Today, Chrome introduced the Niko, a DSLR sling bag. “A few things came to mind when I first saw this. One of which was why would you use the Chrome signature “asshole joke” buckle on a bag that carries expensive camera equipment? I can’t tell you how many times I’ve seen people walk into a bar with their Chrome bag on, only to have their friends press the seat belt buckle and it immediately falls to the ground.” The minimalist bag is made with weatherproof nylon and comes in at around $100. You can find the Niko online or at each of Chrome’s three retail stores.

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The new Chrome Salvage Bag Series uses reclaimed materials for the external panels of our Heritage Citizen to create unique, one-of-a-kind bags. Built in Chico, California, each series is limited by the quantity of available material. Each bag is stamped with the lot size and its unique number within the lot.

For this first series they re-purposed reclaimed US Army tents. You can get them now from Chrome SF, NYC and Chicago shops – limited to 40 bags per store – or through select dealers.

Rad Collector has the scoop on Chrome’s NYC Flagship store. “To celebrate the opening on August 26, John Cardiel (aka DJ Juan Love), Bobby Worrest, and John Igei will be on hand along with Chuey from Chuey Brand and David Shadi Perez who will be sewing Yankee and Met colorway cycling caps and hosting a silent photo auction respectively. On Saturday August 28, Chrome will open to the public with free food, The Gotham Girls, and Free Shadi t-shirts with the first 100 purchases.”

Chrome NYC Flagship
238 Mulberry Street (NoLita)
646.792.7835

San Francisco-based cycling label Chrome has teamed up with Krooked Skateboards on a special release “Citizen” bag adorned with artwork from Krooked founder, artist and skater Mark Gonzales. Available July 1, 2010 at core Chrome and Krooked accounts.

Upper Playground and Chrome chose to feature the work of Sam Flores and Jeremy Fish, both San Francisco based artists whose art speaks to the bicycle subculture. Flores and Fish have created compelling designs that are embroidered on the front flap of the Chrome Bag. Jeremy Fish’s “Fowl Mood” design features an elaborate owl “wall paper” pattern, while Sam Flores’ “Angel of Death” art features one of his signature characters riding a bicycle amongst the clouds. This project has enabled both brands to fuse contemporary art with durable design. The Upper Playground & Chrome artist series messenger bags are available in limited quantities and will be sold exclusively at select lifestyle boutiques and through Upper Playground and Chrome retail stores.

More detailed images of the Upper Playground x Chrome Artist Series Messenger Bags follow after the jump.

Iconic messenger bag label Chrome makes their footwear debut this Fall. Committed to using the best materials, hardware and design, a number of bike specific features were worked into the sneakers, including: a Propulsion Plate stiffener to support the midsole with a slam pad; Cordura laces with steel aglets; reflective heel patch; and a small lip at the toe to assist flipping into pedals. There’s not a lot of nonsense in Chrome’s gear, just materials and construction that serve a purpose and are built to last. The footwear collection consists of low, mid and hi-cut sneakers with an earthy, red accented color palette. Available early September at Open Bicycle.

Check out more from the Chrome Fall 2009 Footwear Collection after the jump.

Supreme will be releasing two new original colorways (chrome and gold) of the Oakley Frogskins model. It seems like Supreme wants to make sure you got the right sunglasses for Christmas.
On November 19th, the Oakley/Supreme Frogskins will be available on their updated online shop (U.S. only).Otherwise they will be available at the NY and LA stores on November 20th, Japan locations on November 23rd. More pictures after the jump.