Check out the first episode of #LA Originals with Chris Gibbs of Union LA.

Mark McNairy worked with Union LA on a nice version of his Derby Shoe. The low top leather shoe features a premium black leather upper, leather mid sole and rather unexpected bright blue outer sole. We love the color combination and rather unexpected and strong colored sole, taking away much of the stiffness of the shoe. It is now available at Union LA.

More detailed views of the shoe follow after the jump.

Take a look inside the Hopi Botanicals for Union LA box. “Inspired by mountain men, trappers, fur traders, Plains Indians & Native American culture, the Black Shaman Box set is composed of a 24ml custom blend black amber balm tin, an 18″ seed bead necklace, a hand-binded leaflet, a leather medicine/amulet bag containing a small piece of tumbled South African Sugilite, an original Buffalo nickel, a Moss Agate stone & a booklet of 1 1/4″ special edition ZigZag rolling papers.” Now available in-store at Union.

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Jake Davis continues his Test Shot series and features this time Chris Gibbs, owner of Union LA and local style icon. If you have ever met the guy in person, you see right away that he has a very personal way of styling things. Always unique and it always works. Check it out!

HVW8 Art & Design Gallery, Union LA and Frolab present the Mos Def: Ecstatic Moments Exhibition.

“Photographer, filmmaker, visionist Cognito showcases rare performance and behind-the-scenes images captured during the two year journey of making and supporting the June 2009 release of “The Ecstatic” (Downtown Records.) This special one-week exhibition features candid photographs of Mos Def, including images from visits to the Cape of Great Hope,South Africa, performing in Sao Paulo, Brazil, and a powerful series of US Summer Tour “end-of-the-night posse shots” featuring such artists as Jay Electronica, Talib Kweli, Erykah Badu, and even a surprise guest appearance by the legendary Shuggie Otis. Cognito has also immortalized Mos Def in bright moments from “The Ecstatic” studio sessions with producers Madlib, OH NO,Preservation & Georgia Anne Muldrow. The photographs in this exhibit, soon to be published in book format, are offered by Mos Def to his family, friends and fans in order to share the many “ecstatic moments” he experiences while creating, recording, traveling and performing around the world.”

For the one week exhibition, which runs from January 30th until February 6th, Mos Def also teamed up with Union LA on a special commemorative t-shirt. The tee was released in store and is also available in their online store.

HVW8 Art + Design Gallery
661 N. Spaulding Ave.
Los Angeles CA,
90036

Another look at the t-shirt follows after the jump.

DRx (aka Dr. Romanelli) masterminded a collection of mix-n-match plaid wool and leather paneled backpacks, button-downs and caps for Union LA. Entitled the Summit Collection, the offering is extensive and takes clear inspiration from the prevalent mountaineering trend. We say go nuts and wear it all at once.

More looks at the the DRx “Summit Collection” for Union LA after the click.

It seems like we were right with out prediction, when we presented the Union Anniversary T-Shirts this afternoon. The Dunk Hi Challenge Supreme does not only come in the white/pink, but also in the black/yellow colorway, this time as a collaboration by Nike and Union LA.

The sneaker comes with a black leather/grey plastic upper with yellow accents and a camouflage lining. This one also released yesterday at Union LA, limited to 100 pieces. Via Freshness.

Detailed images of the Union LA x Nike Dunk Hi Challenge Supreme follow after the jump.

Seattle’s Maiden Noir got together with Union L.A. to work on a Fall/Winter 2008 collection. Union manager Chris Gibbs and Maiden Noir creative director Nin Truong, both having been in the industry for a long time, put together a solid offering for this season.

“This collection includes the RAGLAN Giza fleece sweater/ OUTSIDER shirt with a double-faced quilted plaid flannel and herringbone interior as well as the UNION New Era cap, available in two colors. The collection releases November 21st at Union LA with select Maiden Noir dealers also included in the distribution.” Via Hypebeast.

Detailed images of the Maiden Noir x Union L.A. Fall/Winter 2008 collection follow after the jump.

The Union LA website is now finally back up. Check out their latest products, shop the latest releases and get some more insight into the life of the people behind this iconic store.
http://www.unionlosangeles.com/
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Rockers NYC TV catches up with Chris Gibbs from Union LA. Here is Part 2 of the Interview!