Wednesday, November 26, 2008

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A few months back, The Hundreds hinted at a high-profile collaboration with legendary animation company Disney. We’ve finally been given our first look at one of the resulting products via The Hundreds SF manager Tony’s blog. The shirt pictured has two of Peter Pan’s Lost Boys decked out in urban gear, with the LA label’s name written in the classic...

Tuesday, November 25, 2008

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Last night’s American Music Awards gave us a look into the best of what music had to offer in 2008. Although the show featured a flurry of presenters and performers, everyone’s eyes were set on what Mr. West had in store. With 808’s and Heartbreak set to release, Kanye West offered a glimpse into his upcoming clothing label Pastelle followed by a masterful...
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The Supra “The Timbo” Skytop has officially been announced for a Black Friday release. Taking obvious cues from the Timberland work boot, the sneaker version seen here can be exclusively pre-ordered at Karmaloop.c...

Monday, November 24, 2008

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Reminiscent of the BBC/Ice Cream Waffle print, Nike Sportswear has dropped these “Original Waffle” Windrunner jackets. An homage to the waffle iron used by Bill Bowerman to create his first sneaker sole, the jackets come in two colors, with fun details including a Nike logo meant to look like melting butter. The set should be available soon, packaged...
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Just because its almost winter, doesn’t mean that you cant hang out by the pool! Well maybe you can’t, but Sabre Vison’s newest color drops of their Poolside sunglasses suggest otherwise. This particular model is one of Sabre’s earliest, but they get a nice update in 3 colors (floral, royal, black) to add a little “splash” in your drab winter attire....

Sunday, November 23, 2008

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The twins (Dee & Ricky) that have steadily stirred things up with their Lego constructed brooches and belts are back at it, this time with No Mas. As the Starter jacket trend has reared its head in the streetwear world, it was only a matter of time until someone reconstructed it into another type of accessory. Well its here in the form of a vintage...
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Attorney Street has gathered together a group of the best up and coming artists in New York to produce this awesome shirt. The tee features Mickey Factz, Charles Hamilton, Team Facelift, Melo-X, Va$htie, Old Money, Ninjasonik, Bunny Rabbit + Black Cracker, DJ Morsy and 6th Sense. All profits from the tee will be donated to Urban Word NYC, the premier...
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Just in time for the holiday season, 3sixteen has teamed up with Lower East Side staple The Reed Space to open their own pop-up shop in NYC. 3sixteen’s Fall collection will be on display, as well as items from past seasons at heavily discounted rates. The store will only be open for 10 days, starting today until November 23rd, so make sure to hit up...
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First things first, viewing this calendar is NOT SAFE FOR WORK. LOL. Ok, so for those of you that have really wanted and artsty calendar to please your refined side, but wanted the “raw” for your animal side, this new “Thirteen Months of Mishka Calendar” is just for you. The spread features the photography of Ellen Stag and some REALLY nice models…...
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Two of the top brands in the streetwear/skate scenes are most definitely Stussy and In4mation. Their past collaborations have been monumental, and this newest one doesn’t disappoint. In4mation Creative Director, Rhandy Tambio and Stussy Honolulu Manager, Ian Okui have put together this t-shirt and deck combo as a kind of look back to their 80’s skate...
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Toronto based women’s streetwear brand, Darkhorse is ready for show and tell with their spring/summer 09 line. The plan remains the same: put simple yet effective graphics on tees, lots of cut & sew, and beautiful colors/materials. The result is a broad line for the “broads” (lol, sorry to the females) that is sexy, but not overpowering with...

Saturday, November 22, 2008

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For those of you who are bored with sneakers, sneaker paintings, and sneaker jewelry, Plus41 is now offering their infamous Nike chocolate’s for purchase. The shoes featured are a Blazer Mid, a Dunk High, and an Air Trainer. A white chocolate AF1 is also available as a limited edition release. Info.Image: High Snobi...
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Tim Tsui is making room for the limited edition Gold Da Warrior custom figure in Toyqube’s booth at SDCC. Gold Da Warrior is extremely limited with only 20 produced, and a mere 8 being available for $400 at SDCC. If interested, look into getting some warrior action immediately, as they will most likely go very quickly. Info. Image: Vinyl Pu...
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Mishka have just dropped these snapback caps as part of their Holiday 2008 line. With classic retro styling, the hats have the name of Mishka’s fictional team, the “Death Adders,” written across the front, as well as the brand’s beloved bear graphic stitched on the side. Available now in either Green/Red or Black/Pink over at Mishka’s online sto...
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Now this is how you update a line for the holidays! Japanese brand, Swagger has recently updated their choices by dropping some heat for fall/winter ‘08, in typical Japanese fashion. VIBRANT colors and patterns all make the cut as the brand continues to find new customers and outlooks on our beloved streetwear. Jackets, hoodies, sweaters, backpacks,...
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The latest addition to Official’s diverse Holiday 2008 collection is the “Neu Mesh” silhouette, a unique cross between a fitted and a trucker hat. Using premium materials, construction, and detailing, these hats are decked out with a perfectly rounded crown, 8 rows of stitching on the visor, contrast Official tape and the new laser cut Official ³POP²...
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If you are gonna do something, go BIG. How big? XLarge big! The 2 prolific brands of Vans and XLarge bring you this very dope Sk8 hi for the holidays. As you can tell, the upper features multicolored XLarge logos all over, set against black suede. And yes, a set of laces is included in each of the logo colors, so that you can coordinate accordingly....

