INTRODUCING THE WISH ATL X MITCHELL AND NESS “HOMECOURT” COLLECTION

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As the NBA’s 75th Anniversary Season enters its final stretch before the Playoffs, Mitchell & Ness is taking their Homecourt Collection to Atlanta in collaboration with iconic sneaker and streetwear boutique, Wish ATL.  Originally launched in January 2022, Mitchell & Ness’ Homecourt Collection offers NBA team-specific apparel and headwear assortments curated alongside the country’s most beloved and iconic streetwear boutiques.

Kenny Burns, Don Cannon, & Big Tigger

Since its inception in 2004, Wish ATL has set the gold standard for streetwear boutiques and habitually risen the bar as a global trend leader and cultural icon in Atlanta and beyond. Implanted in Atlanta in 1968 after stints in St. Louis, Milwaukee, and Buffalo, the Hawks burst onto the NBA scene and immediately personified the funky, soulful energy of the ’70s.

Paying homage to the Hawks’ rich history, the collection features elements inspired by the ‘player’ aesthetic of the ’70s, including plush velour, bold striping, and metallic gold highlights. The collection also nods to the State of Georgia’s heritage with peach-colored accents accompanied by a rich burgundy reimagination of the Hawks’ primary team red. 

Renee Montgomery

Launching on Saturday, 3/12 on www.wishatl.com and in-store at Wish ATL’s Moreland Ave location, the collection includes snapbacks, bucket hats, jerseys, shorts, vintage ringer tees, and a velour warm-up jacket and tear-away pant with prices ranging from $38 – $215 USD.

To capture the collection’s essence, the campaign launch’s photoshoot features WNBA star & Atlanta Dream Owner Renee Montgomery, accredited Music Producer & Executive Don Cannon, Radio DJ Personalities & Hosts Kenny Burns, Big Tigger, and Fly Guy DC, WNBA star Angel McCoughtry, Recording Artist & Activist Killer Mike, Original Fani Founder & Designer Fani, A&R Manager Rachel Jackson, ATATF Founder Kordale Toomer, and Founder of AEBLHOOPS Basketball League & Finish First Marketing Agency Jah Rawlings.

Mami Wata Reinvents Surf Style

Written by Julia Campbell on . Posted in General, Hot Brands, Lifestyle, Wish Brand.

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MAMI WATA SS22

EACH WEEK THIS MONTH, WE’LL BE HIGHLIGHTING ONE OF THE BLACK-OWNED BRANDS THAT WE CARRY AT WISH WHILE EXPANDING ON THE HERITAGE OF THEIR ARTISTIC EXPRESSION.

This week, the spotlight is on Nick Dutton, Peet Pienaar, and Andy Davis’ Cape Town-based clothing brand Mami Wata.

MAMI WATA SS22 – FLOWER DICE SHIRT

Founded by Selema Masekela, Nick Dutton, creative director, and artist Peet Pienaar, and writer Andy Davis in 2015 – the enviably titled Chief Surf Officer, Mami Wata is the first surf label out of Africa that is proudly African.

Their mission is to be a creative force for good in Africa by using sustainable African materials, supporting local organizations, such as Waves for Change — a surf therapy NGO that helps over 1,000 children, and strengthening what brand founders call Afrosurfonomics, a religion of pristine foam and sky-high waves.

MAMI WATA SS22 – RADIO TEE
MAMI WATA SS22 – DESERT BOWLING SHIRT
MAMI WATA SS22 – SIDIQ TEE
MAMI WATA SS22 – MADE IN AFRICA TEE

“As a kid all the way through working in the surf apparel industry, I never saw any brands showcasing surfing from the perspective of anyone that looked like me,” Selema says. “This is a brand that aims to redefine the surf-culture conversation as a whole, via the largest surfable continent on the planet as its jumping-off point.”

In February and beyond, look for opportunities to shop Black-Owned, founded, & designed brands.

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3.PARADIS: Disruptive. Poetic. Chic.

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3.PARADIS SS22

EACH WEEK THIS MONTH, WE’LL BE HIGHLIGHTING ONE OF THE BLACK-OWNED BRANDS THAT WE CARRY AT WISH WHILE EXPANDING ON THE HERITAGE OF THEIR ARTISTIC EXPRESSION.

This week, the spotlight is on Emeric Tchatchoua’s Montreal-based clothing brand 3.PARADIS.

