Gift Guide: Oki-ni

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—01. Nonnative Explorer Hat.
—02. Undercover Check Scarf.

—03. Undercover Check Socks.
—04. Comme des Garçons Long Zip Wallet.

Online Feature: Gyakusou in Context

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—01. Courtesy of Nike, Inc.

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In the wake of all the exposure, after the dust has settled on previous collections, and as we await next season's product at the end of another year, it's the ideal time to consider Gyakusou in a broader context. Alongside some of the iconic imagery created around the brand, David Hellqvist examines a collaboration between Nike and Undercover that has been successful in design, performance, and sales terms ever since its arrival in 2010.

—Online Feature: Gyakusou in Context

Nike Gyakusou Fall-Winter '13

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—01. Lunarspider LT+ 3.
—02. Outlast knit cap.

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Nike's latest Gyakusou collection was released yesterday. The sub-brand has weathered some of the initial trend driven hype and seems to have found its footing within the running landscape, offering highly functional, great looking pieces. This collection is one of the strongest yet; there's a great mix of colour and tonal fabrics, and the footwear has evolved nicely as well.

—Available at Tres Bien

JohnUNDERCOVER Mohair Sweater

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—01. Colour blocked dye.
—02. Mohair, nylon and wool blend.

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It's hard to beat mohair as a winter fabric. On top of actually keeping you warm, nothing says, 'I'm really warm', like yeti length fibers shooting off your body in all directions. Pair that effect with Rothko like colour blocking and you have this amazing piece here.

—Available at Essence

Undercover Striped Wool Shirt

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—01. 100% wool.
—02. Made in Japan.

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This charcoal wool shirt by Undercover features a longer length, hidden pockets and a subtle stripe. The pullover style works well with this garment, and would be easy to layer for the fall.

—Available at Tres Bien

Jun Takahashi on GIRA

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—01. Jun Takahashi.

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There haven't been too many interviews with Jun Takahashi on his collaboration with Nike, but Port magazine have recently spoken to him about his passion for running and the Gyakusou collection.

—Port Magazine

Nike Gyakusou Spring '13 Release

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—01. Lunarglide+ 4.
—02. Dri-fit mesh hat.

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With less press and previews than usual, the Spring '13 Gyakusou collection has started to show up online today at select retailers. The collection is due to release in the next couple of days, and the anticipation is building.

—Available at Tres Bien Shop

Undercover K4411 Down Shirt

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—01. 80% Down / 20% Feather Insulated.

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Based on a classic outdoor piece by Mont-Bell, Undercover have reinterpreted the short sleeve down shirt for this spring. Offered in an olive green with useful pocket additions and a high collar, its a great item for layering this time of the year.

—Available at Haven