Background
Julius Brian Siswojo started skateboarding in 1988 and since then, it’s been an integral part of his lifestyle in Hong Kong. His influence has spread the growth of skateboarding through extensive media exposure, and through various skateboard related events. As the chairman of ‘All Hong Kong Skateboards Associations’ and one of the founders of ‘Hong Kong Federation of Extreme sports,’ he continues to promote Skateboarding and Street fashion lifestyle.

8FIVE2 Distribution
In 1999, Brian started his company “8FIVE2 Distribution.” Through this, he was able to introduce for the first time such popular brands from the U.S and Japan such as Alphanumeric, Alien Workshop/Habitat/Seek/Reflex, Elwood/Aesthetics, and many more.

8FIVE2SHOP
In the year 2000, Brian was hired by Alphanumeric to be their Asia Sales & Marketing Director. After a successful year at Alphanumeric, Brian expanded his business to open the first high end street fashion/ skateboard shop called 8FIVE2SHOP. Known for it’s authenticity, clean image, and it’s great location in the heart of Hong Kong’s shopping area, 8FIVE2SHOP quickly gained popularity not only among the local media but, worldwide.

Many of the top skateboarders have passed through this shop such as Eric Koston, Tim O’Connor, Brian Wenning, Stefan Janoski, etc… In fact the shop has been mentioned in worldwide media such as Evilmonito.com, Skateboarder Magazine, Skateboard Mag, 411 video magazine, Lodown magazine, Complex, Sneaker Freaker, Streetwear Internationl, Street Jack (Japan), Ollie (Japan), etc… Carrying such sought out brands such as Alien Workshop/Habitat/Reflex/Seek, DGK/Gold Wheels/Organika/Expedition One/Gold Rims, Real/Krooked/Anti Hero/Thunder/Spifire, Independent, Venture, Thrasher, Listen, FTC/Western Edition as their skateboard brands and also Fiberops, Haze, UXA, NIKE SB, Cr8tive Recreation, Adidas Coastal, RBK DGK, Sperry Top Siders, Hex Antistyle, Crooks & Castle, In4mation, Irons, Under Crown, Mike 23, Fuct, The Hundreds, Fucking Awesome, etc…

With this, Brian has taken a large role in building these brands in Hong Kong, through effective media attention which has led to the expansion of the street fashion scene in Hong Kong.

Prism Clothing has been arround since june 2006. Created by Fabien Baudin, Prism comes from the french part of Switzerland. All our clothes are illustrated by young swiss artists in very limited runs.

The main vibes of Prism clothing label is to express our style on clothes by illustration. There\’s graffiti artists, illustrators and photographers collaborate with the label.

We always look for featuring with artists (international too) and others label. We do a new “collection” each 4 months, so enjoy www.the-prism.ch (for international order please send a mail at info@the-prism.ch).

Abuze LDN are unlike many other brands because they actually produce their clothing themselves.

They are heavily influenced by London graffiti and the hip hop culture in general and produce alot of custom made limited edition pieces. Their latest range includes a design by infamous London graffiti legend Zomby and also a limited edition run collaboration tee with UK hip hop artist Jehst. Check out their all over prints onto sweats and caps. This company is definitely going places and worth checking out.

TheHundreds is “…a lifestyle project that encompasses our signature clothing brand and online magazine.”

Their blog is a damn good read for everyone who wants to get some insight into the streetwear game. Besides stories about their life you can find their original clothing line and the new Public Label collection in the online shop section of the site. 2006 was Ben and Bobby Hundreds year and the infamous Paisley Hoodie rocked the streetwear world.

From the Hundreds site:
Our line is inspired by “Los Angeles Lifestyle / California Culture,” and our roots within the skateboarding, punk, and hip-hop subcultures. The design is reminiscent of 1980s surf-culture t-shirts, independent skateboard company apparel of the 1990s, and the advent of “streetwear” at the turn of the millennium.

The Collection (t-shirts), Public Label (cut & sewn garments) and Tens (women’s program) are sold in limited quantities in the world’s most prestigious streetwear boutiques (including our online Shop) and has been recognized and featured by the industry’s leading publications, such as The New York Times Magazine, Warp Japan, Complex Magazine, Streetwear Today, Beinghunted, and the “Untitled” book by Lodown.

