“Frank151″ who uncovers various cultures four times a year, produces and directs many projects through the magazine based in New York have teamed up with Japanese label ”Applebum” to rework their signature New Era “F” cap. Applying a “Babylon view” motif that has been the most popular among Applebum’s products released so far. There is no doubt to be a must-have item for the fans of both brands, not just for the cap lovers. The item is a special edition that is exclusively available from the Applebum online shop, The House and Frank’s Chop Shop in New York.

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The iconic FRANK 151’s Chop Shop New Era cap is at the centre of this very impressive project that includes Japanese label SWAGGER. With the renowned FRANK’s Chop Shop logo reinterpreted with the “SWG” logo in the background this makes for a compelling release.

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A global muse, deep in fashion, music and art, currently making a living as an über-stylist, sculpting singer Rihanna into an icon—this spring, Lysa Cooper has partnered with Frank151 to explore her not-so-hidden passion: Erotica.

Frank151 Book Chapter 36, Erotica, is not only a luscious jewel of sexualised thought and imagery; it is also an event. There are few people more qualified to bring such a nuanced moment to life than Lysa Cooper. With collaborators, contributors and co-conspirators including Francesco Clemente, Marc Baptiste, Ellen Stagg, Zane, Esetvan Oriol, and many others, the Erotica Chapter is not only instantly collectable, it is also a Baedeker’s guide to contemporary imagery, thought and expression of the eclectic sexualisation of the imagination.

Frank Book Chapter 36 is available, for free, at some of the finest boutiques and shops around the world. Check with your local retailer. If you’re lucky, there will still be a few copies left. Otherwise, keep an eye out for Frank Book Chapter 37: De La Soul 20th Anniversary—guest curated by De La Soul—shipping Summer 2009.

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I met Mike Malbon in Barcelona B&B few years ago, in a very dark grimy night club, he gave me a copy of Frank 151. The Malbon brothers set up Frank back in 1999, coming up to their 10-year anniversary next year. Today Frank 151 is widely distributed around the world, they have the Frank’s Chop Shop and have started Malbon Bros Farms, a branding agency. I have so much respect for what they are doing and fingers crossed we will have Frank 151 Shanghai/Beijing versions soon…

Mike – the bad boy in his office, thanks for the goodies and taking me partying NY gangster style!

Adam – Love the Chop Shop cap!!

Steve – a mellow and sweet version of Mike, his heated vibrating car seat is truly one of a kind! Tunde – the creative brain behind Malbon Bros Farms. We had great fun in LA.

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