July 2014 | BY THE LEVEL

Brixton Fall 2014 Lookbook

Posted on July 31, 2014December 14, 2014 by bythelevel

San Diego natives Brixton continue to incorporate a laid back vibe into their collections as they return with another great release and some stunning visuals for fall 2014.

Incorporating workwear silhouettes with vintage inspired menswear pieces, the collection continues to expand Brixton’s cut and sew offering and headwear selection. A mixture of materials from corduroy to flannel are utilised throughout arriving in an autumnal colour palette. It’s a well rounded collection, from staple items in the striped tees, to more technical pieces in the outerwear section. The release is topped off with a diverse headwear offering which includes trucker hats, fedora’s, beanies, 6panels and more.

With all of Brixton’s release, you can always expect their visuals to be on point. This seasons lifestyle lookbook is no different and it also includes an accompanying video which can be seen below. The Brixton fall 2014 collection will be available at UK stockists from the 11th of August, so be sure to check back for links to purchase. For more information head over to www.brixton.com

ALIFE x Sunpocket

Posted on July 31, 2014December 14, 2014 by bythelevel

Forward thinking eyewear brand Sunpocket have linked up with New York powerhouse ALIFE to present a collaborative collection of foldable sunglasses.

Famed for their innovative approach, Sunpocket provide a distinctive style with a focus on quality. Their latest collaborative project with ALIFE sees 3 colour options including matte black, white and tiger stripes, in the brands famous folding silhouette. Additional features include dual branding on the frame, and an orange mirrored lens on the white colour way.

To celebrate the launch, Sneakersnstuff London will be holding an in-store party in honour of the two brands on Thursday the 31st of July (tonight) kicking off from 7:30 p.m.

The exclusive collaboration will be dropping the following day (1st of August) at Sneakersnstuff London

Garbstore AW14 ‘Within The Bills’ Lookbook

Posted on July 31, 2014December 14, 2014 by bythelevel

Garbstore took to the streets of Notting Hill to photograph the latest offering from their in-house collection for Autumn/Winter 2014.

Entitled ‘Within The Bills’, the lookbook showcases clean outerwear pieces from patterned rained coats to chore style jackets. Vintage inspired knitwear items and casual shirting options take inspiration from the past whilst applying a modern twist.

The visuals also give a preview of the brands upcoming bag collaboration with Chapman, which is due in September and also features the brands footwear release with Reebok.

The collection will be available from the brands store and select stockists in the coming months.

Route One Lookbook

Posted on July 30, 2014March 12, 2016 by bythelevel

From humble beginnings back in 1989, Route One has grown to become the go to place for everything skate and streetwear, from shoes to decks. With a portfolio of over 450 brands, including their own in-house label, the company is continuing to expand into an leading international retailer.

We recently linked up with the guys at Route One to produce our own editorial lookbook, featuring a mixture of their own brand goods as well as pieces from some of the key names they hold. The aim of the shoot was to focus on the companies heritage in skate and action sports, using product from the likes of Emerica, Pass Port, KR3W and Thrasher, and combining this with the fashion basics Route One has to offer.

We were back in our hometown of Brighton for this one, skating around the city with our pal Dexter. Check out the full lookbook below and be sure to shop the latest collections over at www.routeone.co.uk now.

Imagery: Lily Brown

Words & Styling: Kieran Sills

Model: Dexter Daniels

PUMA x Size? ‘Wilderness Pack’ Drop 2

Posted on July 30, 2014December 14, 2014 by bythelevel

Following lasts months ‘Sahara’ and ‘Inner City’ releases from the Wilderness Pack’s first drop, PUMA and Size? return to give two more silhouettes a re-work inspired by the harsh terrain of the jungle and the mountains.

The popular Blaze of Glory model takes cues from the Amazonian Jungle as it pays homage to the dense, overgrown forestation and its inhabitants. The forest green mesh, suede and rubbery leather mix upper sits on top of a speckled midsole and is finished with bright pink heel wrap detailing designed to warn off predators. With the forests humidity in mind, the shoe provides breathability, as well as sheltering the foot from downpours.

The Disc-Blaze is designed for endurance and durability, built to tackle harsh mountainous conditions. Again the speckled midsole is applied, whilst the upper is made from a heavy wax canvas, and includes an ice green cage unit and brown outer sole.

Drop 2 of the Wilderness Pack will be available at size? from August the 2nd and will be available worldwide from September the 6th.

HUF Fall 2014 – Drop 1

Posted on July 28, 2014December 14, 2014 by bythelevel

HUF have released the first instalment of their fall 2014 collection, including a capsule collection within the release, as they partner up with American rock band Blondie.

The diverse release features a range of wardrobe staples for the colder seasons, with everything from raglans to long sleeve button ups. Stand out pieces include the Varsity Jacket and the Varsity Trippy Crew that arrives in an all over tie-dye in 4 different colour treatments.

One aspect of their collections that seems to continuously improve with every release is their headwear selection. Again diverse, the range features 5 panels, 6 panels, buckets, beanies and most notably the Pill Box design.

Alongside the main collection sits the Blondie collaborative effort that celebrates the bands 40th year anniversary. It consists of short sleeved button down shirts, graphic tees, a 5-panel cap, bucket hat, tote bag and Sutter shoe, incorporating a mix of all over real photo patterns and iconic images of the band in the design.

The HUF Fall collection is available now at HUF UK stockists including;

Urban Industry

The Chimp Store

Brixton & Out of Step at The Old Blue Last – Recap

Posted on July 27, 2014December 14, 2014 by bythelevel

Last Thursday, the 17th of July, we were lucky enough to be invited down to London’s Old Blue last by our friends at Brixton and Out Of Step to preview the brands SS15 collection and be treated to a night full of awesome live music.

The evening started with beers, pizza and an exclusive preview of Brixton’s up and coming release, which certainly didn’t disappoint. It’s a solid collection throughout with a selection of exciting new tees and headwear, as well as vintage inspired shirting, sportswear jackets and much more.

As the night progressed we moved onto The Old Blue last in Shoreditch where the Spit Shake Sisters kicked off proceedings, with Cowtown and DZ Deathrays following and the Red Cords finishing off the night with a bang .

Check out images from the evening, as well as images from the second night that featured music from the Hipshakes, Autobahn and We were Promised Jetpacks, topping off the 2-night showcase in East London.