Heritage surf brand Quiksilver has filed for bankruptcy in the United States. News came down late last night that the surfwear giant will follow in the footsteps of Billabong after suffering similar financial issues. The good news is that this only reflects the Quiksilver US operations, and not their European or Asia/Oceania arms. Read more on the developments over at Stab Magazine stabmag.com
Drake’s latest expression of Toronto pride is his much-hyped October’s Very Own shop on Dundas West. The store is actually the brainchild of Oliver El-Khatib, OVO’s co-founder and the guy behind the summer pop-up shop in the same space. He describes the project as his “baby,” and promises that it’ll be sticking around for good. The stark white room is currently stocked with a familiar selection of OVO merchandise, like “6” toques and t-shirts printed with label’s signature owl; however, a new collection of low-key winter basics (slouchy hoodies, leather varsity jackets) will be hitting shelves soon. For El-Khatib, though, it’s not all about the stuff: he hopes the place will become a hub for the city’s creatives, where people can stop in and “see what kids are wearing and what they’re listening to.” Plus, chance run-ins with Champagne Papi himself aren’t entirely implausible—just last week, the star dropped by the store wearing OVO’s new camo-print parka, which is part of a collaboration with Canada Goose.
Retailer Alchemist has decided to set up their very own art installation directly across from their store for Art Basel Miami this year. Once again collaborating with Daniel Arsham’s Snarkitecture, the installation consists of an all white basketball playing surface, and allows for the observer to get involved by playing with one of two arcade style basketball shooting games. Check it out at 111 Lincoln Road, Miami Fl, 33139.
New York based Streetwear brand LPD New York has teamed up with sportswear giant adidas for their first collaboration. Known for their Dream Team line of tee's, jersey's and hoodies, the brand branched out into higher end RTW lines in 2013. Now in its third year of existence, LPD New York has landed some huge exposure by linking up with adidas. Images of the collab hit the internet today with a write up in VMagazine that you can check out at vmagazine.com.
Billionaire Boys Club has released images of their 2014 Holiday collection online. The collection features a collegiate theme, and ties in both modern and classic elements of the American College experience, giving it the feel of an ivy league or east coast education.
The New York based Married to the Mob has released its Holiday 2014 lookbook featuring their latest streetwear offerings. The line features sweatshirts, ripped denim, and graphic tee's that combine street style flair while playing off other iconic fashion and streetwear lines. Photo's courtesy of Highsnobiety.
I wanted to post several shots recently put online from street style guru Yvan Rodic, aka The Facehunter. His site gives me constant inspiration, and these looks caught my eye today. Check it out online at facehunter.org
Canadian label Raised by Wolves just released the lookbook for their Holiday 2014 line. The lookbook utilizes female models wearing the lines hoodies, tees, and headwear, plus a collaboration with US based brand Golden Bear on a slick varsity jacket. Check them out when they are released October 23rd. (Photo's c/o Highsnobiety and Rupert LaMontagne)
RVCA is one of my favourite street/skate brands. They do an amazing job of fusing together the skate and surf lifestyle with real streetwear cred while at the same time promoting amazing artists with their Artist Network Program. They just released their Holiday 2014 set of product, and I have pulled out a few pieces that caught my eye, as well as a few of their older ones too. Check out the whole line, and the Artist Network Program at rvca.com
I recently stumbled upon Hydrogen Jeans by accident. I was watching a tennis tournament from Rome, and several of the Italian players were wearing athletic wear emblazoned with a fluorescent skull emblem. I had to find out what brand this was. After doing some digging online I found Hydrogen Jeans.
Founded by a former junior tennis star Alberto Bresci, this Italian sportswear and streetwear brand has a perfect mix of European style and design, with American street style and prep thrown in too. They cater to men, women, and kids, so the whole family can look stylish. For those of you that swing a racquet, their tennis designs are way cooler than anything on the market at the moment. Minimal but with an edge, for the it's perfect for those of you that want to stand out at the club.
