Maintaining the visual identity of its inaugural drop, this season’s drop injects fresh design codes rooted in Mercedes’ iconic colors, shapes and values. Marking the second year of adidas being the Official Team Partner of Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team, the brands look to continue the merging of their shared principles of performance and excellence.Continue reading “ADIDAS AND MERCEDES-AMG PETRONAS F1 TEAM : 2026 TEAMWEAR COLLECTION”
Category Archives: FASHION GANG
MERLION HEAD PLASTIC BAG : THE MAMA SHOP AND HAWKER CENTRE STAPLE
The Merlion symbol was created in 1964 by Alec Fraser-Brunner, a British zoologist and curator, as a logo for the Singapore Tourism Board. Separately, Singapore’s iconic red Lion Head symbol was designed by Michael Lee, who won a national emblem competition in 1986. The origins of the Merlion prints on the humble plastic bag remainContinue reading “MERLION HEAD PLASTIC BAG : THE MAMA SHOP AND HAWKER CENTRE STAPLE”
CASIO x STRANGER THINGS
Critically acclaimed Netflix series, Stranger Things has team up with Casio for a second collaboration piece. Unveiling two timepieces that bridge the gap between reality and the Upside Down: the G-SHOCK DW-5600STT-1 and CASIO AQ-800EST-1A. With Season 5 set to close the curtain on the Duffer Brothers’ sci-fi horror saga, these collaborative timepieces serve asContinue reading “CASIO x STRANGER THINGS”
SPEAKING WITH : DAVE ORTIZ : DAVE’S QUALITY MEAT : AIR MAX 90 “BACON”
In the 1990s, Dave Ortiz became the first employee of Zoo York, helping shape one of skateboarding’s most influential brands. Years earlier, while working with Eli (Zoo York) in New York’s meatpacking district, Dave noticed a small neighborhood shop called Dave’s Quality Veal. The name lingered. What began as a passing detail eventually became theContinue reading “SPEAKING WITH : DAVE ORTIZ : DAVE’S QUALITY MEAT : AIR MAX 90 “BACON””
A CULT CLASSIC RETURNS : POLO RALPH LAUREN AND BEAMS BRINGS BACK THE “JAPANORAK”
The jacket first appeared in a 1992 Ralph Lauren collection, which drew heavily from sailing and performance gear aesthetics. The jacket was officially reissued by Ralph Lauren in 2011, often in collaboration with the Japanese retailer BEAMS. This release helped solidify its iconic status and made it available to a wider audience. Originally known asContinue reading “A CULT CLASSIC RETURNS : POLO RALPH LAUREN AND BEAMS BRINGS BACK THE “JAPANORAK””
RED WING x HUMAN MADE : THE FUTURE IS IN THE PAST : CAPSULE COLLECTION
Red Wing Heritage, and HUMAN MADE announces a global capsule collaboration. The Japanese lifestyle and apparel brand founded by NIGO and the American heritage footwear maker will be launching a limited-edition collection on January 3, 2026 exclusively through HUMAN MADE online and select stores, with Red Wing’s global release to follow on January 10-12, 2026.Continue reading “RED WING x HUMAN MADE : THE FUTURE IS IN THE PAST : CAPSULE COLLECTION”
FROM JAKARTA TO NEW YORK CITY : AGELESS GALAXY : STAPLE NYC : NATIVE SHOE
Ageless Galaxy proudly announces the release of POD 021 Collection, a cultural handshake between Jakarta and New York City. This milestone marks a powerful collaboration with Jeff Staple, a global streetwear pioneer whose legacy has shaped the culture worldwide. What began as a call to action from Jeff Staple to bridge our two worlds evolvedContinue reading “FROM JAKARTA TO NEW YORK CITY : AGELESS GALAXY : STAPLE NYC : NATIVE SHOE”
BEHIND THE BRAND : SHOP WITH THE SISTERS : EP 11
In episode 11 of Behind the Brand, we interviewed the sister duo behind SWTS. This female-focused label began by selling preloved clothes during COVID lockdown and has since evolved into designing their own cut-and-sew collection. Can you tell us a little about the story behind “Shop With The Sisters” and how it all started? “ShopWithTheSisters”Continue reading “BEHIND THE BRAND : SHOP WITH THE SISTERS : EP 11”
PANDA SHUEN x COSMONAUTS
Global pop culture, streetwear, and lifestyle brand Cosmonauts is teaming up with prominent Malaysian culture influencer PandaShuen. The limited-edition drop merges their distinct worlds in a new collection celebrating street, car, and art culture. This collaboration bridges the gap between different subcultures, uniting them through a shared passion for style and creativity. The collection isContinue reading “PANDA SHUEN x COSMONAUTS”
BEHIND THE BRAND : MOON AND BEAM : EP 10
Our first encounter with Moon & Beam was at Sole Superior, where their aesthetic and visual merchandising stood out. They later became one of our vendors at the Hustlers Reunion and participated in the series of streetwear community meet-up, illustrating their active involvement and commitment to the local streetwear scene. What inspired the name “MoonContinue reading “BEHIND THE BRAND : MOON AND BEAM : EP 10”
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