22nd Oct 2015
VANCITY ORIGINAL® x CL-95 INC CAPSULE + LINX BEACH JACKET
Raekwon and CL-95 Inc. recently stopped by Dipt for the exclusive Canadian release of the Linx Beach Jacket. The Jacket celebrates the 20th anniversary of Raekwon’s classic album, Only Built 4 Cuban Linx aka The Purple Tapes.
Inspired by his own fashion style in the music video, “Can It All Be So Simple”, Rae takes references from vintage Polo, specifically the iconic Snow Beach jacket designed by Ralph Lauren. Rae pays homage to the original with a true quality jacket in mind. Details include anti-abrasive overlay, neoprene lined elbow pads, waterproof pockets, 3M reflective accents, Polartec® fleece and Thinsulate™ lining and GORE-TEX® shell. Two styles are available, one with a yellow collar and one with a blue collar. Lo lifes, ski bums and board heads. Represent Wu in a quality constructed, technical jacket this winter season.
Image: Brandon Artis Photography
To celebrate the release of the Linx Beach Jacket, Vancity Original® and CL-95 Inc linked up to create an exclusive capsule. The collaboration was inspired by the Linx Beach Jacket aesthetic.
The Vancity Original® x CL-95 New Classic Fit Hoodie has a VAN-CL-95 and ORIGINAL print on sleeves, along with a Vancity Stacked logo on front. This is Vancity Original's new custom refined unisex hooded sweatshirt made in Canada. We've added a 3 panel hood, flat stitched seams for extra strength, a relaxed bottom opening, flat lace draw cord and a New Classic Fit woven label on left sleeve.
Represent Chef Raekwon's Linx Beach jacket colours and stay warm on icy days with the Vancity Original® x CL-95 Beanie. We also included a long sleeve version of the Vancity Original® x CL-95 Hoodie, inspired by Chef Raekwon's CL-95 Linx Beach Jacket. Look for the Vancity Original® x CL-95 Inc Capsule in store at Dipt and online at VancityOriginal.com in limited quantities.
PRESS COVERAGE
Montecristo Magazine - October 22, 2015
The piece includes several quotes and focuses on the history of Wu-Tang, Raekwon personally, and the original Linx Beach Jacket, as well as the role they have played in hop hop and pop culture.
http://montecristomagazine.
Like Vancouver - October 29, 2015
Raekwon talks about the birth of hip hop and fashion. Like Vancouver also gets the inside scoop on the Linx Beach Jacket.
http://likevancouver.ca/fashion-linx-beach-jacket/
Crimes and Treasons - October 20, 2015
An interview with Raekwon covering the significance of the Linx Beach Jacket and anniversary, trends in hip hop, Dipt and Vancity, and what's next for Raewkon's career. Interview runs 33:30 - 45:40.
http://www.citr.ca/radio/
Hello Vancity - October 19, 2015
An article about Raekwon's history in hip hop and in fashion, the relevance of the Linx Beach Jacket.
http://www.hellovancity.com/events/raekwon-brings-...
Vancity Buzz - October 16, 2015
An in depth interview with Raekwon about the history of the Linx Beach Jacket and his music, along with his thoughts on music today and the Canadian music scene.