while the t-shirts will be available for sale exclusively at the concert and through Mighty Mic. For any inquiries please contact mightymicconcert@gmail.com.
RIM Blackberry Bold
The latest Crackberry to join the family was recently unveiled. Among the leaders in PDA phones, the code named 9000 was officially bestowed the some what cheesy name Bold. Nomenclature aside, the Blackberry Bold enjoys a well deserved upgrade as the first major BB release in two years. The aesthetics are relatively the same, keeping that distinct BB look stressing what most business users will confirm, usability. The development of a new software platform goes hand in hand with the obvious hardware improvements such as HSPDA, Wifi, 625MHz CPU, 1GB internal flash memory and expandable storage up to 16 GB. While unsure of how many people defected from Blackberry to the iPhone, for those looking to return to the goodness of a solid keyboard, a new king has emerged.
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Foreign Family Pop-Up Gallery & Summer '08 Preview
Foreign Family has hosted their Pop-Up Gallery this past weekend in K-Town, showing works by Mr. 44 and Johnny Punishment. They also used the occasion to givepeople a preview of their upcoming Summer '08 collection, which consists of mostly t-shirts as well as fitted caps. Thanks to The Hundreds we can give you a look at the event and the collection.
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May 11, 2008
A.IN.T 2008 Spring/Summer Collection
Paying homage to imagery originally seen within the pages of a Keith Haring book, A.IN.T embodies a theme of Art in Transit. The name references the transitive qualities of art, something they feel represents their brand. With Maharishi at the production helm, A.IN.T has set forth to reinterpret the t-shirt by ways of incorporating their British roots and large graphics and carefully chosen colorways. Look for A.IN.T at fifteen of the top doors in the UK including London's DPMHI Store.
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May 10, 2008
Nexus VII 2008 Spring/Summer Collection
With a knack for high end design and products, Nexus VII has upheld a strong brand identity and direction season to season as well as handling aspects of the Original Fake collection. Their latest range of products can be seen here ranging from t-shirts and hats to two Porter collaboration bags utilizing special models rarely seen. Available now at Sold Out.
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Levi's FLU 2008 Spring/Summer Collection
As we slowly approach the months of Summer, brands are starting to release their items made for the warmer weather. This includes the Japanese exclusive line, Levi's FLU, which recently showcased their latest 2008 Spring/Summer collection on the site, Honeyee. The latest products which remain sporty but fashionable includes Polos, Shirts, Tees, CoolMax Denim Shorts as well as a couple pair of Denim Jeans. If you can read Japanese, you can head over to Honeyee to read the interview with the creative directors behind Levi's FLU, Takihiro Okazawa (CYCLE, CLS) and Ewan Rey (Playford).
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