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Style: The Leg-Up T-Shirt Design Comp

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Independent streetwear collective Ones Clothing & Sydney based hip hop trio Thundamentals are putting a call out to all artists to design a t-shirt inspired by the Thundamentals new single Smiles Don’t Lie! The winning design will win: $500 cash prize One off t-shirt in a colourway of their choice Their shirt put into production for the ‘Smiles Don’t Lie’ tour Tickets to Thundamentals ‘Smiles Don’t Lie’ tour Signed Copy of the single & tour poster This is the 2nd time Thundamentals have run The Leg-Up t-shirt design competition. The first year produced incredible results and saw some of the cream … Continue reading Style: The Leg-Up T-Shirt Design Comp

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G-Shock Undefeated Limited Edition 30th Anniversary Timepiece

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In celebration of their 30th anniversary, G-SHOCK is releasing the DW6901UD-3 limited edition collaborative timepiece with Los Angeles-based streetwear mainstay Undefeated, heavily influenced by this year’s strong military trend. Undefeated has long been a touchstone of modern urban style; as well as being one of the most recognised and well-curated sneaker boutiques around the world, their signature apparel stands out in an era of streetwear couture. Having affirmed their significance through prior collaborations with brands such as Nike, Puma, Adidas and Bape, this latest collaboration with G-SHOCK, the Undefeated, DW6901UD-3 marks more than 10 years of style leadership for Undefeated, and 30 … Continue reading G-Shock Undefeated Limited Edition 30th Anniversary Timepiece

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Style: Eminem Celebrates 30 Years Of G-Shock

Jim Steps

Legends Unite with the G-Shock x Eminem Limited Edition 30th Anniversary Timepiece. Casio is pleased to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their G-Shock watch brand by announcing a collaborative limited edition release with hip hop legend Eminem. The GDX6900MNM-1 timepiece, available this December, takes the newly-revamped XL-6900 watch face and personalises it with Eminem iconology for a watch that is not only ruggedly functional, but also stylishly streetwise. The multi-talented Eminem, also known by his alter ego Slim Shady and by birth name Marshall Mathers, is a multi-platinum and 13-time Grammy Award winning rapper, as well as record producer, songwriter … Continue reading Style: Eminem Celebrates 30 Years Of G-Shock

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Style: Third Chapter – A League Of Our Own

Jim Steps

Third Chapter has teamed up with renowned Australian street artist Linz for its 2013 winter collection, and are debuting their collaboration by showcasing a closer look at Linz, his creative process, and the development of graffiti and street art within youth culture. Known better by the name Linz which has been sprayed across walls around the world for over 20 years, Lee Harnden’s career as one of Australia’s most prolific graffiti artists has found him working side by side with some of the games legendary names, from Mike Giant, Richard Mirando aka Seen, Can2, Ces and many more. Not only … Continue reading Style: Third Chapter – A League Of Our Own

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Style: August Must Have’s

Jim Steps

This is the first instalment of our new monthly column series titled Must Have’s, where we feature the months hottest drops from around the net and beyond. For the month of August, we have BME’s latest range with WTPD, a dope drop from The Exqused. Medicom Toy have teamed up with Casio G-Shock to celebrate G-Shock’s 30th anniversary and present the latest in their collab, the DW-5600MT-1JR. Wiz Khalifa steps in to the shoe game teaming up with Converse to present a limited Chuck Taylor range, with impressive results. Another rapper collab is present on the last piece for the month, Mr … Continue reading Style: August Must Have’s

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Converse Unveils Bold Footwear Collection With Rapper Wiz Khalifa

Jim Steps

On August 15th, Converse Inc. debuts the Fall 2013 Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Wiz Khalifa Collection featuring 12 new styles inspired by the artist’s rebellious and fashion-forward style. 2 of these styles will be available in Australia. The collaboration marks Khalifa’s first footwear collection and celebrates the artist’s eye for bold detail and subtle luxury. The new collection incorporates several unique accents including the Wiz Khalifa collection signature logo tab on each design, while staying true to the iconic Chuck Taylor All Star silhouette. Rapper Wiz Khalifa hails from Pittsburgh, Penn., and went from breakthrough artist to feature film … Continue reading Converse Unveils Bold Footwear Collection With Rapper Wiz Khalifa

