Growing up in the 80's, I, like many others, was a huge fan of Planet of the Apes and other sci-fi franchises, such as Star Wars and Dune. Ever since primates have always had a special place in my heart, from King Kong to Congo. This love for apes has even extended into my fashion choices, as streetwear has been heavily influenced by these creatures for decades with T-shirt graphics, company logos, and marketing materials all featuring them. However, this obsession is not just limited to me - Looks like Charlton Heston and James Franco weren’t the only dudes catching feels for monkeys. For instance, iconic store X-Large was opened in 1991 by Eli Bonerz and Adam Silverman in LA,...
The "Harrington Jacket" is probably one of the most iconic items in the male wardrobe. Loved by the stars, the British icon over time has inspired young generations looking for an informal yet contemporary style. A timeless classic since its debut in 1938, you can’t get more British than the G9 Harrington Jacket. Born in Manchester in the UK, the G9 Harrington is the first of its kind. With its distinctive umbrella back yoke, two-buttoned dog ear collar and its ribbed cuffs and waistband, it truly speaks volumes. A jacket loved by all, from Ivy League students to various subcultures, like the mods, and to some of the most famous celebrities of our time. This jacket is for everyone no matter...
T-shirts have long been an iconic part of American fashion, but their influence has now spread globally. Each famous design emblazoned on them has its own unique history, making these shirts even more special. I Heart New York It's widely recognized as one of the most influential branding campaigns in history, but it all started as a simple napkin sketch (or an envelope, depending on the story). The '70s were a rough time for New York City, with rising crime rates and a struggling economy. Times Square wasn't the bustling tourist destination it is today - it was seen as dirty and unsafe, especially for families. New York was in dire need of a transformation, both physically and mentally. The...
There is none, really. Restore Cph simply sells vintage, just better. Our curation has the urgency of streetwear but the good taste of ready-to-wear.Our contemporary specialty is the stuff that people are already wearing and want to continue wearing: washed-out denim jackets, boxy hoodies, washed-out T-shirts, lightwash jeans, all tastefully slouchy. Cool-guy Californian style for the downtown tastemaker. Young people's clothes for grown-ups. Or vice versa.There are no clichés in Restore only classics. Streetwear tropes, like the juvenile graphic stimulation typical of the genre, are restrained. We know our way around the 20th century iconography and our garments are distinctive on our own merits.We frequently dabble in single stitched t-shirts, leathers, and denim, seeking the look of lived-in clothes, ready to be lived in. We are not...
Fringe (the decorative trim on clothing) has made a huge comeback in fashion. You can spot it being used in a variety of styles, from rugged western suede jackets, to glamorous party dresses. The design feature is definitely trending- Fringes are not at new concept and this is just one of its many revivals. In fact, fringe trim has been in and out of fashion for well over a hundred years, and has existed for centuries. Ancient Mesopotamia Fringe originated in 3000 B.C. in Mesopotamia, or present-day Iraq. It is believed to have been worn widely in many civilizations, and by all classes of people. While no physical evidence of Mesopotamian fringe exists today, the people of this period left behind detailed sculptures,...
