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Almost Skateboards x Jean Jullien

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 Almost Skateboards have teamed up with London-based, French-Born artist Jean Jullien on a series of limited edition deck graphics. Jullien applies his signature tongue in-cheek cartoony style to 7 pro-board designs inspired by friends and family of the brand, as well as a special 'Almost Skateboards x Jean Jullien' deck to commemorate the release. 

Find out more on the release over at www.almostskateboards.com and be sure to check Almost Art Director Eric Wollam get shit faced and talk about the brands summer graphic's, including the artist series with Jean below. 

Dickies x Slam City Skates

Watch: Dickies x Slam City Skates

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In celebrating their 30th year anniversary – London skate institution Slam City Skates have teamed up with heritage workwear brand Dickies on a special collaborative collection. To mark the occasion the pair have come together on a short clip featuring Slam riders Darius Trabalza, Danny Brady, Neil Smith and Jamie Arghh testing the goods. Check the clip, filmed by Mark Jackson, in full above.

You can shop the Dickies collab and see more from their 30th anniversary celebrations over at www.slamcity.com.

 

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Introducing: Theobalds Cap Co.

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 Hailing out of central London, Theolbalds Cap Co. present their inaugural collection of headwear this season, inspired by the big-smokes skate scene. 

 The idea began in a top-floor Holborn flat, which over three years would see some of the UK's most exciting up-and-coming skate talent pass through and stay. From night's out, days in and filming sessions across the city, Theobalds was born and now acts as a tangible representation of those experiences. 

 The brand cites their influences as classic sportswear apparel as well as London's unique skate scene, and their inaugural release translates these themes in to a concise range of premium cap designs. The classic logo cap is offered up in a navy/white and tonal black options, constructed from a full cotton twill and finished with a bold stitched 'T' logo on the front and embroidered ‘Theobalds’ branding on the back. Two premium wool strap-back designs complete the release with the Chimney ball cap, which acts as a nod to London's rooftop views with a 'Back on Top' Chimney graphic embroidered on to the front and the classic logo cap, which once again featuring the appliquéd 'T' logo added to the front. Both styles are finished with leather & brass strap adjustment and the added 'Theobalds' embroidery on the back. 

Theobalds Cap Co. will be available from June at selected retailers including Slam City Skates, Flatspot. and Endemic. 

www.theobaldscapco.co.uk

 

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St.Moritz Supersoft Summer 2016

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 London's St.Moritz Supersoft have unveiled their first ever loobook, showcasing the brands latest offering for Summer 2016.

Sitting at the intersection of streetwear and functional sportswear, St.Moritz have developed a distinct aesthetic derived from the slopes and translated to the streets, drawing inspiration from 90's ski-wear and outwear. The new collection aligns with St.Moritz's signature approach, comprised of several retro styles including quarter-zip pullovers, patchwork parka jackets and bold graphic print tees and long-sleeves. The release is rounded off with nice added touches including the Victory pin badge, as well as the brands popular 'classic supersoft' baseball cap in various bright colour options. 

 The St.Moritz Supersoft Summer 2016 release is available now over at the brands online store and a number of names*.

 

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5Boro x Brendan “5B Moto Series”

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  5Boro are back at it again, bringing the hype with another board series, this time teaming up with 'digital folk' artist Brendan on the new 5Boro Moto release. Comprised of 6 pro-deck's, the series draws inspiration from the bold and bright colour ways and graphics used in extreme sports clothing and equipment throughout the late 80's and early 90's, applying big type, a retro colour treatment and cartoon style drawings against a white background. The 5Boro x Brendan "5B Moto Series" is available online now over on the brands website so I'm sure we'll be seeing it in UK stockists shortly. 

 

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Brain Dead launch Record Label

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 Last week, creative collective Brain Dead announced the launch of its new record label, as brand owners Kyle NG and Ed Davis look to develop the brand further than it's more widely known clothing line and invest more in to the culture that surrounds it.

Although their impactful clothing line has been leading the hype amongst the brands cult following, Brain Dead has always been way more than just that, working on projects such as art exhibitions, special edition zines, home goods and toys, while their is also talk of comic books and films coming up next. Their latest venture sees the collective introduce it's own record label and with it a concise capsule collection, teaming up with their newest musical recruits including Gaslamp Killer, Michael Kopelman, Pubesky, Gaul Plus and Khun Narin to curate mixes which are presented in tape form and are also available to listen to online. The tapes are accompanied by a small range of apparel including graphic tees, branded hats and pins to promote the launch of the new project. 

 Hypebeast recently sat down with the brands founders Kyle and Ed to find out a bit more on their latest venture. You can read the full interview HERE.

 You can also stay up to date with the latest from Brain Dead Records over on their soundcloud and shop the collection over on their website and at Goodhood now.

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ASICS GEL-Lyte III & GT-Cool Xpress “Blush”

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 Asics have unveiled a new seasonal pack just in time for the summer, featuring two high profile runners - the recently reissued GT-Cool Xpress and the ever popular Gel-Lyte III silhouette. 

The GT-cool express has been the brands shoes of the moment, having been re-introduced to the world back in January it has been subject to several strong releases with OG colour re-works and the hugely popular 'Mint' release, as well a two high profile collaborative releases with Sneakersnstuff & KITH NYC. This season, alongside the Gel-Lyte III, the classic runner gets reworked with dusty shades of grey, white, yellow and pink for a subtle, premium finish, worthy of a Ronnie Fieg collab. Each shoe has been constructed from a mixture of suede and leather on the uppers, with low-key debossed branding on the heel and embroidered branding on the tongue, all over which sits on top of a cushioning Gel sole unit. 

The Asics Gel-Lyte III & GT-Cool Xpress "Blush" pack will be available from the 11th of June at select Asics Tiger retailers.