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May 19, 2022

Comme Des Garcons x Converse collaboration

A collab that combines both heritage Americana silhouettes and Japanese avant-garde graphics, Aphrodite welcome the newest additions to the Converse x Comme des Garcons PLAY collections.

Rei Kawakubo founded the Japanese fashion house in 1969, with CDG collections challenging the status quo with their high-concept, ostentatious and daring designs ever since. Launched in 2002, the PLAY diffusion line aimed to harness the ‘against the grain’ nature of Kawakubo stylings and streamline them to capture a more high-street ready audience. With this came the birth of the iconic heart with eyes logo, designed by Polish artist Filip Pagowski. The graphics can now be found in various arrangements across different CDG pieces and in collaboration with fashion giants such as A Bathing Ape, KAWS, and of course, Converse.

A staple in the rotations of every man and his dog, it is for good reason that the Chuck Taylor ’70s have graced our feet for over a century now. The classic basketball silhouettes offer timelessly simple styling complimented by uncontended comfort. A sturdy high-street companion, crafted with lightweight cotton canvas, the supportive and resistant rubber soles hallmark the makings of the brand, with the founder of Converse; Marquis Mills Converse, creating his first pair of rubber soled shoes after falling down the stairs in a bid to prevent it from happening again!

It is indeed these very soles that steal the show in the newest editions of the 12-year Converse x CDG partnership, featured in a daring red colourway. Not only a devilishly bold design component, the soles of these trainers feature enhanced cushioning across the span of the insole, a feature synonymous with the Converse ‘comfort is key’ ethos.

The remainder of the shoe is pretty similar to previous editions of the partnership; off-white toe box, laces, exposed stitching, and of course, the iconic heart with eyes applique on the outer ankle. The only difference is that the symbol features in its entirety in this edition, a contrast to the ‘peek-a-boo’ styling of the partnership’s previous designs.

So, if you are looking spice up your wardrobe, why not grab your own pair of spirited chucks in store or online at Aphrodite Clothing, where previous Converse x CDG editions are also available.

Shop the Comme Des Garcons Converse here!

May 11, 2022

CDG SHIRT x Asics Gel-Lyte V Series

CDG SHIRT x Asic collab sees two Japanese fashion heavyweights have once again joined forces to elevate streetwear fashion. A combination of creative and distinctive Comme Des Garcons designs fused with Asics sneaker technology helps to make a stylish and comfortable shoe; a winning combination for a modern-day sneaker. Using the Gel-Lyte V Series as a blank canvas, the pair have played with monochromatic colourways and funky leopard prints to produce a collection consisting of four wavy kicks.

The collab sees the release of four different colourways, a more traditional white and black add a dependable vibe to the collection. While leopard print patterning to the remaining two styles certainly helps the trainer stand out with a playful touch to complete the CDG SHIRT x Asic collab.

These striking sneakers are designed with an eye-catching silhouette, showing a leopard design throughout, even extending onto the midsole for that extra detail. The two other silhouettes with a more toned back colourway making for a more versatile style for everyday wear. No matter which style you opt for, the kicks will offer pure style and undeniable comfort on the go.

CDG SHIRT x Asic collab sneakers are Crafted from nylon mesh and leather uppers, the faultless combination for a shoe made for everyday casual and athleisure wear. Finished with Comme des Garcons SHIRT printed to the midsoles and subtle Asics branding to the tongue, which supports the striking white laces. Check out all 4 sneakers in the collab over at Aphrodite Clothing.

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January 21, 2022

CDG PLAY x K-WAY: Collab Just Dropped

Hitting the shelves at Aphrodite is the all new CDG PLAY x K-WAY collection. Comme des Garçons PLAY are no stranger to a great collab, having previously worked with the likes of Kaws and Converse, CDG PLAY’s newest collection features the established outdoor brand K-WAY.

Founded in 1965 by Léon-Claude Duhamel, the brand’s innovative forward-thinking ideas led to the creation of the first windproof and waterproof packable jacket in history. Now Comme des Garçons bring the jacket into 2022 with their contemporary take on the classics. The Leon half zip and Claude full zip jackets have dropped in versatile colourways that allow you to take your style to the great outdoors.

Dropping in navy and ice-white colourways, the Claude full zip jacket will become your new go to. Like the pullover, it offers a waterproof option that is easily packed into itself, ideal for when the weather gets warm. The Leon half zip also provides a brilliant option, coming in a hot orange and sandy beige. Crafted with nylon ripstop technology and weighing in at only 320 grams, this lightweight option certainly is both durable and stylish.

