During the early 1900’s a large mixture of cultures and races became the first plantation workers imported to Hawaii to work in the hot climate and sugar fields. Similar to America, all ethnic groups brought their culture and religion where it was also learned by the rest of the minority groups. The result was a form of language called Pidgin English.

After generations of hardship the Hawaiians endured the people and the culture have emerged as a singular harmonious culture The Hawaiian people still endure The Plantation mentality where the meaning of hard work, sharing, having a open mind, and family life is still passed on after generations of our people to look out for one another, respect the elders and locals of the area.

The Matix x In4mation Capitol collection is a tribute to the hard work and adaptation of the Hawaiian people and its culture.

Matix recently launched its Capital Collection—a premium line of made-and-sourced in the-USA denim, T-shirts, and cut-and-sew pieces. Each item in the line is hand built by American workers in the U.S.A.. Matix took some time to put together a video that chronicles what goes into producing the Made in the USA Capital Collection.For more about the line, got to: matixclothing.com/capitalcollection/

Matix has released a new in-ear “Hangover Headphone” in five unique colorways: tie-dye, wood grain, glow in the dark, red/teal, and black/purple. Techwise these headphones feature strong, studio-quality sound, a braided cloth cord for tangle free listening, mic option for hands-free communication and three sizes of silicon rubber ear pieces. Available now at finer Matix dealers worldwide.

More colors in the Matix Hangover Headphones follow.

Matix Clothing branches out into the audio category with its first line of custom designed headphones. Their flagship model is the over-ear Domepiece which comes in a collaborative edition with Diamond Supply Co. through Matix pro skater Jeron Wilson. The headphones feature Diamond’s well known black and aqua colorway alongside chrome accents, rubberized coating and a jacquard fabric cord.

Matix headphones make their debut in retail stores this month with black/gold, white/red and camo colorways. The Diamond model drops January 2010 at finer skate shops and boutiques across the world. Retail is around $75 USD.

Another look at the Diamond Supply Co. x Matix “The Sound of Progress” Headphones after the jump.

Here is the next limited edition series out of the Lakai Summer ‘08 collection – the Racing Series. In this series Lakai worked with some other brands out of skateboarding including Diamond Supply Co, Girl, VA, Matix, Krux, Ricta and others. The series is made up of the Biebel, Foster 4 and the Mariano 2. 
Check them out in detail after the jump.

We present you the Lakai Summer ‘08 Limited Edition Election Series. With the US elections going at full speed and having everybodies attention, Lakai pays homage to the act with their Election Series.
The series is made up of three signature shoes – Carroll, Howard and Koston. Each shoe comes with a cap as well as a t-shirt of hoodie.
Check out the complete series after the jump.