Caiza Andresen Archives

Butter Goods and Puma honor the history of skateboarding with their retro designs, retro silhouettes and also the concept of connecting with like-minded individuals all over the world. That’s why two skate-obsessed kids from down under came together with a brand from Herzogenaurach to celebrate what’s most important to them.

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HHV x KANGOL

Tuesday August 3rd, 2021

Even though founded over 80 years ago Kangol will forever be the no.1 choice for Hiphop aficionados and Streetwear enthusiasts world-wide and for that same reason it comes as a no-brainer that Kangol and HHV sat down to bring you a special edition of their classic bucket hat silhouette in a black colorway with both the kangaroo and HHV‘s logo featured on it.

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Filson x Smokey Bear

Friday July 2nd, 2021

»Imagine a 500 pound better dressed version of Uncle Sam with the slogan ›I want you for US‹ exchanged for ›Only YOU can prevent wild fires‹. A slogan we can all stand behind.« Caiza tells the story behind the latest Filson Smokey Bear Capsule collection.

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Reception x JBS

Thursday June 17th, 2021

»It’s not a brand and you’re not a customer, we’re all guests and the table is long enough to welcome all of us.« This sentiment is the essence of Reception. In his role as a guide with a love for culinary and culture, founder Pierre Boiselle recommends JBS (“Jazz, Blues & Soul”) to us this season: a unique bar / vinyl library / cultural venue in Shibuya, Tokyo. The matching collection is now available at HHV.

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Battenwear SS21 – American Outdoor, Made in Japan

Thursday May 20th, 2021

This season, Battenwear presents a Made in Japan capsule collection of essential pieces made using Japanese fabrics and sewing tables. Caiza takes a closer look and writes about his love for Battenwear.

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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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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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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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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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New Brand: Gramicci

Thursday January 14th, 2021

Some of us fondly remember the days before the label »streetwear« was plastered on everything some non-talented guy wanted to sell. Those are the days of Gramicci. The textbook evolution of what we are wearing today goes like this: Surfwear became Clubwear. Clubwear became Streetwear. Read Caiza’s musings about one of our newest brands at HHV and note down his personal recommendations.