Ughhhhh…

Just as I was about to discuss the frequency of Bearbricks through a critique of the latest ACRONYM and Medicom Bearbrick Medicom goes out and proves my point with another useless project.

These stupid Japanese need to pick up a dictionary and look up the word “limited”.  It’s not going to be limited if you have tens of thousand of releases of the same thing each year.

The Bearbrick went from a fairly cool tool, to resembling any tired eponymous plastic toy.  In the past you would take another look at the large vinyl bear, but now it is a wave of the hand and onward with life.

Please Stop

Long story short – this dude sucks.  People from the Internet told him that Supreme was dope.  Last year all over print hoodies were fire (not really, being draped in an baby blanket print has never been cool).  So in a lapse of judgement, or a epiphany of sheer genius the kid puts together what he thinks are the bees knees of steeze.

What really happens is a train wreck.  The had a term for such disrepair coined in the Vietnam War; FUBAR.

Fucked Up Beyond All Recognition

Hyperfruit – Iphone? Check.  Supreme Fitted? Check.  All over Print Kid Robot Dunny? Check.  And the Coup De Grace (death blow in French) is the flowered shower curtain.

Sponge Worthy (another tireless Seinfeld Reference) W+H

Wings and Horn, Wings + Horn, W+H, or whatever incarnate you can derive from the imagery of angels and demons, is showing off their new season.  The makers of your favorite Supreme sweats has come correct.  While often criticized for being too plain, this is exactly what I want to see from W+H.  When I buy a Journey CD I want some fuckin’ Journey, I don’t want them to experiment with what I like.  Don’t fuck with what you are good at, and W+H know that they are good for shawl necks, flanel and fleece.  After all, they get their shit from the CYC mills up in Canada.

The Tiger Fleece hoody is looking extra sharp in that blue/tan color.  They two tone ninja cuffs, and waist cuff works really well.  I have owned the iconic kelley green from three seasons back, as well as the red from two seasons ago and they are by far the best hoodies.  Where Supreme is stiff and durable, these are soft and supple.  I also really like how W+H gives their customers a choice on the style of sizing.  Go emo with the slim fit, or brolic with the regular.  Plus, these are just dope enough to be above the run of the mill American Apparel hoody curve, without being Billionaire Boys Club (that fruity pebbles steeze).

The flannel zip up deserves some recognition.  The look is really clean.  The two large placket pockets allow it to stand out from what you find at Uniqlo and H&M.  While it can probably do without the zipper, I think I don’t mind it too much.  Both colors I have posted are really good, and can be worked into the wardrobe rotation easily.

This is what I refer to as the “got damn, Jesus” piece of the season.  When you see it you just have to ask what, and give a shout the the Jewish carpenter.  Simply put, this is the bees knees of steeze (copyright pending); inspired by Ganesha and rocked by Muhammed.  This shawl neck sweater is done to perfection.  Using the twisted/speckled wool is genius.  And throw on those two large buttons and you got a runaway hit.  Pair this sweater with a pair of JCrew chinos, some Redwing 875s, and top it off with a scarf and you are p magnet, while (this is the most important part) getting your propers from the SuFu homies.

The one thing one has to remember about W+H is to never pay full price.  Sadly, only internet nerds trying to impress their world wide web brethren actually order from Bluebird or Steven Alan online.  The truth of the matter is that W+H always goes on sale; it’s just not widely available.  Go to American Rag on La Brea toward the end of the season and expect 50% off.  Head over to Steven Alan and it’s pretty much the same there.  And then there are the crazy sample sales in Vancouver.  The point is to be vigilent with W+H.  Shit is steezy, but not worth the price of admission.

On, a side note the Koreans have their eye on the right shit.  It seems Heritage (some Forever 21 type steeze) has copied your favorite tiger fleece.  This might be the demise of your favorite hoody.  STILL, I wanted to give the Koreans their ups.  It took you guys about 3 years to catch on, yet you were the first.  AA’s feeble attempt with their salt and pepper was a total fail.  Here are some pics:

First Visvim, then Gucci, and now Number (N)INE

What is it with the Japanese and their undying fascination with Native Americans? If Tecumseh or Geronimo caught wind of these atrocities they would turn over in their grave. Now, Number (N)INE is at it. I think they jumped on the band wagon before, but to do it again next to such a superb looking vintage varsity jacket is beyond me.

All American Football just screams leather fringed and turquoise beaded moccasins, right?

Sometimes the Japanese knows what’s up, and other times all the toro tuna in the world cannot buy them a clue.

DO NOT RESUSCITATE

Oh, wow, another Bearbrick. Shoot me already. I really wish Medicom would get off their ass and come up with a retirement plan for the, albeit (and VERY reluctantly), venerable Bearbrick. When the Bearbrick came onto the scene the idea of collecting vinyl was a subversive, geeky, cool. You had people salivating over Bape collaborations, when 99% thought a bathing ape, literally meant an ape bathing. Well, the Bearbrick has definitely overstayed it’s welcome.

What Medicom has been churning out is boring and completely unoriginal; like a Nike SB dunk with less colors, at least the dunk has several panels. I don’t care if it is a 1 of 5 with Jasper Johns’ DNA splattered across a 400% face; it would not be enough to resurrect my interest. This recent musing from Hysteric and the Andy Warhol estate is no different.

It is one thing to do collaborate with high end fashion houses, but it is a completely other when one expects a 1000% to adorn every boutique at the dated Bev Center. From my count Medicom has done a great job whoring themselves. I wonder when I can expect a Church’s Chicken collaboration? (I would cop cause Church’s is bomb deezy.)

It’s no surprise that no one cares about Bearbrick releases anymore. Except the Hong Kongnese of course, those fuckers would ride an AIDS infested dick, so long as it has a hint of Nippon.