This week we have switched Local Threads format up a bit for our readers benefit. You’ll find the five items that are not to be missed this week in Chicago from Jugrnaut, RSVP Gallery, Saint Alfred, Akin Chicago, and Leaders 1354. Check out the dope items we’ve selected below as well as a list of the upcoming events that Chicago’s leading stores have their hands in.

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RSVP Gallery has been releasing small batches of the Don C and Mitchell & Ness Snakeskin caps for a while now. My favorite one that I have seen recently is the old school Rams hat. Whether it be Los Angeles or St. Louis the colorway of blue and yellow is on point. Head into the store to grab this one. And no worries, while rocking a Don C Rams hat no one will ever call you disloyal to Da Bears.

DGK has just released a very limited edition varsity jacket which lucky for you is in stock over at Jugrnaut. The Buddah inspired design sports a great motto across the chest with a matching green and yellow colorway to really drive the point home. I cannot think of a cooler jacket to keep you warm this fall. Head into the store or check out their online shop for purchase.

AKIN North (2350 N. Clark) just received their latest jewelry pieces from Mahogany Suite. The wooden knight pendant is attached to a darker stained wooden bead necklace and comes in both a black dyed edition as well as the one seen above. Head over to the shop to grab one but be quick as numbers are limited.

Leaders 1354 offers up the latest colors of Native‘s take on the classic hiking boot. The waterproof shoes are made from foam molded EVA and are 100% washable, antimicrobial, and odor proof. The best part is they come in at only $75 dollars, a great deal for a pair of shoes that will be able to handle the Chicago winter easily. Head into the shop to grab yourself a pair.

I’ve saved the best for last in this weeks edition of Local Threads. KICKS/HI has teamed with Converse for a high quality Chuck Taylor, featuring camp pattering, a pure while sole, and an orange and leather inner lining. Saint Alfred is KICKS/HI’s sister store and will the be only place outside of Hawaii to be graced with a stock of the shoe. These release tomorrow at noon, head into the store to pick up a pair.

Related Functions

Tomorrow, Saturday, Theophilus London will be stopping by Jugrnaut for a live DJ set in the store. Later that night he will hit The Metro for a performance with Friendly Fires.

On November 12th Ruby Hornet and Closed sessions will be hosting Digital Freshness with Action Bronson. Jugrnaut will be helping us host the event. It is a guaranteed great time, so come out to Beauty Bar to see Bronson, who both Rolling Stone and Complex have marked as an artist to watch.

For the drop of the iconic Air Jordan Black Cement III’s, Akin Chicago will be hosting a midnight release party. It will also fuction as the homie Scheme’s release party for his Life That I Choose EP. Featuring performances from Scheme and Astonish, Ruby Hornet’s own DJ RTC will be spinning along with DJ Scend and Slot-A. It will be a great night celebrating some very dope shoes and artists.