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»The Harrington jacket – the classic among the classics. Everyone knows it, even if not everyone knows the exact name. Or the name of the manufacturer. Next to fish & chips and monarchy, Baracuta’s G9 jacket is definitely one of England’s most important cultural outpourings.« Sebastian Nicu takes a look at this iconic menswear staple, accompanied by our little roundup of famous people wearing G9s.

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New Brand: Novesta

Tuesday May 4th, 2021

»No unnecessary gimmicks. No big logos. No need to brag, when you are already the best.« Read Caizas musings on Novesta, a brand with a rich history that stands for quality craftsmanship, sustainability and timeless style.

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Patagonia: From Past to Present

Wednesday April 21st, 2021

Patagonia’s »We The Power« campaign is another testament to their longstanding commitment to the environment that dates back to the early 1970s. Through a series of calculated and conscious decisions that not only underpin their design process but also influences their vocality on social and environmental issues, Patagonia has rightfully earned the respect of consumers and industry folk alike. Through the products they make and the principles they stand for, Patagonia is wholeheartedly devoted to making the world a better place.

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Harmony Paris

Friday April 16th, 2021

Harmony is a sophisticated vibe dreamed up by somebody who grew up on streetwear and never decided to follow a given path but followed his own vision. With the attitude of Lady Di in a letterman jacket, sports heroes like David Beckham, James Gandolfini flipping the bird at some paparazzo or Jude Law in »The Talented Mr. Ripley«

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Carhartt WIP pres. RELEVANT PARTIES – Exit Records

Wednesday April 14th, 2021

Carhartt WIP drops another episode of the RELEVANT PARTIES podcast series in which we get to meet DJ and producer Darren White aka dBridge, founder of Exit Records, a label that has shaped UK club culture and the genres of drum and bass, jungle, autonomic, hip-hop and soul like few others.

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PUMA x Black Fives

Tuesday March 30th, 2021

PUMA presents a tribute collection honoring the Black Fives, the first all-black basketball teams of the U.S. A gathering of talent whose rights to compete in sports were taken from them and who took matters into their own hands by forming a league that birthed some of the greatest talents of a sport beloved around the globe.

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Puma x Maison Kitsuné

Friday March 26th, 2021

Sportswear giant and household name PUMA once again teams up with Maison Kitsuné, the multi-faceted Paris-meets-Tokyo-brand that has been bringing together fashion, music and culture for many years now. For SS21, the collaborative collection is an epitome of elegant sportswear and Japan-inspired footwear aesthetics.

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New Brand: Autry

Tuesday March 23rd, 2021

Autry is not a new born star in sneaker heaven. We’re taking a closer look at the origin of the brand as well as their current SS ‘21 collection. The signature model Medalist is a real everyday shoe, in the truest sense of the word because it convinces with clean design and comfort. Ernie Beckmann delivers a proper introduction to the latest addition to our footwear brand range.

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adidas Forum 84 Low – The Triumphant Return of an Icon

Friday March 19th, 2021

»A lot can be screwed up when re-launching a sneaker, especially when the model is quite old. But sometimes it does work out, as adidas has proved with the latest adidas Rivalry and again impressively with this 2021 retro version of the adidas Forum 84.« Ernie Beckmann, our go-to historian on sneaker culture, takes a very close look at the Forum 84 retro and offers educational insights on the shoe’s history

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Lacoste x Polaroid

Tuesday March 16th, 2021

There is more common ground between Lacoste and Polaroid than you might think. Just as Lacoste has been an integral piece in representation of youth culture and therefore will always be a part of fond memories of people all over the globe, Polaroid was the medium preserving those memories. A perfect match (Tennis pun intended).

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Carhartt WIP pres. RELEVANT PARTIES – On-U Sound

Tuesday March 16th, 2021

Adrian Sherwood, UK’s legendary dub music redord producer and founder of On-U Sound tells host Chal Ravens his story of how a reggae-fanatic teenager went on to become one of the most influential figures within the world of dub, experimental, Raggae, post-Punk, electronica and Hip Hop.

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Barbour White Label Spring/Summer ’21

Thursday March 11th, 2021

Barbour White Label combines well over a century’s worth of traditional heritage and modern, slim fit silhouettes crafted using the same authentic construction that prides all Barbour garments. For their Spring/Summer ‘21 collection, Barbour’s renowned craftsmanship meets a refined Japanese sensibility.