It sports a molded TPU heel and an ENCAP REVEAL midsole. We love the aggressive urban-meets-outdoor styling and colorway.

We hope fresh drops from New Balance x Tokyo Design Studio keep coming. Follow the tag #toykodesignstudio on Instagram for news and trends.

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This hand-knitted Skull Beanie ($420) in 100% cotton is made in Japan and has vibe that’s all its own. It’s a bold statement piece that’s unmistakably original. There’s something powerful happening with its very organic, natural design that feels very Día de los Muertos meets 80’s Spielberg movie. Whatever it is, its compelling as all get out.

You can pick one up stateside or online at Mannahatta.

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This AW20 season, called The Radical Spirit, is based on the secret war in Laos that the CIA only declassified in 2018. Lauren and her team shot the campaign in the Golden Triangle where the Mekong river creates a border between Laos, Myanmar, and Thailand.

These looks are classic, yet bold.

They’re comfortable, yet clever.

And they are fun yet, functional.

Credits:
Photography: Eric Kvatek
Models: Sukanda Pantab (Moshi), Passalak Supasiripisarn (Dream), and Jessica Hamilton
Art Direction: Lauren Yates
Styling: Buranee Soh

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What was your vehicle born as? Year, make, model? How long have you had it? Ryan Lovelace: It’s a 1948 Chevy bus. We lived in it for about 3 years once we finished making it liveable.

Can you tell us about your favorite mods or features? Ryan Lovelace: Yeesh, over the years it’s hard to list it all out. Floors, walls, and the ceiling. I framed all that out and put in the redwood, then we built out a mini kitchen and closet/desk zone in the back. The roof was all rusted out and had about 20 coats of various paints on it. We spent a week with grinders and sanded it all back to metal and repainted it, then cut a huge hole in the back and went up!

We knew we wanted a nice little nook to sleep in and I wanted to maximize space. It obviously already broke a few rules, so I figured we’d just keep up on that and I cut that big hole in the roof back there. I learned to weld well enough to make the frame for the wood to be built on, then my friend Lando helped me frame and build out the box. It fits a queen-sized mattress flawlessly and is about the most amazing little nook to spend a night in listening to waves and feeling a warm summer breeze roll through when the windows are all open.

Old Pal: The Cosmic Collider wouldn’t be the same without Gabriel Güereña, the Ojai-based mechanic who helped power our rusty roller through an epic high-desert road trip. And while he’s known as the gearhead that revived our beautiful hunk of junk, he’s also a rad pal who spreads good vibes with dirt in his teeth and oil on his hands. Also, our friends at Homemade Modern more than refurbished the interior; they brought it “up to date” with their woodworking wizardry. Artist, Joe Swec tied it all together with hand-painted Old Pal slogans and signage on the exterior.

What’s been your favorite trip with the Collider so far?
Old Pal: Originally, the Cosmic Collider didn’t travel too far and was more of a rolling home at rest. Old Pal made it more road worthy and it traveled around the desert as part of its maiden voyage during Coachella 2019. Since then, it’s meandered around Ojai and up and down the California coast getting thumbs up and honks wherever it roams.

Where to next? What’s your dream expedition?
Old Pal: We keep her pretty close to home in Venice, CA. But as summer winds down, we can’t wait to cruise up and down the coast as the winds turn off shore and those Fall south swells remind us why we call California home. Her slow-going style keeps everyone on board very present. She’s pretty hard to miss so keep an eye out for her crawling along the slow lane near you.

Big thanks to Ryan and Old Pal for the download. If you see the Cosmic Collider around, don’t forget to tag @oldpal! And definitely be sure to check out the Old Pal online shop for low key apparel, accessories, and their collection of exclusive artwork.

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One lucky winner gets a highly-curated selection of gear from Topo Designs, Cantonment, Windup Watch Shop, One Eleven, and Quaker Marine Supply to elevate their carry… and their spirits.

Enter your email for a chance for one lucky winner (must be a US resident) to win the following prize package:

• Cantonment – 3 Kerchief Sets ($120)
• Topo Designs – Rover Pack Leather + $250 gift card ($409)
• Windup Watch Shop – ADPT Strap, Two-Watch Fold, Strap-Changing Multi-Tool ($161)
• One Eleven – Solar-Powered Field Watch ($125)
• Quaker Marine Supply – $150 Gift Card ($150)

Our friends at Topo Designs will reach out to notify the winner of this amazing prize package with a combined value of $965.

REGISTER TO WIN HERE

Giveaway ends 8/31 at 11:59 pm MT. Winner will be randomly selected and contacted on 9/1. Must be a US resident.

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We’ve asked Hiking Patrol to identify 3 trends actively playing out in the outdoors/active lifestyle/fashion space right now. Let’s get to it:

Fishing brands are becoming lifestyle brands.
I see that many brands are inspired by fishing brands. In Japan, Hong Kong and South Korea, they have been doing it for several seasons already. You can see that many are inspired by South2 West8 and there are also older brands like Abu Garcia or Daiwa that are now doing collaborations or having a sub-label where they can fetch new customers.

Outdoor/hiking shoes will still be strong next season.
You will see that many of the biggest sports brands will not survive this industry if they are only releasing products because of the “hiking/outdoor trend”. I think these last two seasons are a test phase for them in the market to see if they can find new audiences. I think it’s easier for outdoor brands to take new customers from the lifestyle industry because they have always been making outdoor products for decades. The credibility is already there!