The collection features a K-WAY zip and a CDG heart logo to the back shoulder, and to finish off the collab, K-WAY and CDG PLAY’s logos are proudly placed side by side on the chest.

Act fast to secure your CDG PLAY x K-WAY piece as the jackets are sure to sell out. Shop the collection in-store and online at Aphrodite.

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September 2, 2021

COMME des GARÇONS SHIRT x ASICS : A Wild Duo

Continuing to flex their blossoming partnership – which has garnered huge attention across the globe – the COMME des GARÇONS x ASICS collection serves up two new versions of the Tarther silhouette for the AW 21 season. COMME des GARÇONS SHIRT and ASICS unleash their animal instinct by placing saturated pops of leopard print to the shoe’s sidewall whilst a flash of the pattern also finds its way underfoot on both iterations.

Offered in aquarium and lime colourways, the sneaker takes inspiration from the ASICS Tiger Runner which debuted during the ‘80s in response to the jogging craze of the 20th century. Boasting breathable mesh in its upper, the retro model is also accompanied by suede and leather overlays that intertwine across the anatomy. Strength and support wise, the COMME des GARÇONS x ASICS silhouette steals the show, sporting the latest technology underfoot with springy EVA foam in its foundations and a durable rubber sole hitting the ground and cushioning shock.

Anything but tame, this shoe’s fusion of colour, bold decoration and co-branding makes it a total statement maker, whether you’re off to a festival, on the dance floor or exploring the city streets, it’s bound to turn heads. The COMME des GARÇONS SHIRT x ASICS Tarther trainer is set to fly off shelves this season. Get in on the action before it’s too late and shop the shoe online and in-store at Aphrodite.

September 3, 2019

Latest AW19 Arrivals: AMI, APC & COMME des GARÇONS

Discover What The Autumn-Winter ’19 Season Has In Store

Luckily for us, and especially luckily for you, we here at Aphrodite have found ourselves in the possession of some stellar attire for the upcoming AW19 season. So, whether the understated, clean lines of APC are just your thing, or COMME des GARÇONS’ unconventional silhouettes are the must-have pieces for your collection – we reckon you’ll have no trouble picking up some staples this season.

Two noteworthy labels, both of whom operate from their base in the tangled streets of the City of Lights, have transcended this season’s offerings with their clean-cut aesthetic and comparable design codes. Parisian imprints, AMI and APC, are steered by lauded male designers and share the same minimalist outlook and effortless French elegance through each and every collection.

Bringing a much-needed pop of colour to the doom and gloom of the autumnal period, AMI’s Alexandre Mattiussi has indulged in a selection of sweet shades to kick things off. With hues ranging from punchy pistachio, buttery beige and vanilla, AMI’s tees, sweats and hoodies will illuminate any dull weather standing in your path and serve your ensemble a brighter note. Silhouettes are anything but slender, in the mind of Mattiussi – the boxier the better. But, of course, no AMI piece is truly complete without the signature ‘Ami de Coeur’ emblem in pride of place, again – showcased larger than life for AW19.

Much like its French neighbour AMI, Jean Touitou’s label APC is very much predictable, and we mean that in the greatest possible way. Every year APC avoids ‘trend’ fashion and the unsustainability associated with that; delivering in turn styles that promise to remain relevant for years to come, free from ostentatious surprises and certainly nothing too out of the ordinary. For AW19 you can expect to see a plethora of branded pieces, whether it be tees, sweats or accessories, they’re all proudly sporting the label’s abbreviated ‘Atelier de Production et de Creation’ moniker.

Take for instance the simple navy sweat below, both cosy and comfortable, the design wouldn’t look out of place in five years’ time thanks to the timelessness of Jean Touitou’s fuss-free aesthetic, an element of APC that’s helped it pave such a presence within Parisian youth culture.

Across the globe and within the affluent, architectural streets of Tokyo’s Aoyama district, Rei Kawakubo’s talented team has been hard at work producing the next COMME des GARÇONS SHIRT range. Less avant-garde than the brand’s main collection, Kawakubo’s SHIRT diffusion line sees a range of shirting designs delivered in a multitude of palettes. The hoodie and coach jacket below play on the pinstripe theme found across the COMME des GARÇONS SHIRT collection this season.

Built in fine stripes of blue and white, the traditional coach jacket is seldom seen in a pattern of this kind, making it almost certain to stand out throughout urban settings this season. Also subverting the norm, the hooded, pinstripe piece in the brand’s line up is definitely not bound for off-duty days like the conventional hoodie, instead, the cut, construction and fit nod more to formal, weekend outings.