Friday, November 21, 2008

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HomeRoom is arguably the king of cut & sew in the streetwear world. The tailoring craft has been passed down from generation to generation and the Fall/Winter 08 line is definitely no diss to the grandparents. Focusing on well tailored and engineered garments, the offering is full of sweaters, hoodies, flannels & jackets with crazy details...
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Want some options in your wardrobe this winter, but don’t have the cash for two jackets? Addict and Rogue Status have got you covered with this reversible Method Zip Jacket. The dope collaborative piece is covered with Rogue Status’ Gun Show print on one side, and has a simple black and white design on the other with an Addict logo hit on the left...
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The last show of the year at Berlin’s Intoxicated Demons Gallery will be “Camina O Revienta,” featuring artwork by Sozyone “Million” Gonzalez. Gonzalez’s work is heavily influenced by the “Mara Salvatrucha”, a gang better known as MS-13. The exhibition seeks to explore the dark, dynamic energy of the gang through symbolic, graffiti-inspired pieces....
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Love KAWS? Love smoking? If so, or just one of the two, super-mega-art-star KAWS has updated his online Original Fake shop with some goodies, including these ashtrays. The pieces sells for $95 USD, making it one of the more affordable ways you can get his art, outside of a stolen internet image. Available now in black or whi...
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Alador and Smith from the “Original F’ Off Crew” have a message to all haters worldwide: FIX YOUR FACE! As a kind of middle finger to the haters, this theme is offered on an upcoming fitted cap release. Featureing obvious inspiration from The North Face brand, this cap really spreads the holiday cheer to those with the mean mug. Please, just fix...
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It was bound to happen… now Obama’s new presidential airplane isn’t the only Air Force One making the rounds. Sneaker artist Kane has been putting in the OT to get these Obama AF1’s ready for an inaugural release. Slated to drop on 1/21/09 at many participating retailers around the U.S., this limited custom will only go for $125 (same price as a...
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Every true sneaker head has that special shoe that he/she dresses up with the proper formal wear. For all you Adidas lovers out there, David Z and the Originals team bring you this special Adidas Superstar “Black Tie” project edition. Not to much info is out bout this, but from the pics, the use of premium and patent leathers (like a good dress shoe)...

Thursday, November 20, 2008

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Looking for a more limited “boutique” type of vinyl figure? Well look no further and say hello to Jeffery. This 50 piece limited edition of Jeffery is actually cast in resin and painstakingly hand painted. To accompany this critter, there is also a 4×5.5 print that can be purchased together for $75. The print is also available by itself, if you...
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Tokyoplastic fans rejoice! Partnered with mphlabs, this vinyl Koguma figure is just about ready to drop in very select accounts around the world. The red edition features the Koguma bear kickin’ back in a tub-like chair, fully equipped with speakers and swivel action. The white edition features the same, but is offered in super limited quantities...
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Coming on the heels off their Miles Davis collection, Supreme pays homage to another legendary musical act, teaming up again with seminal hardcore band Bad Brains. The second installment of the collaboration consists of two shirts and a hooded sweatshirt. The shirts feature the album art from “Pay to Cum!”, Bad Brains’ first single, and “Quickness”,...
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“Amanda and Le Messie wanted to know when we goin there…” -Lupe Fiasco “Paris/Tokyo”. To all those that really didn’t know what Lupe was talking about in that rhyme, he was referring to the duo that makes up FALSE. Known for their extreme detail and hand finishing, FALSE is now taking the minimalistic approach by releasing only 3 tees for season 6....
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Germany’s Solebox boutique and New Balance arguably have some of the best sneaker collaborations to date. The dope colorways and super premium materials make them some of the most sought after collabs sneakers on the market and now the duo is gonna hit us over the head with this newest: the NB 1500 “Nazar Eye” (evil eye). The shoe is simple: Premium...
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Think you have what it takes to make Americas next dance crew? Either way, Nike has something special for the limber ladies out there. The Nike Air Troupe Mid is the first shoe designed especially for hip hop dancers. Nike celebrated its launch in Paris at the beginning of the month and it seems there is much to celebrate about. The Air Troupe is...
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Following in the footsteps of many hip-hop artists before them, critically acclaimed duo Clipse are launching their own clothing line, Play Cloths. The brand will launch this Friday, November 21st at noon, with the release of a limited edition tee featuring Play Cloths’ 80s-inspired “Jack” logo printed on the chest. The shirt will be available in both...

