Supreme x North Face.... This is so nice and I want so bad...

For this season’s The North Face and Supreme partnership, the two labels unveil the Expedition Pullover. The anorak style jacket features a 100% waterproof 3-layer faille weave shell with tricot backing. Available in three colors, the jacket will release on March 18th in the US for both in-store and online as well as March 20th, in Japan.

Stussy x Supreme

As Stussy surges forward for its 30th anniversary “XXX” collection, the brand unveils what is arguably its strongest roster of collaborators with Group 2. The involved parties include some heavyweight Japanese brands such as Bounty Hunter and Neighborhood, the venerable Supreme, the Australian brand PAM, artist CLAW and two retailers, The Hideout and SlamJam. In addition, we conducted a short Q+A with one of Stussy’s creative forces, Paul Mittleman. Group 2 of Stussy’s 30th Anniversary XXX collection will release on Saturday March 20th at Stussy.com as well as Stussy Chapter Stores around the world.

Interview with Paul Mittleman

From an anniversary standpoint, what does the 30th anniversary represent?
This anniversary is a wonderful mark in time. A juncture to look back and forward, while living, working and creating in the ever fleeting and changing present.

How does the XXX T-shirt project differ from say the 2006 World Tour project, which followed a similar route?
The World Tour was a study of Difference and repetition. It was a more formal curatorial work investigating design, gesture, marks and inspiration. The XXX T-shirt project was framed under the guise relations. It was a celebration of friends and family. Some new, some old, some creators and some shops, but all close. Also, we wanted to explore the work of women in this series their voice and perspective accenting our ever-blossoming Stussy Women’s collection.

Having had the good fortune of being involved in so many collaborations over the years, how does Stussy continually try to push the envelope?
We just keep communication and dialogues open; we have lots of friends and the wonderful opportunity to let our brand resonate with other languages, inspiration and unfolding conversations.

Has Stussy required re-visiting the concept of collaboration due to the proliferation of the concept over the last few years?
We just look at every collaboration as an interesting opportunity. They all have different possibilities and expectations.

Aside from the XXX t-shirt project, how far in advance did you begin the planning process for all the various collaborations for the 30th anniversary?
Around 12 months is a good benchmark, it really depends on the project.

When it came to choosing the participants for the t-shirt project this time around, what common bond does each personality and brand share? Were there a certain criteria?
The criteria were people we have worked with or have a friendship with. It was about honesty and respect.

Was there a particular overview provided to each designer to ensure a general theme?
Not really, we wanted them to have fun; it was there turn to make us a birthday card.

Is there method or reason behind the groupings?
The groupings were pretty organic, time and space had a few factors.

Stussy’s relevance looks to extend well beyond its 30th anniversary. What would you say is the reason behind its longevity and what directions can the brand look to explore in the coming years?
We will explore timely ideas continuing to look back and forwards. Investigating equilibriums of creativity and commerce that will keep us modern and fresh until 2040.

FreshJive

The first delivery of Spring/Summer goods from Freshjive has now arrived, marking the new “no label” direction from the storied streetwear pioneer. As comprehensive as ever, the line mixes a healthy dose of quality cut-and-sew with its usual brand of controversial graphic selections, stemming from the mind of Rick Klotz. Look for Spring 1 at your local Freshijve retailer as well as the brand’s webstore, with the second release soon to follow. In case you miss out, we recently caught up with Rick for a new episode ofhypebeast.tv. Enjoy!

SUPREME is coming!

Seen in its 2010 Spring/Summer collection, Supreme has put its nunchucks into live action by setting up a demonstration at the famous Anderson’s Martial Arts Academy in New York. Check out the video for the full action.

This leather jacket I fuck with it.

With strong traditional British influences in their aesthetic, Gauntlets approaches menswear in hopes of creating a more contemporary outlook. A marquee piece for the spring is a sheepskin leather vest with studded detailing on the color as well as a pair of plaid shorts.

Play Clothes x Haiti relief fund. This is a dope match up good job for getting out there with help ASAP

Haiti faced a natural disaster of unprecedented proportion, an earthquake unlike anything the country has ever experienced. The magnitude 7.0 earthquake – and several very strong aftershocks – struck only 10 miles from Port-au-Prince. Over 2 million people in Port-au-Prince faced this catastrophe alone and idle hands will only make this tragedy worse. Many people across the country have already started to contribute to the Haiti Relief Effort and Play Cloths must do its part as well. Sometimes it is very confusing when donating do to the high level of corruption within certain charities but in this instance Play Cloths feels that Wyclef Jean is a man they can trust.

So starting today, Friday January 15th @ 3pm EST, Play Cloths will release a signature Jack logo t-shirt designed for the Haiti Relief Effort. 100% OF THE PROCEEDS WILL BE DONATED to the YELE HAITI EARTHQUAKE FUND, which is an organization supported by Wyclef Jean. In order to send the donation as fast as they can, the Haitian Jack t-shirt will only be on sale from Friday January 15th to Friday January

Diffusion Line

Fresh off a new video project, Erik Brunetti and FUCT serve up a preview into the Japan-market diffusion line, FUCT SSDD (Same Shit Different Day). The collection touches upon a military and workwear theme with distinct American undertones. The upcoming season features a number of different materials as the basis for the collection.

The Hundreds

San Francisco based True unveils the Native Leagues Project: a tribute to the rich legacy of the Bay Area’s sports teams. Hirokazu Sato, head taste maker at True conceptualized a project that features some of streetwear’s finest to celebrate the regions greatest teams. The Native Leagues Project will release one design per month, each month featuring a different company putting their twist on the concept. First up, The Hundreds tribute to the Silver and Black. The Silver color of the tee will be exclusively available from True, True East & online at trueclothing.net on Friday, January 15th. The black color of the tee will be exclusively available from The Hundreds next month.

Native Leagues Project drop #1, The Hundreds available this Friday January 15th only True, True East & online at trueclothing.net.

Stussy Spring Line 2010

Stussy rings in the new season with a look into its Spring 2010 “XXX” Collection via Smart Magazine. The shoot features more of the collection we’ve been previewing, styled nicely with a range of accessories that look to accompany the entire line once it launches later this season. Certainly a good amount of items to look forward to.

Year of the Tiger. Japan Drop Only.

With the Year of the Tiger upon us, Stussy Japan work up a new set of graphic tees, each referencing to the upcoming zodiac year of 2010. All four interpretations feature playful Stussy imagery in a vibrant array of colors and designs. Available now through select Stussy Japan retail stores.