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Legendary Bay Area Hip-Hop crew the Hieroglyphics have worked together alongside Akomplice on this dope little collection consisting of some snap backs, tees and hoodies. Hieroglyphics have been responsible for some all-time great albums such as Casual’s Fear Itself, 93 til Infinity by Souls of Mischief, and Del’s I Wish My Brother George Was Here, as well as his classic No Need for Alarm. Anyway, it is great seeing that familiar logo emblazoned on some nice pieces.
Take a full look at the collection after the click.

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Akomplice presents the second drop of a two-part David Flores mini series. This side of the collection sees four more of David Flores’ most famous pieces — including one of John Lennon as pictured above, curated into a series of collectible t-shirts. Each shirt has a hand numbered hang tag out of 350 and is packaged in a David Flores x Akomplice box.
Check out the rest of the collection after the jump.

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Akomplice presents part one of a two part David Flores mini series. This collection consists of some of David Flores’ most famous pieces curated into a series of collectible T-shirts. Each shirt has a hand numbered hang tag and is packaged in a David Flores x Akomplice box.
An official release party will be held at the Akomplice flagship store (1115 State St, Santa Barbara CA) on September 1, 2011, where David Flores will unveil a brand new series of works.
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Following up with the mysterious collaborative project between DOOM and Akomplice, we at Highsnobiety give you a first look at the contents inside the intriguing nailed-shut crate.
In 400 of the boxes there is a limited co-branded pocket watch, 130 boxes are packaged with a brass telescope, while a limited set of 70 boxes come with a compass, which has the logos nicely engraved on the lid.
One of the most prized items in each box is undoubtedly the red cassette tape featuring DOOM/STARKS “Victory Laps(MadVillianzRemix)”, an unreleased track off the highly rumored and anticipated collaborative album between DOOM and Ghostface Killah. Each package also includes an exclusive tee printed with the DOOM mask cloaked in a red themed camouflage, a postcard as well as assorted faux red rubies and actual river rocks.
Finally, there is a treasure map which acts as a key card that will ultimately unlock the location of actual buried DOOM and Akomplice ‘treasures’. To the collectors, let the hunt begin.
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The Masked Villain, MF Doom (from now on known simply as DOOM,) and Akomplice have come together to create one of the most intriguing and mysterious collaborations of 2011. The project features a nailed-shut pine crate, which can only be opened by the force of a crowbar. Akomplice and DOOM have taken the consideration to include the needed crowbar, which nicely features custom artwork engraved on the metal front, matching the artwork on the box.
Weighing roughly 5 pounds, the contents of the box remain a mystery, unveiled only to those who acquire the pack. The pack will only be available for a 24 hour window, starting at 9am PST on June 8, 2011 and ending the following day at 9am. This box will be released exclusively at the Akomplice online-store and at the opening celebration of their collaborative store space in Santa Barbara, California.
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Akomplice announces the release of “The Pen Is Mightier Than The Sword” collaborative endeavor with Masta Killa of the Wu-Tang Clan.
A perfect example of the inherent truth behind the saying “The Pen Is Mightier Than The Sword,” Masta Killa has traveled the globe and made a living demonstrating the strength of the written word. The collaboration includes both a t-shirt and a pen, and will be a limited one-time release, available worldwide at many fine Akomplice retailers.
Be sure to check out Masta Killa’s “Things Just Ain’t The Same,” the first single off the upcoming album “Loyalty is Royalty.”(iTunes)
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Akomplice teams with Frank 151 for the Nostradamus 2012 Collaboration pack.
Together, the two long-time associates have created a t-shirt that symbolizes the mystery behind 2012. The images inside the zero in the “2012″ represent four Nostradamus prophecies that have already come true: a man on the moon, the assassination of JFK, the atom bomb, and Napoleon’s conquest. The shirt’s graphic also references the Mayan calendar and its circular cycle that ends December 21, 2012. Also included in the pack is a limited edition scroll showcasing prediction drawings from Nostradamus’s personal notebook. Both t-shirt and scroll come packaged in a wooden slide top box with laser engraved Akomplice X Frank151 logos. Akomplice and Frank 151 celebrate the forthcoming shift in mass consciousness and pay tribute to one of the greatest prophecies of our time.
The 2012 pack is limited to 25 sold exclusively on the Akomplice web store) releasing on August 21, 2010.
Continue reading for a closer look at the box set.

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Coming from similar backgrounds in the industry, Wemoto worked with Akomplice on a set of collaborative t-shirts. Akomplice was established in 2004, from the middle of nowhere in Colorado, while Wemoto started in 2003 in the fashion-deficient city of Wiesbaden, Germany. Despite their locations, each brand has been able to build and grow over the years through friendship and hard work. Taking their as inspiration for the project, each respective tee will be distributed by the other brand in their home territories of North America and Europe.
View each colorway in the Akomplice x Wemoto T-Shirt series after the jump.

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The term “Survival of the Fittest” dates back to Charles Darwin’s theory of Natural Selection, and in today’s tough economic climate, who can deny that survival is the name of the game? Together, Akomplice and respected Chicago-based retailer Leaders 1354 have a combined 12 years in the industry, allowing them to build an understanding about what it takes to survive in this game. With that in mind, Akomplice have teamed up with Leaders 1354 to save the day by producing a stunning “Survival of the Fittest Pack” which includes an Akomplice x Leaders Swiss Army knife, an Akomplice x Leaders T-shirt, and a certificate of authenticity. The T-shirt features a Swiss Army knife-inspired design which highlights 10 qualities necessary for surviving life. And if you’ve watched MacGyver, you already know how crucial a pocket knife is in tough times. This one just happens to look really nice. Everything comes nicely packaged in a rope-bound black box. Limited to just 30 packs worldwide, this very special release will drop on May 23rd, at 12 noon, and is available exclusively at the Leaders Boutique in Chicago (1400 Milwaukee Ave). Later the same evening Leaders will also be hosting the official Akomplice Season 10 launch party too.
Take a detailed look at the t-shirt and the Swiss Army Knife from the Leaders 1354 x Akomplice “Survival Of The Fittest” Pack after the jump.

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Holiday 2008 is a season of firsts for Akomplice, as the brand is introducing a lot of new items into their collection. Among the new releases you find a New Era cap, denim, puffa jackets and vests, as well as some nice accessories, including beanies, scarfs and more. The collection has also become a little more subtle than in previous seasons, with much of the t-shirts featuring black/white designs.
Have a look at the complete Akomplice Holiday 2008 Collection after the jump.

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