True introduces the “Sharpie” New Era Fitted Cap since the original artwork was done with Sharpie Chisel tip marker. It is their first New Era that isn’t focused directly on the True logo, instead it’s a 3D raised embroidery of a cursive based hand-style. There are also 2 colors of mens, and 2 colors of womens tees with the original artwork. Drops as an online exclusive, this friday night at midnight.
This is a first look at Benny Gold’s collaboration with Rebel8. This week both Rebel8 and BG will each drop different online exclusive shirts. Mike Giant reinterpreted familiar sayings from Benny Gold in his amazing hand styles. In total there will be 3 shirts and one New Era available in 2 colorways. You’ll be able to get it at both both retailers.
Johan, the founder of Rogue Status/DTA is rocking the Black Scale x DTA collab tee. It is out at Rogue Status/DTA stocklists worldwide. More colorways will release next month from Black Scale.
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Two of L.A.’s heavy hitters, The Hundreds and Diamond have teamed up together on this baseball inspired “West Coast Sluggers” t-shirt. It drops on August 27th at THSF, THLA and online on Thursday September 3rd in four colorways available in black, red, purple or white.
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Upper Playground is proud to announce several collaborative projects, releasing this week, with Mister Cartoon. Inspired by the city of Los Angeles, New York graffiti, and low rider car culture, legendary West Coast artist Mister Cartoon has gained grand scale notoriety through tattooing several hip hop artists and celebrities. Mister Cartoon’s work has also appeared in a number of magazines, album designs, clothing lines and product collaborations.
Mister Cartoon created a signature can for Montana Colors and Upper Playground’s limited edition artist cans. The first in a series of four, the Mister Cartoon MTN x UP can depicts a stylized vision of LA, complete with downtown storefronts and the Virgen de Guadalupe. Angelo Lospinuso from Montana Colors exclaims, What I can say about this man? He’s a living legend, from LA to the rest of the world; actually I think he is one of the greatest ambassadors of the West Coast life style worldwide. Words are not enough to express the respect we have for Mister Cartoon!
In addition to the Montana collaboration, Mister Cartoon has designed his first t-shirt graphic for Upper Playground with an image that combines his classic iconography with impeccable lettering.
In conjunction with these releases, Mister Cartoon will be in San Francisco for an in-store signing. The signing will take place this Friday, August 28th, from 5 to 7 PM, at the San Francisco store located at 220 Fillmore Street. Finally, be sure to watch the Mr. Cartoon interview from “The Run Up,” available for the first time to the public for free, on Walrus TV.
To compliment the monochromatic 26″ cruiser that the Hundreds developed with the BMX mainstays SE Bikes, they are also releasing a matching T-shirt. It’s available in black and white and is cover the old school SE Racing logo, which dates back to the ’70s, and reworked it so that it reads, “SE Ripping.” There’s a small Adam Bomb logo peeking out upside-down from underneath and on the top back of the T-shirt, you’ll find a winged version of the classic SE Racing logo. Available in black or white at the Hundreds’ on-line shop.
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