All of this, plus a variety of sleek, smart accessories on offer both in-store and online will ensure your wardrobe receives the seasonal refresh it needs. Shop all the featured garments on our website or in our Sunderland city centre store now.

July 16, 2019

COMME des GARÇONS WALLET: Lost In Logomania

COMME des GARÇONS WALLET ‘Huge Logo’ Capsule

For some seasons now fashion brands across the board have pleaded their case for logomania. From streetwear labels to luxury houses and every circuit in-between, the movement’s undoubtedly industry approved. No stranger to an emblazoned aesthetic, Rei Kawakubo’s Japanese imprint COMME des GARÇONS has led the logomania vanguard for years. Spanning tees, hoodies, shirts and accessories, the label’s moniker, and subsequent logo, unapologetically takes the identity of a globally renowned empire.

For SS19, the brand’s WALLET diffusion line embarks on a logo-charged tirade. Crafted to exacting standards in Spain, the premium collection employs cowhide leather to construct each silhouettes smooth surface. Brought to life in punchy cherry red and black hues, the capsule lends itself to several wallet shapes and sizes. Designs vary from billfold, to coin holder and elongated, while each possessing a common denominator; the COMME des GARÇONS logo stationed front and centre.

The French term, that translates to ‘like boys’, is stamped to each wallets exterior, presenting an unmistakable finish to every accessory in the line up. Gold hardware secures the zipped versions, while gold-foil branding also appears within the capsule.

Though visually each wallet is of the same aesthetic, internally, the styles serve different purposes. Ideal for keeping your loose change safe, the small to medium coin holders are perfect for general storing and transporting. In contrast, the billfold and elongated wallets arrive with organisation in mind. With slots for cards, notes and coins, these slick versions don’t compromise on space or security.

As Rei Kawakbuo’s designs don’t hang about for long, be quick to add one of these bold wallets to your collection before they’re all gone. Shop the entire COMME des GARÇONS WALLET collection in-store or on our website.

May 31, 2019

Top 10 Graphic Print T-Shirts

No matter if you’re team front print or back print, prefer your top half attire colourful or monochromatic, we can all agree that nothing screams summer like a good old-fashioned graphic t-shirt. Lightweight, breathable and packing a sufficiently weighty visual punch they are a great way to add some extra depth to your outfits when the spring layers begin to come away and your shorts finally find their way back from the dark corners of your winter wardrobe. So, with the temperature rising and the allure of the local beer garden becoming almost unbearable there has never been a better time to stockpile your short sleeve essentials and bulk up with a heaping helping of colourful callouts.

Maison Kitsune

With a music label, coffee shops and an astoundingly good ready-to-wear line under their belt you’d probably imagine that Maison Kitsune are about ready to take a back seat and appreciate the multifaceted, tricolour empire they’ve manged to construct around them. Well, as the Franco-Japanese brand unveils its plans to open the first of its Kitsune hotels in 2020, we’re here to tell you that’s where your wrong and we have just the crustacean based t-shirt to prove it. Boasting a ribbed neck and cotton jersey fabric, the t-shirt swaps out the usual fox motif for a crab resulting in both a classically refined Kitsune style illustration and a clever bit of advertising for their Bali based accommodation. Top marks from us.

Paul & Shark

Continuing the theme of sea-based creatures up next we have Paul & Shark. Keeping quality high on the agenda the Italian yachting brand takes the humble t-shirt and imbues it seam to seam with their usual premium craftsmanship. Displaying a colourful rendition of the classic shark logo screen printed to the chest the garment is rounded out with double-stitched hems, a ribbed neck and a slightly less weighty cotton perfect for the rising temperatures.

Patagonia

No stranger to the occasional colourful back print, Patagonia again return this season with a fresh addition to their t-shirt line-up. Made From 100% organic in the brand’s typical ecological fashion, the t-shirt comes with taped shoulder seams for improved shape retention and a bold psychedelic mountain sunset scene plastered to the rear. If this doesn’t make you want to power your way to the top of the nearest slight incline we don’t know what will.

Ten C

In-keeping with the brand’s militaristic aesthetic this Ten C t-shirt swaps out loud prints for a more subdued approach, instead opting to let it’s Italian made quality do all the talking. With side splits adding an extra dash of functionality and a bound neck for structure the t-shirt is rounded out with a lowkey shoulder logo print.