3.PARADIS founder Emeric Tchatchoua

Established in 2013, the unintentionally successful Montreal-based Streetwear brand embodies both street fashion and pop culture in their finely crafted clothing pieces. Emeric Tchatchoua, 3.PARADIS Creative Director/ Founder, brings a refreshing aesthetic with his philosophical ideals combined with a modern interpretation of collaged silhouettes and exaggerated utility. This debate allows the relationship between the human race and further ideals to be explored from a unique realistic perspective.

3.PARADIS produces finely crafted clothing pieces influenced by popular culture and street fashion; the darling of both street fashion and high-end fashionistas alike. Their aesthetic could be explained by these three words “disruptive, chic and poetic”.

3.PARADIS SS22 – Freedom Crewneck Sweater

“The more we grow, the more the meaning [of 3.Paradis] is deeper than what it was supposed to be at the beginning. ‘3’ is the perfect equilibrium between the mind, the body, and the soul, and ‘Paradis’ [paradise in French] is an ideal that we’re trying to give to the people. Make them enjoy what they buy and enjoy the product—bring them to paradis,” says the brand’s founder.

3.PARADIS SS22 – SERENA TURQUOISE VARSITY JACKET

For 3.PARADIS’ SS22 collection, creative director Emeric Tchatchoua mused on the idea of spiritual renaissance, self-awareness, and soul searching as a means of inner rebirth. Specifically, Tchatchoua aims to bring about this rebirth through the deconstruction of old ideas and by uniting the past, present, and future, which will remain a focal theme for the brand’s forthcoming collections.

In February and beyond, look for opportunities to shop Black-Owned, founded, & designed brands.

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Patta: A Family to The Core

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Patta SS22 – Lucky Charm Shirt Jacket

EACH WEEK THIS MONTH, WE’LL BE HIGHLIGHTING ONE OF THE BLACK-OWNED BRANDS THAT WE CARRY AT WISH WHILE EXPANDING ON THE HERITAGE OF THEIR ARTISTIC EXPRESSION.

This week, the spotlight is on Edson Sabajo and Guillaume ‘Gee’ Schmidt’s Amsterdam-based clothing brand Patta.

Patta founders Guillaume ‘Gee’ Schmidt & Edson Sabajo

Established in 2016 by Edson Sabajo and Guillaume ‘ Gee’ Schmidt, the Dutch label encourages inspiring collaborations, cultural crossover, and unconventional forms. Both were instrumental in the Dutch hip-hop and nightlife community in the ’90s and early 2000’s – Edson as a DJ and Gee as an MC and event host. The music-minded pair also had a shared obsession with hunting internationally for sneakers and records. They soon found themselves funneling a steady supply of gear from their travels, back home to their community in Amsterdam, which grew naturally into a business partnership. The brand is named after a slang term for “shoe” – a nod to the founders’ Surinamese heritage.

Their motto ‘Out of love and necessity rather than profit or novelty’ simplifies the brand’s ethos. With their community at the forefront of inspiration, they’ve always been motivated to showcase the talent surrounding them. Today, Patta is one of few internationally revered, black-owned streetwear brands and consists of a clothing line, Patta Soundsystem, Patta Running Team, and, most recently, the Patta Foundation focusing on youth cultural education.

Though Patta derived from humble beginnings, the brand has a hefty amount of projects under their belt from sneaker collaborations with household names like Nike, New Balance, Reebok, and Jordan, to collaborating with brands like Stussy and other Black-Owned Netherland-based fashion brands like Daily Paper and Filling Pieces, creating a local summer school, and partnering with Black Panther artist Emory Douglas, or dropping an EP with Conway The Machine and Alchemist. You might know Patta for clothes, but just making them has never been the mission.

Patta’s SS22 Collection aims to share ideas from Team Patta’s respective personal experiences, environments, and culture. Diving into intimate archives to create from a place of heritage – drawing inspiration directly from lived moments. The diversity within the collection is based on elements from their divergent youths.

Patta SS22 – Cartoon Knitted Jacket
Patta SS22 – Cartoon Canvas Jacket
Patta SS22 – Boiler Suit

In February and beyond, look for opportunities to shop Black-Owned, founded, & designed brands.

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Black History Month at Wish

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Each week this month, we’ll be highlighting one of the Black-Owned Brands that we carry at Wish while expanding on the heritage of their artistic expression.

This week, the spotlight is on Russell Westbrook’s LA-based clothing brand: Honor The Gift.

Created by a kid from the Inner City of Los Angeles. A brand founded on self-belief and dedication to never stop working towards your greatness no matter the hardship.

