Jan Lamb x Eric Kot: The Cultural Connectors

A massively developed financial infrastructure aside, Hong Kong still holds a strong penchant for fashion together with the fast cars and lavish lifestyles that dominate the cityscape. However strong the high-fashion market is and beyond the flagship stores on virtually every corner of major shopping areas lies a well-established streetwear landscape. Two notable Hong Kong personalities, Jan Lamb and Eric Kot are the focal point of a large four-way collaboration which look to re-inspire and develop the local streetwear community.

Having each grown up through some interesting childhoods and sharing the same schooling experience, Jan Lamb and Eric Kot went on to become two powerhouse voices on the radio airwaves of Hong Kong as well as local Hip-Hop pioneers with SoftHard. Branching outwards, they have become cultural pioneers in helping develop a Hong Kong identity for creativity that may be new to some. Individually, Jan Lamb went on to start 30METHING and Eric Kot with 4A LIKE BLACK. It’s true that Hong Kong’s fashion stage for streetwear is not on the same level of development of other cities, but nevertheless the efforts of both Lamb and Kot are admirable as they use their resources and platform as cultural tools.

For 30METHING in Common, 4A LIKE BLACK, :CHOCOOLATE & fingercroxx, the collaboration brings together four different local Hong Kong entities as the goal becomes to tastefully combine the sensibilities of all included parties through an extensive range. Some streetwear staples are inclusive such as t-shirts and hoodies, while marquee items also come in the form of down jackets, mountain parkas and toys. Read more

source: Hypebeast