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Benny Gold Holiday 2014 Lookbook

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San Francisco-based Benny Gold continue to deliver iconic graphic tees as well as expanding their ever improving cut and sew selection, in their Holiday 2014 collection.

Benny Gold’s expressive t-shirts have become the brands signature piece, applying bold designs and light-hearted tag lines, the graphic tee has been there from the start and will continue to be a huge part of the brands identity.

This seasons release is again heavily dominated by graphic tees, but Benny Gold continue to explore new possibilities within design as they grow and improve their cut and sew offerings. Premium feel button-downs, fishtail parkers and down vests amongst other items maintain the brands core aesthetic while adding another dimension to their collections. Signature touches that we have come to expect from Benny Gold such as embroidered branding and bold patterns can be found throughout.

The Benny Gold Holiday 2014 collection will be available at UK stockists soon. Check back for links!

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Patta x Carhartt WIP “Wild at Hartt” Lookbook

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The Patta design team put their own unique twist to a range of classic Carhartt WIP shapes in the ‘Wild At Hartt’ collaborative collection.

Celebrating the Amsterdam boutiques 10th year anniversary, Patta are teaming up with a selection of brands from across the globe that are close to their heart, including this effort with the American workwear specialists.

The concise collection features some iconic Carhartt pieces including the Classic Vest, Chore coat, hooded sweater and the ever popular Watch beanie, as well as some less familiar, but equally iconic silhouettes in the Double Knee pant. Pulling out all the stops, traditional fabrics such as the original Dearborn canvas, that has been used by Carhartt for over 125 years, as well as Hangford rigid denim have been used for a premium, robust feel. Alongside subtle dual branded patches, the ‘Wild at Hartt’ graphics have been applied as back prints to the hooded sweater and vest giving the workwear pieces a streetwear twist.

Patta is one of the most sought after brands of the moment and is renowned worldwide as one of the top sneaker stores. Its great to see how they continue to develop their in-house apparel range, moving into new territory and introducing new styles and designs. Carhartt’s rich heritage aligns with Patta’s dedication to producing quality apparel, and with considered fits, materials and cuts, the result is a solid collection of street ready pieces.

The Patta x Carhartt WIP collaborative collection will be available at selected Carhartt WIP stores and Patta from the 4th of December. To celebrate the release, Goodhood will throwing an in-store launch event, followed by an after party courtesy of TAX-FREE.

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Footpatrol x ASICS Gel Kayano

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This year has been a great year for collaborations from one of London’s top sneaker destinations and Footpatrol join forces with ASICS once again this season to offer their iteration of the Gel Kayano silhouette.

Taking cues from army surplus equipment that soldiers would traditionally use on a ‘foot patrol’, the collaborative shoe is perhaps the most suited runner for the season, arriving in a dark olive, black and khaki colour palette and packed full of winterised features.

The Gel Kayano is probably the trainer of the moment from the Asics range and Footpatrol have done a great job on the silhouette, giving careful consideration to material used and detailing throughout. Maintaining the shoes core technical features such as the skeletal logo stripes, the THETA Gel in the heel and P-Gel in the forefoot, Footpatrol have added to the shoes original tech features applying premium upgrades taken from the equipment that inspired the design.

The shoes upper is constructed from a durable water resistant smooth suede upper, with micro-perforated detailing on the toe box. The Kayano’s iconic embossed branding arrives in a reflective TPU, providing visibility, stability and a snug fit.

The Footpatrol x ASICS Gel Kayano will be available from 10 a.m on the 15th of November exclusively at www.footpatrol.co.uk

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KR3W Holiday 2014 Lookbook

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KR3W continue the ‘dark americana’ theme from their Autumn release as they present their latest offering for Holiday 2014.

It’s no secret that we were huge fans of KR3W’s previous collection. With Jack Toledo at the head of the brands design, the release was their most mature to date and firmly re-announced that the brand, which had once seemingly lost its way, is well and truly back on track.

KR3W continue in the same vein and maintain their moody aesthetic with a monochromatic colour palette full of dark washes, over-dyed pieces and muted pops of tartan. The Holiday release features the brands signature graphic emblazoned tees, alongside cut and sew pieces in jackets, sweaters and shirts that take a more subtle design approach. The waxed terry fleece coach jacket is the stand out piece from this one and the collection also unveils the highly anticipated Eric Dressen capsule release.

The KR3W Holiday 2014 collection is available now at the brands website kr3wdenim.com and selected retailers including routeone.co.uk

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Nixon x Colette

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For the third year running, California based Nixon link up with Parisian boutique Colette to once again rework the classic Time Teller.

The timepiece arrives in limited numbers, with only 99 put into production so you’re going to need to act quickly if you want to get your hands on one. Each piece is engraved with their individual number, etched into the 100-metre stainless steel case that arrives in a cool silver. The wrist strap take cues from the french concept stores signature navy-blue, with a complimenting watch face that makes use of Nixon’s popular blue sun ray pattern.

The Nixon X Colette will be available in limited numbers from the 8th of November at www.colette.fr

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CLSC Winter 2014 Lookbook

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LA based CLSC continue to develop their ever expanding collection as they present a new batch of goods ready for Winter 2014.

Once again enlisting the services of photographer Evy Optics, CLSC head to the picturesque Sequoia National Forest to showcase the range against the natural backdrop. As with previous releases they continue to incorporate athletic themes mixed in with street ready styles, using bold graphics and premium cuts. Wardrobe staples including long and short sleeved graphic tees, hoodies and sweaters sit alongside the brands first ever cut and sew range that features baseball jerseys, french terry bottoms and the stand out satin coach jacket (seen above).

It’s great to see CLSC making waves here in the UK and getting the recognition it deserves. Bringing it’s own approach to sportswear inspired design, with a lighthearted approach and commitment to quality and innovation, we are looking forward to see how the brand develops. The CLSC Winter 2014 collection will be hitting the following stores this month;

5pointz

The Chimp Store

Route One

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Quiet Life x Katsuo ‘Jump On It’ Capsule Collection

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The Quiet Life present the latest from their ongoing collaborative instalments as they team up with Japanese illustrator Yusuke of Katsuo design.

Taking cues from 60′s pop art, Yusuke applies his illustrative artwork to a 19-piece range that includes woven shirts, tees, long sleeves and pull-over hoodies, as well as a selection of headwear and socks. The release will sit inside the second delivery of the Quiet Life’s second drop from Autumn/Winter 2014 and arrives in a seasonal palette of greys, tans, blacks and whites. We are big fans of the curvaceous character designs and light hearted type that accompanies it. It definitely brings something new and exciting from the brand, sitting well against the mainline collection. Our top picks include the embroidered pocket tees and 6-panel, with the all over print shirts catching our eye too!

The lookbook below, shot by the brands founder Andy Mueller, takes us around Yusuke’s work space, giving us a closer look at the man behind the collection.

The Quiet Life x Katsuo capsule collection is available now at www.urbanindustry.co.uk. For more information visit www.thequietlife.com