It took a lil bit for it to really hit in my stores in Philly ....I remember it's first release graphics were soldiers...kinda comic book style . It blew up soon after. They definitely were ahead with stash house. All these lines died exactly for the same reason over saturation.
The early 00's bought colour to baggy clothes, mostly black/dark colours were fashionable during the 90's, I remember Avirex, Ecko, Evisu, School of hard knocks, lot 21, FUBU, Schott, all fashionable when i was school here in London England. Now here in Europe, fortunately over sized tee's and baggy jeans, are back in fashion! And skinny jeans are out!
Oh wow I gave this as a suggestion and days later this drops. Good lookin. I had a friend who worked for them. Great stuff. Ive seen a lot of mock up's who didn't make the Final Cut but were amazing.
excellent documentary ! Im not sure you know but this brand became really popular in the UK too especially within the grime (artists like dizzee rascal/skepta) scene. i really wish they brought back their old line - i really loved the way they stitched patterns on their tracksuits plus how the hoodies had toggles/cinches. side point - do you know anything about the brand lot29? they also became really popular in the uk too
Akademiks was 🔥 when I was a kid. Donwan Harrell own PRPS (P.R.P.S.) it means Purpose. We called it P-R-Pz. He owns a new brand called Art Meets Chaos. Nice work on the video. You should make a video on Hell Star.
spot on with Akademiks and LRG being under the same umbrella of the backpacker attire, both had that similar quality to their pieces, glad I still got their Jeanius hoodie that I’d rock with LRG’s Grass Roots jeans and some Timbs😎
After watching this channel and numerous videos on streetwear, I think streetwear is one of the most feeble “come n go” crazes that only last for a while. From Ecko to Obey, to Fubu, Stussy to Sean Jean etc…. It seems if you want to build a brand of street wear, it’d be best to accept that you’ll probably only gonna have a decade of real high profits? If you can accept this, then I’d say go for it. But if you look at other major shoe brands, they’ve been around for decades upon decades and are still burning bright with profits while street wear labels are coming and going every decade. Great videos, you’re teaching me a lot of insight. Thank you. No disrespect to streetwear, but if you look at facts, it’s a short lived craze.
I see ur point, though there is brands like stussy and supreme still printing money, there have been tons who fell off. I think it had some to do with the creators not so much being business guys and the fickle nature that sometimes seems baked in. I think there is a path to longevity but it’s not traveled by many brands. The big 3 shoe companies are different, they cemented themselves early and have now become an institution, muscling out new comers. It’s interesting though, doing the series has made me question why most streetwear brands fall off. It seems to come down to most of them being happy with getting rich and not so much focusing on building a lasting brand.
Why do people want to drag others or spread their business for me personally I hope and pray they come back it's not over yet the children will come behind them
How much research did u do bro? Donwan aka King Crash makes another brand now that’s fire and he they BEEN sold akademiks years ago it was on top when him n his bro had it …….undefeated in the hood…..and Donwon sold P-R-P-S a few years back also 😂😂 i didn’t know what u meant when u was saying perps never heard anybody call it that before and I got this info from Crash himself
To 2024 I’m shopping in JCPenney looking around and seeing a dope ass akademics sweatsuit. I had to copy I’m 37this was major back in my high school days and I can never get oneLol
I used to love that brand and style. We need to bring that back
Shit I still wear it
Baggy clothes are back in fashion.
I wore Akademiks from ‘02 to’07, I loved their sweatsuits and their jeans!!!
I wore this stuff in high school in the 2000s. Very baggy but pretty comfy.
I have brand new Akademiks jean suits right now!
It took a lil bit for it to really hit in my stores in Philly ....I remember it's first release graphics were soldiers...kinda comic book style . It blew up soon after. They definitely were ahead with stash house. All these lines died exactly for the same reason over saturation.
bro i still have my Akademiks bomber from high school i love it. 15 years old or more. brand was top notch
today i got a 5xl akademiks shirt at my local burlington. for $6 ! so cool!
If the owners were savvy they'd sue DJ Akademiks 😆
The early 00's bought colour to baggy clothes, mostly black/dark colours were fashionable during the 90's, I remember Avirex, Ecko, Evisu, School of hard knocks, lot 21, FUBU, Schott, all fashionable when i was school here in London England.