Established by the Lakers Point Guard in 2017, Honor The Gift is built out of respect for where he came from and where anyone can take themselves.

A body of work with a focus on quality, purpose, and storytelling. These core concepts are applied to the construction of the product all the way to the physical spaces they live in.

Cobalt Puff Hoodie
Cobalt Puff Hoodie
Honor The GIft – Inner City Love Volume II

The brand’s latest collection, Inner City Love Volume II, represents the heart of his childhood nostalgia. Inspired by the soundtrack that shaped his household growing up from soulful records playing in the background to style spanning from the ’60s to ’70s; this collection is a story about family and love.

Sundown T-Shirt
Inner City Love T-Shirt

Shop their latest collection now available in-store and online at WishATL.com.

In February and beyond, look for opportunities to shop Black-Owned, founded, & designed brands.

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Wish Travels: Los Angeles, California

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The West Coast, specifically the Los Angeles area has been a primary contributor to streetwear culture through various mediums like art, skate, surf & music. Check out a few of our favorite brands from Southern California & shop these looks online!

Noon Goons

Based in Los Angeles, Noon Goons was created by Kurt Narmore in 2016. The brand is immensely inspired the Narmore’s roots in skate and surf. A “noon goon” is in fact a term for tourists that show up to the beach at noon, after all the real surfers have left for the day to work their day jobs.

Driven by funky prints, cozy outerwear, and graphic T-shirts, this brand is sure to catch eyes. Los Angeles street and surf culture is a well known fashion catalyst, and Narmore does a great job staying authentic to the culture, as he still operates in that community to keep the grassroots feel alive. The addition of industry veteran Sam Jarou (formerly of Comme des Garcons) as creative director has helped take the brand from the streets of LA to Dover Street Market.

Stussy

The brand “Stussy” started some time in the early 1980s by founder, Shawn Stussy. He initially crafted custom surf boards in the Southern California area and began scrawling his surname on his handcrafted surfboards with a broad tipped marker. The logo which has defined the brand started in the early 1980s was actually derived from that of his uncle, Jan Stussy. He began using the logo on T-shirts, shorts and caps that he sold out of his car around Laguna Beach, California. The company ultimately gained its footing during rise surfer culture, ushered in by Orange County, California. Since its inception, it has largely been adopted by streetwear, hip-hop & a multitude of subcultures & scene.

In a 1992 interview Stussy said: “Everybody calls it surf wear, or urban streetwear, or surf street… I don’t name it, and I don’t name it on purpose.”

Norwood Chapters

Norwood’s designer and creative director Ali Saint Qureshi was born in Paris, France, and arrived to the US at a very young age. Drawing upon his affinity for youth suburban culture and love for the city of Angels, Norwood’s designer wishes to remain unknown so that, he may have the brand and its representation of urban culture remain pure- without diluting it. The love for Rock N Roll, Punk Rock, HipHop, Skateboarding, Sports and diverse ethnic cultures, has encompassed what Norwood is all about.

Norwood was created and founded in 2017 on the principles that NO labels are the ONLY labels. NOR is not for the cool people, it’s for ALL people, it’s an exclusive house party that everyone is invited to. This Los-Angeles born and made brand combines luxury street aesthetic with timeless quality textiles to deliver a unique streetwear wardrobe. The influences of punk rock and hiphop are evident in Norwood’s designs. Featuring premium materials, clean-lined cuts, bold graphics, and unexpected character details, Norwood’s range of essential t-shirts French terry hoodies, lounge wear and denim convey a perfect amount of casual refinement with streetwear. All Norwood production is Los Angeles based.

RHUDE

Founded by Rhuigi Villaseñor in 2013, Rhude is a design venture to showcase ready-to-wear collections. Rhude focuses on minimalistic effortless style mixed with streetwear sensibilities, using fine fabrics and focus on fit. Rhude celebrates the youth and elegance through simple and functional clothes.

Rhuigi’s brand gained notoriety in 2012 when he created a black bandana print shirt that would be worn by Kendrick Lamar at the BET Awards. With no plans to actually sell the shirt, he was talked into creating the brand by Chris Stamp and Guillermo Andrade, designers of Stampd and 424, respectively. He went on to intern for Taz Arnold and TISA while taking pattern making classes and styling artists like Big Sean. He was able to fine tune his craft while building influential relationships throughout the industry that would ultimately help catapult his company to the forefront of streetwear.

