San Francisco label FTC have teamed up with America’s favorite classic cartoon Peanuts for a collection. It sees cool graphics of the beloved Snoopy character across four t-shirts and a hoody. They’re available now from FTC Tokyo.

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In our latest feature, we catch up with Kent Uyehara of San Francisco label FTC to discuss their first 25 years in business.

1966 San Francisco was a trippy time and place. Flower children were protesting the war in Vietnam, hippies were dropping acid in Golden Gate Park and a Japanese businessman named Lloyd Uyehara had just opened a high-end ski and tennis distribution business called Free Trade Center or FTC at the corner of Bush and Franklin in the Van Ness Avenue corridor downtown. This unlikely set of circumstances laid the groundwork for what would become, more than half a century later, one of the most influential skateboard retail brands of all time.

Read the full FTC feature here.

Photography: The Hydrilla

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San Francisco label FTC has collaborated with Harajuku bike shop W-Base on a Durcus One Master bike and a set of matching apparel. Decorated with the FTC (For The City) logos, the bike is done in a silver and black color scheme and measures 560mm. On the apparel side, the two produced a DiAPLEX 5-panel cap, and a “Beer & Bikes” graphic tee. Solid work.

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Radcollector has a look at XLarge’s continuing 20th anniversary celebrations, this time having aligned with FTC on a small capsule collection that includes skate decks, New Era caps and t-shirts with a tie-dye theme. Look out for a release soon.

Check out the rest of the products from this collaboration here.

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In an interesting get together, Japanese brand Hectic worked with San Francisco brand FTC and 7Stars Design on a couple of skate decks and matching t-shirts. The decks come in bright neon yellow and red colorways, while the tees come in more standard versions.

Take a detailed look at the skateboard decks and tees after the jump.

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SF-based, internationally respected skate shop/label FTC shows off their latest goods for fall. The collection explores much of what FTC stands for – representing skating in their city with well-designed garments. For us, the accessories and collaborations brands produce and engage in to extend their message are always intriguing. This season FTC’s got a rug, and some real nice key chains in addition to co-ops with skate staples Low Card and DGK. Respectable.

Continue reading for a gang of photos representing the full FTC FW10 line.

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San Francisco skate crew FTC presents their new t-shirt line-up for Spring/Summer 2010. The line has some classic logo pieces, some good font designs and also some solid graphics. Included are also photo tees by Mark Whiteley and Joe Brooks.

Take a close look at the new FTC t-shirts after the jump.

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San Francisco’s FTC fam just dropped off some great lookbook photos (shot by Ken Goto) featuring the likes of OG rippers John Cardiel and Marcus McBride. Peeking into the Spring 2010 line, FTC keeps it simple and clean with a number of solid outerwear pieces, button-ups, caps and denim. The latest drop also includes a dope collaborative cruiser board with fellow SF locals REBEL8. Available soon at FTC.

More looks at the FTC Spring 2010 “For The City” Collection follow.

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Burton’s relationship with FTC dates back to 1984 when the shop first started selling Burton boards, helping to pioneer snowboarding in Northern California. 25 years later, the relationship is still going strong and this jacket commemorates the long-standing friendship between the two iconic brands and their dedication to snowboarding.

The jacket is perfect for biking the streets of San Francisco, spring riding in Tahoe, or just cruising around Tokyo. The smoke detailing zipper and inner lining pays tribute to the SF lifestyle, and the reflective 3M hits are crucial while riding a bike in the city.

The jacket goes for 225 USD and is available exclusively at FTC stores in San Francisco and Tokyo.

More views of the jacket follow after the jump.

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We get an early preview of the upcoming collaboration between FTC and Lakai. The two brands worked on the Lakai Carroll Low Select. The FTC logo has been embroidered on the tongue, matching the coloring around the ankle, while the rest of the sneaker stocks to classic black. Look out for a release soon.

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A classic Spitfire design is resurrected for FTC skate shop. The pocket tee boasts both logos in gold on the front with the retro Spitfire swirl across the back. A 54mm wheel is adorned with the “FOR THE CITY WORLDWIDE” tag, alongside both logos. Now available at FTC.

