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HUF x Black Scale

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Two of the UK’s finest street wear imports – HUF and Black Scale have come together on a collaborative capsule collection for Holiday 2014, inspired by one of mans greatest vices – gambling.

The West Coast heavyweights combine their easily identifiable aesthetics and shapes to offer up this dark collection consisting of co-branded t-shirts, hoodies, a coach jacket, headwear options, as well as accessories in socks and custom playing cards. The macabre themes that have become synonymous with Black Scales designs are reworked into playing card style graphics that are applied as back prints, while Pentagram logos have been embroidered onto snapbacks, beanies and coach jackets. The super limited collection arrives in a fairly monochrome colour palette with pops of red in the detailing.

To coincide with the release the pair organized an invite only event poker tournament earlier this month with a cash prize of $5000. You can see how the nights events unfolded in the video below.

The HUF x Black Scale Capsule Collection will be arriving in UK stores this week. You can pick your favourite piece up in-store at Chimp. 

 

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10.Deep Holiday 2014 Delivery One Lookbook “Town and Country”

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10.Deep step away from the computer screens and into the great outdoors as they present their Holiday 2014 lookbook entitled “Town and Country”

Recent releases from 10.Deep have seen them draw from the tech inspired world we live in and one of the most powerful cultural influencers – the internet. Toning down the futuristic designs this season, the brand have looked down the timeline, to a time before the internet, where clothing was functional and built to last. These classic shapes would go on to set the tone for future street wear styles.

The collection is diverse with their cut and sew line taking main stage. A range of fabrics and materials including denim, cotton and mesh are used to explore different themes, from workwear to vintage hunting gear. Sportswear seems to be a continued influence on their collections, and they take inspiration from more extreme sports such as Motorcross for their latest designs.

Functionality is at the heart of this collection, with 10.Deep using their rich heritage in streetwear design to combine materials, pattern and detailing for considered, highly wearable pieces that will keep you protected from the elements.

The brands jacket and shirting options have particularly caught our eye in this release and our stand out pieces include the H14 Ranch Hand Denim Jacket in Woodland camo and Bird Dog Flannel.

The 10.Deep Holiday 2014 delivery one will be available in UK stores shortly. Be sure to check back for links!

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Quiet Life Holiday 2014 “Atwater” Collection

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LA based streetwear imprint The Quiet Life offer up some stripped back visuals to showcase their latest quick-strike release ready for the Holiday season.

Aligning themes from previous seasonal releases, the Holiday offering continues to apply the brands signature style to a range of street ready basics, as well as some stand out cut and sew pieces. Engaging graphics, all over prints and tie dye treatments can be found on t-shirts, hoodies, headwear and socks. The brands cut and sew department sees two new button down shirts and a hockey jersey added to the collection, with stand out Winter favourites in the Canvas and Garage jacket added to fight off the cold.

One aspect of the Quiet Life’s collections we really enjoy are the mini capsule collections that sit alongside the main line. This release includes a series of photo prints from Camera Club contributor Amanda Marsalis and the ‘Cryptic’ pack by Cody Hudson. These collaborative capsules allow Quiet Life to avoid the mundane and are allowing them to continue to develop their designs and switch it up from time to time. It also gives them a chance to engage with their audience and gets lovers of the brand involved with the collections, as two graphics from the recent ‘Drawing Contest’ are applied to tees.

Enjoy the ‘Atwater’ lookbook shot by Dan Monick and head over to thequietlife.com for more information or to purchase. You can also pick up your favourite pieces at Urban Industry and The Chimp Store.

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Penfield x Saucony Originals “60/40″ Pack

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Rounding off a great year for both brands, Boston based heavyweights Penfield and Saucony join forces to present the seasonal “60/40″ pack.

With each brand sharing a similar backstory, it was only a matter of time before this collaboration came about. The release utilizes Penfield’s expertise in robust outerwear design and Saucony’s heritage in authentic running footwear, combining both brands aesthetic to produce a shoe that is ready to tackle the rigours of both the street and trail.

