Following up from their first collaboration, ROKIT takes on Converse‘s Pro Leather Ox Lows.
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XCARROTS 3 – Carrots & XLARGE Lookbook
For their third installment, Carrots and XLARGE have collaborated once again for a laid back capsule.
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The Greatest Era of Entrepreneurship: K-Swiss’s Generation-K
The ultimate American heritage shoe brand, K-Swiss, debuts its Generation-K collection
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ALIFE Links With Redman For A Special Hip-Hop Collaboration
There’s no denying that the New York City streetwear boutique ALIFE is a fan of hip-hop. They have consistently linked up with some of the biggest names in the rap game, whether through collaborations or pop-up shows. I mean, who could forget their recent ALIFE x Raekwon limited edition “roses” tee?
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HLZBLZ Founder Talks Brand History In “Self-Starters” Video Series
It’s not only a women’s streetwear brand. To me it’s lifestyle. HBIC Lanie Alabanza-Barcena is featured in the latest episode from NBC’s “Self-Starters” web series. The Hellz Bellz founder recalls her upbringing and early influences as she starts the in-depth interview. Working as a designer for early streetwear brands Triple 5 Soul and Rocawear Juniors […]
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The Freshest Class 2016: Good Posture
Picture yourself being inspired by a mood board filled with character, quality, taste, and liveliness. The curation is key, yet what’s presented is up to your own imagination and interpretation. This concept is the driving force behind Good Posture, a brand who’s evident characteristics are what have become the main draw for many of […]
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The Freshest Class 2016: BLC
BLC has navigated their way through the suddenly crowded landscape of luxe basics with a product that’s at once subtly modern and classically refined. Such a fine balance is a challenge to do, but with BLC, they’ve nailed it by superb presentation of their staple pieces. The brand’s striking design is tempered with a clean […]
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Street Style Shots: Agenda Long Beach, January 2016
Get an instant dose of style inspo with this edition of Street Style Shots. It’s trade show season again, so trust that there were plenty in attendance at Agenda trade show in Long Beach that got many fire fits off. Industry trade shows and events are the best looks at what’s really poppin’ in fashion at […]
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Global Streetwear, From Los Angeles to Manila
What defines global streetwear is more than just aesthetics and style: it’s about wearing clothing that represents how you move through your life. From the West Coast to Southeast Asia, each city has a distinct style of streetwear that reflects the city’s lifestyle. With tropical weather in Manila, individuals don’t have the luxury to layer […]
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Style Profile: Lynn Kim Do
On a recent trip to New York City, we linked up with style maven and the steezy mind behind Neckbreakin’ Style, Lynn Kim Do. The streets of Spanish Harlem were our backdrop, proving to be the perfect canvas for Lynn to paint her undeniable brand of New York chic in obvious strokes of stylish genius. For […]
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Making Thread Work: Threadworkshop Holiday ’15
Threadworkshop’s avant-garde approach to traditional streetwear is a hot take that fuses the irreverance of the former with the aesthetic and presentation of high fashion. The result is a street fashion that produces beautiful clothing without sacrificing the habitual line-blurring that streetwear is indicative of. For the brand’s Holiday collection, we present to you this editorial that highlights the […]
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NTRL RBLS RELEASES HOLIDAY ’15 COLLECTION: #ARCTICWARFARE, ANNOUNCES COLLAB WITH PINTRILL
Fast up-and-coming Japanese inspired streetwear brand NTRL RBLS continues to transcend their initial buzz within the industry with their latest Holiday collection, titled #ArcticWarfare. The collection’s unique designs and unconventional details are evident and keep the concept of NTRL RBLS’ creative and envelope-pushing ethos. Such a re-imagination of traditional silhouettes provides a fresh respite from the monkey-see, […]
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STAMPD Presents The Double Layer Bomber
Already having laid claim to the success of its signature strap bomber jacket, STAMPD took things up a few levels by dropping The Double Layer Bomber. With additional luxe details like a fishtail layer and nylon straps on the right sleeve, they made sure that a spin on their classic strap bomber was made to stand […]
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10 DEEP’s Holiday 2015 Listens to “Youth Noise”
To define a generation, you can search the music trend that dominated those years. Often times it is the young, rebellious individuals that were on the forefront of those movements. From the revolutionary hippies of the 60s to the beat heavy youth of the 90s. The noise that they made and the style choices they’ve […]
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Burton x NEIGHBORHOOD Winter Capsule Collection
Motorcycle and snowboard cultures collide in one impressive and highly-anticipated capsule collection from Burton and NEIGHBORHOOD. This season, get weather appropriate and simultaneously produce the strongest outfit flex with a deep lineup of tech gear, hardgoods, jackets, flannels, denim, tees and more. Whether you choose to flourish with the vintage look on the slopes with the Throwback NBHD […]
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Tis The Yeezy Season 1
If you’re a Kanye fan, chances are you’re reading this post from the comforts of your portable chair, already waiting in line outside your local retailer carrying Season 1 of his Yeezy clothing line collabo with adidas Originals. And why wouldn’t you? The much ballyhooed collection from Mr. West is dropping tomorrow riding a wave of […]
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Top Ten Fall 2015 Trends Everyone Should Know
So, Satan called and he wants his weather back and we will gladly hand it over. This SoCal heat has not only taken a toll on the amount of black I can wear at one time, but also my sanity. The heat index is somewhere between OMG and WTF. I’m over it. I want sweater […]
Read moreSTAMPD x PUMA Have More Heat On Deck
Fresh off the summer success of their last collaboration, STAMPD and Puma are linking back up to present more fire in the form of the R698 shoe being released in additional colorways of black and drizzle. Accompanying the shoes are collaborative ready to wear pieces that will have you dripping in that tech-cozy swagger. If the success […]
Read moreHLZBLZ FALL ’15 XXXPLOSIV DELIVERY II: CODE RED
The second delivery of HLZBLZ latest Fall Collection, XXXPLOSIV, is entitled CODE RED and caters to the baddie that’s more the fearless and bold type, daring to set trends and blaze trails that lead to ultimate steez queen status. With more refined and athletically inspired streetwear pieces to choose from in this collection, the CODE RED drop […]
Read moreStikeleather is the Newest Menswear Label Using Magnetic Closures
If you visit L.A. and think Fairfax is the only place making moves in the West Coast fashion scene, think again. Take a quick Uber ride to Downtown Los Angeles and walk around the Fashion District, these trendsetters are already wearing threads you’ll be trying to cop in a few months. It’s no surprise why […]
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