Union was established in 1989 at 172 Spring Street. The store was the first of its kind and pioneered a focus on what is now labeled “Streetwear”. In 2007, the shop moved to a larger location at 176 Spring Street. For 20 years, Union actively worked with a small selection of premier brands from around the world which catered to their view of contemporary menswear. Today, Union NYC closes their doors. Truly the end of an era. Their final release was the Union x Pegleg NYC x G-Shock Watch.

Stussy New York will be housed in the 176 Spring Street location, who will continue to carry OriginalFake. The Union name is survived by their LA counterparts.

“The Study” is a concept shop brought to you by Alphanumeric and Norml Clothing (in Ottawa, Canada). Designed to bring awareness to the brands roots, it gives space to sit, relax, read and reacquaint with Alphanumeric. All the latest styles are represented, from t-shirts to denim. Vancouver’s Sneeze Magazine is also represented. Each purchase grants a free copy of the ‘zine to take home.

More views of the Alphanumeric Pop-Up shop at Norml after the jump.

Over the weekend, the sneaker boutique PHANTACi in Taipei, held the “I Can’t Brake” party. The party was put together by PHANTACi, nabiis (a fixed gear bike store in Taipei) and starfuckers (a japanese bike shop).

They released limited edition t-shirts in black and white for the event and also presented some collaborative fixed gear bikes, done bz nabiis and starfuckers, each in collaboration with PHANTACi.
Have a look at the bikes and the product after the jump.

The Uniqlo London stores went through some renovations and they also opened a large new flagship store. All of them are designed by Wonderwall from Japan. Now you can have a look at all the new Uniqlo London stores on their site.