We recently gave you a look here at U.S. Alteration, a new Los Angeles-based brand specializing in basics, and now we follow up that look with a few more pieces. A few items have dropped over at Union Los Angeles, including a french terry hooded pullover, a fleece crewneck, a scarf, and bandanna. Each item features some subtle beaded embellishments and the simple “A” logo branding. Check out Union now for availability.

Check the new items out after the jump.

Miansai has dropped some great accessories that will come in handy during the approaching Spring/Summer and amongst the latest releases are these leather sunglass safety straps. Available in 3 colors, red, green, and blue, these straps will look great if used purely as an accessory to your shades around the neck, or if you actually have a problem with them falling off of your face. These are available now at Union Los Angeles.

Take another look after the jump.

Noirfancy hooks up with Union Los Angeles owner Chris Gibbs to talk about his history, background, his starting in the industry and much more. The interview from That’s Not Me Bro is very long and a bit all over the place, yet we cannot remember many interviews with the man that go so far back. Gibbs talks about interviewing with James Jebbia from Supreme, starting to work at Union New York, becoming a buyer and finally taking over many years later Union Los Angeles. They touch on Erik Brunetti and FUCT. Gibbs tells a great story about how Banksy tried to sell t-shirts to Union New York in 1998/99. He speaks about skateboarding, getting to know Supreme, Bape, Stussy and other brands. It is just a great in-depth piece that you should definitely check out. A nice ride through some of the history of streetwear and much, much more. Sit back, listen and learn.

Listen to the full interview here below.

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There’s a new brand by the name of U.S. Alteration that has been identified in the Los Angeles fashion landscape and here is a look at their initial offerings as worn by Miguel de la Barracuda and Union’s Chris Gibbs. The pieces are basics such as terry sweats, tees and knit beanies, each featuring subtle details and branding. The hoodies, both zip-up and pullover, and the crewneck terry sweatshirts are especially of interest with their unique embellishments seen at the cuffs. The collection is now available at Union Los Angeles.

Peep the collection after the click.

Previous releases between Union Los Angeles and Mark McNairy have been big hits, so why not keep it going, right? This time around, the two hooked up to on 4 new styles, as well as a restocking of the popular “Blue Bey” saddle shoe. In an interesting move, Union, along with Luke Meier, took a classic country brogue and freaked it a bit with the addition of some color pop — including red against a sand color and a light blue against a navy upper — in the welt area with some laces to match. All in all, it’s another solid drop from both of these great labels. These are all currently available at Union.

Check out the collection after the jump.

GQ’s Tommy Ton stopped by Union Los Angeles to snap some photos of Beth, Chris and Ryno and here is a look at what came about. Union is undoubtedly one of the world’s best men’s stores when it comes to higher end street wear. Carrying a fine selection including well established labels like Visvim, Junya Watanabe, Neighborhood, Union also has knack for discovering and taking chances on stuff relatively unknown in the US like Anachronorm and Tantum. It was only fitting that this store be featured as part of this initiative from GQ.

A while ago we reported about the 20th anniversary exhibition of FUCT, hosted by Union LA. Now we can present the t-shirt that was produced for the occasion – FUCT UNION. The t-shirt is now available from Union LA and in the FUCT online store.

Erik Brunetti’s seminal brand FUCT turns 20 this year and to commemorate the occasion, Union Los Angeles is hosting an exhibition showcasing Brunetti’s art work. The works are currently up for viewing, so be sure to stop by and take a gander at the man’s work. In case you are nowhere near Los Angeles, you’re in luck, as we have photos of what’s on display here.

Peep the exhibition after the jump.

Moncler V is back for this Fall 2011 season, and apparently it’s the last go for the Hiroki Nakamura created collection. It was a nice run, but all good things eventually come to an end. Anyway, Union Los Angeles has put out their first of what will be a few drops this season. Coming in to kick things off are the Kaniho Hooded Down Jacket, a Tibetan Jacquard Sweater, an oxford shirt, and the Matterhorn boot in 2 colors: sand and brown.

Take a look at the first Moncler V drop after the jump.

I saw this PFD Corduroy Gortex jacket back at the Visvim trunk show hosted by Union earlier this year and it has haunted my memory ever since. Unfortunately, this 3-layer gem carries a pretty high price tag, but it is still something to marvel at on the aesthetics tip.

This season the PFD was made from an Italian thin whaled corduroy with denim contrast accents on the back of the collar and under the sleeves. It’s a 3 layer custom gore-tex. Raglan sleeves and stowable hood in the collar. Zip and button front closure.

Take a detailed look after the jump.