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Hixsept Fall/Winter 2011 | Plural Waxed Jacket
After seeing an initial glimpse of the brand’s “ETUDES” Fall/Winter 2011 collection a few months ago, menswear retailer Por Vocação has taken stock of the latest Hixsept Plural Waxed Jacket. Based off a simplistic silhouette, the jacket boasts a waxed cotton canvas exterior shell in a rich honey shade. Two front biased pockets, a detachable hood with corduroy detailing, and Liberty fabric lining round out the winter-ready piece. Now available for €413 EUR (approx. $557 USD).
Freshjive 2011 Video Collection Preview | ft. MellowHype
California-based label Freshjive has unveiled the holiday collection video for 2011 featuring Hodgy Beats and Left Brain of MellowHype and OFWGKTA. Shot on Hodgy’s birthday, the shoot took place behind the Freshjive factory itself and is comprised of a selection of eerie and dimly-lit photographs reflecting the impoverished neighborhoods of LA, including Skid Row. Expect the resulting lookbook to be released shortly.
GPPR “The Upsetters” | 2011 Holiday Lookbook
Los Angeles-based GPPR presents the lookbook for its new Holiday 2011 collection, dubbed “The Upsetters.” The brand states: “The idea of the underdog as a hero is a universal & cultural concept, born of stories celebrating struggle and success. With the current state of the world, it seems more common to have the odds stacked against us, make our own second chances and revel in triumph. And so, this Holiday 2011 collection is dedicated to the longshots; the unexpected; the darkhorses; the Upsetters.
Slam Jam | Winter 2011 Lookbook
Highly respected Italian streetwear purveyor Slam Jam unveils its latest editorial this season, called “Portra.” This series of images feature a strong range of Japanese brands with the likes of uniform experiment, Nanamica, Junya Watanabe, UNDERCOVER, White Mountaineering and Sacai. This lookbook offers a good reference for those who seek out a mix of casual and layered fits this season.
Thom Browne for Dita | Fall/Winter 2011 Eyewear
Designer Thom Browne is set to release his much-anticipated eyewear collection for Fall/Winter 2011, alongsideDita. Browne has received significant acclaim for his ready-to-wear creations in the past, and aims to stray from conventional eyewear trends with this latest collaboration. A blend between the craftsmanship that Dita has gained recognition for and Thom Browne’s design expertise is sure to make this series well-favored. Available shortly at Think Silly in Hong Kong.