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Style: G-Shock – GA110GW-7A

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The Garish Color series with a bold and popular G-Shock cases come in lustrous finishes combining the gold and gun metal gray to make these G-Shock really shine. These are the perfect choices for the street fashion scene. GA110GW-7A is an analog-digital watch and has a gloss white band with black/gun metal gray dial. Features: • 1/1000th Second Stopwatch w/ Speed Indicator • Shock Resistant • Magnetic Resistant • 200 Meter Water Resistant • Auto LED Light with Afterglow • World Time – 29 times zones (48 cities + UTC), daylight saving on/off, home city and world time swapping • … Continue reading Style: G-Shock – GA110GW-7A

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New Era x G-Shock – DW-5600VT

Jim Steps

G-Shock’s 30th anniversary party is a year-long bonanza and plenty of big names have been invited to sip on the celebration champagne. So far we’ve seen collaborations from Supra Footwear, Joyrich, Bape + Stussy just to name a few, now fitted cap and snapback bosses New Era are throwing their hats in the collab ring. This DW-5600VT is a blackout banger, with black band, bezel and border encasing a tiny LCD. It’s straight clean, like a black on black New Era lid. The DW is of course loaded with the usual cocktail of Casio features like a 1/1000 second stopwatch, … Continue reading New Era x G-Shock – DW-5600VT

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Style: G-Shock – DW5600SG

Jim Steps

The new DW5600SG-7D, a simple, clean and stylishly modern look. Cases and bands feature lustrous finish with faces, displays and function labels in light colors. It’s based on the shape of the very first G-Shock ever made (30-years ago) but given that new-school metallic/gloss silver finish. Technical Specs: • Shock Resistant • 200 Meter Water Resistant • EL Backlight with Afterglow • Flash Alert • 1/100 second stopwatch • Countdown timer • Multi-function alarm • Hourly time signal • Full auto-calendar (pre-programmed until the year 2099) • 12/24 hour formats • Accuracy: +/- 15 seconds per month • Battery: CR2016 … Continue reading Style: G-Shock – DW5600SG

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G-Shock X Supra “GA200SPR”

Jim Steps

In commemoration of G-Shock’s 30th anniversary, Casio partnered with leading independent footwear brand, Supra, to design their own signature timepiece and Vaider Lite high top. This exciting release is a groundbreaking collaborative effot that features a dynamic range of fashion forward products in celebration of G-Shock’s rich and innovative history. The collaboration marks the first time G-Shock has offered this particular watch style for customisation. Supra designed the shock resistant watch’s face with black branding on a matte black bezel with red accents. The traditional resin band was replaced with military grade Cordura that has a red underside, which is accompanied by … Continue reading G-Shock X Supra “GA200SPR”

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Supreme Sues Married To The Mob

Jim Steps

Back in 2004 when Married To The Mob and its founder Leah McSweeney conceived its original “Supreme Bitch” for the brand’s first collection, it was a commentary within the streetwear landscape so often dominated by men.  Since then, it’s become a hallmark of the brand almost 10 years later but has recently come under fire from Supreme and James Jebbia for what has been claimed as a design that “infringes his trademark rights.” The brand now faces a $10 million dollar lawsuit, which will likely stir the pot of controversy as well as once again assess the current state of free speech and trademarks. … Continue reading Supreme Sues Married To The Mob

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Artist Series: BME Melbourne x Nick Simon ‘The Dead Poets’ Collection

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Introducing the brilliant new collection from label BME Melbourne. The Dead Poets is a collection of 4 tees, featuring the work of US artist Nick Simon. 4 legendary rappers (deceased), 4 legendary tees. Find out more about this stunning project as we talk to the undead leader of BME Melbourne the illusive Mr JRF.  aahh: Tell us about the brand new BME Exclusive Edition collection with US artist Nick Simon? bme: I’ve spent the last month exclusively working on this project, so it’s a massive relief to finally be able to start getting these out onto peoples chests. Basically, Nick … Continue reading Artist Series: BME Melbourne x Nick Simon ‘The Dead Poets’ Collection

