Here is a great piece from two entities in Japan that are renowned for the homage to American heritage with RATS and furniture makers M&M teaming up on an impressive tee. The design is highlighted by the “SENSE OF SOLIDARITY: JOLLY ROGER” slogan on the reverse, while all the detailing we associate with the two are in full existence.

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Tets’ Rats and Tenderloin collaborate on this classic B-15A Flight jacket, genuine streetwear in every sense, this is a jacket and a collaboration that makes sense and is finished perfectly, including its Alpaca lining. Getting hold of the Jacket might be a little more difficult, I’m picking Blackflag might be your best bet.

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The RATS Fall/Winter 2011 Collection, again makes for another impressive installation from Mano Katsutada. Entitled “Going Down Slow” the collection again pays homage to various elements that have been the source of traditional menswear.

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With designs from 40% Against Rights, RATS and Tsuyoshi Noguchi recently launched Japanese online network TRAVERSE TOKYO have launched this collection of tees with great distinction. Each design enbodies rich elements from each individual with the design maintaining a minimal theme.

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Here is a great piece from RATS with the Japanese label introducing eyewear to the strong array of products. Based on the brands “Way Of Life”, Katsutada Mano has worked together with eyewear makers Cradle to work on this interesting mould. In addition. the frames are completed with a leather case made by Grok Leather.

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The RATS Spring/Summer 2011 Collection makes for more welcoming news from a label that has been the cornerstone of Ura-Harajuku for many years. Taking on board a strong influence from West America and applying their own critique this makes for another compelling collection with stockists expecting the first release in the near future.

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RATS have created another intricate and well thought out piece this time working exclusively for Aoyama based retailer Blackflag. The outcome is a keychain that celebrates Blackflag’s fifth anniversary highlighted by the heavy brass material with a coin that reads RATS on one side and the reverse unveils WAY OF LIFE.

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Japanese brand RATS will release in mid-December a new set of gloves, coming in natural, off-white and black leather. Produced in conjunction with US-based Churchill, historical brand started in 1895 renowned in the world of custom motorcycles, they combine buckskin leather with a removable metallic plate and are exclusively Made in USA.

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Here is a loot at some key items from the RATS Fall/Winter 2010 “UNTIL IN THE SUNRISE” Collection with the impressive look book. Influenced by the heritage of work wear, the mixture of elements from militia, Americana and collegiate is all evidence in this impressive line.

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Here is a fascinating design from RATS that is true to the labels philosophy with this limited edition Boot Jack. Working with well known furniture label M&M, the piece features the finest timber and is defined by the laser treatment. A Boot Jack aids in the removal of boots and it consists of a U-shaped mouth which grips the heel of the boot, and a flat area to which weight can be applied.

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With another typically astute collection from Rats comes these spot item tees. With art work defined by the philosophy of the label it makes for another exciting release with three classic tees.

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RATS, one of the labels that the renowned Tetsuya Nishiyama of WTAPS works on has launched their Spring/Summer 2010. The collection is a great homage to vintage wear with obvious influence from Americana with and even more evident theme of bowling and automobile. Take a closer look at the impressive look book below.

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RATS feature a typically dark and rough approach to there designs with items like Cardigans, A-2 Deck Hand Jackets, Family Vests, Corduroy Jackets accompanied by grungy flannel shirts make for much of the aesthetic. In addition the accessories and jewelry complete the collection with the Rat ashtray a hugely impressive piece.

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