MEET: NAF OF TORI JO
Apeldoorn? Yeah, a ’small’ village/town in the Netherlands. Friends of ours mentioned this store Tori Jo. So we dropped by to show some of that IM KING, Miss Wax and other stuff of GPB. Props to Naf. He’ll be selling some dope new brands soon…stay tuned.
BE ON THE LOOKOUT: IM KING IS IN.
BREAD & BUTTER BERLIN 01.07 - 03.07
After four successful years in Barcelona, BREAD & BUTTER is returning to its hometown Berlin - a city full of creativity, power and innovation! The tradeshow for selected brands presents a clear and concentrated brand portfolio from 01.-03. July 2009 in Berlin Tempelhof. We’ll be there to do some hookups and meet new inspiring peoples. GPB!!!
UNDERCOVER 2009 SPRING / SUMMER “POPTONES” COLLECTION
As another portion of Undercover’s men’s collection for the 2009 spring/summer season, the Poptones collection takes a slightly different route then its more casual Neoboy collection. Slightly baggy suits are the ongoing theme for the most part as we anticipate some further looks in the near future.
Thanks to: Eugene Kan, Hypebeast
UNDERCOVER 2009 SPRING / SUMMER “NEOBOY” COLLECTION
Undercover headman Jun Takahashi unveils his 2009 spring/summer men’s collection “Neoboy”. The eclectic designer known for his avant-garde take on fashion, the Neoboy collection presents itself as an aesthetic closer to the middle rather then the extremities of past seasons. Casual styles come to mark this collection with his Poptones collection taking things in a different direction.
Thanks to: Eugene Kan, Hypebeast
ERIC HAZE x STAPLE x 8FIVE2
In a relationship symbolized by a number of products created together, homies Eric Haze and the addition of fellow New Yorkers Staple come together with Hong Kong’s popular skate retailer 8five2 on a small collection of products. Re-interpreting 8five2’s iconic “Hong Mutha Fuckin’ Kong” slogan, Staple’s rendition takes the graphical road while Haze sticks to his graffiti roots. The prints for both Staple and Eric Haze can be seen on t-shirts and hoodies which are available now at 8five2.
CHAPEL OF DAWN 2009 “COME TOGETHER” STADIUM JACKETS
Originally conceived as a benefit project for the devastating effects of the Sichuan earthquake last year, Chapel of Dawn’s “Come Together” campaign makes its return in 2009. Hailing from the SiLLY THING camp, Chapel of Dawn represents another Hong Kong-based brand making a splash in the industry. Their newest release comes in the form of a Stadium Jacket in two colorways. Both the black and red version, limited to 20 pieces, feature traditional chenille patches following their “Come Together” recovering panda bear motif.
Source: Juno
REHACER 2009 SPRING / SUMMER ACCESOIRES COLLECTION
Coming off a collection alongside retailer Anout Commune, Japanese brand rehacer unveil looks from their soon to be released Spring/Summer 2009 goods. Claiming a stake amongst the more popular contemporary Japanese labels, rehacer sets forth some one of their more comprehensive collections to date. Included in the selections are accessories, headwear, and footwear. All of the pieces are now available through Anout Commune for pre-orders.
JUNYA WATANABE COMME DES GARCONS 2009 SPRING SUMMER
As the second most visible name affixed to the COMME des GARCONS mega-label, Junya Watanabe has immersed himself in some interesting collaborations throughout the years. His ability to create a balance between street level fashion and the high-end have resulted in a legion of fans for his innovative approaches. Setting the stage for his 2009 spring/summer collection are two high profile collaborations with quintessential denim brand Levi’s and traditional menswear brand Brooks Brothers. Junya Watanabe’s influence with both iconic brands is immediately evident with each respective release truly taking the form of a collaborative initiative with a number of strong additions from leather and striped patches with Levi’s to liberal splashes of color with Brooks Brothers. Within the collection’s own in-house releases, paneled shirts are present along other more formal attire. The large collection is available now at IT stores in Hong Kong.
SILLY THING SPRING / SUMMER ITEMS
SiLLY THING introduce some new pieces from their 2009 Spring/Summer line of goods. The Hong Kong-based hi-end streetwear brand target the rich and po’folks with this simple graphic crewneck design. Coming in both a heather and black colorway. Alongside the sweater are two messenger bags featuring familiar two-tone imagery. All three items are now available via colette.
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