Addict clothing was started by two guys back in 1996. One spotted the other wearing a Stussy tee in a pub and got chatting to the like minded. Over the following months they worked on 20 t-shirt designs all on white except for the ones they dyed in a washing machine at home. Addict clothing was born! In the time from then till now Addict has grown from a small idea to a fully fledge street fashion label with worldwide distribution.Still based in Southampton, UK, Addict represents some of best home grown designed products. They also sponsor all the right people from skaters, snowboarders to musicians. 

“Addict, one of the longest standing true British streetwear labels produces the goods again with the launch of its Spring Summer 2007 product line. The range is mature and varied with the emphasis firmly on minimal branding, maximum content and solid build quality without losing sight of the current market needs for strong price points.

Spearheading the line is the second instalment of all over prints from London based artist She One, She Camo II blends elements of his original AW04 pattern into a 4 colour camouflage pattern available in 3 strong colourways. Mens and womens lightweight technical taped seamed shells and more basic anorak styles all feature the pattern which looks set to impact heavily on next summers streets.”

This is an image of the very rare RMC Cap. The authentic Red Monkey Cap is adjustable and has a plain mesh back with a cloud design on the front. The common fake RMC Caps have the RMC jean pocket detail on the front and come in sizes. This is the authentic RMC Cap spec:

Genuine RMC Red Monkey trucker cap
Colored embroidered denim trucker cap
Black mesh back
Embroidered cloud design
RMC print lined inside brim
Adjustable back

“CORPUS designers, Jerrod Cornish and Keith Richardson are proud to introduce the new Tal-S jean for men. The TAL-S jean features a slim tapered fit, and is crafted from the highest quality eleven ounce, 100% cotton, Selvedge denim. The “S” is for the premium selvedge which is made on some of the last remaining original American looms of their generation. Tal-S is currently offered in the raw indigo denim form only.

The TAL-S concept is a classic, working-class Americana tradition with an updated mod twist. The narrow, tailored fit is combined with details that are evocative of the traditional workman jean such as the coin pocket and one-piece custom tack button. All TAL-S jeans feature removable suspenders that attach to Italian leather buttons at the waist.

Corpus combines the tradition of fine craftsmanship with innovative, forward-thinking fashion design to create the most exciting luxury denim line on the market. The playfully sophisticated TAL-S jean is one of the latest additions to the Corpus denim collection for men.”

Polo Ralph Lauren leads the way in ethical fashion.  The Polo Ralph Lauren Corp. said recently that it is eliminating fur from all of its apparel and home collections, starting with the holiday 2006 season. This represents are laudable step on the part of a major fashion corporation under pressure to go with the cash-flow. Long live “The Pony” and all creatures blessed or cursed with fur!

The Croc bites back hard against rampant counterfeits in China! Lacoste is seeking 100,000 yuan ($12,476) in compensation from each of five retailers in the Silk Market, with the landlord also named as a defendant, said Paul Ranjard, partner at law firm Adamas in Beijing.”

Lacoste has filed a lawsuit against a few vendors of the Silk Market and the case has just been accepted and registered by the court,” Ranjard said. “The Silk Market is selling absolutely fake Lacoste shirts.”

News of the lawsuit, which was filed in February, came as the European Union last week urged China to crack down on piracy or risk seeing its soaring exports to the European Union subject to new punative measures.

Move over ‘Boho Chic’ and make way for the ‘Retro Rock Goddess.’ 1960-70’s Rock Legends and 80’s Punk Poets, have found their way back into our wardrobe thanks to Amplified, a new clothing range featuring distressed and vintage-esque tops, tees, jackets, and skirts.

The collection has a range of t-shirts, vests, jackets & skirts that have rock legends applied using a varity of application techniques. The 80’s punk princess will love the oversized t-shirts and bat wing vests. The tops are sexy and heavily influenced by 80’s punk fashion. They feature prints from David Bowie, The Clash, Motor Head, Ramones, Led Zeppelin and the Sex Pistols. The fabric has been distressed to give it a vintage feel making these the perfect catalyst for a rock revival. For a sexier, more fitted look, the collection features frill sleeved shirts, vests, and polo neck shirts. These tops feature classic images from the Rolling Stones, the Who, Pink Floyd, and the Clash.

“Earnest Sewn is excited to announce the companies’ newest hire, Douglas Babbit, who is joining the management team as the Executive VP / Worldwide Commercial Director. Douglas will oversee both Earnest Sewn and An Earnest Cut & Sew collections, Worldwide Sales, International Distributors, and the Retail Operation.

