In a move that is sure to send fans of Japanese streetwear fits of heart palpitations, three of the country’s top labels have collaborated on a GORE-TEX-inspired line of jackets titled “The Fusion Project“. The collection of four performance jackets were created by the mighty triumvirate of mastermind JAPAN, White Mountaineering and  visvim with key […]


31 May
Aromatic fragrance from Japan

High end Japanese streetwear brand mastermind JAPAN collaborates with Deica on a somewhat unexpected product — an aromatic room spray. Masters of packaging and preseentation, it’s no surprise that this collabo is beautifully put together. Available at Zozo for $50 (¥3,990).


22 Feb
All black leather bag collection for Spring/Summer 2011

The trusty duo of Swagger and Porter by Yoshida have teamed up for another collaboration, this time it’s the the Black Leather Collection for Spring/Summer 2011. Utilizing only premium black leather on all the pieces, the Japanese brands have put together a beautiful latptop attache case (above), plus a tote bag, backpack and waist bag […]


2 Dec
Luxury streetwear sneakers from California

Luxury streetwear brand Android Homme have released their sneaker collection for Fall/Winter 2010, and there are some beauties in the mix. Utilizing many of their silhouettes from their Spring line, Android Homme advance their look with several new luxury materials and colorways. Perforated and woven leathers, herringbone wool and soft premium leathers all make the […]


27 Aug
Luxury Japanese label goes out at the top

One of LIAS’ favorite labels, mastermind JAPAN, has announced it will close shop in 2013, which would complete its 15th year on the market. As much of a bummer as it is, you have to admire an artist closing something down at its peak. Everyone from Entourage to Axel Rose to the Aliens franchise should […]


5 Aug
The definitive mountain boot for Fall 2010...?

Nobody does luxury streetwear quite like Japan, and among the best of market is mastermind JAPAN. The Adidas sneaker they did was bonkers, and this Mountain Boot is not far behind. Made of a rich dark leather in their signature black and using Vibram soles, the boot is loaded with fine details like a zippered […]


We’re really feeling these mastermind JAPAN collaboration with Adidas. There’s more in the collection including a jersey and tracksuit, but the high end Japanese streetwear label have really hit it out of the park with these high tops. While mastermind’s skull-n-bones motif and the shoe’s high tongue can’t help but scream for attention, the black […]


20 Apr
Celebrate the wonders of nature

To some people today is a very special day, a day to play hookie and take in the wonders of nature. To celebrate this “most important day of the year for San Francisco’s Haight Ashbury District,” San Francisco’s True presents the 4/20 pack. Highlights for 2010 include a new and improved “spice” grinder, a blunt […]