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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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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Converse Japan Jack Purcell HS 83Camo

XLarge’s collaborations aren’t the only camouflage kicks from Converse Japan releasing this month.  Here’s a new Converse Japan Jack Purcell HS 83Camo, a pair that...

By Aaron Hope November 30, 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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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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Converse One Star J Suede

The latest delivery from Converse Japan features a silhouette that might just be the brand’s most famous outside of the classic Chuck Taylor.  The Jack...

By Aaron Hope October 29, 2013
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EDIFICE x adidas Originals Superstar 80s

There used to be a ‘rule’ that you’re not supposed to wear white after Labor Day.  This adage has increasingly fallen out of practice, and...

By Aaron Hope October 29, 2013
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