A.P.C x Brain Dead AW19 “INTERACTION #3” Capsule
Following on from being debuted on the runway earlier this year, Paris and L.A based labels A.P.C. and Brain Dead join together this AW19 for the “INTERACTION #3” Capsule.
The collection consists of a wide range of A.P.C.’s understated famed pieces, such as pull-over hoodies, crewnecks, T-shirts and totes, all emblazoned with Brain Dead’s next-generation psychedelic graphics and patterns.
The A.P.C x Brain Dead AW19 “INTERACTION #3” Capsule is online now.
Clarks Originals x Carhartt WIP AW19 Wallabee Boot
This AW Clarks Originals have joined with Carhartt WIP to create two new versions of the classic Wallabee boot.
Both iterations reference from Carhartt WIP’s DNA, such as the hue of Hamilton Brown Canvas associated with some of the brand’s archetypal garments like the Michigan Chore Coat. In similar form, another colourway nods to Carhartt WIP’s incorporation of military references into its collections – a recurring theme since the brand began creating its own collections in the early 1990s.
The Clarks Originals x Carhartt WIP AW19 Collection is online now.
New Balance x Engineered Garments 990v5
This AW19, New Balance and New York based Engineered Garments join once again to present a new tonal and mismatched take on the 990v5.
Mirroring Engineered Garments commonly seen mismatched design language, the trio of colour options features a panelled patchwork like upper of smooth leather, nubuck, suede, crocodile skin-style nubuck and lizard-embossed nubuck. The 990v5 is rounded off with branded insoles, a rubberised tongue tag and a set of mismatched cotton and waxed laces.
Speaking on the story of the collaboration with New Balance on the Nepenthes site, Engineered Garments head designer Daiki Suzuki stated “I believe that the best part of New Balance shoes is its simple and modest design that matches well with any clothes. So, my design was started from the idea to add some EG touches to the design while retaining the original charm of the item.” Daiki further explains the origins of his love for patchwork like designs “I’m not sure when it began, but mix-and-match styles and asymmetric designs have always attracted me. Such sophisticated imbalances have been crucial also for EG. Since some time ago, I have often bought two pairs of the same shoes in two different colors to wear an odd-colored pair. Only just slightly asymmetric designs are my favorite. For me, such hard-to-detect features seem more playful and creative.”
The lookbook for the collaboration was shot by photographer Cam Hicks, who also held a exhibition at the Nepenthes New York store at the pre-release party for the shoe in July which featured his new photo series “For The Porch”.
The New Balance x Engineered Garments 990v5 is online now.
adidas Originals Liam Gallagher Padiham SPEZIAL
A celebration of Liam Gallagher’s lifelong relationship with The Three Stripes – adidas Originals SPEZIAL and Liam Gallagher present the LG Padiham SPZL.
Drawing inspiration from the Padiham SPZL, a silhouette inspired by a vintage adidas first revived by Gary Aspden. Key features of the shoe include gold foil branding, a zig-zag cut eyestay, zig-zag leather Three Stripes, and a gum sole unit finished in cream. A new tongue featuring Liam Gallagher’s face and dual branding make up the finishing touches.
The adidas Originals Liam Gallagher Padiham SPEZIAL will be launching at The Hip Store on 30/08/19 online and in Leeds at 08:00am.