Just peeped the
Lafayette SS09 lookbook on
Hypebeast and I don't know what to make of this brand? All the previous seasons I've seen have just looked liked they changed up a few Surpeme peices.
Spring/Summer 2008

Logo font, Arc Logo hoodies, Tiger Camo, Photo print tees all remeniscent of Surpeme.
Fall/Winter 2008

New Era's, Football Jerseys, Logo Tees and Varsity Jackets once again very Supreme
Now to Spring/Summer 2009


The stlying, clothing and models all very "Supreme-esq"
Now I'm not saying Supreme is the originator of "streetwear" or that these styles and ideas are not widely used by lots of brands across the "streetwear" spectrum. It's just the fact of how obvious Lafayette are being about it. Its clear to all that Supreme uses other brands as inspiration, but at least Supreme look far and wide, and use brands and items that have truely inspired and affected their way of life. It seems like Lafayette have decided to do Supreme for themseleves and it just comes off as a cheap imitation, trying to copy a look that has been tried and tested for a number of years.
On a side note the SS09 Supreme stuff is pretty awful..
And I know this post is gonna' open up a whole can of worms on the Supreme issue, so I expect plenty of comment action!