King Apparel

The story so far...

Urban Streetwear brand King Apparel launched in 2003 across 20 stores in the UK, with the King/New Era 5950 Caps. The following year saw UK Grime rappers Crazy Titch and Sway featuring in the King's ad campaign in RWD magazine. Selfridges quickly jumped on the trend and featured the brand in their streetwear department - by this time a full collection was imminent.

In 2006  King Apparel was available across Europe with their first denim styles and their trademark ‘connect hoodie’ featuring in their collection.

The brand is heavily influenced by the music scene, helped by the support of Plan B and Dubstep DJ/producer Plastician, who joining the team in 07.  The most notable collabo was a one off range of Defy tees for Chemical Records in 2009. 



In 2008 Plastician held a King Apparel event in London that included live performances by Joker, Virus Syndicate, J2k and Wretch 32.

Last year saw the introduction of their limited edition Starter Snapback Black Label collection - Kings are the first UK brand with the coveted Starter Black Label premium affiliation. BIG



We have three available thus far…

Reign Supreme Snapback - Buy Now

Retro Proscript Snapback - Buy Now

Oxford Starter Snapback

Heretics Tees

her⋅e⋅tic

/n. ˈhɛrɪtɪk; adj. ˈhɛrɪtɪk, həˈrɛtɪk/ [n. her-i-tik; adj. her-i-tik, huh-ret-ik]
“Anyone who does not conform to an established attitude, doctrine, or principle.”

From Bernini’s Baroque sculptors scattered and praised throughout Vatican City and Rome to the hedonistic meandering of Lord Byron inspiring the pop art of Warhol, Heretics have shaped and refined our culture.
The brand was born to celebrate their legacy and remember their genius without conforming or diluting their artistry.

The look

Heretics tees are elegant and sophisticated chic with the style advocating reflective fashion, by means of clearly illustrated designs each telling their own story, and avoiding the funny or loud slogans associated with many t-shirt brands.
Heretics tees are produced and manufactured in London.



A couple of our favourites from the collection...

Astronaut 2001

Heretic Stanley Kubrick “A SPACE ODYSSEY” is an epic drama of adventure and exploration.

Men's Graphic Astronaut 2001 Illustrated Tee - Buy Now

Player 

Inspired By Marquis de Sade, the revolutionary french politician definied the word 'Player'.

Men's Graphic Player Illustrated T-Shirt - Buy Now

Shop the full Heretics Collection here

Supremebeing - Faded Future and The Wash

Starting with a video from streetwear brand Supremebeing....

Supremebeing Spring Summer 2012 Collection from Supremebeing Ltd on Vimeo.

Supremebeing's the faded future and the wash theme for spring summer 12 offers the streetwear brands most directional, design led and freshest collection to date.

Our selection of tees consists of rare collaborations with photographers Andrew kuykendall, Peter Holm, and Jason Panchos.

To shop the full collection CLICK HERE

Get The Look

 Lyle and Scott's vintage collections for SS12 has an Ivy leage student preppy feel. Here are our key pieces from the collection so far...

The sporty Lyle and Scott colour block polo shirt in indigo with contrast panels in a British summer palette. The slim contemporary fit polo is crafted in classic, open-weave cotton piqué with a three button placket, ribbed collar and cuffs and a chest pocket, complete with the Golden Eagle. BUY NOW

The Lyle and Scott vintage fit cardigan has a ribbed shawl collar, two front pockets and a ribbed placket hem and cuffs. Finished with wooden buttons and the small Golden Eagle on the left chest. Layer over an Oxford shirt or t-shirt and add chinos for cool preppy look. BUY NOW

The sporty Lyle and Scott colour block polo shirt in indigo with contrast panels in a British summer palette. The slim contemporary fit polo is crafted in classic, open-weave cotton piqué with a three button placket, ribbed collar and cuffs and a chest pocket, complete with the Golden Eagle. BUY NOW

 To shop the full collection Click HERE

Scotch and Soda SS12 collection has arrived...

"Love our clothes and enjoy wearing them"

Shop the full collection

Scotch and Soda proudly presented the new Spring Summer 2012 collection from the heart of their hometown Amsterdam. This season’s collection goes back to an old school sense of style with a fresh and contemporary Scotch twist and unique attention to detail. 

Scotch and Soda’s must have pieces for your summer wardrobe have been created by four themes – by the way, before you start thinking – ‘how can he talk about a summer wardrobe?’ – It’s simple, positive mental thinking.  Before you know it, you will be in your tailored shorts and espadrilles, sipping cider at 1 of the 3,000,000 festivals over the summer....

The Themes

Plage Privee – think ‘monsieur provocateur’ – a retro edge with French seaside influences.

The ‘Days off, we love Saturdays – inspired by the original workwear with the idea to take us back to simpler times...

Breton Behaviour – The denim look with the French and nautical influences

Colour collisions – Colour clash is the new black – mixing the colours for the ultimate summer look.

 “The Trick to keep it fresh and fun, is to wear all your favourites at once".

Here’s some our favourite pieces from the collection so far – with plenty more on the way

Rocker Tee - Buy Now

Basic Shirt - Buy Now

Casual Shirt with Pochet - Buy Now

Twisted Hood Jumper- Buy Now

Celeb Spotting At Jun Qi

Here on the fence of South Woodford and Woodford, on the divide of London and Essex, we at Jun Qi are occasionally blessed a range of dazzling celebrities.
We're very proud of the familiar faces that choose to don our garments and we urge you to come share our shop with the lovely people from the TV!

You may have noticed a recent blog/twitter/facebook post with Dino from TOWIE rocking the latest Elvis Jesus. Other superstars we kit out include snooker player Ronnie O-Sullivan, grime star Tinchy Strider, QPR & Morroco international Adel Taraabt, AC Milan midfielder Kevin Prince Boateng, model Danielle Lloyd and all-around nice guy Kenzie from Blazin Squad.

In the lead up to Christmas, allow me to also take this opportunity to remind you of a number of cardigans we have gracing our rails, for both celebs and the general public!

First up we have the Farah Falcon Cardigan; a multitude of colours and patterns to rock around the Christmas tree with: 

http://junqionline.com/farah/421-farah-falcon-dark-earth-zip-through-cardigan.html

 

Next on the agenda has been a favourite in the shop so far this season. A navy and blue knitted cardigan from the land of Franklin & Marshall: 

http://junqionline.com/franklin-marshall/431-franklin-and-marshall-navy-1999-cardigan.html

Classic Christmas cardi with a twist here from Humor, with an elongated body for the taller gentleman: 

http://junqionline.com/humor/473-humor-duo-cardigan.html

A nice simple thin cardigan for wearing indoors, keeping you smart and fresh all day and night, with some pockets for keeping your Christmas cracker gifts in: 

http://junqionline.com/lyle-scott/489-lyle-scott-mid-grey-marl-pocket-detail-cardigan.html

So there you have it! The greatest blog post of the year about celebrities and cardigans. Thank you for visiting, feel free to drop in to the shop and say hi before the new year.

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Inside Jun Qi

For those unlucky enough to have never stepped foot inside our lovely shop in Woodford Green, here's what you're missing out on!

The 20% off sale over the weekend was a great success, thanks to all of you who managed to get in & get your new clothage on...

word on the street is there may be another super exclusive sale day before Christmas...

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