The classic Shadow Original, with its simplistic design and performance features, provided the base for the collaboration and despite not overworking the silhouette, there have definitely been some considerable technical upgrades for the season.

The name “60/40″ comes from Penfield’s iconic Teflon coated 60/40 Cotton-Nylon material that has been used by the brand since it started back in 1975. The water-repellent fabric is applied to the shoes upper, while suede overlays give a durable finish. The latest iteration of the Shadow Original features a padded collar and tongue for a comfortable fit and protection for the foot, while the polyurethane midsole gives support and durability, working with Saucony’s heel cushioning system for added comfort upon impact.

Hiking references can be found throughout the design, with a hiking boot lace loop, rope style laces and mesh netting on the heel. Each shoe features dual branding on the insole and Penfields classic logo stitched to the tongue. The pack was designed to align with the aesthetic of Penfield’s current offerings, applying earthy tones such as tan, olive and a deep obsidian to the uppers, sitting on top of a pure white midsole and black outsole.

The Penfield X Saucony  “60/40″ Pack is now available in stores across the country and will be available to purchase online at the following stores from Tuesday the 2nd of December;

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Rebel8 Winter 2014 Lookbook

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Rebel8 continue to apply their rebellious styles to a range of street ready pieces as they present their Winter collection for 2014.

The Californian brand takes a focus on layering for the colder seasons, with an array of bold graphic tees, sweaters and hoodies featuring the animated styles from the brands founders – Joshy D and Mike Giant. The street ready staples are complimented by a solid selection of cut and sew pieces from button-up shackets with patch detailing to a matching patterned shirt and trouser combo. It’s clear that Rebel8 have put a lot of energy into their outerwear selection for the season, made up of perfectly executed puffer jackets and lined parka styles, that take a minimal approach to branding and instead let their construction do the talking.

The Rebel8 Winter 2014 collection will be available at UK stores including Urban Industry from the 1st of December.

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Belief Wall/Winter 2014 Lookbook

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New York skate boutique Belief have released a stunning set of visuals to showcase their latest in-house apparel release for Fall/Winter 2014.

Belief’s values lie in community, and focus on promoting a positive and productive lifestyle. Influenced by New York and the hustle and bustle of city living, Belief deliver a solid range of skate and street ready pieces drawing inspiration from a selection of themes, from prehistoric to intergalactic, as well as the cities ‘Ever Upward’ slogan.

The latest collection is comprised of graphic t-shirts and long sleeved tees, hoodies and sweaters, as well as a healthy range of headwear and a concise outwear selection. Our favourite pieces include the Exploration Windbreaker and Prehistoric 6-Panel.

The range is displayed through this sharp set of images shot exploring the city of New York by the talented Humza Deas, capturing both the collection and the awesome city landscape along the way.

For more information on the release or to purchase, head over to beliefnyc.com. The collection is also available at flatspot.com.

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Nike Air Max 90 – Escape QS

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As part of Nike Sportswear’s ‘Escape’ collection, the popular Air Max 90 gets an Autumnal rework for the Holiday season.

Amongst a bevy of winterised releases from Nike this season,  the ‘Escape’ capsule collection maintains the shoes original designs whilst applying premium materials for a robust finish. The “Escape” collection was debuted back in 1988, and its latest iteration channels heritage styles, again taking inspiration from festive celebrations, the sharing of gifts and home cooked food and drink, while updating them for 2014.

The shoe’s design utilizes rich, oil-finished leather on the upper and winterised upgrades are applied to the classic Air Max 90 sole unit with an extra grippy outsole to combat wet and icy conditions. Brown, orange and a light bone colour mix, reminiscent of the Autumn leaves, grace the upper with pops of red and black on the heel and iconic swoosh branding.

The Nike AIr Max 90 ‘Escape’ QS is available now at Peggs and Son 

Photography: Jack Stocker