adidas Originals Yung 1
Inspired by a 90s adidas archive runner 20/06/18 sees adidas Originals launches its ‘Yung Series’ with the Yung 1 arriving in two colourways, orange/navy and red/navy/white. This trainer is based on the Falcon Dorf which is a vintage runner from 1997. The Yung 1 is a modern take of this silhouette with an exaggerated and oversized aesthetic.
The timing couldn’t be better as the ‘ugly sneaker’ trend continues to flourish and the Yung 1’s chunky midsole with layered uppers are very in vogue. The Yung 1 is packed full of classic adidas Originals features including Torsion System technology, a lightweight EVA midsole with Trefoil and 3-Stripes branding.
The adidas Originals Yung 1 launches on 21/06/18. Online at 08:00, available at our Leeds store at 09:00.
Statement Shirts
This season’s shirt selection is that good that it’s hard to know where to start. Wacky prints, silky fabrics and relaxed cuts from some of the best names in the business. Whether you go Universal Works or A.P.C. it’s about time you got involved. Here are some of our favourite statement shirts.
Within A.P.C.’s SS18 collection is the Cippi Shirt that is a slim-cut short sleeve shirt with an all-over, half-moon print. It is made from a nimble Italian cotton that is lightweight making it perfectly formed for the summertime.
The Ananas Shirt by mastermind shirt maker Portuguese Flannel involves a seasonal pineapple print that is 100% viscose, 100% ‘Made in Portugal’ and 100% tropical.
Universal Work’s Congo Stripe Road Shirt is straight out of the 50s, made from a textured cotton fabric with a mid-century inspired geometric weave. A boxy, slightly-cropped fit with a Cuban collar and a single chest pocket, it’s top drawer.
American shirt supremo Gitman Vintage take inspiration from two Japanese icons in producing the Fuji Crane Camp Shirt. This shirt has been made in its Pennsylvanian factory from a cotton poplin weave with a geographical pattern that features the Japanese red crane and a snow-covered Mount Fuji.
New Brand: orSlow
With a few brands delivering pre-AW18 packages it’s without further delay we welcome Japanese label orSlow to our SS18 set-up. Established in 2005 by Ichiro Nakatsu this Hyogo-based label was created from Nakatsu’s absolute passion for vintage workwear and military garments. orSlow’s beliefs are a stark contrast to the whimsical fast-fashion industry, it is in no rush when it comes to creating styles inspired by Nakatsu’s personal collection of vintage army and workwear garments.
All lines are designed and made in Japan with considered thought regarding the fit, details, production and fabric choice. orSlow produce clothing with custom-made and locally-sourced materials, with quality styling through simple yet detailed silhouettes. Our first-ever delivery includes vintage-inspired clothing with an up-to-date fit including selvage denim, painter pants, t-shirts, jackets and shirts. orSlow SS18 is available now in our Leeds store and online now.
Beams Plus SS18
Harajuku-based Beams Plus has delivered a mouth-watering spring / summer delivery that blends American vintage with Japanese contemporary. Beams Plus is always good however this season it’s really good.
The SS18 delivery is packed full of gems including re-occurring Beams Pus staple lines including cotton cloth Oxford shirts, striped t-shirts and cardigans. When you dig a little deeper you get to the dynamite; Indian Madras check short sleeve shirts, bomber-style flight jackets, Madras anoraks and circular brimmed military hats.
It’s a formidable summer pack from the perennial Japanese brand that never disappoints. Beams Plus SS18 is online now and available in Leeds store.
