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Aertex

Aertex is a heritage British brand that celebrates its 120th anniversary this year. Renowned worldwide for creating the first breathable fabric back in 1888, Aertex went on to supply uniform to the ‘Desert Rats’ fighting in North Africa during WWII, and later made football shirts for the England World Cup team playing in the sweltering Mexico heat in 1970. Now a brand established once again for producing great quality shirting and cutting edge knits - inspired its rich archives - Aertex is seeking to expand on its initial UK re-launch success and is actively seeking growth into other markets in Europe, the U.S and Japan for s/s09.

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Real Real Genuine

As the name says, Real product, designed and manufactured with care and attention. The Genuine article. Rooted in denim and jeanswear since its launch just one year ago Spring 2009 will bring merino and cashmere fine knits, classic and technical outerwear, quality shirtings in both a workwear and classic vibe and a signature selvage twill pant and short. PLUS, hand made in the UK leather boots, sneakers and bags with our good friends at the Vael Project and jeans, tees, polos and sweats to take you from January chills to summer pills/thrills/chills.

Available at some really nice shops and on-line at www.realrealgenuine.com

RRG is the love child of Richard Hobbs and numerous friends and collaborators. Working out of a shed in the English Countryside, drinking good English Ale and building a British Denim Brand with a global family.

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Baracuta

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D.I.E.

D.I.E (Denim Is Everything) has, and always will be an independent clothing company who’s emphasis is to provide well designed, quality, anti-mass produced, hand illustrated garments and related products, deriving inspiration from the lives and interests we actively pursue.
We are an independent company creating products regardless of current trends or movements. ‘Denim Is Everything’ is a statement of modern living; an observation of how workwear has evolved to become the modern uniform.

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PF Flyers

Gem of the original American sneaker brands, PF continues to define classic casual style in authentic reissues and evolved silhouettes. With a striking modern eye and heritage design details, PF composes the latest premium textiles and fine Old World materials. For 70 years, P and F have stood for Posture Foundation, our namesake dedication to tailored quality, lasting good looks and substantial comfort.

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Farah Vintage

In 1920 Farah first began producing clothing in El Paso, Texas. Then in the 1970s the Farah Slack was assimilated into British youth culture.

At a time when the media was transfixed with the emergence of Punk, the Farah Slack was popularized when a whole generation of young men - from mods and skins to the Jamaican ‘Stickmen’ - created regionalised fashion trends. Dressed in smart-casual clothing, the look spread and became firmly entwined within The Casual Scene, based on the Mods notion of secrecy and elitism.

Revived in 2007, Farah Slacks & Leisurewear takes its cue from the golden era of this iconic trouser brand, exploring elements from a rich archive combining vintage inspiration with directional design and colour.

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New Balance

Since 1906, New Balance, based in Boston, MA, has been making some of the world’s most well-loved footwear for over 100 years. Continuing this tradition, New Balance features classic sneakers made with premium materials and sophisticated use of color on both heritage and modern-day silhouettes.

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Nom de Guerre

Nom de Guerre is a New York based creative collective founded by Holly Harnsongkram, Wil Whitney, Devon Turnbull, and Isa Saalabi. The concept of the collective is to combine basic and diverse influences from art, fashion, and various New York City subcultures to create a composite culture and product.

Nom de Guerre opened October 2003, in downtown Manhattan on the corner of Broadway and Bleecker Street. Invisible to the average passer-by, the subterranean space is inspired by underground sites such as bunkers, tunnels, and archaeological digs, creating a sense of otherworldliness.

Nom de Guerre has the look of a high-end Army/Navy outpost with an emphasis on utilitarian basics; and since its inception, has been a destination for young New Yorkers who comprise the burgeoning art and music scene.

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Silas

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Wood Wood

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Griffin

We are about discovering new dimensions, exploring creative continents and journeying ever onwards. Griffin installations are their own phenomena and have created another stratosphere for garments to profile themselves over and above the catwalk. We work with designers from other creative forces, fine artists and architects. It’s a large international team of like-minded people and we are all aspiring to release the Griffin dream of quality garments, with a tale to tell.