Store Watch


413 SILVER

Monday, May 5th, 2008

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This saturday May 10th, Supra footwear will be releasing a very limited pair of sneakers. So limited that only 11 retailers in the US will be getting these in and only having 30 pairs each. These silver, white and hints of turquoise kicks will be part of the Supra’s very own flagship store in Los Angeles Factory 413’s store exclusives called ‘413‘. A better pic after the jump will help you figure out what sneakers I’m talking about. 

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MYSTERY BOX?

Friday, May 2nd, 2008

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When you think of a ‘Mystery Box‘ I’m sure plenty of things run thru your mind. Well just imagine if a skate brand named ‘Diamond Supply Co.‘ had a mystery box for you. You’d probally be psyched! I know I would. With all the fresh t-shirt designs that Diamond has been droppin’ for the past seasons, I’m sure nobody will even think of doubting that there is anything they will dislike in this box.

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This Is Your Motivation

Monday, March 17th, 2008

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Located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Motivation has those chilly college kids looking hot. Owned by Mike Moeller and HipHopDX’s good pal Mick Boogie, this boutique has truly hit the ground running. Extensive inventory, a carried out mission and a relatively untapped market. Moeller, who blogs at www.mtvtn.blogspot.com, spoke to The Evil Collector about his store, his plans and how to jumpstart a store.

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Billionaire Boys Club In NYC - Now Open!

Friday, November 30th, 2007

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The Evil Collector earlier reported about the opening of the BBC/Ice Cream store in New York City. Last night, they threw a party to celebrate. With Miss Info doing a live broadcast, the store looks to be off to a grand start. For those in the NYC area, the store is open everyday - 12-noon to 7pm. Below are more shots of the store and the address where you can go and cop you some BBC/Ice Cream apparel. (more…)


Billionaire Boys Club In NYC

Saturday, November 24th, 2007

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For all my New Yorkers, Billionaire Boys Club/Ice Cream will be opening up a new flagship store around the way in the city that never sleeps! (more…)


Go Get ALIFE!

Tuesday, November 20th, 2007

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For all those aritsts and graffiti writers out there — this is for you! Now in ALIFE stores across the country, the new Krink tees designed by Craig Costello are available immediately! (more…)


TRADITION (WESTLAKE VILLAGE)

Tuesday, September 25th, 2007

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Jason Gaines and Andrew Kline incepted TRADITION in 2006. Respectively, the ex-college basketball player and a former straight-edge band member (Strife), met as teenagers in Thousand Oaks, CA. Exceeding 15 years of combined retail experience, the two re-met while working as manager/buyer at Conveyor (Gaines) and (Kline) at Fred Segal Santa Monica. (more…)


Concepts (Boston, MA)

Saturday, August 18th, 2007

Concepts is a 2 level, 3000 (1500 a level) square foot retail space located in the heart of Harvard Square in Cambridge, Massachusetts, seconds from Boston. Concepts has been the premier sneaker / skate / and lifestyle boutique since 1996. The store carries a mix of streetwear, premium denim and hard to find sneakers. The store will be moving on September 15th so we got the breakdown on the impressive new space, and what you can expect to find there….. (more…)


Diamond Supply Co. Store

Wednesday, August 1st, 2007

Diamond Supply Co. is one of the world’s leading skateboard lifestyle companies, they developed their name making some of the best hardware money can buy. The company gained widespread popularity almost overnight in 2005 when they released a collaboration Dunk with Nike nicknamed, the Tiffany Dunk. The popularity of the Tiffany Dunk created a demand in the Diamond t-shirt line, making them one of the fastest growing brands in the streetwear/skate market.

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UBIQ (Philly, PA)

Saturday, July 14th, 2007

The city of “Brotherly Love” and tasty cheese steaks is also the city full of unique styles and trends.

Let’s take this week’s storewatch to Philly to get a glimpse inside of UBIQ. With new renovation and a reputation for sleek, chic and upscale shoes, UBIQ is a blueprint for other boutiques to follow.

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413 SILVER

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