Japanese Brands

Japanese Brands

XLarge x Converse Chevronstar XL “Work Shirt Pack”

Perhaps because the Pro Leather occupies that space in the market, we haven’t seen much from this other 1970s Converse basketballer here in the states....

By Aaron Hope December 29, 2013
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NEIGHBORHOOD x adidas Stan Smith – Japan Release Date

When word of a new NEIGHBORHOOD x adidas Originals Stan Smith surfaced a couple of weeks ago, the natural assumption was that the look of...

By Aaron Hope December 26, 2013
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Pendleton x Vans Japan Fall/Winter 2013 Collection

Fresh off a set of NIKEiD options for the Stefan Janoski, Pendleton applies its signature woolen weaves to a different brand’s classically styled skate shoes....

By Aaron Hope December 17, 2013
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mita sneakers x adidas Torsion Allegra – Arriving at Euro Retailers

mita sneakers are Japan’s leading sneaker collaborator, and luckily, many of their recent guest spots have not been restricted to the Far East.  The latest...

By Aaron Hope December 12, 2013
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XLarge x Converse Japan Weapon Hi “TG-Camo”

It turns out the XR991 isn’t the only Converse classic created in collaboration with XLarge for this holiday season.  The XLarge x Converse Japan Weapon...

By Aaron Hope November 29, 2013
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Pendleton x Vans Japan Pack

Oregon’s Pendleton Woolen Mills has been busy in the sneaker world of late, first contributing to this year’s Nike N7 capsule and then going solo...

By Aaron Hope November 19, 2013
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mita sneakers x adidas Torsion Allegra

With the Torsion Integral rebooting this week, we’re reminded that the adidas Originals Torsion Allegra was given a similar treatment about eleven months ago.  In...

By Aaron Hope November 13, 2013
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adidas Y-3 Smooth – Black – White

What would happen if adidas was debuting the Superstar today instead of forty-five years ago?  So much has changed in how basketball shoes are made...

By Aaron Hope November 6, 2013
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adidas Y-3 Qasa High – Black – Neon – White

Yohji Yamamoto isn’t one to blend in with the crowd.  He’s a trendsetter who is often so far ahead of the competition it would take...

By Aaron Hope November 5, 2013
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