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A Record of Streetwear & Urban Art — 2006–2014

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FM–2008–11586 June 29, 2008
CAT: FASHION

Lincoln Mayne

Drawing supporters such as Onward Kashiyama, Mick Jagger, and Calvin Klein, Lincoln Mayne gives thanks to the power of word-of-mouth. With a mandate to find the…

Lincoln Mayne
FM–2008–11346 June 15, 2008
CAT: FASHION

Scifen

“The aesthetic looks like some kmart/target cartoon bullshit that came out a bag of skittles” – so goes just one of the many comments that Format’s…

Scifen
FM–2008–11082 June 1, 2008
CAT: FASHION

Analog

The streetwear moon of planet Burton, Analog faces a number of challenges as it strives to push performance-driven streetwear forward. As if standing on its own…

Analog
FM–2008–10836 May 18, 2008
CAT: FASHION

Orisue

Once a not-for-profit organization promoting positivity and self-empowerment, Orisue now boasts eight employees and distribution in eight countries around the world including the US, Canada, Denmark,…

Orisue
FM–2008–10520 May 4, 2008
CAT: FASHION

Creative Recreation

Nothing like the common sneaker brand, Creative Recreation looks towards runways and high fashion around the world for inspiration. Launched in Orange County, California in 2002,…

Creative Recreation
FM–2008–10209 April 21, 2008
CAT: FASHION

Shmack

It was the commonwealth that marked his foundation—that transfixed his cerebral with the inalienable voices. It was the impeding of illegitimate voices that drove his mind…

Shmack
FM–2008–09878 April 6, 2008
CAT: FASHION

Spiewak

Thanks to dual hemispheres, it’s always winter somewhere in the world, and there will always be a need for duffle jackets and thermal gear. Responding to…

Spiewak
FM–2008–09491 March 24, 2008
CAT: FASHION

Akademiks

Yeah, your fledgling clothing line is poppin’ now but will the doors still be open a decade from now? In 1999 two brothers, Donwan Harrell and…

Akademiks
FM–2008–09163 March 10, 2008
CAT: FASHION

Etnies

Maybe it’s the Etnies founder Pierre-Andre’s French background and couture upbringing that has given them the creative ability to stay ahead of the game, or maybe…

Etnies
FM–2008–08668 February 24, 2008
CAT: FASHION

LRG

Albert Rosario and Kevin Delaney work in marketing at LRG and have both been there over seven years. They have seen LRG rise from a niche…

LRG