WISHFLIX: EARTH DAY

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We have enjoyed our Earth Week here at Wish ATL with a rare restock, guest DJ mix and an appearance from EarthGang. Now we have a selection of films that highlight everything our planet has to offer while bringing to mind why it is important for us to take care of it. Check out these classic Earth themed offerings and shop our collection of pieces made with sustainably sourced materials.

Avatar (2009)

James Cameron’s epic features an ensemble cast, beautiful landscapes and spared no resources in making it all come together. While taking place in a fictional setting, the film touches on themes of colonization, harvesting natural resources and how these practices can disrupt the people and animals that inhabit those areas. Now that 4K UHD is available, it is as good a time as any to revisit this film in all its splendor.

One Life (2011)

A bit more lighthearted than the other films on this list, this Daniel Craig-narrated BBC documentary balances the astonishing and adorable. If you love wildlife films, this is a go-to. The directors made sure to employ great camerawork in showing the types of creatures that share our planet.

Gorillas in the Mist (1988)

Sigourney Weaver actually traveled back to the site in Rwanda where Dian Fossey did her actual research for her portrayal of the famed scientist. The director sought out to relay the same message of the harms of gorilla poaching that Fossey did while there. One of the gorillas mentioned in the research even appears on screen. And for an added game, see if you can spot which gorillas are real and which ones are people in costumes.

An Inconvenient Truth (2006)

Former presidential nominee, Al Gore, won a Best Documentary Academy Award for his awareness raising documentary on environmental issues. Seen by some as before it’s time, this film initiated significant action in regards to tackling climate change and even includes ways that the audience themselves could contribute to the cause.

Baraka (1992)

Recent global events have reminded us that this planet is shared by everyone for the better and for the worst. This is captured better than ever in the Ron Fricke’s follow up documentary to Koyaanisqatsi, a similar documentary shot by his collaborator, Godfrey Reggio. There is no narrator or voice-over, as Fricke opts to allow the work to speak for itself. Shots of bustling cities, wildernesses and everything in between are presented as viewers are made witness to all that humanity had done up to the point of the documentary’s filming. Sit back and watch the world at work.

Summer Time Accessories at Wish

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Clothing and accessories for your summer in Atlanta: Including Braves Gear, Wish Yoga, and Chinatown Tennis.

Wish has you covered this baseball season with Braves gear in all forms including jerseys, backpacks, fanny packs and more. Click here to view Braves merchandise at Wish.

The Wish Yoga Collection, The Chinatown Market Tennis Collection (an official collaboration with SMILEY®) and select Spring/Summer 2019 items from Chinatown Market are now available both online and in store.

The Wish Gallery offers monthly Yoga experiences. Visit the Galley’s website for more details.

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Wishing Malcom X a Happy Birthday

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Earlier this year, we had the honor of collaborating on a tee with 10 Deep featuring the likeness of Malcolm X. Through the “By Any Means” collab it became apparent how important of a figure Malcolm X was in American History. So please join with us as we wish Malcom X a Happy Birthday.

“There is no better than adversity. Every defeat, every heartbreak, every loss, contains its own seed, its own lesson on how to improve your performance the next time.”

–Malcolm X

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Wish x 10.Deep “BY ANY MEANS NECESSARY” Tee

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In commemorating the fateful day of Malcolm X’s assassination and a continuation in awareness of  Wish’s ‘Black History Month’, the Atlanta-based retailer offers a new rendition of 10.Deep‘s 2009 Spring Collection T-shirt. A direct homage in its design, the T-shirt displays an enlarged portrait of Malcolm X set in a grey-scale illustration, with the aforementioned brands’ logos adorned in minor detail. Aptly titled “BY ANY MEANS NECESSARY,” the T-shirt will be released online and in store on February 21st.

– Alex Lendrum 

 

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Frank Cooke on the Wish x Hundreds Collab Hoya

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As you probably have seen, The Hundreds “Versus” pack competition between us and Major DC is well underway. So we took a second to sit down with our own Frank Cooke to get a behind the scenes look at the creation of the Wish x Hundreds Hoya.

So what was the inspiration behind the shoe?

“We started off wanting to do the Johnson Low sillhouette and wanted to use cheetah print. But after reviewing and seeing that The Hundreds had a new sillhoutte called the Hoya, we thought it would be a challenge to do something new and refreshing, we thought that cheetah wouldn’t translate to that type of shoe. [Wish’s] owner Lauren Amos thought it would be interesting to use print that is rarely used and initially we wanted to use pony hair material. So we came to the decision to take on peacock.

