For the second time nonnative has teamed up with Canadian brand Reigning Champ. Using the innovative Polartec Thermal Pro fleece, the two produced the Agent Cardigan in a grey colorway and the Student Pant in black for Holiday 2011. A release is scheduled for November 5th, 2011, at Japanese retailers.

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Stussy Deluxe continues with strong collaborations this season. After having worked with BePositive, The North Face and Timberland already, they now present a small series of hoodies, crewneck sweaters and cardigans with Canadian brand Reigning Champ. The heavyweight terry pieces come in several colorways, featuring subtle branding and will be released on October 9th, 2011.

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We already showed you the Reigning Champ x Mark McNairy Capsule Collection the other day. Here is now a look at the mainline for Fall/Winter 2011. We can simply not think of another brand in the market, that can produce fleece at the same quality and look as the Canadian brand. Sure, Loopwheeler from Japan is another great brand in this field, but the shape and thickness of Reigning Champ product is just at a superior level.

The new collection includes recycled fleece blankets, cardigans, shawl collar sweaters, raglan oxford shirts and t-shirts. Each piece features that little added detail that makes it stand out. Haven has the collection in stock now.

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Fall/Winter 2011, Reigning Champ teams up with designer Mark McNairy on a small capsule collection. The boxing-inspired collection consists of a Zip Vest, Sweatpants, and a Printed T-shirt manufactured using Reigning Champ’s signature 25 oz heavyweight french terry. Each piece comes in two colorways and is now in stock at Haven.

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In an interesting new collaboration, Canadian retailer Haven has teamed up with Reigning Champ. Better known for their sweaters, Haven chose to work with Reigning Champ on a series of raglan cut button down shirts. Included are 3 styles, each coming in two colorways, with lots of nice details.

“High quality Japanese fabrics are used such as selvedge pin point oxford and mini gingham checks, triple needle stitch side seams for extra sturdiness, contrast stitched underarm eyelets for extra breathability and a unique raglan style sleeve that is rarely seen on the button down shirt for maximum range of motion. We also added subtle branding in the form of custom Milspec style woven labels near the hem. Best of all, they are built Canadian tough on home soil in beautiful British Columbia.”

The shirts are now available from Haven in store and online.

Take a detailed look at the shirts after the jump.

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Today we can preview the new Reigning Champ Spring/Summer 2011 Collection. The new line consists of 3 groups – Basic Graphic Tees, Contrast Cotton Jersey & the Signature Canadian Heavyweight Terry. From sweat shorts to new tote bags, the Canadian brand offers good staple items and also expanded their collection with some interesting new pieces.

Check out the entire collection after the jump.

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Continuing to expand the breadth of their collection, Canadian label Reigning Champ introduces their first line of button down shirts for Fall 2011. Sticking with their sportswear influenced aesthetic, the shirts feature a raglan cut sleeve and small vents under the arm. The first range features five shirts overall: blue and white oxfords, a black and blue two-tone chambray and two plaids. Look for these at Reigning Champ retailers this fall. Seen at (capsule) Paris.

Photography: Highsnobiety

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In an interesting new collaboration Reining Champ has gotten together with Japanese brand nonnative. The two worked on a zip-up hoodie and some sweatpants. Using recycled fleece, both pieces come with beautiful details and are of very high quality. Look out for a release in the coming weeks. Via vendor.

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Teaming up with Vancouver-based Reigning Champ, Shawn Stussy and his S/Double label built this heavyweight fleece zip hoody. Made in Canada from 25 oz cotton, the sweatshirt features a chunky two-way front zipper, and simple flag tagging details. Available now here in black, grey or navy.

Have a closer look at the RC x S/Double sweats after the click.

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Reigning Champ presents a first easer image of their upcoming collaboration with Shawn Stussy’s brand S/Double. It looks like we will be seeing a collaborative hoodie, hopefully more. We will of course keep you posted!

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Reigning Champ and Livestock worked on a set of four hoodies and matching fleece tote bags. Constructed of Polartec Thermal Pro – a super lightweight textile that looks like classic heather sweatshirt material – each garment is embellished with colored zippers, rubber pulls and thumb holes on the cuffs. Now available at Livestock.

See all four colors after the jump.

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You can just count on Canadian Reigning Champ. We present the latest from the brand that is known for their excellent fleece pieces – the Heavyweight Fleece Varsity Jacket.

“To keep the style some what classic it has the custom stripe rib, high fold down collar and the double welt pockets. This time we are offering this style with a heavy #8 full zipper front and flat locked seams.

The style is offered in Black, Navy, Dark Brown, Dark Purple all with white sleeves and stripes. Sport Classic.”

In fact this jacket looks so well made, that one does not even notice that the sleeves are not leather at first sight.

