The Stylish Insider

UNION TOKYO and POTR have unveiled a new collaboration on a set of limited edition Helmet Bags. Inspired by Judo uniforms, the bags are made with a rugged canvas material and feature cotton gabardine pockets on the front, as well as stitched panels that mimic the lapel details of a Judo uniform. The 2Way Helmet Bag from the UNION TOKYO and POTR collaboration features a thinner profile to hold smaller items, but its expandable base gusset allows it to accommodate larger items or more storage. The Shoulder Bag in this collection has a smaller silhouette and is designed to hold essentials like a phone and wallet. The POTR x UNION TOKYO Helmet Bag collaboration will be available at select PORTER and UNION TOKYO / OSAKA stores in Japan, as well as online , starting on December 10.

Tokyo retailer FREAK'S STORE has created an oversized t-shirt that pays tribute to hip-hop legend Tupac Shakur 's sixth studio album, R U Still Down? ( Remember Me ). The design features the album's cover art on the front, which features a close-up shot of Tupac's face with two fingers to his mouth. On the back of the t-shirt, the full tracklist of the album is displayed in vinyl format. The album, released on November 25, 1997, was Tupac's second posthumous release and the first to come from his mother's imprint, Amaru Entertainment. It consists of previously unreleased material recorded between 1992 and 1994, during the same time period as his other albums, Strictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z. , Thug Life: Volume 1 , and Me Against the World . The posthumous production of the album was overseen by We Got Kidz Productions, along with QDIII, Soulshock & Karlin, Mike Mosley, and Ricky Rouse. The FREAK'S STORE 2PAC "R U Still Down? (Remember Me)" t-s...

thisisneverthat  in collaboration with Tokyo-based streetwear brand BlackEyePatch  has unveiled its first release of 2024.  The highlight of this collaboration is a stylish hoodie featuring elevated embroidery detailing. The navy blue hoodie features a co-branded embroidered graphic in red at the center, inspired by BlackEyePatch 's "Handle With Care" silhouette. The back of the hood also features white embroidered lettering with the same phrase.  The hoodie is now available exclusively at thisisneverthat's webstore and in-store at their Japan retail location.

YouthQuake 's  Fake As Flowers  has once again teamed up with Tokyo-based streetwear brand BlackEyePatch to create an enticing capsule collection designed for skaters navigating the city after dark. This collaboration comes on the heels of Fake As Flowers' recent recognition with one of the prestigious TOKYO FASHION AWARDs for the 2024 season. In the captivating lookbook, models take to the streets of Tokyo, showcasing the holographic outerwear pieces from the capsule collection. The focal point of the collection is the tracksuits, available in two mesmerizing colorways, each adorned with holographic detailing. Not only do these tracksuits offer a stylish aesthetic, but they also ensure visibility during late-night or early-morning skate sessions. Completing the apparel offering are hoodies and tees, featuring cohesive co-branding and logos on the front and back. In addition to the apparel, the collection includes a black version of the shoulder bag, originally released i...