Posts by Fratpacker

How did you first become interested in art and illustrations? As a young boy who was addicted to watching cartoons, naturally, I found myself wanting to redraw whatever I saw on TV, so you could say this was my initial introduction to art and illustrating. Later spurred on by my parents’ support, it has turned…

In the world of sports and fashion, partnerships and endorsements play a crucial role in shaping a brand’s image and success. Reebok, a renowned athletic footwear, and apparel company has always been at the forefront of innovative collaborations (shoutout to the Bouga Luv, Jay-Z, G-unit collabs). In a ground-breaking move, Reebok has recently announced the…

The year of 2023 has been a beautiful one in terms of sneaker collaborations. We have seen unexpected ones and some return hit collaborations. As you know the archivists love celebrating all the fire drops. Here are some collaborations we liked this year Adidas x Bad Bunny CL Response The collaboration between Bad Bunny and…

September is a beautiful month in the land of South Aah. Not only does it come with delightful weather, great outdoor events, and festivals but it is also a month where we celebrate our heritage. South Ah is known for its multicultural landscape which means heritage month is a celebration of so many different cultures…

The month of August in South Africa is a time we tip our hats off to the women in our lives that have made history and changed the game in more ways than one. Its only right that as Archive we pay homage to the ladies doing their thing in streetwear both locally and globally.…

As the saying goes if you want to go fast go alone but if you want to go far go together. Community is quite important for the evolution of street culture. Street culture has a lot of sub-cultures and spheres. The melting pot of fashion, music, and youth culture has always fostered the spirit of…

The month of June is an annual reminder of the endless possibilities the youth of today has because of the sacrifices the youth of 1976 made. It is truly beautiful to see people donate their youthful years to creative endeavors and moving as collectives to bring ideas to life. We usually have an archive 5…

The Asics Gel NYC is perfect merger of comfort, style, and streetwear glory. Before going into the physical make-up of the shoe, it’s good to have a look at the story behind the shoe and its name.   The name Angelo Baque rings a lot of bells in the streetwear community. The man was the…

When we talk about streetwear, we know that there are a few juggernauts and Nigo is definitely one of them. Being a staple player in fashion and streetwear for 30 plus years; his taste and design language is trusted by style enthusiasts and brands alike. Having started Bathing Ape and severing ties with it and…