Having already worked with illustrious names including Vans, Bearbrick and FUCT, Venice Beach Hardcore Trash legends Suicidal Tendencies have now teamed up with streetwear masterminds XLarge to release a nice little capsule collection for Spring/Summer 2013. Heavily influenced by the band’s distinct style, each piece’s design is based on their trademark bandana pattern printed on [...]
XLarge’s Giraffe styled edition of the adidas Superstar 80s is destined for a release outside of Japan. The unique take to the classic model stands out thanks to the faux giraffe exterior and furry tongue. You can expect these limited edition pieces to hit dealers like Packer Shoes on the 15th of May. Other limited [...]
The third Iron Man movie is set to hit theaters very shortly so it’s going to be no surprise to see more themed pieces released now until after the movie launches. XLarge has collaborated with Marvel once again to bring some comic mayhem to the streets. Iron Man’s past is the focus of the latest [...]
The trend of animal print continues and adidas Originals is really advancing the popular trend. Not content on rehashing expected leopard and reptile prints and going out of the box. Next up in collaboration with XLARGE, adidas makes use of a giraffe print on a pair of the Superstar 80s, which is otherwise set in [...]
If you didn’t know Sesame Street is all about the streets, literally. The PBS show has teamed up with XLarge on a new Spring collaborative project consisting of tees featuring your favorite SS characters. Here we see the mixing of Cookie Monster and Oscar the Grouch with classic XLarge graphics, replacing their gorilla mascot. Each [...]
Pictured in the Japanese fashion magazine Samurai, XLarge’s Spring collection is sighted. The new lookbook showcases some of the new apparel that will keep you loking fresh from head to toes. On top of the model we see new tees, shirts, jackets and tops that make up the new line. Along with the apparel more [...]
Although no longer a special anniversary year for XLarge apparently no one told them as we see another special collaboration coming to fruition. The 80′s blockbuster movie, Ghostbusters, is the theme for the latest collection. From the big screen onto XLarge clothing decades later, fans of the movie, cartoon or franchise will have a smile [...]
Approaching the new year, which falls under the Chinese snake zodiac, more and more snakeskin inspired collections seem to pop up. LA streetwear masterminds XLarge follow suit and release a special capsule collection, which will be exclusively available through Japanese retailers calif and ZOZOTOWN. The collection is comprised of a Coach jacket, a zip hoodie, [...]
Another new collaboration from XLarge for it’s anniversary year has been spotted. This time the crew teams up with Akomplice for a special capsule collection named the “Monkey Wrench Gang.” The two brands seek to protect the environment in the places we all call home. “We oppose those who would sacrifice our sacred resources in [...]
XLarge is continuing their special anniversary collection with another collaboration. Teaming up with another heavy hitter, Disney, we see Mickey Mouse as the main focus of this capsule collection. Taking it back to the 80′s with Mickey who rocks everything from chains and a boom box we see special tees, hoodies, long sleeved tees and [...]
Interview with RDQLUS, creator of Connoshoer
At this year’s MAGIC trade show in Las Vegas I had the privilege to finally meet and talk to Steve Gordon also known as “RDQLUS”. I have followed RDQLUS’ work with the famed OSD cast and his own top of the line brand. I was delighted to hear that one of his biggest projects [...]
Interview: Reebok Designer Jeremy Sallee
This last week, we spent some time in Las Vegas for the MAGIC/Project Trade Show. One of the highlights was the media event held by Reebok Classics that brought out some of the creative influencers that are helping bring the brand back to its previous glory from the Nineties, which include Swizz Beatz, Dominique Wilkins, [...]
Behind the Kicks: Ms. Solemate
This week I had the pleasure to chat it up with Ms. Solemate. Hailing from the fresh windy city of the Chi, Ms. Solemate has been in the sneaker community for quite some time. A very genuine and articulate female that lives and breathes this culture. She has an extensive collection of fresh kicks and [...]
Macaframa is back with another video that will get your biking juices flowing. Filmed last fall in Brisbane, this is the first of a lot of online content coming out this year before the official Maca2 gets underway.
13th Witness x Nigel Sylvester – Mad Transit Audacity
13th Witness and Nigel Sylvester teamed up for not only video but photo session resulting in a new video titled “Mad Transit Audacity.” The film won’t drop until June 13 but here is a early look at just some of the sights we will see.
Ronnie Fieg Discusses Kith’s East Coast Project
From Hypebeast, Ronnie Fieg is a native New Yorker, but calls Miami Beach his ‘second home’. As the creative force and founder behind Kith NYC, Fieg sought to combine his passion of sports, streetwear, and ultimately, two cities. Cue the “East Coast Project,” the latest endeavor from Kith that collaborates with select brands — Play [...]