Compared to most streetwear brands 10.Deep is a dinosaur. The company was founded in 1995 as a design firm and creative collective that creates the 10.Deep Clothing line as one of their main outputs.

THE APPAREL LINE
10.Deep is one of the original New York streetwear brands. Through bold graphics and quality design, we create apparel that intelligently conjures thoughts of movements, individuals, and ideologies of days past and present. We seek to produce goods that neither sacrifice quality nor style. At 10.Deep our motto is simple: forget everyone and listen to yourself. Strength lies in the hands of an individual (10 fingers), not in the approval of one’s peers.

Orisue is a streetwear brand that produces fresh and innovative designs. Whoever thinks all over patterns are played should check out what Orisue does with them and like with so many other designs they always find a way to give a good design a twist to make it great. This philosophy is also reflected in their mission statement.

The Mission:
When we look at a piece of paper, it is plain, simple, and without dimensions. But when folded into an ORISUE or better known as origami, it becomes a medium of art and craftsmanship. In retrospect, a piece of fabric when cut and sewn together becomes its own stitch.

You can fold a simple quadrilateral paper into any shape. We wish to fold the laws of nature, the dignity of life, and the expression of affection into our clothes. ORISUE’s appeal lies within its simplicity. Simple rules and a basic set of folding maneuvers which lies in precision and discipline.

Like an ORISUE or a piece of fabric, you are given this life; do something with it, decorate it, and make it your lifestyle.

DURKL is a clothing label that feeds off of absurdity. Our clothing demands attention and keeps you flashy. Inspired by former hilarious trends, 7th grade dances, and the future according to Weird Science, DURKL keeps streetwear honest. Our label thrives on decadence, fun…and because my mom is an aerobics instructor.

There are streetwear brands that take themselves way too seriously, and then there is DURKL. DURKL loves bright colors, rare animal skins, big league chew, and dinosaurs. I actually dealt B.L.C when I was in 2nd grade. (Grape and original only though).

We spiked so much damn punch and ran out of rules to break, so we went and found the 4th dimension: DURKL.

DURKL is the 4th dimension.

Come join us.

RETREAT - A fresh and innovative U.K clothing brand, which was formed in 2004 by graphic designer and DJ, Paul Sudron aka Paul Sid.

Retreat aims to bring a little more of our own feeling of individualism, and to focus on the design and the aesthetic of what we are trying to achieve.

Current focus lies on some raw t-shirt designs featuring both graphics and more abstract motifs and more recently sweatshirt designs for the autumn/winter collection.

Current focus lies on some raw t-shirt designs featuring both graphics and more abstract motifs and more recently sweatshirt designs for the autumn/winter collection and our upcoming spring/summer 2007 collection.

RETREAT FROM ALL EVIL!!!

Spraygraphic Apparel™ is a clothing company dedicated to developing Thought Provoking Style™ for everyone to wear and enjoy.

The clothes we wear have the power to speak to others about how we feel, what we think, and what we would like others to think about. Spraygraphic is more than just a throwing on a plain old T-shirt. It is an active choice that has the capacity to make a difference in your life and the life of others. All of our political commentary, images, and ideas are printed on sweat shop free clothing.

Spraygraphic Apparel™ is an extension of our activism, our affinity for design and art, and our commitment to feeling comfortable in clothes that stand for something more than a dollar sign or ego. We design clothes that hopefully will provoke thoughts about social, political, global issues going on throughout the world and at the same time produce an individual and eclectic style that celebrates the labors of artists and activists from all over the planet and helps you stand apart from everyone else and stand for something important: humanity, the value of life, and thought provoking style…

Each garment in our collection has its own title that is printed inside of the clothing as part of our tag and brand, along with a short note commenting on the meaning attached to the design. Also, we believe in the importance of giving back to society through charitable contributions. Currently, we donate money and clothes to several different kinds of charities. Spraygraphic Apparel™ is a company dedicated to making a product that makes people smile and maybe think a little more about the ink on the clothing.

Cutthroat Clothing is based outta Toronto, Ontario and is heavily influenced within the music scene.

We work with a lot of tours and have a roster of bands we endorse, including: Protest The Hero, I Hate Sally, These Silhouettes, Machete Avenue etc.. On our site you can find the freshest new gear, really good bands, and a list of “hot” upcoming events.