Babbit was brought on board to facilitate the management of Earnest Sewn’s rapid market growth by developing cross channels between the wholesale and retail businesses. As Director of Sales of GFT in Canada from 1989 to 1996, he successfully launched and managed the distribution and marketing of Calvin Klein and Joseph Abboud to the Canadian market. In 2001 he joined the Diesel team as the GMM of the retail division where he directed all operations for the buying office. During his tenure at Diesel the Retail Division grew from 10 - 30 plus stores and close to $100 Million in sales. In 2004 he became the Commercial Operations Director for Diesel USA and served as Chair of Commercial Operations, managing all aspects of purchasing and inventory, facilitating smooth communications and operational procedures between wholesale, retail, Logistics, IT and finance.

From its conception in March 2004, Earnest Sewn has grown from a 4 person operation to over 30 full time employees. The company opened its first concept/lifestyle retail store in Manhattan’s Meat packing district in April of 2005 and wholesales its denim in over 30 countries world wide. An Earnest Cut & Sew clothing collection for both men and women debuted for Fall 06 this past season with an overwhelming press and market response. In July of 2005, the company invested in Corpus Denim, a small LA based men’s directional denim line, taking over marketing and sales. By providing infrastructure, Earnest Sewn doubled Corpus’s wholesale sales and expanded distribution two fold.

Earnest Sewn will utilize Douglas Babbit’s developed industry experience to facilitate the companies’ expansion plans including opening new retail stores worldwide, developing its clothing collections into new categories and building sales.”

True Religion Apparel Inc. (Nasdaq: TRLG) today announced that the Company has recently won two court default judgments against several individuals and businesses charged with importing and selling counterfeit True Religion Brand Jeans. The default judgment orders from both cases total approximately $1 million, after legal expenses. In one of the legal cases, True Religion Brand Jeans worked together with Ben Sherman Ltd. to pursue a claim against individuals and businesses charged with selling counterfeit clothing for both brands. The five hundred thousand dollar judgment in that case was awarded jointly to both plaintiffs.

“We actively enforce our zero tolerance policy on counterfeiting and will continue to protect our trademark whenever and wherever appropriate,” commented Jeffrey Lubell, Chairman and CEO. “As the visibility of the True Religion brand continues to grow both in the U.S. and abroad, we are working aggressively to protect our intellectual property and ensure that only authorized department stores and specialty store customers receive our authentic, high-quality, custom-fit goods.”

The rumour-mill is cranked-up and white-hot with chatter about the next MEGA-BRAND! Fashionistas in the Boutiques and “Real People” on the Street are all buzzing about a new denim brand called The Year Of. The Year Of is under close wraps and almost nobody has seen the Collection, which by all accounts is the ultimate denim wear gear. The Year Of Jeans are reputedly a new-breed of denim animal the likes of which have never been seen before — The Year Of is worth a close butchers! If you know where to find the brand shout out here!

Henleys was founded in the mid 90’s to accommodate the ever changing demands of the consumer. Their aim is to innovate, inspire, and to create an impact in the ever changing and demanding “high street”. Henleys is a proven success in the UK and is now ready to embark on expansion into Europe.

Mens and ladies short order ranges encompass a quintessential old school, east coast feel. Bootleggers boutique meets urban utility in downtown district 11, using deep, dark, murky colours, illuminated by flashes of retro brights. Shabby chic is juxtaposed with vintage woodland influences taking us back to an era of moonshine and honkeytonk.

Fit, fabric and finish are essential. Produced in limited numbers, encapsulating a unique feel to cargos, denim, knits and jerseywear.

Rag & Bone Apparel is attracting well-deserved attention of late. The designs are highly original and the whole feel of the Collection is clean and edgy. Rag & Bone was born in 2001 through the shared frustrations of not being able to find the type of clothing the founders wanted to wear. They felt that there were also some very fundamental pieces missing from the process behind the product, namely the methods of manufacturing and the fabrics being used.

Initially they were drawn to denim and jeans because thay held so many of the values they felt relevant to Rag & Bone. They believe that jeans represent history, authenticity and fundamentals. Rag & Bone wanted to fuse these elements with all the clothing they set out to design and to produce collections that reflected the same qualities that they saw in classic work wear. We all missed the Rag & Bone man — at last he’s back!

Supreme, the New York uber-skate brand which started back in 1994 and has a direct store on the (in)famous Lafayette St., offers a super-rare cap. The Supreme snakeskin-esque cotton and mesh Truckers Cap offers rarity and quality for the hardcore Supreme addict.

