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Tens ‘Enjoy The View’

Posted on October 22, 2014December 10, 2014 by bythelevel

Having caused a stir on crowd-funding site Indiegogo back in May, UK based Tens return with a stunning set of visuals to showcase their custom filtered sunglasses.

Tens have spent years developing a custom lens tint that works with natural light to create a more vivid picture, changing the way we see everyday life. By dimming the brightness, the scratch proof lenses intensify your surroundings to create the perfect scene. There is of course a science behind the pretty pictures, and the sunglasses still hold their basic function – to protect your eyes from the son as they provide 100% protection against UV rays. Experts have even found that the colours seen through the glasses can actually enhance your mood!

For a brand thats rooted in travel and exploration, it was only right that the visuals match the quality of the picture created by the product. Tens deliver a video commercial shot by the brands co-founder Tom Welsh that follows a group of friends travelling through scenic destinations including California, Vancouver Island, Mammoth and British Colombia. There is also a complimenting lookbook shot by LA based Joe Perri in a mixture or rural and urban areas of discovery.

Enjoy the video commercial above and look book below. For more information on Tens or to purchase ‘The Classic’ frame style, head over to www.tenslife.com

Stance Socks x Poler Stuff

Posted on October 19, 2014December 10, 2014 by bythelevel

Sitting firmly at the top of the sock game, California based Stance link up with outdoor specialists Poler Stuff on a limited collaborative release this Autumn.

It’s rare to find a brand so dedicated to producing socks that offer much more than just a liner to the shoe and despite their ever growing collection, Stance’s focus on function, style and expressive designs still remain. Their latest venture with Poler Stuff sees the brands creative approaches collide on three Autumnal styles for both men and women. The men’s options of ‘Furry Camo’ and ‘Cyclops’ apply Stance’s signature camo print emblazoned with Poler’s famous ‘Camp Vibes’ text and logo, with the women’s style featuring Poler’s decorative ‘Rainbow’ print.

The limited edition Stance X Poler collaborative collection will be available this October at www.stance.com

ONLY NY Fall/Winter 2014 Lookbook

Posted on October 16, 2014December 10, 2014 by bythelevel

Manhattan based Only NY return this Fall/Winter with another solid collection and a unique set of visuals to accompany the release.

For this season’s lookbook, each member of the Only NY team were given a disposable camera and a time limit of a week to shoot in New York City from Harlem to Lower East Side. A great concept that further showcases the brands unique creative approach and the result are a very real and gritty set of images that fit the collection perfectly. The clothing itself is made entirely in the US and is available in limited qualities, comprising of bold graphic tees, button-down shirts, crew neck sweaters, outerwear pieces and a large headwear selection.

Only NY continue with nostalgic themes and they have really managed to capture the essence of 90’s New York through their designs, taking a particular focus on vintage sportswear. We will definitely be picking up a few pieces from the collection with the embroidered Sportsman crew neck and Sporting Goods Polo hat catching our eye!

The Only NY Fall/Winter 2014 collection is available now at onlynylives.com and will be available in the UK shortly at the following stores;

Urban Industry

Street Casuals

The Quiet Life Fall 2014 ‘Vasquez’ Lookbook

Posted on October 15, 2014November 18, 2014 by bythelevel

The Quiet Life head to the Vasquez Rocks, just north of their hometown – La, to showcase the second drop from their Fall 2014 offerings.

The brand are known for their love for photography and they link up with photographer Samie Drasin for their latest set of visuals, as they scope out this picturesque and tranquil desert backdrop amongst the hustle and bustle of the city. The lookbook showcases several new styles from the brand, most notably in the outerwear section, with the standout wool fishtail jacket and corduroy trucker jacket the pick of the bunch. There are also new fleece options, several woven sweaters and jogger pant’s that have been added to the line . Alongside these new shapes sit a selection of essentials including graphic tees, sweats and socks, rounded off nicely with selection of headwear.

As with previous releases, there are also several mini capsule’s within the main collection, with the printed rope capsule added this season, the Quiet Life continue their ongoing Liberty London capsules with the paisley pack and crystal pack.

The Quiet Life Drop 2 is available now at www.thequietlife.com and shortly in the UK at:

The Chimp Store

Urban Industry

PUMA Winter 2014 – States ‘Gum’ Pack

Posted on October 15, 2014November 18, 2014 by bythelevel

Following the silhouette’s long-anticipated re-introduction at the beginning of the year, the low-profile PUMA States receives its latest rework for Winter 2014, in the ‘Gum’ Pack.

