Summer is all but over, and the signs are everywhere. There’s no kids in the streets, the heat index peaks in “just” the high 80’s, the first twinges of brown silently creep upon the leaves, theres a soft breeze foreshadowing the coming cold, “Forever Young” (Bob Dylan) plays softly along the ambient sound of the local flora and fauna. It’s about time to wreak some havoc.

This whole summer has been dominated by either solid colors or plaids, and quite frankly, Crooks does not appreciate it. Leave it to the thieves to come and rough things up a bit as we kick off the first wave of Fall drops. This is just a taste of what’s to come, ’cause judging from the lookbook, this could very well be the heaviest drop from C&C in a long time. Finally, some much needed balance – all these pretty things were starting to wear me out.

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As G-Star has steadily extended its reach across the shop’s shelf space it’s slowly began to leech room away from some of the other premier labels we carry up here. But one label that never seems to be affected by such encroachments (generally because it never sticks around long enough) has just dropped the first taste of their new season. Let’s see if they can break their own record.

The last traces of Play Cloths summer shipments linger lonely on the small perch in which they find refuge. It’s tough to believe that those few remaining members were first introduced a little over 2 months ago, as the nearly the entire stock sold out within the first week. And with the autumn months bearing down on us, the long sleeve resurrection is close at hand.

It’s a good thing then that PC is ahead of the curve on this one, stocking us with an abundance of light jackets, crewnecks, hoods and even a set of crispy-ass sweats in addition to the expected button-ups and tees. Inaugural fans will be pleased to see the improvements in quality that PC has made since their inception nearly 2 years ago.

Unless you’re the type that prefers to have the one-up on everyone, it may still be a little warm to don some of this stuff so early. But on the other hand, it would be nice to have it all stashed away, waiting for you when that first cold front comes breezing through. So sleepers be warned, the first day temps hit sub-70°, this stuff will vanish almost as swiftly as it came.

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It’s safe to say the title statement essentially sums this up.

Since our first shipment, BBC has pretty much been the shop’s model for consistency. The freezer has been filled, emptied, re-filled, and done all over again at least 3 times, with each drop outdoing the last. With such an astounding track record at their disposal, there aren’t too many praises that haven’t already been sung.

Unlike our previous tee-exclusive drop, this one beholds a tad more variety, an obvious precursor to the heat set to drop as autumn pulls around. Unfortunately, there’s only one chance left to cop the jeans featured after the jump, as the other pairs were immediately snagged by the lucky shoppers on the scene as soon as the box was opened.

Better luck next time.

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“A piece of paper is plain and dimensionless. By carefully following a series of precise folds, that piece of paper transforms into a three-dimensional work of art and craftsmanship. The finished product reveals itself as more than just art, but as a physical manifestation of the creator’s self-expression and individuality. Once known as ORISUE, this craft is now commonly known as origami.”

That is the opening paragraph of Orisue’s mission statement, and if you didn’t happen to catch the message, let me spell it out for you – they take their craft very, VERY, seriously.Just one look at the latest season, and the former statement becomes clearly evident. Every stitch, every crease, every cut, looks thought out and deliberate. By design these are all delicately designed pieces with every feature holding a defined purpose.

Naturally one would expect labels that hold their products to such high standards to eventually overshoot their mark by going too over-the-top, or come up drastically short by being too simple. Yet Orisue manages to maintain the fine balance between innovation and fuction, creating refined and well honed garments that can be integrated into any outfit.

The only thing better than knowing that youre getting top qualty product, is knowing that there’s more on the way. Let me emphasize that “more” (MORE!). This is just the first drop in a pretty dense Fall/Winter order. Needless to say, your ears should be perked. (bookmark this page…)

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It’s time for a bigger clubhouse. The amount of new BBC/Ice Cream we’ve had in the past 2 weeks or so has our entire display running over. It used to just be the freezer. I’m not sure who’s the closest spot in the region carrying this stuff but whoever it is, I’m pretty sure they don’t have as much as we do. Whats really wild though, is that there’s even more on the way! And who knows what’s been slated to come in on the next drop. Till then, here’s a few more tees to keep you going through the next few weeks.

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There was quite a bit of nail biting and pacing in anticipation of our first drop from The ‘Deep this Summer. And the result? An absolute shit-ton of heat F.Y.A.! Of Course you know, we have to keep our button down game on lock, but theres also tees and convertible shorts for those of you looking to add some versatility to your looks. Here’s hoping shipment two looks as good if not better.

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As labels start gearing up in anticipation of the August/Autumn turn, you kind of can’t help but wonder “Where the hell did my summer go?!” As if stricken down by some sudden case of amnesia or complete omission/refusal to acknowledge the prevailing time – blistering heat waves running rampant, any attempts to preserve hat little ozone we have left are thwarted due to our atmosphere being dominated by the interminable flow of freyon thrust from the bowels of overworked AC units, your neighborhood wreaks of dried sweat, sunscreen and bug repellent – somewhere someone is crying, FOR A NEW FRIGGIN TEE SHIRT!

And that’s why we keep our BBC in a freezer. The latest drop no doubt serves as a Godsend to all of those looking to escape the wrinkled collar plague, and look – we’ve got accessories too! So the next time you feel yourself frying wherever you’re standing, feel free to drop a bill or two. It’s never hot in space, just ask a Moon Man.

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Small drops have been the name of the game lately. I mean after all, it is Summer, and around this time the tepid, trend-heavy waters of this solstice are churning at full speed. With so many different flavors on the scene at once, it’s virtually impossible to touch ‘em all. So with the last few drops being a bit tee-biased, we decided to bring in a few button-ups to satisfy our more casual consumer. Who better to bring in than possibly our most casual brand, Amongst Friends. Like I said, it was a small drop but a relevant one nonetheless. Although the whole plaid thing might be a little overused by now, one can never go wrong with the herringbone. It takes a soft touch and a minimalist approach to truly pull off a timeless plaid pattern, you’d be hard pressed to find one’s cleaner than this.

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The last drop From Play Cloths got so much love that we just felt it was necessary bring on an encore. The graphic tee heavy drop lent itself well to PC die hards, but for the more reserved (grown) crowd this release is a bit easier on the eyes. The simple v-necks and caps provide a bit of refinement and add a touch of simplicity to what has been a pretty busy season thus far.

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This is your pilot speaking…

Another cold drop by BBC/Ice Cream has refilled the cooler to near total capacity. There’s quite a bit to see with this drop, at least as far as t-shirts go; but there are also a few new shorts and button-ups for those of you looking to diversify your allegiances with the Spaceman. Still keep on alert, I hear this Summer’s gonna be pretty chilly.

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