FRANCO SHADE SUMMER '08

FRANCO SHADE is one of those brands that started out as an idea in a garage and has expanded into one of the recognizable labels in the urban streetwear world. With artwork by Arlo Eisenberg, Franco Shade's clothing seems to get better and better and it is certainly a brand to look out for.

GOURMET SUMMER 2008 FOOTWEAR

Remember when i reported the gourmet's spring footwear line? Well they're back with their 2008 summer collection and they have continued with their selection of both bright and subtle colors. Bringing back the older models, Cease and Desisto, they have released new colorways that are definitely going to be on my summer "things to buy" list.

for more information and colorways: http://www.highsnobiety.com/home/the_daily_news/archive/2008/may/27/gourmet_summer_08_footwear/index.htm

HUF Los Angeles

The highly popular San Francisco skate, street wear, and sneaker spot is opening its 5th store in LA's Fairfax Ave. It will be accompanied by other players in the business such as Flightclub, Alife, and Supreme.

for more information: hypebeast.com

BAPE LA

After months of news and false opening dates, it is finally official that BWS Los Angeles will be opening on April 25, 2008!


the address is 8001 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles CA.

2008 Spring Footwear: Gourmet

One of the brands i have had my eye on for a while is an Italian-based street wear company called Gourmet. All the founders of the brand have Italian heritage as well as experience in street wear. Their footwear is what really caught my attention however with they re-make of jordan sneakers but with canvas material and monotone bright colors. This season they are using bright colors such as: basil, Amethyst, Eggshell, Interblue, and Scarlet. The new shoes named: Santo and Diablo are modeled after the Jordan XII and the Jordan XIII. Gourmet's launched last year had different mixed opinions but was overall successful. The line seems to be growing and I will continue to follow their future collections.

Stussy X Andrew Pommier

Stussy will be working with many artist for this season's line and one of them is canadian, Andrew Pommier. Andrew uses unique cartoon-ish graphics that look clean and very fashionable. Stussy will limited the production of these shirts to 100 pieces and will be released soon.
for more information: hypebeast.com, highsnobiety.com

BAPE

BAPE has finally updated their official website and it is now up and fully functional.

www.bape.com

In addition, BAPE will be releasing their 15th anniversary t-shirts which resembles their 9th anniversary shirts but just with different numbers (of course). The cool thing about these shirts is that it comes with a camo tin container that matches the camo used in the "15" on the shirt. This is truly a collectible. Available at cliffedge.co.jp
for more information: hypebeast.com, highsnobiety.com