Now here in Europe, fortunately over sized tee's and baggy jeans, are back in fashion! And skinny jeans are out!
Oh wow I gave this as a suggestion and days later this drops. Good lookin. I had a friend who worked for them. Great stuff. Ive seen a lot of mock up's who didn't make the Final Cut but were amazing.
Wind up picking up an akademiks camo hoodie,,, just recently,,,, and a few sweatpants,,,,(comfortable) (Urban look) 💯👍
excellent documentary ! Im not sure you know but this brand became really popular in the UK too especially within the grime (artists like dizzee rascal/skepta) scene. i really wish they brought back their old line - i really loved the way they stitched patterns on their tracksuits plus how the hoodies had toggles/cinches. side point - do you know anything about the brand lot29? they also became really popular in the uk too
Akademiks was 🔥 when I was a kid.
Donwan Harrell own PRPS (P.R.P.S.) it means Purpose.
We called it P-R-Pz.
He owns a new brand called Art Meets Chaos.
Nice work on the video.
You should make a video on Hell Star.
Yeah definitely gotta do a hellstar vid and vertebrae would be cool
Akademiks had cut and sew on lock
They got me feeling like I'm Akademiks
I had multiple akademiks fits when I was high school.. Dope brand
spot on with Akademiks and LRG being under the same umbrella of the backpacker attire, both had that similar quality to their pieces, glad I still got their Jeanius hoodie that I’d rock with LRG’s Grass Roots jeans and some Timbs😎
It was one of my best brands 2024
I have their coats. Tryna buy more from them. I love supporting my own.
Akademiks had 🔥 jeans and designs in the early 2000s
🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Still got some, bought it when I was in senior high, now I’m 32 😂
After watching this channel and numerous videos on streetwear, I think streetwear is one of the most feeble “come n go” crazes that only last for a while. From Ecko to Obey, to Fubu, Stussy to Sean Jean etc…. It seems if you want to build a brand of street wear, it’d be best to accept that you’ll probably only gonna have a decade of real high profits? If you can accept this, then I’d say go for it. But if you look at other major shoe brands, they’ve been around for decades upon decades and are still burning bright with profits while street wear labels are coming and going every decade. Great videos, you’re teaching me a lot of insight. Thank you. No disrespect to streetwear, but if you look at facts, it’s a short lived craze.
I see ur point, though there is brands like stussy and supreme still printing money, there have been tons who fell off. I think it had some to do with the creators not so much being business guys and the fickle nature that sometimes seems baked in.
I think there is a path to longevity but it’s not traveled by many brands. The big 3 shoe companies are different, they cemented themselves early and have now become an institution, muscling out new comers.
It’s interesting though, doing the series has made me question why most streetwear brands fall off. It seems to come down to most of them being happy with getting rich and not so much focusing on building a lasting brand.
less b roll to edit and more examples of whats being discussed
I went crazy at Citi Trends
Me too, I had a rotation of all the Ross, Burlington and Citi trends within a 20 mile radius back in the day 😂
@@takeflight2142 Brodie 😎 well said me to 2000s was a good year I remember those and u named just about all of that’s what’s up 💯💯🙏🏾🙏🏾
Why do people want to drag others or spread their business for me personally I hope and pray they come back it's not over yet the children will come behind them
Donwon makes another brand now they sold this brand a long time ago his new shit is 🔥
😮 i definitely fan i prefer stash house
How much research did u do bro? Donwan aka King Crash makes another brand now that’s fire and he they BEEN sold akademiks years ago it was on top when him n his bro had it …….undefeated in the hood…..and Donwon sold P-R-P-S a few years back also 😂😂 i didn’t know what u meant when u was saying perps never heard anybody call it that before and I got this info from Crash himself
Is it still black owned?
Yeah as far as I could find out they still own the brand.
To 2024 I’m shopping in JCPenney looking around and seeing a dope ass akademics sweatsuit. I had to copy I’m 37this was major back in my high school days and I can never get oneLol
Wow I have a button up shirt! 😁