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Brain Dead AW15 ‘Drop 3’ Lookbook

Posted on October 14, 2015October 14, 2015 by bythelevel

Brain Dead have released the latest set of visuals to showcase offerings from their ‘Drop 3’ release this season.

Described as a ‘creative collective of artists and designers from around the world’, Brain Dead are one of very few brands on the market who are really carving out a unique identity, at the very forefront of the graphic t-shirt movement of late, in which we are seeing more and more smaller brands emerge. Citing inspirations from the worlds of post punk, skateboarding, comics and the rebellious spirit of subcultures as a whole, Brain Dead keep it simple with the silhouettes but their strengths lie in the bold designs they produce. Drop 3 consists of tees, caps and tote bag’s all bearing the brands vibrant and distinctive designs, drawing from the aesthetic of a typical American motel.

Head over to braindead.xxx for more information on the brand and to shop the latest release. You can also pick up pieces from the latest collection, as well as bits from the brands collaborative venture with DSM over at doverstreetmarket.com

Jocks&Nerds present Young Heads: New Millennial Subcultures No. 1

Posted on October 14, 2015October 14, 2015 by bythelevel

Jocks&Nerds have teamed up with Fred Perry to put together a series of short films dubbed ‘Young Heads’, exploring new millennial subcultures in the UK.

The first video in the series looks deeper in to the London skateboarding scene, with a particular focus on the characters around Mile End skatepark. Directed by Max Cutting and Rich Luxton, the short film follows riders Reuben Dehaan, Zach Delarue, Jacob Church, Froby Mbabazi, Ryan O’Toole, Curtis Pearl and Sam Sitayeb, as they discuss their experiences growing up skating in London and the sense of camaraderie that comes with it.

Enjoy the short video below and be sure to head over to www.jocksandnerds.com for more information on the series.

Magenta & 242 Crew present La Capsuile Suisse

Posted on October 10, 2015 by bythelevel

The Magenta boys recently spent a long weekend in Geneva & Lausanne visiting and skating with the 242 crew, and from it they put together this short video. Filmed and edited by Jean and Vivien Fiel, the La Capsuile Suisse edit features riders Soy Panday, Glen Fox, Vivien Feil, Jason Singer, Guillaume Berthet, Quentin Sené, Sylvain Tognelli, Marcus Bruggmann, Jerome Collomb, Karim Stadler, Jordan Queijo, Simon Perrottet and Luc Boimond.

Enjoy the full video below and head over to www.magentaskateboards.com for more information.

Parra launches Homeware Line

Posted on October 9, 2015October 9, 2015 by bythelevel

Popular Dutch street artist Parra has stepped in to the world of homeware with an array of clean designs.

Aside from his art, Parra has cracked the streetwear and skateboarding markets with his ‘By Parra’ and ‘Tired Skateboards’ ventures, and having tried his hand at various lifestyle pieces in the past, it is now time for Parra to apply his surreal curvy post-pop imagery to a selection of practical and decorative homeware goods. The line is a natural extension of the Parra’s clothing designs, consisting of tea towels, sofa throws, table cloths, cushion covers and door mats, all of which emblazoned with his iconic artwork. Fan favourites from previous projects including the ““Vaso di Culo” vase and the “Sleep Deprived” carpet also make an appearance in a collection which is high in quality with all pieces constructed in Europe. The tea-towels have been made by the Dutch Textile Museum and various other pieces have been manufactured by one of Belgium’s oldest weaving mills. Keeping the designs subtle throughout, and sticking to light grey’s, red, off-white and black, it’s a homeware collection that would work with most homes interior colour schemes.

Head over to byparra.com for more information and to shop the full homeware line.

Grind London AW15 “4EVER YOUR AUTOMATIC +1.” Editorial

Posted on October 7, 2015 by bythelevel

London streetwear authority Grind London team up with talented UK based photographer Vicky Grout on their latest editorial dubbed “4EVER YOUR AUTOMATIC +1.”

Highlighting key pieces from the brands Autumn/Winter 2015 collection, the editorial takes us out on to the streets of London with in-demand model Lily Bridger donning the threads. Grind London seamlessly combine menswear and streetwear styles to deliver accessible apparel and accessories, from bomber jackets and oxford shirts to printed tees and embroidered headwear, utilising a range of premium materials, subtle graphics and bold patterns, inspired by past decades. Easily one of the most exciting brands to be coming out of London in recent years, they show no sign of slowing up, as they keep quality high and continue to show their versatility with a new range of cut and sew shapes and tongue-in-cheek graphics for the new season. Highlights from the release include the ‘Fabulous Private Pool Suites’ cord cap, ‘4Ever Yours’ long sleeve tee and the staple Japanese denim Chore Jacket.

Check the full editorial above and be sure to head over to www.grindlondon.com to shop the full range.

Vans Syndicate x Andy Kessler Sk8-Hi Reissue NYC “S”

Posted on October 7, 2015October 7, 2015 by bythelevel

In celebrating 10 years of the Vans Syndicate project, this season sees the reissue of the SK8- Hi NYC “S” silhouette inspired by New York skateboarding icon Andy Kessler.

A true pioneer of NY’s skateboarding scene throughout the 70’s and 80’s and famed as the original founder of skateboard crew Zoo York, which grew to become on of the most notable skate brand’s from the city, the late Andy Kessler was a hugely influential figure in both skateboarding and amongst various communities in the Big Apple. Back in 2010, Vans released the NYC “S” silhouette, paying homage to Kessler and his legacy, and now as the 3rd instalment of Syndicate’s 10th year celebrations, it was only right reissue one of the projects most defining shoes.

The latest iteration of the Vans Syndicate Sk8-Hi Reissue NYC “S” sticks closely to the OG, applying a mixture of premium leather and perforated nubuck to the shoes black upper, which also features the bright blue shoelaces Kessler personalised all his Sk8-Hi’s with and contrasting white sidestripe branding. Technical upgrades include the ‘Outlast’ temperature management in the shoe lining, while comfort and cushioning is achieved through the memory foam padding and Ultracush HD moulded footbed in the sole unit. Additional detailing includes a blacked out ‘Vans Off The Wall’ woven tongue label and custom ‘NYC – New York City Skateboarding’ heel tab, which is a nod to the old NYC subway tokens of Andy’s childhood.

The Vans Syndicate x Andy Kessler Sk8-Hi Reissue NYC “S” anniversary project is available now at Flatspot.

Fucking Awesome and Hockey present Fight/Fuck

Posted on October 3, 2015October 3, 2015 by bythelevel

Following on from their introductory clip back in April, Hockey now comes together with its mother brand Fucking Awesome on a new clip titled Fight/Fuck. Teaming up with Thrasher on the visuals, the 5 minute video features the brands head honcho’s Jason Dill and Anthony Van Engelen alongside riders Kevin Terpening, John Fitzgerald and Donovan Piscopo.

See the full clip below and be sure to head over to fuckingawesomestore.com to buy FA’s collaborative Fight/Fuck tee with Thrasher, available now.