BAPE - Mods Hat Collection

Japanese apparel label A Bathing Ape, better known as BAPE, made a pivotal transition last year into the more design-oriented contemporary fashion circle with the launch of URSUS BAPE collection. The subtle design concept also made its way to much of BAPE’s general release collection, including the new Mods Hat Collection. Gone are the heady days of wild graphics and dizzying patterns. Instead, a plain black wool felt construction with a simple hat band around the brim. All black, minus the brand, and more surprisingly, minus the iconic BAPE “gorilla” logo as well.

Marc Ecko x Playboy - Limited Edition T-Shirt Collection

Once a salacious publication one hides in the back of closets, under beds and behind toilet sinks in teenage years, Playboy is now seeing the light of day for boys through a new line of limited edition tees created in collaboration with Marc Ecko. Bunny logo, scandalously clad (or unclad) pinup girls make appearances on tees in their signature seductive poses. Busy graphics and illustrated in decadently deep colors, the collection comes in a range of 12 tees with graphics adapted from iconic Playboy images. Pay tribute to Hugh Hefner and the Playboy empire which has successfully cashed in on sexuality and reinvented it through a thoughtfully provocative publication with the new collaboration tees. As per mentioned, these are available in limited quantities, so if the bunnies are tickling your fancy, click on over to Marc Ecko Shop now for one, two or more.

KIKS TYO - Kiks Junkie Hoodie

Since last year KIKS TYO showed an indication of working with sneaker customizer and artist JOR by launching a new entrance artwork on the Tokyo store, then t-shirt graphic of the same design. Now a more elaborate design have dropped featuring a wide range of characters drawn by JOR on the Kiks Junkie Hoodie. The black body of the hoodie is covered with comic like illustrations by JOR in a full color all over print. Pop aesthetics and colors make this a fun piece with each character relating in one way or another to our culture. Currently this item is available at KIKS TYO store, online store and dealers world wide.

Hall of Fame - Polar Fleece Collection

Los Angeles-based Hall of Fame has just released a new collection of New Era 59FIFTY caps and t-shirts. The Polar Fleece Collection features two New Era 59FIFTY hats made out of fleece which comes in either Black or Navy. On the front of the hat “FAME” is written and on the back is the word “SPORT”. The t-shirts that come with this collection all have “FAME” written across the front and come in either Black, Heather Grey, Navy, or White. The entire Hall of Fame Polar Fleece Collection is available now at Hall of Fame and the Hall of Fame Online Store.

Hall of Fame
449 N. Fairfax Avenue | Map
Los Angeles, CA 90036
TEL #: 323-655-6002

Wonderwall x KAWS Vinyl figure

Building off its original collaborative t-shirt back in 2008, famed Japanese architectural firm Wonderwall teams up with KAWS yet again, this time bringing that same tee graphic to life in the form of a vinyl figure. It seems like a release is slated for next month, with two different colorways being made available. The figure measures in at 22cm high. Stay tuned for a closer look and more concrete information as the release date nears.

Nike Sportswear - LunarLite Rejuven8 Mid+

Nike Sportswear has been flexing its technological muscles lately, as they’ve been introducing models with future-forward materials and silhouettes. In this Rejuven8 Mid+ model, the colorways are both quite striking–one in gray and blue, and the other in a Livestrong-esque black and yellow. Both of these boast a feather-light lunar sole and torch upper. The torch material is a three-ply, moisture-managing, temperature-controlling material that was developed so that the upper can individually mold to each wearer’s foot. The upper is also extremely light, so the wearer is getting increased stability at a much lighter weight. This + model is also equipped with the capacity to sync up with a user’s iPod. Nike is taking their newer models away from the retro past and into the future, which this sneaker achieves. Look for these soon at Nike Sportswear.

KIKS TYO - Buffalo Check Hooded Shirt

KIKS TYO is a brand that is influenced by sneaker culture and run by die hard sneaker heads in Tokyo. Their latest item may not seem to be influenced by sneakers however these Buffalo Check Hooded Shirts are made in colors that can be coordinated with current line up of sneakers. For this piece the concept is simple by adding a hood to standard shirt made with buffalo check. Subtle logo is placed on top of the left chest pocket with buttoned flap that is also mirrored on the right.