adidas SPEZIAL x UNION LA
Following on from its “Acid Winter” pack earlier this year, Gary Aspden’s adidas SPEZIAL range has joined with UNION LA on a collaborative collection. The capsule keeps in line with SPEZIAL’s focus on archive and heritage along with highlighting UK cultures in the 1980s.
UNION first opened its doors in Soho, New York back in 1989 as a store to represent and cater for the counter culture fashion youth. A few years later the UNION LA location opened and embraced the creativity of fresh designers in the city as well as keeping a eye out for upcoming brands out of Japan and the U.K.
The clothing output of the collaboration takes cues from from 80’s west coast hip-hop style and features co-branded tracksuits, crewneck sweaters, and T-Shirts. The collection is finished off with two updates of the Garwen SPZL silhouette, one that look backs at a colourway of the 1994 adidas 350 and another that features a British premium suede upper.
The adidas SPEZIAL x UNION LA collection is online now.
adidas Originals x have a good time
This October adidas Originals has teamed up with Tokyo based ‘have a good time’. Established in 2010 out of a tiny shop in a back alley in Nakameugro HAGT has built notoriety in Japan and now worldwide for its fun graphics, DIY spirit and representation of the Tokyo street art scene.
For its collaboration with adidas Originals, HAGT have incorporated its stand-out classic logo to Reversible Track Top and Reversible Track Pants, as well as a classic Trefoil logo t-shirt and the Samba footwear model.
Both the Track Top and Track Pant feature a classic black colourway with white 3-stripe marks on one side, countered by an all-over print of the have a good time logo on the reverse.
The Track Top also features a number of branding details, including the Trefoil logo and have a good time branding on the chest, the all-over print reverse is finished with a co-branded motif on the chest and an large Trefoil logo print on the back.
Following the same design cues as the Track Top, the Track Pants also feature the Trefoil logo and have a good time branding on the right and left thigh, finished off with elasticated cuffs and white 3-stripe marks down the leg.
The last apparel piece from the collection – a collaborative Trefoil logo t-shirt, includes an all-over print filling into the classic adidas Trefoil logo, countered by an enlarged have a good time printed logo on the back.
A classic Samba silhouette rounds off the collection featuring a kangaroo leather upper, suede t-toe overlay and contrast white 3-stripe marks . The Samba is finished off with a gum sole, gold foil Samba branding on the side and then have a good time branding on the tongue and inner lining.
The adidas Originals x have a good time collection is online now.
adidas Originals x Pharrell Williams x Billionaire Boys Club
adidas Originals and Pharrell Williams push forward their collaborative partnership with the third collection of the adidas Originals by Billionaire Boys Club series. The latest instalment features both the Tennis Hu and Hu NMD models.
Detailing throughout both the Tennis Hu and Hu NMD pay homage to classic heritage collegiate style with bold striping in yellow, dark blue and scarlet red.
The Tennis Hu is made up of a bold striped upper with subtle trefoil branding on the tongue tab and heel.
The Hu NMD builds on the classic NMD silhouette with bold “HEART/MIND” text stitched within the primeknit upper and trefoil branding on the heel.
The adidas Originals x Pharrell Williams x Billionaire Boys Club Tennis Hu and Hu NMD is online now.
New Flagship Store Now Open
We are proud to present our new Leeds flagship store located in the heart of the city at 49 – 51 Vicar Lane LS1 6DS. Our globally sourced brand collection spans across the 3 floors in our biggest and most transcendent open space to date.
In addition to our expansive premium clothing, footwear and lifestyle accessories range we are pleased to announce the welcoming of a specialised skincare and grooming concession hosted by BEAST London to offer a curated selection of the finest products from around the world.
Keep an eye out for our usual array of limited launches and product drops scheduled in over coming weeks to introduce The Hip Store in our new location, be sure to make your way down to Vicar Lane to visit us soon.
To celebrate the opening of our new flagship store in Leeds, we will be hosting a launch party in the store on Thursday 1st November from 7-10pm. The event is supported by Proper Mag and Carhartt WIP with music from NTS Radio. Complimentary food and drink from local vendors. Open invite event.
The Hip Store, 49-51 Vicar Lane, Leeds, LS1 6DS
0113 246 0347 | info@thehipstore.co.uk
Open Monday – Friday 10-6, Saturday 9-6 and Sunday 11-5
