May 30th, 2008
It Is What It Is brings you the 2nd installment of the iconic Mr. Met logo. The character had been dubbed Sheadro Martinez and is the 1st release in the summer line. This design not only made for mets fans is also a , piece of social commentary. Sheadro Martinez availiable currently at The Reed Space, Jinxed Philadelphia , Coat of Arms, Rime as well as Division East’s Online Store.

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May 30th, 2008
The new FUCT Zippo lighters are manufactured exclusively in Japan. Using a unique process consisting of hand worked detail that is not found in traditional American Zippo lighters. FUCT has achieved an original “in field” look that is reminiscent of the original G.I. Zippo. Each lighter is one of a kind and displays the highest degree of excellence, and are limited to 200 pieces.

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May 30th, 2008
IRAK has released their Spring/ Summer 2008 collection of tees featuring their usual bold cartoon graphics including a couple Simpsonlike images. These are now available at select IRAK retailers, and Eleven After Eleven in Hong Kong.


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May 29th, 2008
San Francisco based Gold Coin just hit us with a sneak peek of their latest fitted cap set fro release along with their Summer collection. The X-Bones fitted features two 3D embroidered bones in an X formation on the front of the cap, and is available on either a red or blue cap. Check your local Gold Coin dealer late June for the release.

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May 29th, 2008
This Friday, May 30th, Crooks & Castles will release an exclusive LAKERS colorway pack. The pack will include four tees to commemorate the LAKERS current playoff run. The pack consists of three current Crooks graphic tees, but in the LAKERS purple and gold color way along with one bonus shirt. The bonus tee will only be available when purchasing the entire set. The pack is an exclusive release to the Crooks & Castles 8021 flagship store in Los Angeles.

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May 29th, 2008
Hellz Bellz is debuting their Summer Collection 2008 featuring a wide variety of their highly anticipated acid-washed denim, double waisted shorts and vibrant-colored tees. The Heat Wave collection is currently shipping to stores now, so be sure to check your local Hellz Bellz retailer over the next couple of weeks. Lastly, the Hellz Bellz crew will be heading to the Bay Area this weekend for the last stop on their warehouse sale taking place at SF’s very own, FatLace located in Japantown. Fatlace is a reputable store that offers an extensive selection of clothing imported from all around the world and their own exclusive collection as well. Hellz Bellz has teamed up to offer their Bellez one last chance to get some goods before they knock this last one down!


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May 28th, 2008
Hall Of Fame has teamed up with Mitchell & Ness on a special Los Angeles Sports Franchise Series. The series consists of three cap – Los Angeles Kings, Los Angeles Lakers, and Los Angeles Raiders. The Kings cap has a corduroy upper, the Lakers a suede upper, and the Raiders cap has waxed upper. The pack is set to drop tomorrow, May 29th at Hall of Fame. Hall of Fame is located at 449 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA.

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May 28th, 2008
During the MAGIC trade show we gave you a sneak peek at Freshjive’s newest collection, Fairfax, which happens to be the block that the majority of the street wear shop are in Los Angeles. Well, they’ve just updated their website with their Summer Fairfax collection 2008, and here we have a few choice pieces for you. The line features t-shirts, button-ups, shorts, and New Era fitted caps all of which have the Fairfax written on them in one way or another. Now available at the Freshjive flagship on Fairfax, Reserve located at 420 N. Fairfax Los Angeles, CA.


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May 28th, 2008
Introducing the new summer t-shirts from UNIV featuring several new t-shirts as well as denim and accessories, UNIV continues to build to their collection. Most items relate to their distinguished dachshund logo and a vintage California sensibility. This is exemplified in the t-shirt “Boots” in which the dog is fashioned as an adventurer and walking upright! UNIV products can be found at Robust Flavor.


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May 27th, 2008
Last week we featured several different styles of the classic Converse Chuck Taylor All-Star that had been flipped in one way or another, and today we present you with yet another. Futura Laboratories has produced their own interpretation of the classic kicks demmed Rats, by adding an all-over print of the FUTURA signature throughout the sneaker. Available in either white with black script, or black with white script, look for these at your local Futura Laboratories dealer, and if they don’t have them there’s always the FL Shop.

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