You can always count on Hectic for some good hats. Two standouts from the Fall/Winter 2011 season are the bubble camo snapback and the 3-layer polka dot 6-panel cap pictured above. There’s also some excellent 5-panels, non-camo snapbacks, watch caps and more. Have a look, they’re all well executed.

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HEC by Hectic gets together with Ilmari from Japanese hip hop group RIP SLYME and with Rhythm Footwear to collaborate on an interesting boot for Holiday 2011. The black suede mid top boot features beads on the laces and a colorful native inspired bead piece around the ankle padding, as well as a matching black Vibram outer sole. The boots will release January 2012.

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The boot inspired New Balance MT580 BRR is certainly one of the more anticipated sneakers to come out from the brand these days. They worked with Hectic, mita sneakers and Andsuns on the premium leather sneaker and after several looks at it already, we can finally give you an exact release date today. The running shoe with heritage inspiration will drop in Japan on April 29th, with an official pre-sale taking place from April 22nd in the official Hectic online store.

Take a detailed look at the sneaker after the jump.

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With the release of the adidas Originals x HECTIC YOPS! Immotile low top sneaker just around the corner, we can give you a more detailed loo at the cycling centric shoe. The upper features strong leathers, reflective panels and corduroy, next to several logo placements in the form of print and tags. Furthermore the insole can be used on both sides and features shape memory technology.

Detailed images of the sneaker follow after the jump.

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adidas Originals gets together with Japanese brand HECTIC on the YOPS! Immotile sneaker. Previously we have seen a collaboration with Brooklyn Machine Works on the low top cycling sneaker. HECTIC gives it a mixed material upper, mostly playing with blue tones. The HECTIC logo tag appears on the side panel. Expect a release May 2011.

Another look of the sneaker follows after the jump.

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Hectic pays tribute to the classic The Smiths’ “Meat is Murder” on their latest headwear release. The cap comes in either woodland camo or olive green and is made in Japan with American ripstop fabric. Available at realMadHectic shops in Japan.

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After a first preview here the other day, we can now take a more detailed look at the upcoming collaboration between ANDSUNS, HECTIC and mita sneakers on the New Balance MT580. The sneaker comes with a premium thick brown leather upper and in general has an outdoor boot inspiration. Contrasting white stitching and the hiking boot laces make for some nice accents on the upper, which otherwise remains very clean. A release of the sneaker is set for April 29th.

Take a further look at the sneaker after the jump.

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Taking a bit of a workwear boot inspiration, New Balance has teamed up with Japanese brands ANDSUNS, HECTIC and Japanese retailer mita sneakers to work on a new colorway of the MT580 sneaker. The sneaker comes in a premium brown leather colorway white mid- and outer-sole and hiking boot laces. Even though we have seen this make-up already on lots of sneakers from several brands, it still works and results in a clean looking sneaker. Look out for a release May 2011.

Another look of the sneaker follows after the jump.

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Japanese brand realmadHectic also presents some New Year items. Themed around the Yankees iconic logo, the brand presents a leather letterman jacket, matching crewneck sweaters, t-shirts and beanies. Like most other Japanese New Year items, the product will release on January 2nd.

Take a closer look after the jump.

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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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“QT Wax” is the theme of this collaboration between Japanese labels Real Mad Hectic and Skulss. Our Japanese isn’t the greatest, but we gather the candles are made of 100% pure oil – which doubles as hand cream – and the artwork was done by Kashi Da Handsome, a Freestyle MC, who is also apparently a fairly talented cartoonist. Releasing this week at real Mad Hectic.

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After a first preview yesterday, we can give you a detailed look at the new collaborative New Balance H574J “Ducky” sneaker by Stussy, Undefeated and Hectic. The mid top sneaker comes with a waxed cotton upper in beautiful winter colors. Look out for a release in the coming week.

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Once again Stussy joins forces with Undefeated, Hectic and New Balance. For Holiday 2010 the four brands get together on the H574J sneaker by New Balance. Entitled “Ducky”, the sneaker boot comes with a water repellent waxed canvas upper, orange lining, contrasting mid-sole and gum outer sole. The result is a great looking mid top sneaker, that reminds of the outdoors.

Matching the sneaker they also present a collaboration with Champion on a hoodie, which you can check out after the jump. The sneakers and hoodie release on December 4th.

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New Era Japan presents the new New Era Book 2010. Along with the book the brand has collaborated with a series of brands on their original 59fifty fitted cap. Included in the collaborations are Undefeated, Hectic, Back Channel, Nitraid, Swagger, XLarge and Bounty Hunter. They kept it very simple with these, offering the brands a black cap as a canvas.

Take a more detailed look at the caps after the jump.

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The HECTIC x mita x New Balance 580 “10th Anniversary” collection continues with this stunning blue suede make up. The grey, white and yellow accents work well. Arriving at mita for October 1, 2010.

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HECTIC teams with mita sneakers and New Balance for their third duo of 10th Anniversary MT580s. Once again the shoes are featured in premium green or brown suede and an insole printed with numerous New Balance releases from the past 10 years. Available September 18, 2010 at HECTIC retailers.

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In an interesting collaboration New Era Japan has teamed up with Hectic on a 3-piece suit and matching New Era fitted cap. The suit comes with lots of details on the buttons, tags and several tonal New Era logo embroideries. It is actually a nice project, yet we do not know who would actually want to spend money on this kind of suit.

Take a detailed look at the collaborative project after the jump.

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We already presented you two MT580’s celebrating the 10th anniversary of the on-going collaboration between HECTIC, mita sneakers and New Balance in April. Here is now the second part of the 10th anniversary project, consisting once again of two colorways of the MT580 running sneaker. This time they come in white leather and in brown suede, both looking very solid. The in-sole features a photo print of all sneakers that came out from this collaboration to date.

Take a detailed look at the two sneakers after the jump.

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HECTIC teams with mita sneakers and New Balance once again, this time on a two pair set of 10th Anniversary MT580s. Besides the premium green or brown suede uppers, the sneakers feature an insole printed with numerous MT580s from the past 10 years. Available Monday April 26, 2010 at HECTIC retailers.

Hit the jump for more looks at the HECTIC x mita sneakers x New Balance MT580 10th Anniversary.

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As promised, here’s a detailed look at the four-way collab between Hectic, Stussy, Undefeated and New Balance. The limited release Trailbuster finds inspiration in two classic Jordan colorways. Scheduled for an April 29th drop at realmadHECTIC Japan.

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