Articles by: Masa

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Hiroshi Tsubouchi – Sneaker Sole Wingtip Shoes

After stints at Nike Japan, Aigle, JUN, Patrick, and other international companies, Japanese footwear designer, Hiroshi Tsubouchi, decided to branch out on his own, establishing his footwear label in 2008. The progressive designer stayed at the forefront of footwear market, combining his vast experiences into his designs. … READ MORE

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HUMAN MADE – Big Yank Shirt

NIGO prefers to stay clear of the conventional fashion cycle with his current label, HUMAN MADE. Instead of creating new products each season; he recreates hard-to-find vintage garments for himself and his fans. For their current collection, Season 6, NIGO replicated handful of garments by Big Yank, … READ MORE

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AETHER – Union Bicycle Jacket

AETHER designed this Union Bicycle Jacket with urban cyclists in mind, yet its superior technical capabilities are useful for joggers and other outdoor athletes alike. To start with, the outer shell is made from a 3-layer, soft shell stretch material that is waterproof and breathable. To protect … READ MORE

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SOPH. acquired by JUN

In business, independent companies always hit a limit where growth plateaus. In most cases, the slow down is attributed to stagnation in either financial or management situation, or a combination of both. SOPH. founder and designer, Hirofumi Kiyonaga (pictured on the right), assures us that this acquisition … READ MORE

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UNDFTD x Leader Bike x Michael Chacon – Fixed Gear Bicycles

Los Angeles-based fixed gear freestyle rider, Michael Chacon, brought two of his sponsors for a collaboration project. Leader Bike sponsors the fixed gear bicycles that he rides, while UNDFTD flows some gear his way. These two brands got together to customize Chacon’s bikes, a 735 track bike … READ MORE

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Blow Hip Hop TV – “Suddenly” A$AP Rocky Documentary Trailer | Video

While the emergence of A$AP Rocky and A$AP Mob may trigger the image of an overnight success story, their journey began many years before they broke out to the mainstream. Blow Hip Hop TV followed the Harlem rapper and crew on tours, studio sessions, release parties, fashion … READ MORE

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ONSPOTZ x New Era – “Big Star Dots” 59FIFTY Fitted Cap

Customizing the iconic New York Yankees cap would never get old, in fact, Tokyo’s premiere headwear boutique, ONSPOTZ, partnered with New Era for another exclusive collaboration cap. Taking the classic silhouette, the designers at ONSPOTZ proceeded to cover the entire fabric in Big Star Dots design, made … READ MORE

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XLarge x Suicidal Tendencies – Collaboration Collection

Sharing its roots in California, XLarge pays tribute to Venice-based hardcore band, Suicidal Tendencies, on their newest collaboration project. Created to coincide with the 30th anniversary of their debut album of the same name, this range takes inspiration from the distinct style of the band members, rumoured … READ MORE

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Stussy x Dashwood – “Pools” Book By Craig Fineman

Stussy recognizes the importance of pool skateboarding culture in the 70s, as they have resurrected photographs by talented skateboarding/surfing photographer, Craig Fineman. Unfortunately, Fineman is no longer with us, yet Duncan Campbell and Jules Gayton managed to collate this latest book, Pools, curating archive photographs by Fineman. … READ MORE

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Brooklyn Circus – Spring/Summer 2013 Cap Collection

Brooklyn Circus has stocked their flagship stores and webshop with some brand new headwear from their Spring/Summer 2013 collection. Designed with the same attention to detail as their garment range, these caps utilize quality fabric sourced from Japan and domestically. All caps, except for the Star Spangled … READ MORE