Category Archives: Streetwear

Nowhere A Bathing Ape 20th Anniversary Collaborations

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After presenting a teaser of the 20th Anniversary Nowhere/A BATHING APE collection, we’re now able to take a first look at each piece featuring pieces done in collaboration with Kanye West and Pharrell among many others. In total, 20 international artists were chosen to design a special APE Head T-shirt and canvas.

The collaborators are:

Shinsuke Takizawa
James Lavelle
Tetsu Nishiyama
Stash
Skatething
Tsuyoshi Noguchi
Masaaki Homma
Masamichi Katayama
Futura
Motofumi Poggy Kogi
Hiroshi Ito
Jun Takahashi
Kanye West
Daisuke Obana
NIGO
Show Ayanocozey
Takashi Kumagai
Verbal
Pharrell Williams
Mankey

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Mr Bathing Ape Spring Summer 2013 Lookbook

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Bape released this week its new Summer 2013 Mook magazine, which highlights its upcoming collection for Summer 2013. Take a look at the new line-up from Mr. BATHING APE, the more mature line to come from the Bape empire. Shirts, ties, classic leather shoes make up most of the collection, along with a few suits and of course some great accessories. Buy here

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Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde Store & Tattoo Studio

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For those of you who dont know I am from up North, living now in Newcastle and for most of my working life based in Middlesbrough. I have worked for Triads, Psyche, Van Mildert, Cruise and owned my own streetwear store which are a few of the most well regarded stores within the UK fashion industry and I have always shouted that the North East is busting at the seams with creative people.

Two of them are Andrew Wetherell and Anthony Wilkinson, who I have known for a pretty long time.. Contradictory to the book by Robert Louis Stephenson, that explores both good and evil, life and death and the duality of human nature, in Andrew and Anthony it was a meeting of minds. Life long best friends always sharing a vision and excitement for all things original, different, quirky and out of the ordinary. Which is exactly what hits you once you step through the door. The decor is amazing with vinatge cabinets, stuffed animals and all storts of things that look like they have come from a 60′s hammer horror film set a bit like a Old Curosity Shop…right up my street!

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Then we have the tattoo studio, Anthony is a self taught tattooist with a unique sense of style specialising in intricate dot and line work, taking influence and inspiration from the likes of victorian illustration, old copper plate engravings, vintage and geomectric designs. Rather than allowing you to be impulsive in your design choices, some of which you may come to regret, following a thorough consultation where Anthony will get to know you, your individual tastes and styles, he will design a bespoke piece of art for you that you will still love in years to come.

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Finally you have the clothing side of things Hand picked rare vintage menswear… from work wear, rare military,  denim, outerwear to Americana & Rare sportwear which the likes of Levi’s Edwin, Polo, RRL, Woolrich, Baracuta, Adidas, LL Bean all make an appearance.  Check them out with their details below.

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Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde, 11-13 Baker Street, Middlesbrough,

http://drjekyllandmrhyde.co.uk   :Tattoo Studio Gallery

http://drjekyllandmrhydeclothing.bigcartel.com/ :Clothing Webstore

https://www.facebook.com/DrJekyllAndMrHydeClothing :Facebook

Supreme x Levis Type 1 Jacket

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I’ve always known that there were a bunch of  options available from Levi’s for their eponymous “trucker” jacket (corduroy, collars, colours), but I didn’t know until very recently that the jacket you probably already have hanging in your wardrobe is also known as the “Type III” Jacket. Why does that little tidbit of history matter right now? Because the jacket that it’s originally based on, the Type 1, just got the Supreme treatment. Available in red, black, navy, olive and a very train conductor hickory stripe, the Type 1 is back with a slimmer, custom Supreme fit and a houndstooth lining on the inner yoke. Like the classic Type 1, there’s only one flap pocket and the waist adjuster is a slide closure. I love the stripe and the red for the summer.

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Stussy x Champion Reverse Weave Army Tee

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Collaborating with basics mainstay Champion, Stussy releases the heavy weighted Army T-Shirt that sports the former brand’s patented Reverse Weave ARMY logo on front. Weighing in at 9.4 oz, the apparel piece boasts high durability while not overloading itself with street print – an ample aesthetic and feel for the given theme. The Stussy x Champion Army T-Shirt comes in four colourways consisting of navy, black, grey and white, and can be found at the Stussy Japan webstore.

Givenchy Madonna Printed T-Shirt

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Long a source of inspiration throughout the world of fashion, Givenchy and creative director Riccardo Tisci take cues from the realm of religious iconography for this new Spring/Summer 2013 graphic tee. Featuring a Renaissance-inspired depiction of the Madonna, the tee is the latest piece of gothic-esque streetwear to adopt a play on religious archetypes as it displays the Virgin Mary front and center. The 100% black cotton-jersey tee can be purchased here

Visvim Varsity Jacket

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You don’t have a proper collection until you have a varsity jacket in there this season, and if Visvim do one you know it’s gonna be a belter. VARSITY JKT SUEDE IT. Exclusive to its *F.I.L. location, this made in Italy classical reproduction is construction from fine, natural goat suede that’s been specially treated to create a unique, worn appearance with no one product alike. Expect to pay top dollar

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Maharishi Spring Summer 2013 Memento Mori Lookbook

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Maharishi presents its Spring/Summer 2013 collection in the form of a lookbook, entitled “Memento Mori.” Celebrating the “Year of the Snake” as per Chinese tradition, they have infused several aspects of the animal composition into its collection. Playing on the patterning of snakeskin, the designers focused on reiterating the texture throughout the range; snakeskin is seen in camo, beige and more throughout blazer interiors, T-shirts, shorts and pants.

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DKNY x Opening Ceremony 2013 Spring Summer Collection

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Stussy x Mastermind Japan Spring Summer 2013

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Two streetwear heavyweights from different parts of the fashion spectrum come together for this collaboration between Stussy and mastermind JAPAN. Mostly T-shirts with a few accessories as well as a couple of shirts the collection comes in mastermind JAPAN’s signature black and white and features the mastermind JAPAN skull and crossbones logo alongside the Stussy signature logo. Highlights include the grey denim with subtle details throughout and the white button down with repeated logo motif across the back.

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