Know1edge - 8five2: OG Hong Kong Street Culture

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.

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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.

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Offset Clothing

Offset Clothing is a new clothing line company that serves as the newest trend-setter in the underground and mainstream music and extreme sport scene.

offset clothing

With a keen sense of fashion and branding, Offset items are a perfect mix of trend and style. It’s not obsession: It’s addiction. Offset Clothing has proven time and time again why it has grown and created as much hype as it has in only a short year. Offering high quality items at a fraction of the cost that similar styles are putting out, we bridge the gap between thriftstore and boutiques. After conquering the music and extreme sport scene, you will see Offset in the hottest clubs from NYC to Chicago and everywhere in between.

With a strong promotional backing, Offset hosts and promotes events with free giveaways whenever and wherever possible, making sure to spread the word and have a good time. You’ve seen your favorite bands on stage sporting the gear, and you’ve seen some dude fall off his skateboard rocking a shirt, now its time to fill your closet with Offset Clothing!

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Fallout:Wear Underground Clothing Co.

We have been around since 2005. We have become known for our one of a kind designs in the skateboarding community. It is run by myself, a former skater, and others giving back to the skaters today. We have designed unique clothing that will make anyone stand out in the crowd as well as on the streets.

Fallout:Wear underground streetwear

About the clothing:
Our clothing designs comes with “Direct Printing” we print direct-to-fabric with no transfers. The result is a matte image that moves with the garment because the ink is actually embedded in the fabric for ultimate wearable comfort. Our durable, high-quality, pre-shrunk 100% cotton t-shirts is what to wear when you want to go comfortably casual.

Fallout:Wear is giving back to those who have the love of skateboarding. As we do too. We also design for the casual person who loves to wear great looking high-quality clothing.

What does Fallout:Wear stand for?
The pure and simple love of skateboarding. These are your streets. Don’t let anyone take that away from you. The street is your battlefield!
The board is your weapon!

Fallout:Wear U.C.C

A Fallout is coming!…Prepare yourself!

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Best Streetwear Brands

1.

Triko

Rating: 4.44 / Votes: 36
2.

3sixteen: the new royalty

Rating: 4.26 / Votes: 31
3.

Haesnik

Rating: 4.24 / Votes: 75
4.

10 Deep Clothing - Original NYC Streetwear

Rating: 4.17 / Votes: 46
5.

9Grand Clothing

Rating: 4.16 / Votes: 67
6.

Obey Clothing

Rating: 4.15 / Votes: 13
7.

The Human Empire

Rating: 4.14 / Votes: 7
8.

Know1edge - 8five2: OG Hong Kong Street Culture

Rating: 4.13 / Votes: 31
9.

Blake Hamster - More than just Streetwear

Rating: 4.06 / Votes: 33
10.

Alador and Smith Streetwear

Rating: 4.05 / Votes: 37
11.

Bean Dip Clothing

Rating: 4.03 / Votes: 30
12.

Umsteigen

Rating: 4 / Votes: 5
13.

Slingshot London

Rating: 4 / Votes: 9
14.

Cutthroat Clothing

Rating: 3.98 / Votes: 62
15.

DURKL - Honest Streetwear

Rating: 3.93 / Votes: 14
16.

Abstraxx - Stand Alone

Rating: 3.92 / Votes: 12
17.

Subscript

Rating: 3.9 / Votes: 10
18.

Commune - CollectiveArmor.com

Rating: 3.87 / Votes: 15
19.

The Hundreds

Rating: 3.86 / Votes: 29
20.

AMP Street: T-Shirts and Streetwear from Bangkok

Rating: 3.85 / Votes: 13
21.

Abuze London Streetwear

Rating: 3.83 / Votes: 6
22.

Retreat Clothing

Rating: 3.82 / Votes: 11
23.

PRISM Clothing: Freshness from Switzerland

Rating: 3.75 / Votes: 8
24.

Jeepney Clothing

Rating: 3.69 / Votes: 13
25.

Nostylgia Fashions Inc.

Rating: 3.67 / Votes: 6
26.

Modus Operandi - Streetwear from Singapore

Rating: 3.6 / Votes: 5
27.

Blacktooth Streetwear

Rating: 3.5 / Votes: 4
28.

Hippo Esthetics aka HIPPOE

Rating: 3.5 / Votes: 8
29.

Orisue Clothing

Rating: 3.32 / Votes: 19
30.

Formula Werks

Rating: 3.11 / Votes: 9
31.

littlebyjenny - Big In Style

Rating: 3 / Votes: 1
32.

Spraygraphic Apparel™

Rating: 2.67 / Votes: 6


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