Paul Smith

In somewhat contrasting fashion, next up is British designer Paul Smith. Using their affinity for colourful characters the short sleeve top exchanges the usual zebra motif for a slightly more morbid line-up of printed skulls to the chest. Subtly flanked by the brands logo below the t-shirt is made from 100% cotton and comes with the selection of ribbing naturally found in a top-half garment of this stature.

adidas

Tapping into one of our most basic human instincts, the need for an ice lolly when it’s a bit hot, adidas apply a playful approach to the conventional double-sided formula. Working the classic trefoil logo into a vibrant tropical island scene to the front, the t-shirt employs a, ‘juicy mix icecream’ print emblazoned to the back.

Stussy

Of course, it wouldn’t be right to do a rundown of some of our favourite printed bits without mentioning Stussy. With arguably one of the most recognised logos in the streetwear game and an impressive resume serving up some of the best in graphic-heavy garments it doesn’t come as any surprise that they found their way onto the guest list. This particular specimen displays the aforementioned script callout to the front with a circular emblem print to the back for expected levels of effortless appeal.

Comme des Garcons

Brandishing a piquant yellow base this t-shirt from Comme des Garcons is a must have for the more minimally minded among us. With a completely clean front and accompanying logo back print, the t-shirt is crafted from a slight stretch material for bonus comfort points.

Ralph Lauren

Retaining a staunch preppy swagger with an added helping of patriotic flair the best dressed bear in fashion returns just in time for the hot weather. Cut in a custom slim fit associated with the New York based brand, the t-shirt is topped off with some tasteful branding and a contrasting ribbed neckline.

DSquared2

For those looking for a more high-end addition to their summer shirting Canadian born twins Dan and Dean canten of DSquared2 have got you covered. Put together with fit and quality in mind the t-shirt sees the world-renowned logo reworked into a contemporary overlapped design that takes centre stage for an unmistakable finish.

Shop all the t-shirts listed above as well as plenty of other short sleeve styles online and in store now.

October 8, 2018

The Seasons Roll By

Trends are funny old things. One moment you’re retiring the denim jacket from the champagnes and the campaigns and within a blink of an eye it’s back as the quintessential layering piece. C’est la vie, as the French say, amongst other things, such as; Roll Necks are this seasons must have layering piece, especially this pink piece from Paris’ own A.P.C., amongst contemporary design from Comme des Garçons SHIRT & Maison Margiela.

Has layering gone too far? Can it go too far? Is knit on knit a crime? Can 2018 be the year we allow same knit’s to live with one another in harmony? Questions that aren’t for us to answer, but this Ami on A.P.C. action makes a convincing case.

Who dares wins, and in this coldest of winters it’s worth investing in a daring selection of classy cold weather warmers. Practical, stylish, contemporary with a touch of classic heritage influence? It’s all in Ami’s prerogative with their Ami De Coeur range that mixes the best of menswear design with the sensibilities of streetwear.

August 24, 2018

Wearable Art: The Comme des Garçons Basquiat Collection

Legendary Japanese fashion house Comme des Garçons kick off their Autumn/Winter 2018 SHIRT collection by tapping the estate of the late, great street artist Jean-Michel Basquiat for a capsule of collaborative tees.

First rising to fame in the late 1970s – under his graffiti tag SAMO – for his works around the Lower East Side of Manhattan, Basquiat was part of a cultural hotbed in the area, where the worlds of hip-hop, punk and street art coalesced. Through his graffiti and later gallery paintings, Basquiat addressed both social and personal issues of wealth imbalance, cultural segregation and the racial tension of the time. His impressionist style and appropriation of pop culture icons gained him wide acclaim in the art world. After his premature death from heroin overdose at the age of 27, collectors have been clamouring for Basquiat’s work, with one of his paintings recently fetching an astonishing $110.5M at auction — a record breaking figure.

Also famous for flaunting rules and norms, Comme des Garçons choice of Basquiat pieces for the capsule makes total sense. Lead designer Rei Kawakubo has always carved her own path in the fashion world, both in her designs and the way she runs CDG as a brand, so the affinity with an artist like Basquiat is clear; in fact, Basquiat himself did a catwalk show for the brand’s Homme Plus line in 1987, a year before his death.

Celebrating the artist’s life, the t-shirts depict some of the artist’s most famous works — such as Bronze and In Italian — and boast block printing in complementary colours, like mini works of art in their own right. The quality, as expected of Comme des Garçons, is second to none, and branding is absent, letting the art speak for itself. You don’t need an art degree or a private gallery: they’re just good prints, minus the multi-million dollar price-tag, on quality tees from a legendary brand.

Grab yourself a piece of wearable art history today: the Comme des Garçons Basquiat collection is available instore and online now from Aphrodite Clothing.

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