LoveHate "Non-Seasonal" Designs... Shoes

Shoes

LoveHate "Non-Seasonal" Designs... T-Shirts

T-Shirts

LoveHate "Non-Seasonal" Designs... Sweaters

As a precursor to the release of my Summer and Fall look books, I thought I would share some of my designs with everyone.  I doubt I will use many of these designs in the future, but that said, I might... so do not jack them.  Enjoy.

Sweaters

Thou Shalt Covet Thy Sunglasses...

I have always known that I am somewhat of an impulse buyer... by somewhat, I mean that I am fairly good at walking away from an item that I see in a store that I immediately want.  However, I am extremely bad at walking away from items which I covet over time (and I can be very impulsive in my coveting choices).  Point and case, my Beats by Dre Tour headphones (posted below), which I had many weeks to agonize over prior to purchase. 

My latest acquisition, however, I have always known I would own eventually.  Now, for many reasons, I had put off actually buying these glasses; firstly, because the majority of the Ray Ban Wayfarers you see in the stores are small, they never really looked quite right on me; secondly, I own many pairs of sunglasses, Oakley Frogskins (very similar) being part of that collection; and thirdly, I knew, that of all the glasses I own, I really only wear one pair on a regular basis.  Then, about a month ago, tragedy struck and my trusted favorite sunglasses died, leaving a hole within my collection for a new favorite pair.  And then yesterday, upon a purpose driven visit to the optical store, I found my new favorite; black frames, with black polarized lenses, large Ray Ban Wayfarers. Fate. Bought. Loved immediately.

LoveHate Handled Shopping Bag...

Just put this design together... thinking about getting this manufactured in a few different colors. Thinking this color and a few pastels... thoughts?

1. What are your thoughts on the pattern?

2. What colors would you like to see it in?

3. How important is the reusable shopping bag to you?

Inspiration... Period.

Today I finally purchased a book that I have wanted for weeks now.  A Bathing Ape, one of my favorite clothing lines and one of the major reasons I started LoveHate Apparel, has released a collection of photography, stories, interviews, and other imagery, chronicling it's 15 year existence as one of the most prolific and imaginative clothing companies in the world.  Calling Bape a clothing line really only begins to scratch the surface of what this company has achieved.

Nigo, Bape's enigmatic leader has, in my view, changed the clothing game forever.  To people who know of him, Nigo has become a pop culture icon, the likes of which has not been seen since Andy Warhol.  It is only more fitting that Nigo, like Andy, has made his name designing some very sought after shoes; and throughout his life and career, has collected the world around him.

The immense success that Bape has achieved in the past 15 years is definitely something to aspire to.  I am inspired... period.

For my Godson.

Tis the season to buy awesome things for those you love and my godson Jaiden (and his little brother Carson) definitely fit the bill.  But this post is strictly about that little boy Jaiden... the kid is jockin' my fresh, jockin', jockin' my fresh or at least he will be with these Creative Recreation shoes I picked up for him.

So Fresh and So Clean Clean.

I am down with these...

I was doing a bit of surfing for some shoes and came across these kicks on the Dave's Quality Meat site; don't let the name fool you, Dave's Quality Meat is actually a shoe store in NYC. I must admit, I am a little biased when it comes to the Nike Skateboarding line, strictly because they add "SB" to everything... and there is nothing wrong with that.

Oh and these are pretty tight too.

I also really like these... who knew I'd ever want striped shoes?

Peace.

Second Love Hate T-shirt.

This is the second T-shirt that has been inspired by my pieces for the Seeing is Believing art show coming up in a few weeks. Check it out. Peace.

First LoveHate T-shirt design.

This is the first of two or three T-shirt designs that will be released by LoveHate Apparel. I will be debuting this design at the Seeing is Believing art show later this month/early next month at the Sweatshop in Vancouver (more information to follow)...

...stay tuned for more designs inspired by my pieces for the show. Peace.