Here’s a further look into CLAE’s current 2010 spring/summer collection. We see some seasonally relevant materials applied to the upper with lightweight chambray materials as well as brighter colors. Our favorites include the mint-colored Zissou, the berry Kennedy, the two variations on a mixed-material Ellington. Look for the collection at various CLAE dealers worldwide.
We take a first look at the Clae Spring 2010 Footwear Collection. Next to some solid new styles this year, the brand also offers their current line-up in some very nice material options, including suede and canvas.
Many more looks at the Clae Spring 2010 Collection follow after the jump.
Southern California-based COMUNE give us the opportunity to showcase their product for Spring 2010. Featured within the collection are various silhouettes, each offered in slim yet comfortable cuts. Highlights of the new season boast a strong selection of outerwear, including waxed jackets, hoodies, and henley style shirts. Spring 2010 can be found through finer contemporary retailers, with more information on the brand available here.
Photography: Hypebeast
This one might be a little complicated for anyone reading early in the am. SLVDR (salvador) and BOND share the same offices, are two distinctly different companies but are run by the same dudes…
SLVDR push a simple, clean look that showcases a more refined look - no crazy pop colours here either. BOND makes snow outerwear and everything is completely eco friendly - right down to the cardboard boxes and bags they get shipped in and is carbon neutral.
Located in the quaint little town/village? of Laguna Beach (a couple of doors up from Thalia Surf) and just back from the beach, these guys have taken an old house and remodd’ed it to suit their needs for an office. Given that it was an old house, the toilet was pretty much the most ‘homely’ one we have checked out - comfort levels were high..
Plenty of little gadgets, pieces, toys, books, etc gave the office plenty of character and the great view out the back and friendly vibe inside made the visit pretty dam fun.
It may look like simple menswear from a distance but look up close and it is well structured, well designed, and well inspired. Well desired is COMUNE; clothing that is not only top quality but at the same time cost conscious [ie: the perfect equation]. Strong on aesthetics as well as the sweet little details that one can’t help but notice, this is a label that doesn’t flaunt its name obnoxiously all over its pieces but instead tastefully and discreetly. A guy that wears COMUNE is a bad boy that knows how to dress; less rips and rags, more tailoring and class. Designers always speak of flattering a woman’s body, well, COMUNE manipulates denim and knits in ways that flatter a man’s body. Yes they sponsor both skateboarders and snowboarders and yes their clothing can be worn doing both, but their clothing line is in no way defined by either sport. The near future doesn’t see COMUNE creating a womens line unfortunately, but just as Dior Homme personally tailors any piece for any female that asks, so will COMUNE.
Our founder/creative director Sung Choi had a nice Q&A session with the good folks over at the malcolm, discussing the current state of footwear as well as the future…… [More]
CS: Yo man, how have you been?
BS: Doing really good thanks! Just been skating my ass off, you know how it is.
CS: What’s new?
BS: Just working on the last few months of the emerica video. That’s been my life right now.
CS: I have to live vicariously through you. Do you have any wild stories for me?
BS: Well I met this crazy older women a few days ago and been hanging with her doing all types of weird shit. She’s been dressing me up in intense stuff and taking me in really funny places. I’m not going to tell you the rest so you’re just going to have to use your imagination.
CS: You been skating a bunch? How’s the knee situation?
BS: It’s been really strong I go to the gym all the time. I know that sounds gay, but whatever it takes to skate – you dig!!!
CS: What do you think of all the new COMUNE gear?
BS: Shit is so cool!! I’m super hyped to be part of such talented peeps.
CS: Cool, well get outta here before you get stuck in traffic.
BS: Yeah thanks, it was good chillin’ with all of you.
-Corey Smith
COMUNE/Drop City artist, and fashion photographer Jason Lee Parry sent over this amazing new series titled “Valium Blues Baby”. Enjoy.
photographer – Jason Lee Parry
Stylist – Tara Nichols and Stephanie Mojonnet
Model -Erin Axtell with Photogenics
Makeup – Gloria Noto w/ the rex agency for Dior
Hair – Gloria Noto
See more of Jason’s photography at www.jasonleeparry.com/
BOND is pleased to announce the addition of Eddie Wall to their team. They have known Eddie for a long time and not only is he a great rider, but a great person as well. With one of the strongest work ethics in the business, Eddie is the definition of a professional snowboarder.
“Our whole philosophy with our brands is to work with people, whether they are reps, riders, or our accounts, that get what we are doing and have the same passion for it that we do,” stated Dan McNamara, co-Founder of Bond Outerwear. “Eddie is a great fit for us because he is one of us, and having him as part of the family means the world to Christian and I.”
“I’m so excited to start a new beginning with some great friends!” adds Eddie, “I can’t wait to grow with this quality company right from the beginning, it is really a great time right now.”
Eddie joins Heikki Sorsa and TJ Schneider on Bond’s pro team.