We curated different designs using the peacock pattern mainly on the outside upper of the shoe. But in final renderings we figured using the peacock pattern in the toe box and tongue area would let the pattern speak for itself, toning it down with darker colors.“

How long did the whole creation process take?

“We initially started the process in September 2011, as previously stated on a different shoe. We ended up going through about eight months of revisions until we nailed down the final design.”


Do you think people will like the shoe?

“I hope so, I know we love it. Lauren and I just wanted to do something a little different and not really do a print that was safe. Because I think something that is unique that you don’t see in the market often is peacock print.”

What do you think about the competition with Major DC?

“First off, let me say that Dukki is one of my good mentors in this industry. He’s been doing it for years and is definitely one of the top tier store owners and gurus of branding. I mean, just look at his adidas and New Era collabs. Just brilliant. So when we got the chance to go up against the legend, I was all for it.”

So do you think Wish will come out on top?

“Yes.”

Now that you’ve got the background behind it, feel free to click here and vote for our Wish x Hundreds shoe!


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New Women’s Joyrich Arrivals and Piece by Piece

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The lovely Joi took the time again to bless us with an exclusive outfit centered around the new Women’s Joyrich that we got in at Wish this week. Check out the items Piece by Piece below, and click on the close-up photos to check out the products on the site.


 

Meet the Staff: Frank

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Meet Frank, our Men’s Buyer/Creative

Name: Frank “Cooker”

Instagram: @frankcooker

What’s on your feet?: Air Force 1 High Brick Red

Most visited site: Highsnobiety.com

Best era of music/clothing: Early 90’s

“Now Playing” on your iTunes: Jay Z Reasonable Doubt

Favorite Pandora Station: Gnarles Barkley

Who was your idol growing up?: Michael Jordan

Favorite TV show as a kid: Martin

Favorite pastime: Spending time with Taco Supreme (his son)

What’s your favorite place to get food in Atlanta?: STK

Favorite Wish collabs: Wish x Vans Sophie & Wish x Mitchell & Ness

What’s your favorite up and coming brand?: Norse Projects

Best Jordans of all time?: Jordan III Black Cement, Jordan IV Black Cement, Jordan 11 Black/Red

 

Photography by Gavin Guidry


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adidas Originals Conductor Hi “Knicks”

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With so much anticipation built around the Ewing 33 Hi launch, there is another great release that should not be overlooked. adidas Originals presents the Conductor Hi “Knicks”. The same silhouette worn by the man himself, Patrick Ewing, the hi-top is predominately white with royal blue and orange accents. Retailing for $90, the Conductor Hi is now available in limited quantities from our Moreland Ave. shop and our online shop here.


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Naked & Famous – New Styles Now Available

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Naked & Famous denim has made it’s way back into our shop with its Fall ’12 Collection. We’ve picked up some of the Weird Guy styles as well as the Skinny Guy. All styles are made from imported fabrics and denim from Japan. Check out the images below and head over to our online shop to take a closer look and place an order before they’re gone!

Skinny Guy Black Power Stretch in Black. $124 Retail.

Skinny Guy Glow In The Dark Stretch in Grey/Blue. $164 Retail.

Weird Guy Double Sided Camo in Camo. $148 Retail.

Weird Guy Selvedge Chino in Beige. $126 Retail.

Skinny Guy Left Hand Twill Selvedge in Indigo. $120 Retail.

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Jordan Son of Mars “Bordeaux” Sneakers and Apparel

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Lucky for you sneakerheads and Wish fans, we’ve already made outfitting the new Jordan Son of Mars “Bordeaux” sneakers easy for you. So come out tomorrow for the release and in the meantime, check out the special Bordeaux apparel from Jordan:

The Varsity Bordeaux Jacket (click to view)

$90 Retail.

Available in-store at our Moreland location or by phone order only. While supplies last.

S.O.B. Portrait Tee (click to view)

$36 Retail.

Available in-store at our Moreland location or by phone order only. While supplies last.

Jordan True Snapback in Bordeaux (click to view)

$28 Retail.

Available in-store at our Moreland location or by phone order only. While supplies last.


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Lady’s Labor Day Weekend Essentials: Handpicked by Joy

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Ladies, we expect ya’ll to stay looking stylish over Labor Day Weekend. So Joi was kind enough to help out with some nice picks for this week’s Piece by Piece. And just because we love ya’ll, these handpicked items will be available online for a 15% OFF discount! Check out the items and click the product names to head over to the online store and enter promo code LDWEEKEND15 to take advantage of the Essentials discounts! But remember, these online deals will only last until Monday, September 3.


 

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