Habitual Jeans - Australian fashion editor Nicole Garrett & her fiancé Michael Colovos created this amazing new Designer Brand. Habitual jeans’ subtle washes and tailored details such as welt pockets and bound buttonholes have become the overnight favorites of models like Gisele Bundchen and Carolyn Murphy. Through the use of inventive washes & tailored elements, this denim line has reached cult status. Italian buttons, gray ripstop cotton, heavy denim, pockets framed with triple-washed and blasted stitching, stonewashed and belt-sanded jeans, skirts and jackets and pristine white popcorn fleece. The “Habitual” waistline hits the top of the hipbone and the narrow leg is a stripped down, silhouette. The Habitual style is unique and stylish.

Designer Albert Dahan, the fashion guru behind Da-Nang Surplus, decided to return to his denim roots and create Stitch’s Jeans. Albert Dahan and his Team searched throughout Europe, Japan and the United States of America to secure the finest and most unusual indigoes for Stitch’s Jeans. You will discover that their denim has undergone extensive washes using patented processes. Stitch’s Jeans are aged in antique redwood barrels at an old laundry facility in Evansville, Wyoming. Stitch’s Jeans is a true interpretation of the Old West, fused with Rock and Roll and American values.

Stitches Jeans are widely considered the hottest jeans in Hollywood with “A-list” celebrities such as Lindsay Lohan, Jessica Simpson, Ashton Kutcher, Nicole Kidman, Josh Hartnett, Jennifer Lopez and Johnny Knoxville all being fans.

“Kris Van Assche was born in Belgium in 1976. Shortly after graduating from the Antwerp Royal Academy of Fine Arts, he moved to Paris in 1998. After working with Hedi Slimane at Yves Saint Laurent and then for Dior Homme, be began to show his original creations in January 2005. Today the man heads his own label: Kris Van Assche.”

Now that’s great and the fact is Kris Van Assche is a terrific designer but why is the following nonsense added to his bio:

“Impelled by the vision of a man who takes the time to “dress up”, Kris Van Assche has embarked on an aesthetic quest, persuing a new masculinity infused with poetry and authenticity.”

What is this new masculinity? Is it the metrosexual masculinity so common today among a certain breed of pussified men or is it something else? Whatever it is, Kris Van Assche would be far better off letting his clothing do the talking!

Trunk is making waves in the fashion world at the moment with celebrities as diverse as Chris Martin and Paris Hilton donning (if you get the meaning;) their pucker Tees! Trunk Ltd., is the curator of classic rock ‘n’ roll art. They are a creatively driven group of individuals dedicated to developing imaginative fashion concepts built around the “art of music”. Regardless of the genre, they are passionate about merging music with fashion. Their canvas is clothing. They explore “moments in time” from recent musical history and pay homage to the art and lifestyle.

TRUNK LTD is well-known for creating authentic luxury products that capture “A Moment in Time.” With its core roots in music, TRUNK LTD pioneered the stylized reissued rock shirt as an iconic fashion piece. Led by CEO and Creative Visionary Brad Beckerman, TRUNK LTD has exclusive licenses to reproduce globally recognized properties ranging from legendary recording artists and Harley-Davidson Motor Company to entertainment studios Paramount Pictures and Warner Bros. The celebrity brand of choice, TRUNK LTD’s incomparable and evolving collection includes premium apparel and accessories.

Inspired by young-minded individuals who identify with their own sense of style, TRUNK LTD goods are produced in limited quantities and reflect the integrity, quality and passion of the brand. Each piece incorporates genuine branding expertise and attention to detail, including the highest quality fabrics, innovative washes, customized hangtags and labels, and TRUNK LTD’s unique patent double side seam stitch.

In 2006, the momentum continues as the company expands its global reach, offers product line extensions, introduces new product categories, and acquires licenses that support and inspire the TRUNK LTD vision of “A Moment in Time.

Puffa - A Classic British Brand. Puffa is the original quilted jacket. Designed over 30 years ago by Penny Rogers who had an idea of using down- filled quilts to make lightweight, yet incredibly warm outerwear for her family. The concept quickly took off, establishing the brand and by the late 70’s and early 80’s The Puffa became the ‘must have’ jacket worn by royalty, sportsmen and, fashionistas alike. Puffa has achieved cult status and is an icon in its own right but SS06 heralds the launch of a new, fresh look for the brand. Harnessing the unique features of the original jacket, this new range of stylish hi-tech outerwear and contemporary clothing incorporates fresh designs with modern fabrics and innovative detailling.

