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END. X OFF-WHITE – Chemical Wash

The UK based fashion retailer, END. has recently teamed up with OFF-WHITE, a luxury street fashion label from Milan. The END. x OFF-WHITE collection features 14 different items, including bags, jackets, shirts, belts and more. And they all come in chemical wash.

 

end x off white

Photo Source: END.

 

After the distinctive chemical washing process, these products are in faded sky blue and washed-out black colors. Thus, each of them is unique as the pattern is different from the washing process. Furthermore, they feature OFF-WHITE’s signature cross arrows logo with green patch at the back.

 

end x off white 2

Photo Source: END.

 

This collection will be available on 28th September. The collection is now available for registration to draw at END.

 

Also read: News – G-SHOCK 5000 Series in Titanium

Kuro Stretch Denim – The Monster Stretch

This time, we are going to talk about Kuro stretch denim. The denim collection has always been Kuro’s most popular. And among them, they have the Monster Stretch.  They have spent two years to develop this product and it has a very special stretchy fabric.

 

The denim is made of the very fine stretchy strings together with other components. Yet, it still keeps a denim’s gritty, and cotton-like feel. Statistically speaking, a normal stretch denim has an expansion ratio of 130%. However, the Monster Stretch has 160%. So even tough it is skinny/slim fit, you can still wear them comfortably to move around.

 

 

The above video was taken in Paris, Jul 2019. It shows how elastic and durable the Monster Stretch is. This reminds us of playing a stretch monster toy, how about you?

 

The new collection will be available at ANDJOY soon. Subscribe us for the latest information!

 

Also read: Kuro Loose Denim Jacket

Polar Skate Art Shirt by Alv

If you are a fan of Polar Skate Co., then you should not miss the Polar Skate Art Shirt. Polar Skate Co. launches products from different artist every season. And this season, we have the artwork from Pontus Alv, who is the founder of the Swedish brand and a professional skateboarder.

Polar Skate Co. Art Shirt - Alv - Black

Black

Polar Skate Co. Art Shirt - Alv - Black

 

The shirt has a black accent with art work in white. The graphic is sketches-like and you can find hilarious human faces and wordings all over the shirt. Thus, the shirt is like a blackboard which reflects Alv’s thinking.

 

Polar Skate Co. Art Shirt - Alv - Black

 

Also, there are “Polar Skate Co.” wordings on the pearl buttons.

 

Polar Skate Co. Art Shirt - Alv - Black

 

The shirt is boxy fit and has a relax silhouette.

 

Polar Skate Co. Art Shirt - Alv - Black

 

The shirts are come from Portugal and made of 100% Viscose. Hence, it is extremely smooth, light and comfortable.

 

Fancy the artwork from Polar Skate? Check out their previous designs from other artists. 

 

News – G-SHOCK 5000 Series in Titanium

Casio has just announced the G-SHOCK 5000 series in Titanium. Despite the classic outlook, the new GMW-B5000TB has a new case, band, bezel and buttons made with titanium. As a result, it weights 57 grams less than its antecedent.

 

Casio x G Shock

Photo source: Casio

 

There are still other new features, for instance, it has a non-reflective scratch-resistant sapphire crystal to improve protection and durability. The gold scripts and accent is also the first attempt on a G-SHOCK according to Casio.

 

Moreover, it has a STN LCD display with Casio’s tough solar movement. They claim it can operate for 22 months under power-saving mode. And most importantly, it has Bluetooth connectivity. If you have installed the G-SHOCK’s app on your phone, you can connect the watch and adjust settings on your phone.

Casio x G Shock box

Photo source: Casio

 

Also read: The History of Maison Margiela

Editor’s Pick – Folk Checked Shirts

Checked shirts is always a popular item of Folk, a clothing label from London with the concept of “It’s all good folk”. They apply different color on the base silhouette each season. Since they seldom change the core design, their products are more sustainable. Moreover, they are made of 100% cotton with a soft and light touch.

 

And this season, the checked shirts come in two colors – brown and black. Color is something Folk cares a lot. They use multiple brown / black with the same accent to create the checks. As a result, you will have different colors of lines aligned in harmony. They have used the same technique on their socks.

 

Folk Patch Shirt - Brown Multi Check

Brown Multi Check

 

Folk Patch Shirt - Black Overdyed CheckBlack Overdyed Check

 

Folk Patch Shirt - Brown Multi Check

As usual, its has a branded leather tab.

 

Folk Patch Shirt - Brown Multi Check

Another special design is the spread collar with top button exposed. Yet, the other buttons are hidden for a clean silhouette.

 

check shirts-folk-patch-shirt

As for cutting, it has a relaxed fitting with straight hem.

Wearing Coat in a Smart Causal Way

It’s very normal to put on a coat in Autumn or Winter. Yet, instead of wearing them in a formal way with your suit, you can also wearing coat in a smart causal style.

 

It’s actually very easy to do so. The tip is to wear a base with thick fabric for bottoming like, sweater, sweatshirt, cardigan or shirt.

 

filippa k coatPhoto Source: Filippa K

 

Also, you can stand your collar up – not only to keep warm but also keep stylist. Furthermore, you can add more layers by wearing scarves that match the color of your coat. And there are several ways to tie a scarf, head to our previous article to know more.

Filippa K Lyon Wool Coat - Dark Navy

 

And to be more relaxed, you can wear a Cuban collar shirt instead of a stand collar.

 

Filippa K Lyon Wool Coat - Dark Mole

 

For bottoms, it’s easy to match coat with trousers, or jeans. And you will have a better silhouette with regular fit or slim fit trousers.  