PUMA’s resurgence of late has been fronted by it’s innovative Trinomic technoogy, but the States (or ‘Clyde’ or ‘Suede’ as its also known) is one of the brands most notable re-issues of the year. A timeless classic, the shoes rich history in New York subcultures including hip-hop and the cities unique skate scene, earned it it’s name ‘States’ once the culture had been embraced over in the UK.

The latest iteration of the States sees the shoe’s premium suede upper given three winterised colour treatments – black, red and olive, sitting on top of a gum outsole. Additional features include a plush rich leather interior lining, as well as thin tonal lace and fat tonal lace options for customisation. The Olive colour option is our pick of the pack, in one of the nicest uses of the colour we’ve seen, complimented by the gum sole, you find an easy to wear, staple shoe.

The PUMA States ‘Gum’ Pack is available now at size?

The Hundreds Winter 2014 Collection

Posted on October 9, 2014November 19, 2014 by bythelevel

The Hundreds head to Anchorage, Alaska with photographer Jovell Rennie to showcase their latest offering for Winter 2014 in this impressive look book set in the great outdoors.

Looking back at the brands history in flying the flag for independent counter culture, this seasons offerings channel riots, rebellion and unrest as it’s main inspirations. Stepping away from their usual vibrant tones, the subdued colour palette gives a more mature approach in a line that embodies ‘mobility, progression and protection’ across a range of staple winter items.

Comprising of mostly robust outerwear pieces, the collection includes pullover sweaters, flannel button-down shirts, quilted body warmers, two-tone jackets and cargo pants. Keeping logos and graphics to a minimum, the use of camo print throughout to the collection is a nod to the brands appreciation towards militant subcultures.

Bobby Hundreds had this to say on the release:

“One of the clearest ways of defining who you are is by fighting against what you are not. The Hundreds was established as a response – to convention, to rules, and industry paradigms. As a couple of kids who built something out of nothing, we’ve proudly bore the flag of the independents and the counterculture. We’ve sought revolution – a new philosophy for how clothing should be understood, brands experienced, and companies built. The Hundreds Winter 2014 is inspired by this history. The season considers the uniform of radical thinkers and progressive activists. It acknowledges the fashion aesthetic of social change from punk to politics to protests. You know what you stand for. This is what you’ll stand in.”

Enjoy the lookbook below shot against a stunning Alaskan backdrop by Jovell Rennie. The Hundreds Winter 2014 collection will be available in UK stores soon so be sure to check back for links. For more information visit thehundreds.com

Nike present The Holiday Sneakerboot Collection 2014

Posted on October 8, 2014November 19, 2014 by bythelevel

Nike take cues from humans ability to adapt to change in their latest release for Autumn/Winter 2014, as they introduce new adaptations of classic styles in the ‘Sneakerboot’ Collection.

With the weather deteriorating and the UK population reaching for their winter wardrobe, the time is right to be considering footwear options and Nike have seemingly come up with a solution. Traditionally I prefer a slightly slimmer shape when it comes to footwear, so I’m not 100% sure if these are for me, but I do admire Nikes commitment towards innovation and forward thinking performance design.

Reworking iconic running and basketball silhouettes into ‘weatherised powerhouses’, the Sneakerboots design provides a trio of benefits – warmth, visibility and dryness. The shoes original outsoles remain to ensure the same levels of comfort are achieved, whilst internal linings give your feet that extra layer to fight the cold. Additional features include water resistant properties with each pair constructed from a mixture of premium materials.

The pick of the pack has to be the Air Max 90 Sneakerboot, which maintains its iconic shape with added features in the highly visible, highly durable upper, the classic Air bubble for extra cushioning and waffle patterned rubber outsole for extra traction. The release also includes Sneakerboot renditions of the Lunar Force 1, Air Max 1, Roshe Run Hi, Lunar Fresh, LunarElite Sky Hi, Air Trainer SC and the Dunk Sky Hi, arriving in Autumnal colour treatments. We will let you make up your mind on these, but one things for sure… if you’re looking for a warm, dry and comfortable shoe for the winter months, the Sneakerboots are for you.

The Holiday ’14 Nike Sneakerboots will be available at select Nike Sportswear retailers and online at nike.com from October 15th.