Akufuncture Summer 2012

akufunctureAkufuncture drops its Summer 2012 Collection:

For more details on the Summer 2012 Collection, go to:  Akufuncture.com.

Crooks & Castles: Women’s Summer 2012

C&C Summer 2012 Collection – Women

Crooks & Castles is known for their urban men apparel, but they also have a women’s line.  Their Summer 2012 women’s collection is out now.  For more info on the summer collection and details, go to:  Crooks & Castles – Women’s Summer 2012 Look Book.

 

NIGO’s Human Made – Spring/Summer 2012

Have you checked out this new brand yet? It’s called Human Made and it’s only a few seasons old, but yet this Japanese designer’s style has a very mature consistent look to it. His look is never over-the-top outrageous except for the zebra striped jail house outfit. Everything looks comfortable and ready to wear.

Here’s a link to the designer’s site where you can check out a photo gallery of all the various styles and looks and also drawings of his current line of clothes.

Gundam Inspired Streetwear is Coming!

This ain’t for cosplayers but for the street & urban wear cool people.

Bandai recently announced it’s opening Strict G stores around Japan which sells men’s apparel inspired by the Gundam world.  Basically Bandai is getting into the wacky and tough streetwear business.  At least they will be getting it right by first doing some collabs with top urban wear companies like Alpha and Swans.

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Two Odd Fellows Love Supreme

Men’s magazine GQ have a little fun this Q&A.  These two guys come from different backgrounds, but like wearing Supreme apparel.  Rapper and skater Tyler – The Creator and old man fashionista Glenn O’Brien share their love of the street brand Supreme.

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The Reign of Supreme

Business of Fashion (BoF) has put out an in-depth 2-part article on the rise NYC street brand Supreme.  Over the years, there have been many urban clothing labels trend in and then fade out, but Supreme has stood over the test of time as a leader in the street scene and fashion world.

Check out the 2-part article @ BoF – Supreme – Part 1; BoF – Supreme – Part 2.

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Get to Know BAPE Founder Nigo

Japanorma host Jonathan Ross interviews the fashion mogul and toy collector Nigo.  The founder of BAPE aka A Bathing Ape, Nigo takes us viewers into his fashion lifestyle.

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