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FTC worked with designer David Horvath, who is also the creator of Ugly Dolls. Together they collaborated on a t-shirt and a matching skateboard. Both pieces come in blue and feature the iconic characters by the artist. The FTC x David Horvath product is now available.

More detailed views of the FTC x David Horvath tee and skate deck follow after the jump.

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FTC Toyko is preparing to release a series of new garments for Fall/Winter 2009. Amongst a solid selection of jackets, button-ups and t-shirts we find a collaborative garment with Jahmal Williams’ HOPPS label. The FTC x HOPPS t-shirt features FTC’s iconic block logo overlaid with the Hopps namesake and coinsides with Jahmal Williams art show that takes place at FTC Tokyo on Saturday, September 18, 2009. All items pictured will also be available on that date.

More looks at the latest releases from the FTC Fall/Winter 2009 Collection follow after the jump.

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San Francisco based FTC shot over a look into their Fall/Winter 2009 collection. With one of the most impressive and complete lineups thus far, FTC offers a series of simple, toned down jackets, flannels and hoodies, amongst other items. Functional style looks to be the theme of the season, and it worked out very well for FTC. Each piece is named after an American President. No Bush.

More looks at the FTC Fall/Winter 2009 Collection after the jump.

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FTC has collaborated with Japan’s T-19 on two t-shirts. Both the “Frisco Boys” and “Neon Boys” t-shirts come in two colorways.

After the jump images of other new FTC T-Shirt releases.

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FTC presents their next artist deck. This time they together with ESOW from Japan. Born and raised in Tokyo, ESOW came across graffiti in the 80s and has since devoted his time to the fusion of traditional Japanese Yamoto-e art and graffiti. A painter and pro-skater with a love for bikes, ESOW is considered a legendary Japanese street icon.

He is best known for his unique characters and is regarded as one of the best character illustrators in the Japanese graffiti scene.

For FTC the artist created both a skateboard deck and a matching t-shirt, which will both be released on April 1rst.

Check out the t-shirt and the deck in more detail after the jump.

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Ever since FTC ventured out into Japan, it seems like the store/brand is on steroids. Their in-house collection is growing at a fast pace and quality is on point as well. Here we take a look at their first delivery out of the Spring 2009 Collection. From denim, hoodies, t-shirts, New Era caps, to a couple of jackets, FTC presents a solid offering. Much like we have seen in other collections recently, FTC mostly works with their logo and sticks to basics.

Take a look at the complete first delivery of the FTC Spring 2009 Collection after the jump.

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Girl Skateboards and FTC have been great friends since Girl’s inception in 1993. In recognition of their strong relationship, they announce the Girl x FTC deck and tee collaboration. Thehe “Golden Girl Bridge” graphic was painted by Graham James, FTC’s art director. Via Radcollector.

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The adidas Skateboarding x FTC pack will be releasing in December. Some images of the Superstar Skate have already shown up in recent months, here you get a look now at the complete pack, which consists of the sneaker, as well as a matching t-shirt and hoodie.

Image via Cool Trans.

More detailed images of the adidas Skateboarding x FTC pack follow after the jump.

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FTC has been an institution in the skate retail market for a long time now. Ever since opening their first retail outlet in Japan in 2007, the shop is making big steps towards becoming a full brand. Now they got together with adidas Skateboarding to work on a sneaker and apparel.

The shoe was designed by the FTC design team of Jovontae Turner and Graham James, they came up with a unique colorway that everyone can rock. FTC will be showing the shoe in Japan first to coincide with the adidas team riders’ apperance. Tim O’ Connor, Silas Baxter-Neal, Mr Busenitz, Lem Villemin, Benny Fairfax, Dave Bachinsky, Nestor Judkins and Vince Del Valle’s will all make an appearance in the Far Eastern wing of the FTC empire on October 10th. The collab shows off the new version of the Shelltoe silhouette which has plenty of details, including its use of colors and use of paneling, some real heat for the masses. Via Crooked Tongues/FTC.

The FTC x adidas Skateboarding Superstar will release in December. The FTC San Francisco shop will be preparing for their US shoe release in DEC as well. The collab includes the Superstars, a matching hoody and a tee. Hopefully we can show you soon.

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