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Streetwear heavyweight LRG waste no time giving us a preview of their 2011 spring collection. In their latest video lookbook they display a more basic, stripped down style of outerwear pieces, knits, and of course the tees and denim that we have come accustomed to. The video is shot in beautiful San Juan Island, Washington. Check it out.
Beijing, China is now the newest location to house a flagship BAPE store. The latest retail center of the A Bathing Ape brand features a full line of products for men, women, kids, and the new URSUS line. Nigo and his empire continue to expand and we can only imagine whats in store for the new year.
Two of Kirin's favorite brands have teamed up for a line and we are very excited. A Bathing Ape and Stussy are two of the most influential and decorated brands in streetwear culture, respectively. The Survival Of The Fittest Collection is dope in the sense that it embodies all that streetwear culture was, is, and very well will be. Basic graphic tees and hoodies of the past, embroidered jeans and jackets of the present, and in the 2nd run of the line we will see more of what the two brands consider to be the future of streetwear culture. Just in time for the holidays, The Survival Of The Fittest Collection is now available at all Stussy and A Bathing Ape locations and select online retailers.
Here is another holiday preview from the good folks over at 10.Deep. The images from this line are very impressive. Looks like we can expect some fly denim footwear, varsity jackets, snap back hats, and some dope bubble coats. Black Thought and Dice Raw of The Roots make cameos in the clip and they are laced in fresh threads. 15 years in the streetwear game and 10.Deep is still killin it.
It seems like just yesterday LRG was fresh on the scene and taking the streetwear world by storm. Now, 11 years later, they are atop the streetwear and skater culture while remaining a staple in the fashion industry. 2010 has been a great year for the line thus far and promises to get even better. LRG recently debuted their lookbook for the fall collection to much praise. The line features plaid button downs, striped crew-necks, hooded leather jackets, denim, and of course tons of new tees.
The shoot takes place in the great city of New Orleans, Louisiana. LRG enlisted the services of a few streetwear celebs for the lookbook. Rapper Curren$y, graffiti artist Pose & Augor, and of course the LRG skate team. Check out the behind-the-scenes footage of the shoot and some soon to be fall favorites.
Shoes! Thought I was going to say the other thing huh? Get your mind out of the gutter. I haven't copped a pair of the Run DMC inspired kicks in a minute. However, the new Adidas Originals Highrise is going to change all that. This new hi-top screams streetwear at its finest. The bold and innovative design has the customary 3-stripes perforated on each side of the shoe and well as the tongue. These kicks are absolutely ridiculous!!!
The expected release date in this month at all Adidas locations and select retailers. I think these kicks have the unique but old school look to become a classic shoe. Jordans, Air Force Ones, The Highrise? I've made my decision. What do you think?