The collection has 3 distinct looks: Puffa Classic - original duvet clothing updated iconic pieces from the 70`s and 80`s. Puffa - A smarter, more urban collection; featuring the famous packaway gilet, military and motorbike inspired jackets, packaway macs and city coats, complemented by a capsule collection of clothing. Puffa Sport - featuring Marine, Golf, Alpine and Trek inspired jackets and clothing

Replicas of ‘Two Tone’ Alpine Jackets specially commissioned for HRH The Princess Royal and the British Alpine Ski Team. The ‘Aquapuffa Gilet’ developed specially for The Clare Francis Round The World Yacht Crew. Packaway Gilet Packaway Single breasted Mac.

Gwen Stefani partnered with shoemaker Royal Elastics to design L.A.M.B. sneakers. The current styles are named after the words in Stefani’s album title, “Love Angel Music Baby”

1) The “Love” sneakers, which feature a hand-stitched “L” on the side and 24-carat gold-plated hardware.

2) The jogger-style “Angel” sneaker which has the L.A.M.B. logo is hand-stitched on the white pair, while a 24-carat gold-foil-stamped logo appears on the black.

3) Two versions of the “Music” sneakers are currently available.

4) The “Baby” sneakers have cashmere lining and elastic closures.

Designer Pamella Protzel is an LA girl at heart, and her hip, fun and quirky Ella Moss collection reflects that. From daily after-school trips to Beverly Hills as a middle schooler to Parisian flea market excursions as a teen, Protzel has always been inspired by art, fashion, people and traveling. A true style prodigy, at 27, Protzel has already established Ella Moss as one of the hottest, fastest-growing collections within the contemporary arena.

During college, Protzel’s stylist friends raided her closet for her handmade T-shirts and prized vintage pieces to take on photo shoots. It was then that she realized fashion was her true calling. Transferring from Pasadena’s Art Center as a graphic design student, Protzel arrived at The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM) in Los Angeles without knowing how to make a pattern. As a gifted artist, she started drawing the silhouettes and loved learning how make her designs come to fruition.

Rather than use a scientific approach to fashion design, Protzel relies on her discerning eye and intuition, working with her hands, cutting up T-shirts and experimenting with different dyes and fabrications for each piece. When designing the green striped cotton dress Sarah Jessica Parker wore on Sex and The City, Protzel describes the process as more instinctual than calculated. “People ask what my inspiration was for the striped dress group, but I wasn’t actually thinking about specific eras or trends,” says Protzel. “I just wanted to create a flowy, feminine dress that had the comfort level a T-shirt. For me, the design process is more organic.”

Although the line has attracted celebrity fans like Gwyneth Paltrow, Cameron Diaz, Kirsten Dunst and Liv Tyler, Protzel doesn’t have plans to create Red Carpet gowns any time soon. Radiating effortless style, Ella Moss is casual, comfortable and fashionable, and each piece can always work back to jeans and flip-flops.

Known for bright color palettes, simple shapes, soft, wearable cottons and tonal stripes, Ella Moss strikes a delicate balance of being edgy and vintage, without being over-the-top trendy. Recently featured on The Today Show, the collection is coveted by everyone from young, downtown trendsetters to hip mothers.

It’s official at last, A Bathing Ape is not misogynistic!! For sometime now the fashion community have been trying to establish why Nigo and his Bathing Ape brand have generally neglected the fairer sex. As we know, Bape menswear is a true fashion phenomenon but comparatively speaking Bape womenswear, or Apee, was seen as non-existent and some commentators even suggested the limited range was belittling and chauvinistic! No longer – Apee, the ladieswear collection is now flying high and proud across the globe! At last…

Meltin’ Pot is based in Matino, in the south of Italy, and is the main connection for the peripheral offices around the globe. The no-nonsense mission that sets and keeps the engine in motion is making the best jeans in the market. Thirty years of family experience in clothing manufacturing contribute to develop a product of the highest standard. Innovative washes, scrupulous studies into the diverse fits, value for money and a reliable delivery system, make Meltin’Pot stand out in an over-saturated jeans market.

The S/S 06 Color collection is a back to basics sunny foray into comfortable elegance. Stuck halfway between the city and the seaside, the collection has a refined ease. The purity of the lines stems from the desire to bring sportswear back to the classic, classy roots where it belongs. The collection is made of thought-through pieces that are superior in both quality and design, adaptable and modern. These are real basics: authentic, subtle, and above all highly multipurpose.

