CHEMICAL: AKOMPLICE

Colorado brand Akomplice describe themselves as 'a movement...characterised solely by the love inherent in each individual moment', with the philosophy 'Evolution Through Innovation'. With an impressive catalogue of projects and collaborations, often philanthropically or politically motivated, the brand are definitely making an impact by bringing something refreshingly unique to the industry.

For the Holiday season Akomplice have produced several capsule collections, most notably joining forces with the J Dilla Foundation and Joey Bada$$ by fusing unreleased music from the late great artist, with that of the contemporary and popular Brooklyn emcee. The project aims to use influential hip hop figures to bring awareness of youth's access to music, with profits going to fund inner-city music programs and helping underprivileged kids . Unfortunately we don't have the record in, but we have the t-shirt which features a print depicting a nimbus cloud effigy of Dilla's head.

The rest of the collection includes a collaboration with artist Michael Cina, featuring an awesome 'Black Ocean' print t-shirt, bucket hat, and 5 panel; as well as photographic print t-shirts by Ricky Powell of iconic figures such as Andy Warhol. Other capsules include a 'Flamingo & Tucan' 5 panel and pocket t-shirt, as well as a flamingo print tee and sweat, and embroidered beanie. For the most sartorially daring, there's also a purple tie-die sweater with a large photographic print of Seinfeld's George Costanza.

A brilliant and original range from a distinctly individual brand, Akomplice are definitely ones to watch...be sure to check out the whole collection on the site.