Designer Profile:
ICA Headwear
Key People:
Ben Walker- Pretty much takes care of everything.
Location:
Auckland, New Zealand right now.
Bio/Company History:
ICA stands for the International Combat Alliance; meaning to combat or battle in every activity you endeavor to succeed in, whether it be snowboarding, mcing designing or simply finding a new job, you are doing battle in the everyday existence of life.
The warrior tradition of Japan has been noted for its' deep respect for family, honor and ones self. These warriors carry these principles into combat; waging battle with the utmost integrity. The ICA logo is inspired by the ninja's sleek and stealth approach to warfare.
ICA is focused on designing the finest headwear and limited apparel to suit the uniform for the battle of everyday life. ICA makes the finest of uniforms to keep you covered for all seasons. Designed in New Zealand, ICA makes some limited tees, breakneck beanies and has their own custom New Era account, dropping signature 59Fifty caps in multiple flavors.
ICA is stocked in stores throughout New Zealand, and has spread throughout Japan, Korea, and emerging into the markets in the U.S. and Canada.
Visit www.icaheadwear.comfor more information.
“Life is hard enough, you may as well look good”………Join the ICA.
Values/Mission/Vision:
My goal is to develop ICA into a hyped international company at the forefront of fashion, constantly recognized for releasing the freshest products.
Inspiration:
I am inspired everyday by other companies, peers, everyday life, New Zealand, street culture, New York, Japan, L.A, San Fransico, Vancouver, snowboarding, skateboarding, music, colours, shoes, New Era, graphics and design.
Recent Media:
http://www.strictlyfitteds.com/blog/?p=1907http://www.bromagazine.com/livingthelife/fashion/icaheadwear.htmlManual Magazine Summer 07/08 Full Page Ad.
What are you doing when you don’t do this?
When im not doing ICA im working my full time job at a Hip Hop radio station here in Auckland, taking care of sales and campaigns for clients, its pretty much an account manager role. When im not doing that im the NZ rep for StepChild Snowboards which is cool to be associated with. When im not doing that im dreaming up some other scheme of how to make dope ish. When im not doing that im furthering my design skills. When im not doing that im usually drunk. When im not doing that ill try squeeze in a bit of time to eat and more than likely ill be a sleep or looking at some new kicks.
Black or White?
Black and I love my black kicks, more than likely youll catch me in black kicks.
Meat or Vege?
Meat although im partial to my veges too.
If you could spend a day with anyone, who would it be and why?
John Campbell because he has so much passion for NZ, I feel he’d bring a mean conversation and quite possibly get rowdy over a couple of beers. Or any member of the Wu Tang Clan or Dr Dre just because they seen so much, they been around and seen the game change and both have had massive influences on music and street culture.
Best day in your life so far? Why?
Everyday is the best day of my life because im one day closer to my overall goal, of total freedom, freedom to do whatever I want, whenever I want, wherever I want.
Mac or PC?
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