Tuesday, November 18, 2008

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Experimental media artist Ray Rapp is set to open his latest exhibition, “I Spy,” at the Black & White Gallery in Chelsea, NYC. The show, which takes its name from the classic children’s game, will feature a new series of site-specific video assemblages meant to explore the illusory notion of one’s ’seeing something’ as a claim to one’s ‘knowing...
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The long awaited Teddy Troops Series 3 is out and ready for purchase. The collection features 12 variants, all blind-boxed packaged. These little guys measure in at 9 cm tall and are available in basically any type of teddy you can imagine. Pick yours up at AdFunture tod...
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Feel like your feet aren’t getting the attention they deserve? Vans has the perfect solution: their popular Skate Hi and Chukka models decked out in shiny patent croc material. The flashy kicks come in either black or white, and will add a dash of fashionable flair to any outfit you rock them with. The Chukkas retail for $85, while the Skate His go...

Friday, November 14, 2008

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Always ahead of the curve, The Hundreds have decided to premiere their Holiday 2008 collection via a music video, in addition to the more traditional lookbook route. “Everyone Knows Us” is a smooth joint featuring up-and-coming LA hip hop artists Dom Kennedy, Pac Div, Carter, and Gomez Warren IV doing their thing decked out in the hot new threads The...
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Sticking to the “preppy” side of street fashion is The Award Tour as they have released their fall/winter 2008 lookbook. The collection, titled “The Private Rebellion” is now public and was shot on location by Devin Christopher. As you would expect from previous seasons, the cuts are very clean and simple as well as the prints and logos. Great...

Wednesday, November 12, 2008

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These days, the sneaker world is a lot like the music industry: once dominated by major labels (Nike, Adidas), but with cool, independent companies now popping up every day. One such brand is Cipher, who have boldly proclaimed their products as the “Sneakers for a New Generation.” Fortunately, their footwear lives up to the hype, using premium materials...

Saturday, November 8, 2008

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Mishka has revealed their Holiday 2008 Collection, “Exotica”, via a brand new lookbook. The line consists of several classics and essentials reworked to have that distinct Mishka flavor. Along with a number of stylish sweatshirts, flannels, bottoms, accessories and varsity jackets, two pieces that particularly stand-out include the “Zeitgest” M-65...
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Official is scheduled to drop their new Holiday/Winter 2008 collection this Saturday, November 8th. This season, the San Francisco-based brand has a wide selection of headwear — including fitteds, snap-backs, 5-panels, and beanies — to keep you looking fresh no matter the situation or weather. As well, Official have begun producing Cut & Sew tees...

Friday, November 7, 2008

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RALEIGH, N.C. – Upon his election in 1992, Bill Clinton — affectionately referred to as the nation's first black president — asked Maya Angelou to compose a poem and read it at his inauguration. Angelou feels a new poem welling up inside her following Barack Obama's election, but she does not expect another command performance. ...
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The Hundreds are still playing their hand in the sneaker world and by the looks of this newest pack of “Johnson” Mids, they aren’t letting up anytime soon. You see, they have latched on to the idea of an simplistic upper, free of all the technical shit, and just focused on dope colorways. Constructed of nubuck or suede uppers and paired with a gum...
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It seems like there are awesome, innovative brands popping up every single day. Japan’s QUENCHLOUD continues the trend with their sophisticated Fall/Winter 2008 collection. With fresh, new spins on essentials like oxford shirts, hoodies, and thermal sweaters, the line manages to be simultaneously fashion forward and classic. QUENCHLOUD is now available...
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Over the last few years, San Francisco’s HUF has established itself as one of the most consistent labels in the New Era game. Their Fall/Winter 2008 releases are no exception, keeping things simple with four tonal, monochromatic fitteds and a basic camo joint. These will basically go with anything you wear, and are bound to become staples in your wardrobe...
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On the day of one of the most important elections in history, MINDstyle has announced the release of the “Abraham Obama” bust by Ron English. Scheduled to drop later this month for $200 USD, the bust comes in three colors and depicts a mash-up of two revolutionary political figures — one who brought about great change, and another who promises to do...

Thursday, November 6, 2008

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Who love KupKakes?THE WORLD LOVE KUPKAKES............now you can wear kupkakes.Yeah that's right kavi kupkakes is a new up and coming brand fresh out of Atlanta with a new spin on clothes Bright colors and deatil desgins give Kavi Kupkakes the edge it need to jump out the store.So go on and head over to Myswagmag.com/kavikupkakes and buy some KupKakes........shirts...
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Tuesday, November 4, 2008

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Puma’s Mongolian BBQ is by far the most elaborate shoe customization system out there — and it just got even better. The iconic footwear brand has added the popular First Round silhouette to the mix, with a number of new materials for you to design your own personal sneakers with. With so many options, Mongolian BBQ is also great for wasting time at...
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This Saturday, Nov. 1st, Crooks & Castles will deliver their Holiday 2008 collection at their LA Flagship store. This season, Crooks & Castles have taken classic sportswear items such as down vests and varsity jackets and given them a sophisticated spin, in addition to a wide selection of graphic tees and sweatshirts. Don’t sleep on this -...
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With his portrait of Barack Obama becoming an almost iconic image in pop culture, Shepard Fairey has turned his attention back to his clothing line, Obey. The label’s Holiday 2008 collection upholds the commitment to quality we’ve come to expect from Obey, with a slew of unconventional graphic tees and sturdy, well-crafted jackets and sweaters. The...

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