F.C.R.B. x Nike Solarsoft Waffle Cruiser
F.C.R.B. joins up with Nike to produce two colorways of the Solarsoft Waffle Cruiser, built with a plush Solarsoft foam sole unit that we typically associate with Nike’s mocassins and sandals. The two colorways of the shoe — Black/Volt and Navy/Sax — pair a dark-hued upper with … READ MORE
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
uniform experiment x Carhartt WIP – Spring/Summer 2013 Collection
uniform experiment gave a preview of the collaboration pieces with Carhartt WIP in their Spring/Summer 2013 collection lookbook and filmography video. They have officially unveiled the garments, as these pieces have already arrived at stockists in Japan, South Korea, and Hong Kong. Once again, uniform experiment selected … READ MORE
SOPHNET. x Shiro Hamanaka x roar x THE BLACK SENSE MARKET – Ceramic Rock Cup
Previously, SOPHNET. had teamed up with Shiro Hamanaka and roar, producing a very unique line of Ceramic Rock Cups. Shiro Hamanaka operates the Ooyagama atelier in a city called Hagi in the Yamaguchi prefecture in Japan, where he creates ceramic wares using the traditional Hagiyaki (literally translated, … READ MORE
F.C.R.B. – Sweat Ventilation Hoody + Sweat Long Pants
Originally previewed in the brand’s Spring/Summer 2013 collection lookbook, the Sweat Ventilation Hoody and Sweat Long Pant from F.C.R.B. is now set to release in stores. Crafted from cotton with a blend of nylon and spandex for durability and stretch, each piece is branded with the F.C.R.B. … READ MORE
SOPHNET. – FSF Short Mods Coat
SOPHNET. has just released another jacket from their Spring/Summer 2013 Collection and, if you can find some room in your budget, you’ll come home with one beauty of a jacket. Made with a tasser nylon shell supported by a ripstop nylon liner, this medium-length FSF Short Mods Coat boasts under … READ MORE
F.C.R.B. – FCRB-FIVE Warm-Up Jacket + Shorts
F.C.R.B.‘s (or F.C. Real Bristol) purpose in life is to produce apparel and accessories that cater toward the game of soccer – ahem – futbol, but their recent foray into the world of streetwear hasn’t gone unnoticed. One of the highlights of F.C.R.B’s recently unveiled 2013 Spring/Summer Lookbook is this … READ MORE
uniform experiment x Alpha Industries – MA-1 Jacket
The resurgence of the military inspiration in menswear has lingered long enough that it’s inaccurate to label the phenomenon a trend. Japanese label uniform experiment regularly mines that aesthetic to great effect, and this latest release with frequent collaborative partner Alpha Industries results in a modern interpretation … READ MORE
SOPHNET. x nonnative x Generic Surplus Wingtip Sneakers
The wingtip sneaker from Japan’s SOPHNET. and nonnative — along with Generic Surplus, the L.A.-based footwear brand who rounds out the design triumvirate — has become something of a seasonal fixture, with the latest release featuring a duo of suede makeups. As always, understated sophistication is the … READ MORE
SOPHNET. x Tricker’s Wingtip Shoes – Spring/Summer 2013
SOPHNET.‘s creative director Hirofumi Kiyonaga is certainly putting his “best foot forward” this season, sort to speak. Introducing the new Tricker’s for SOPHNET. footwear collection, a partnership which already saw several popular revisions of Tricker’s timeless silhouettes in the past. With its Wingtip design as the base, … READ MORE