Take a further look at the jacket after the jump.

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Livestock gives us a teaser of their upcoming collaboration with Reigning Champ. Working with a classic heather grey fleece hoodie, LS chose four different colored zips for a bit of light in the cold, dark months to come. These will drop sometime in the start of November at all four Livestock locations, as well as online.

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This season Canadian label Reigning Champ explored a couple new fabrics groups. One of those fabrics is Polartec Thermal Pro, a synthetic fabric that with a heather pattern that looks like a traditional cotton garment, while being feather light compared cotton hoodies. This piece features a small welded zip pocket on the lower back, a cycling champion stripe locker loop, black nylon zips and added thumb holes on the cuffs. Ideal for a rip around town on your bike. Available in Heather Blue and Heather Grey.

Have a closer look after the click.

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We are proud to present Canadian label Reigning Champ’s highly anticipated Fall-Winter 2010 Apparel. Crafting the highest quality sweatshirts with their Signature 25oz Canadian Heavyweight Fleece, this season offers a range of fabric groups cut and hand built into a selection of classic sportswear styles, many of which have added features and aesthetic details inspired by cycling. The above Slim Fitted Varsity Jacket is one of our favorites. Now available through Livestock.

Have a look at many more items after the jump.

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With years of collective manufacturing under their belts, Reigning Champ found themselves sitting on a surplus of fabric. So what did they do? Produce a series of black hoodies with colored hoods. A simple solution, and a great reuse of material. Available this fall at select retailers.

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Reigning Champ offers the following words on their signature Canadian Heavyweight Fleece fabric.

The foundation of Reigning Champ is this. What we are known around the world for is this. This is our Signature Canadian Heavyweight Fleece. Weighing in at 25oz. it is knit very tightly and has a stiffness that cannot be found elsewhere.

Often imitated but never duplicated with the same characteristics. Perhaps it has something to do with the water in Canada. Has a starchiness hand and stiffness that makes garments hold it’s form. Yet the loops of the French Terry interior give a comfortable feel and wear.

We use large #8 zippers on our zip hoodies to match the tough and rugged character of the fabric. Flat locking is used on all major seams for strength and to keep the seams flat. Bar tacks are positioned where needed to add to the durability and strength to our garments. A sturdy 1×1 ribbing is made to match the character of the heavyweight fabric.

Reigning Champ as a brand is built around this Signature Fabric. Reigning “Heavyweight” Champ.

That’s what’s up. More looks at the RC hoody seen above follow.

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Patta’s latest collaborative project is a team-up with Canada’s Reigning Champ, the in-house brand of the CYC Design factory known for great design, fit and quality sweaters, hoodies, fleeces and shirts. Patta and Reigning Champ have created a set of heavyweight Canadian fleece garments, which consists of a custom zip hood jacket and fleece
sweatpants.

The jacket features subtle details such as thermal lining, button overlay and detachable split zip hood, while the sweatpants feature adjustable draw cord waist and bottom cuffs and side pockets/back welt pocket with zip closure. Both garments feature military-inspired cross-brand labeling. 2 colorways in all: dark navy and heather grey.

The sets are limited to 75 pieces per color worldwide and scheduled to release at Patta on Saturday September 4th with a retailprice of 250,00 euro per set.

Other selected retailers including 24Kilates, Colette, Foot Patrol, Hanon, Norse and Soto will have the set available as well on Saturday September 11th.

More images of this upcoming collaboration follow after the jump.

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Canadian brand Reigning Champ has teamed up with Kookbox Surfboards. Together they worked on some custom Reigning Champ hoodies with red Kookbox graphic embroideries and some beautiful custom surfboards.

“Kookbox Surfboards, which represents both New York and San Diego is a surfboard brand by none other than Southern California’s favorite son Joel Tudor. Kookbox represents the best of hand shaped and hand glassed Californian surfboards.

We had the privilege of working with Kookbox on a set of custom zip hoodies. 3 colorways in all, the hoodies were meticulously branded in Kookbox fashion. Their skull & daggers branding go so well with our tough Canadian heavyweight fleece.

The good people at Kookbox allowed us to get a few surfboards custom crafted with Wayne Levin’s iconic “Duck Dive” image. A true collaborative project of three representatives of hand made quality product in each of their respective crafts.”

Take a further look at this collaborative project, after the jump.

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In an interesting and for sure unexpected collaboration, Canadian Reigning Champ got together with musician John Mayer on their Stadium Hoodie. The hoodie comes in 4 colorways and is inspired by the stadium jacket, with the sleeves coming in a different color than the body. Also the buttons are a nice detail on the hoodies, which feature the artist’s logo tag on the chest. The hoodies will be released at Japanese retailer vendor on July 24th.

More images follow after the jump.

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