Follow Hiking Patrol on Instagram for more trends and inspo.

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The race brought together the 12 best Onewheel riders in the world, but only one managed to capture the win.  This year’s victor was Brenden Schurmeier (a.k.a. Floaty McFly) and highlights from his epic win can be seen here on their YouTube channel.

We’re big fans of the fun-factor packed into Onewheels, particularly their XR model ($1,799) with a range of 18 miles and a top speed of 19 mph. It’s one of those products that when you see a skilled rider lighting it up, it squarely puts us somewhere in the future of our youth.

Follow Onewheel on Instagram for the latest info around their products and races.

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If this is the case, we are thrilled at the prospect of these images. Not only are we already big fans of Engineered Garments’ work, we love tent-like anoraks and a good bucket hat. It’s also clear that KEEN’s very unique sandals called UNEEK’s are finding their way into more and more looks. Here’s to hoping these are signs of things to come.

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NATURE
Tell us a bit about yourself, your company, and how nature is woven into your product strategy…
So grateful to be asked to participate in this series with so many other amazing creatives and brands. After two decades of working corporate creative posts and moving on into the working unknown, Utopian Projects was originally created as a cover for my consultancy work with other brands. About a year ago I realized that though the consultancy work was great, I was creatively unsatisfied. I needed an outlet for my own passions for product that wasn’t tethered to anyone else’s business metrics, line plans or dated product history.

After staring at my own collection of vintage and new outdoor product I decided to just make three hats that I really wanted. To my absolute surprise, my “passion project”, seemed to really hit emotionally with a lot of folks. I’ll admit I’m a bit of a hat junky and love the fact that this one simple item can mean so many things to so many different people once its colored or patterned differently. Having met my wife working for Patagonia in Ventura, CA years ago, a big thread in our life has been our shared interest in outside activities and certainly our love for good looking gear.

I believe that most anything I’d attach to Utopian Projects as a brand would always be rooted with outdoor undertones. It’s been absolutely amazing and fulfilling receiving photos from customers using my hats out in their chosen “wild” regardless if its been city streets, standing in streams or on trailheads. I just want folks to be outside rain or shine.

CULTURE
Where do you go for inspiration and what out there in current culture is creating the best or most interesting vibes to motivate you?
I remember feeling a bit lost a season ago when I started getting all jacked up over what I thought other people might want. It didn’t feel good to me and feeling good was the whole point of evening starting this project. Because of my working history with both outdoor, general “streetwear” (I hate that word), and my own collection of wears, I use my old Patagonia catalog and product books in tandem with other current brands I admire to inform many of my creative decisions.

The style chapter we seem to find ourselves in is just so inspiring because of the openness to mix influences. We are operating in a world where we all ask more of our product purchases and that has created a wider lens to view outdoor product much differently. It seems a bit comical to me that over the years the outdoor industry stalled out a bit realizing that it had created an official “outdoor costume” you had to wear if you wanted to really live the open trails. These days I love seeing and find it oddly inspiring to see people doing their thing in the outdoors wearing such a wide range of general multipurpose product. Last time I checked, it is totally possible to enjoy outside activities wearing non-outdoor-related brands and items!

FUTURE
What does the future look like for Utopian Projects and what’s on your mind as you look forward?
This question spikes my anxiety. I’ll share this and hope anyone reading this knows this is a work in progress. Myself included, people want to buy and use products that services a wider life activity range that don’t make them feel like they are committing to being typecast a certain way. It’s a big part of why you see so many people on trails wearing either yoga tights or tech chino shorts as examples.

Another movement that’s been accelerated due to our global pandemic is the desire to shop smaller independent brands. Social media, though a blessing and a curse, is the great visual equalizer of big and small brands. When smaller brands like Utopian Projects start getting noticed, it doesn’t matter if you are REI, The North Face, or Utopian Projects… we all get 3 squares across our grid on Instagram.

My biggest challenge moving Utopian Projects into the future is trying to find the honest balance of operating up. I started this small project with all these outside pressures to be this glossy brand that has all the angles dialed in. Most of my operating decisions right now are attempts at maintaining a deep personal connectivity to the product and the wide range of customers that send awesome vibes back. I don’t want that to get diluted by my same desires to scale at light speed and end up sitting in a trade booth somewhere too soon. I’m a mess, but hopefully this project is a good looking one!

Check out the latest from Utopian Projects on their website and Instagram.

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The collection utilizes 900-denier recycled ripstop polyester with a weather-resistant coating to provide protection from the elements when on-the-go. The signature RANGE interior lining is made of a lightweight, bluesign® approved material. Other RANGE-inspired details across the collection include paracord straps and powder-coated pulls for a clean, functional aesthetic. 

The durable Barrel Pack 25L ($85) and Classic Cinch Tote 28L ($60) have rugged, outdoor-inspired undertones that complement the sleek, neutral colorway to create versatile, modern styles that transition seamlessly from the office to the park, to the plane. Professional designs and a classy, yet earthy color allow you to dress the collection up or down, no matter what your day has in store. The tote and pack are equipped with purpose-built pockets for storage, a drawstring top closure to keep items secure and signature details inspired by the versatile, female-founded team at RANGE. The Dakine x RANGE Capsule Collection also includes a crossbody handbag, hip pack, accessory pouch set and five-panel cap. 

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