The collection revolves around two main themes built upon iconic items of clothing. Chinos, with their perfect balance of casual and formal, are there to ignite that truly American vibe. Complimented by multi-striped polo shirts in vivid Crayola brights, blousons and clean separates. The refined, Sea Wolf theme in a strict palette of blue and white, Stripy tops, t-shirts, fine knits, skirts, denim peacoats and white chinos are the core of the proposals in luxurious materials such as linen and natural indigo dyes. This Marina spirit also features in the denim jeans section of the collection, with sailor inspired pants and light weight denim.

1904 C.C. Hudson founds his C.C. Hudson Overall Company. 1919 The company is renamed to „Blue Bell Company“. 1947 C.C. Hudson engages famous Western Designer Rodeo Ben who designs the 13MWZ – the very first ‘Wrangler’ and the beginning of Wranglers triumphant success all over the world. 2004 Wrangler starts its unique WANTED campaign, reflecting the attitude of modern everyday heroes. 2005 Wrangler B.Y heads into the future of jeans.

50’s Americana, early science fiction and its strong belief in the future are the creative sources of “Space Odyssey”. The feeling of “everything is possible” inspires new styles and finishes. “Inca Trail” takes its inspiration from the early south American civilization. This nature-related collection mainly uses organic materials and coloration. Tribal details of the Inca culture appear in embroideries and flock prints. With “Diamonds and Dirt” Wrangler offers additional styles for chicks that rock and reflects the glamorous and dirty life on the road.

Men’s fits vary from slim/straight to baggy, featuring an update of styles like Sharkey and Floyd. The most striking feature in women’s jeans is the rope ‘W’ stitched over both back pockets. Throughout the women’s jeans collection the backpatch is also replaced by a stitched equivalent. Introduced in 2005 Wrangler B.Y is still too new to have a history of its own but clearly aware of its roots in Wrangler’s jeans experience. Striped fabric and the brand related colors Yellow and Electric Blue are just examples of the strong and vivid B.Y DNA. With its small but strong collection of jeans and tops Wrangler B.Y heads into the future of jeans and lifestyle.

Creative Recreation Shoes are attracting well-deserved attention. Their designs are fresh and creative and have an urban chic vibe. Worth a good long butchers for sure!

Realizing that this generation was not going to follow in the same footsteps as the one before them Creative Recreation began their own journey. Being successful in this generation did not require wearing a suit and tie rather it was just the opposite. This generation is in more control or their destiny and their careers. This genre has become known for its entrepreneurial drive. Along with this came freedoms of fashion in the work place and in other social setting.

With these inspirations behind them Creative Recreation set out to fill this void. The two founders simply set out to design shoes that they wanted to wear. By sampling the best aspects from other footwear categories they have incorporated the comfort of an athletic sneaker combined with the materialization of a dress shoe to create the ultimate crossbreed.

Many people have difficulties understanding what category Creative Recreation footwear falls into. That has been the best compliment to the founders. “We don’t want to be put into any category, were a footwear company! We make shoes for our lifestyle, rather we make shoes for life with style”.

Hackett for some has taken Burberry’s place as the quintessential British fashion brand. Hackett clothes are perhaps more subtle than Burberry but that does not diminish their strong individual style which is British through and through. If you are looking for some quintessential British style you need look no further than Hackett!

Hackett today is the home of Essential British Kit. They pride ourselves on having their own point of view on menswear, based on authentic British style, but with their own distinctive take to keep things fresh. Their aim is to enable their customers to be dressed and accessorised appropriately for any occasion as well as to suit their own personal style. Hackett’s experience is available, if customers need any help in pulling together their Essential British Kit. Hackett are always insistent on producing the highest quality clothing and accessories and after twenty three years of trading, many of their original products are still going strong. Underpinning all of this, is the belief that a visit to Hackett should be thoroughly enjoyable. What Hackett is today comes from its origins and the determination of its founders.

Ben Sherman’s current campaign imagery includes a snapshot of Ben Sherman’s edgiest clothing portfolio ever. The imagery is shot to reflect the iconic TWO TONE look capturing the attitude and atmosphere of the SKA phenomenon that inspired the collections for S/S 2006.

Ben Sherman is also celebrating their unparalleled success in scooping 3 UK Fashion Export Awards in one year. Ben Sherman’s International success, primarily in the USA, is causing a stir and many brands are looking to copy the successful business template.