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Balmores Angels

Jim Steps

Taking inspiration from the the City of Angels, we present the Balmores Angels. Los Angeles street style and culture was an early influence of the Balmores brand, and the guys journey full circle by going back to California to shoot their latest lookbook. Limited release and hand-numbered, this easy living and unique design is available in a quality snapback. Available exclusively at the Balmores Online Store. Their previous release sold out early, so don’t sleep on this one! Continue reading Balmores Angels

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Tycotic – The Weed Song

Jim Steps

Since the release of his collaborative project The People Vs Tycotic (2006), which received spins from triple j and featured guest vocals from names like Phrase, Spit Syndicate and Torcha, Tycotic has become an unstoppable force in the scene, with his punchline heavy rhyme style and rock-solid all terrain flow. With a reputation for delivering an electric live show, Tycotic has toured Australia and landed support slots for the likes of Tech N9ne, Bone Thugs n Harmony, Bliss n Eso, 360, Drapht, Illy and Kerser, just to name a few. 2008 saw Tycotic release Conversation Domination distributed through MGM, and soon after embarked … Continue reading Tycotic – The Weed Song

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Dayone Wear

Jim Steps

Est. Dayone.
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From the days when it was all so simple. Established in abandoned warehouses, with a longneck on stairs, under the highway tunnels, strolling along to see Wu, those rowdy BBQ evenings, alley’s with a marker dakked. 

Fresh threads, suitable attire for some shady doings, hoodies for lurking, a line of wear that reminds us to relax and reminice, to a time when it was that simple. A brand, a label? More like that crew who’s got your back regardless. Fresh daps, and clean snaps. Sounding in the boombap of the 90’s, 36 chambers, predator, black sunday. Grab your freshest … Continue reading Dayone Wear

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Third Chapter – B.Two ~ Burn ‘Em Down

Jim Steps

Take a love for hip hop, mix it with some natural talent, then blend it with countless hours of hard work, and you get one of the most genuine homies you will ever meet, Australian turntablist and DJ B.Two. B.Two Showed Melbourne what was up a few weeks ago with a performance that blew the roof of The Laundry in Fitzroy. He defended and won the Australian DMC World DJ Champion title and is now off to London to rep us at the world finals. Third Chapter have collaborated with the man himself on their latest release bringin’ you, B.Two~ … Continue reading Third Chapter – B.Two ~ Burn ‘Em Down

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Broken Lock x Steen Jones

Jim Steps

Known for drawing inspiration from music and its natural sub cultures, Melbourne based jewelry and design line Broken Lock has collaborated with tattoo and visual artist Steen Jones on a limited edition, 24-piece collection of pendants. From drawing to pendant, these handcrafted and sculpted pieces draw reference from Steen’s traditional tattoo influence and Broken Lock’s raw, creative design. The sterling silver pendants feature 6 different characters: Bulldog, Wolf, Panther, Horse, Eagle and Skull. Indicative of their attention to detail, the jewelry box contains a custom BL X SJ engraved hip-flask and a mini bottle of spirits, and can be bought on the night … Continue reading Broken Lock x Steen Jones

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Balmores – Winter 2012

Jim Steps

Based in Melbourne, Australia, Balmores (pronounced Bell•moh•ress) was founded in 2008 with the vision of producing versatile streetwear for the vibrant local and international street culture community. Reflecting their vision and serving the Hip Hop, Streetportation and Creative Arts market, Balmores aim to represent our brand through its customers; the people. Diversity is what inspires them to do what they do, and Balmores would like to thank you for the support that you have provided them. Balmores is turning up the heat this season, as we welcome their latest offering… Cue the new hoodies, the Balmores Honeycomb and the Balmores Elements. … Continue reading Balmores – Winter 2012

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DE Collective

Jim Steps

In 2008 the seed was planted with DE and the ground work began, by then end of 2009 manufacturing was now ready to begin, from the inhouse design to the supreme quality screenprints, sewing stations and packaging/ despatch area, the DE train is now in full swing. With still a journey ahead DE very much appreciate all the support from loyal wearers, and look forward to a very bright future. Who is DE for ? – Basically DE in a nutshell is a somewhat eccentric street fashion brand that was created for people who are just REAL people, not posers, not tough … Continue reading DE Collective