WANT Les Essentiels Montoro 德比鞋 - 黑色

WANT Les Essentiels Montoro Derby

 

For shoes, you have a lot of options, a pair of minimal sneakers ,classic leather oxfords shoes or even our WANT Les Essentiels leather shoes will do the job.

Check out our latest coat from Filippa K.

 

Filippa K Lyon Wool Coat - Dark Mole

Filippa K Lyon Wool Coat – Dark Mole

 

Filippa K Lyon Wool Coat - Dark Navy

Filippa K Lyon Wool Coat – Dark Navy

How to Remove Stain on Clothes

How to remove stain? There are different types of stain – it can be mud, sauce, or yellow stain from sweat. No matter how careful you are, it’s nearly impossible to avoid stain on your clothes. But rest assured, we will share some tips to deal with different types of stains.

 

mud stain

Photo source: goodhousekeeping

 

The way to remove mud is simply using soap and water. Despite the fact that mud has a very strong color, it is actually the easiest to deal with. Simply wash your clothes normally with soap and water will solve the problem.

 

soy sauce stain

Photo Source: El Mundo Al Instante

 

For sauce, there are two method to deal with the problem. The first one is to rub the stained spot with a spoon of white sugar, then wash it with water. The second method is soak the clothes in baking soda for 10 mins. After that, clean the clothes with water.

 

yellow-sweat-stains

Photo source: Cosmopolitan

 

Yellowing collar always happen in shirts, especially white shirt. It happens because of perspiration. The solution is using ammonia. Simply pour a spoon of ammonia solution into water. Then soak the yellowing clothes in it for a few minutes. And lastly, clean it with water.

blood-stain

Photo source: goodhousekeeping

 

Last but not least – blood stain. Just like mud, they are not as hard to clean as they look. Simply rub the spot with clean water will remove them.

 

Also read: Maintenance of leather goods

Folk Socks – Quality Socks with a Leather Tab

Socks are undoubtedly essential items for us. They can deodorize your feet and to keep your feet dry and warm. Some of them even have quick dry function. And socks are more than that, a good looking socks add more layer to your outlook and complete your style. As we have spoken about the minimal clothing from Folk, we will also mention their socks this time.

 

Folk Waffle Socks - Charcoal

 

 

Folk socks feature a branded leather tap on the right foot. And it is held by a Corozo nut button. They are knitted with thick and elastic string to give you the greatest comfort. And there’s more, they use very special color and knit to make these socks stand out.  Check out the melange socks. They consist of several colors with the same accent.

 

Folk Melange Socks - Black Melange

Folk Melange Socks - Black Melange

Folk Melange Socks – Black Melange

 

Folk Melange Socks - Autumnal Melange

Folk Melange Socks – Autumnal Melange

 

If the Melange socks are too colorful for you, you may want to take a look at the waffle socks. It also features Folk’s signature leather tab and the string is in waffle shape. And Folk uses more subtle color for the waffle socks, in navy and black.

 

Folk Waffle Socks - Navy

Folk Waffle Socks - Navy

Folk Waffle Socks – Navy

 

Folk Waffle Socks - Charcoal

Folk Waffle Socks – Charcoal

Herschel Supply Co. x New Balance

Herschel Supply Co. x New Balance has released their recent collaboration. In fact, they have been working together for six years already. And this time, the crossover is based on New Balance’s 801 sneakers.

 

new-balance-herschel-supply-co

Photo Source: Pinterest

 

In this crossover series, they have taken a more subtle and neat approach. The upper features a mix of mesh, leather, and nubuck. And on the outsole, there are some customized patterns to differentiate from the ordinary 801. More than that, they have added some reflective colors to make them more eye-catching. There are three colors available – Night Lights, Rock, and Cement.

 

Herschel Supply Co. x New Balance

Photo Source: Sneaker Freaker

 

Also read: What’s New – Uniqlo x Dragon Ball Z

Folk’s Corduroy Jackets and Pants

Speaking of Folk‘s AW collection, we have to mention their corduroy jackets and pants. This season, we have them in Stone and Charcoal. Apart from the minimal cutting with soft color tone, they also have high quality corduroy fabric. The cords are in even and compact alignment to give a neat and soft touch.

 

Let’s start with the pants:

Folk Signal Pants - Stone Cord

Signal Pants – Stone Cord

Folk Signal Pants - Charcoal Cord

Signal Pants – Charcoal Cord

 

It features Folk’s signature branded leather tag. You can flip and hide the tag inside the pants as you wish.

 

Folk Signal Pants - Stone Cord

Folk Signal Pants - Stone Cord

 

The back straight welt pocket has a frosted zipper with a metal pull.

 

Folk Signal Pants - Charcoal Cord

 

The pants are tapered fit and comfortable to wear with. It has a metal zipped fly closure that is easy to close and open.

 

Folk Patch Shirt - Green

Folk Signal Jacket - Stone

Signal Jacket – Stone

Folk Signal Jacket - Charcoal

Signal Jacket – Charcoal

Folk Signal Jacket - Stone

 

As for the jackets, they have frosted metal snap and a zipped inner pocket. Just like the pants, the zip has a frosted metal pull.

 

Folk Signal Jacket - Stone

 

It has a double zips closure for easy entry and comfort.

 

Folk Signal Jacket - Charcoal

 

Furthermore, it has 2 hand pockets. Same as the pants, you will find the branded leather tag at the corner. And you can flip it into the jackets as you wish.

 

Folk Signal Jacket - Charcoal

Folk Signal Jacket - Stone

Also read our previous blog to know more about the corduroy fabric.

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