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Magenta Fall/Winter 2014 – Lookbook and Infinity Series

Posted on October 24, 2014December 10, 2014 by bythelevel

Magenta take to the streets of their hometown Bordeaux to capture their latest apparel offering for Fall 2014 alongside their Infinity deck series.

The skater owned and operated brand continue the brands unique artistic direction as they draw themes from revolutionary art movements including the renaissance period to the surrealists. Each of these movements helped changed perspectives and this is something deeply rooted within Magenta’s core values and overall aim. Flying the flag for independent french skate brands at the minute, their latest release is concise, featuring graphic based tees, hoodies, sweaters and a jacket, as well as a range of headwear bearing the brands signature logo.

This season also sees a selection of new pro graphics introduced, one from each team member and also some guest appearances from Carlos Young, photographer Richard Hart and a cruiser model from Mike Manzoori.

Check out the look book below as well as the Infinity deck series. For more information or to purchase, visit www.magentaskateboards.com

Polar Skate Co. x Carhartt WIP Editorial

Posted on October 24, 2014March 10, 2016 by bythelevel

Polar Skate Co.’s unique designs meet Carhartt WIP’s style focused outerwear as the two brands link up this Autumn for a limited collaborative collection.

Carhartt WIP have been the focus of many collaborations over the past few years with the likes of A.P.C and Vans in their portfolio. This year has seen Polar Skate Co. chiming in with a huge collab of their own with the release of their reworked Converse Cons CTAS Pro. This season the brands styles combine effortlessly as they present a robust yet wearable offering, built with quality in mind and a high attention to detail.

The outcome is a strong selection of skate ready goods as Polar revisit a selection of classic Carhartt shapes. The collection includes graphic print t-shirts featuring modernist illustrations, inspired by Greek antiquity, as well as cut and sew pieces in the long sleeve shirts and quilted lined vests. There is a beanie and team decks, as well as a nice touch in a dual branded pen featuring the ‘big head’ logo. Each item is constructed from premium fabrics including suede, denim and cotton, with additional detailing in the suede labelling.

It was great for us personally when we heard news on the collaboration, holding Polar and Carhartt WIP as two of our favourite brands here at By The Level. Polar embodies what contemporary skateboarding is all about and this is translated through their original designs and the media they put out. Its refreshing to see an independent brand try new things and offer clothing and hardware designs that give something different, not just bowing to current trends. Their latest collaboration sees the brand continue to develop, and with Carhartt WIP’s trustworthy and highly functional outerwear meets street wear garments at their disposal, the concise collection is a well rounded success.

The Polar Skate Co. X Carhartt WIP Collection is available now at selected retailers in the UK, at carhartt-wip.com and polarskateco.com. Also be sure to check out the awesome STOKER issue 1 HERE.

You can pick your favourite pieces up here:

Select Store Brighton (In-Store Only)

Flatspot

Bored Of Southsea

Imagery: Lily Brown

Words & Art Direction: Kieran Sills

Model: Louis Clarke

‘Slashed’ skateboard Sample Sale

Posted on September 30, 2014November 19, 2014 by bythelevel

London’s Parlour Skate Store links up with Rock Solid Distribution to work on a real treat for you guys. On Sunday the 5th of October (save the date!), the Hoxton Gallery will be opening its doors for the “SLASHED” Skateboard Sample Sale. With up to 50% off footwear, 40% off apparel and 20% off hardware from your favourite brands including Polar Skate Co., Brixton, HUF, Magenta, Dickies and many more, this is going to be one you won’t want to miss.

The day will also see the UK launch of North Skateboard Magazine issue 5, with celebrations kicking off after the sale with an exhibition, drinks and DJ’s

Head over to the ‘Slashed’ Sample Sale facebook page for more info HERE

HUF ‘Americans do America’ – Tour Edit

Posted on September 24, 2014November 19, 2014 by bythelevel

Following a recent tour through the US, HUF footwear and filmmaker Martin Reigel have come together to produce a fantastic new edit entitled ‘Americans do America tour’.

Featuring team riders – Austyn Gilette, Peter Ramondetta, Joey Pepper, Josh Matthews, Dan Plunkett, Dylan Rieder, Kevin Terpening and special guests Matt Gottwig and Richie Rizzo, the film follows the team from skatepark demo’s to hitting street spots across the USA.

Enjoy the video below and be sure to check out some stunning photography from the tour above, shot by Sam Muller.

Converse CONS X Polar Skate Co.

Posted on September 19, 2014November 19, 2014 by bythelevel

Following sneak peeks of the collab surfacing on social media on Monday night, Converse CONS and Polar Skate Co. offer a closer look and set a release date for their first collaborative effort and we couldn’t be more excited!

Taking each brands artistic direction into consideration, CONS and brand ambassador Pontus Alv (founder of Polar Skate Co.) deliver a seven piece collection featuring footwear and apparel pieces based on subtle designs and performance.

Starting with the footwear, the CONS CTAS Pro undergoes its latest rework with all of the shoes performance features in tact. Sitting on top of a clean white midsole and complementing toe cap, the collection offers black, natural and blue colour options with additional detailing in the happy/sad logo on the heel tab and inner tongue labels. Despite the subtle approach to the shoes design, there is no lack of technical features, with durable premium suede uppers, moulded multi-density Lunarlon sockliner for added comfort and impact protection, as well as traction rubber vulcanised outsole and waxed laces. The result is an extremely wearable, skate ready shoe.

Rounding off the collection is a complimenting apparel collection made up of four t-shirt designs, with illustrative back prints on white and heather grey crew necks and full-body abstract prints on black and white collared tees.

Polar Skate Co. founder Pontus Alv had this to say on the release:

“We are stoked to work with Converse CONS on our first collaborative collection, we’ve wanted to create a super-clean Chuck Taylor Pro in suede right from the beginning of working together. They skate really well, they look great and they last”

The Converse Cons X Polar Skate Co. capsule collection is available in limited quantities exclusively in Europe from Friday the 26th of September and will be released globally on Saturday the 4th of October. The collection will be available at the following stockists;

Slam City Skates

Flatspot

Consortium

Butter Goods Spring/Summer 2014

Posted on September 19, 2014November 20, 2014 by bythelevel

For those of you who aren’t quite ready to let Summer go just yet, thanks to reverse seasons down under, Australian brand Butter Goods have got you covered with a range of casual summer staples.

The brand cleverly matches it’s visuals to the raw aesthetic of the logo heavy collection with a lookbook reminiscent of old punk and hardcore album covers. The 90’s skate inspired release features a range of graphic and logo based items including tees, short-sleeved shirts, chinos and headwear. Our favourite piece from the collection is the rugby jersey in the navy, red and white colour block, which may well be my final Summer purchase before we move into Autumn.

The Butter Goods Spring/Summer 2014 collection will be available from tomorrow (20th of September) in stores and from the 24th of September online at www.buttergoods.com

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Supreme X Vans Autumn/Winter 2014 – Native American Collection

Posted on September 3, 2014November 28, 2014 by bythelevel

Hot on the heels of Supreme’s main line collection, the New York brand announces its latest collaborative release with Vans for Autumn/Winter 2014.

The Vans Native American, originally released in the 80’s, is the chosen silhouette for the pack as it receives a clean, premium update in its latest rework. The shoe arrives in a premium suede upper with leather on the lining and insoles. The Native American’s iconic rubber toe cap and ollie patch are included in the design, providing the wearer with a protective, durable shoe, perfect street skating. Arriving in four different Supreme exclusive colour ways, additional features include matching laces and contrasting white stitching on the upper.

The Native American will be available at Supremes London store and Online from the 4th of September.