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Broken Lock

Jim Steps

Melbourne born creative style collides with raw-Russian blood coursing through the veins of each piece of Broken Lock jewellery; a true representation of our physical emotions and cultural influences brought to life through precious and premium materials. Each piece is a unique connection between artist and wearer. Crafted, carved and sculpted; matte, oxidised, bright or polished silver and brass, worn with pride. We are inspired by the way music constantly dances on the line of art and influence; and the natural sub cultures which impact our lives so profoundly. Broken Lock is a metaphor; a daily reminder that you can do … Continue reading Broken Lock

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Phable – All Jeans Tell A Story

Jim Steps

The humble pair of jeans is considered a classic. Phable has hand made the new classic. Established in Sydney, Phable was built on the drive of denim designers Brody and Luke as a creative outlet, a vent, a punching bag for a vision formed by the loss of identity created by mass production. Using the most prestigious Japanese selvedge denim available, buttons and rivets from Italy and vintage construction techniques, these guys know their denim. They also know the unwritten stories that lie dormant within raw denim. Phable is proud with the fact that they only do half a job … Continue reading Phable – All Jeans Tell A Story

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Abuze London Clothing

Jim Steps

Introducing Abuze London Clothing, the best of contemporary British urbanwear since 2001. Abuze brings the spirit of the London street art community to Asia-Pacific amid a wide range of styles that all embody individualism, artistic freedom and creative expression.  The history of Abuze LDN is firmly planted in our love of cutting edge aesthetics and premium quality streetwear. The creative process has benefited from the desire to collaborate with leading artists and our prolific rate of creating new styles The label was est. in 2001 by members of 2 big graffiti crews, Vandals For Life and Too Damn Fresh. Over time Abuze LDN has grown and … Continue reading Abuze London Clothing

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Fiasco Street Wear

Jim Steps

There’s a reason the gear you see in the stores is made to look vintage. The old school created the game and they’re the only ones that know how to run it. That’s where the kids of today go wrong. A snapback is an accessory, not an outfit, and if you wanna set yourself apart on the court or in the street, you gotta freshen’ things up with the hottest vintage apparel around.  That’s where Fiasco Street Wear comes in, schooling one misinformed cat at a time by pushing only the rarest and most sought after vintage pieces. We’re talking … Continue reading Fiasco Street Wear

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Mad Hata – The Snapback Boutique

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Mad Hata is the online store of dopeness with a mission in bringing Australia the best caps from around the world to your doorstep. Run by two dipshits who grew up with each other, born out of frustration that we weren’t rich and rolling in some fat stacks so they decided to take on Australia one head at a time. Dubbed The Snapback Boutique, Mad Hata opened as an online boutique around five months ago, sourcing original overseas hat labels and selling them to those yearning for a decent hat outlet in Australia. Specialising in caps and a great line of … Continue reading Mad Hata – The Snapback Boutique

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Reka – Open Studio

Jim Steps

James Reka is a young contemporary artist based in Melbourne, Australia. Since 2002, Reka has established himself as a pioneer in Melbourne’s burgeoning street art scene. His origins lie in the alleyways and train-lines of the city’s inner-suburbs, and his popularity has seen him grow to being exhibited on gallery walls the world over. His character work has come to represent the beginning of a new style of street art – surrealist, abstracted creatures emerging from the depths of Reka’s mind, communicating through strong lines, dynamic movement and bold colours. Theses figures haunt the laneways throughout Australiasia, clambering up brick … Continue reading Reka – Open Studio

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Balmores Clothing

Jim Steps

Based in Melbourne, Australia, Balmores (pronounced Bell•moh•ress) was founded in 2008 with the vision of producing versatile streetwear for the vibrant local and international street culture community. Reflecting our vision and serving the Hip Hop, streetportation and creative arts market, we aim to represent our brand through its customers; the people. Values of the Balmores Brand: Authenticity Proudly standing by all they do, Balmores aims to produce fresh, original designs as they carve up printed street wear with real edge. Noticing the current flood of endless similar product and lack of creative streetwear over-saturating the market, Balmores is not content to settle with … Continue reading Balmores Clothing