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September 10, 2022

Forgotten Dreams

REACH is always putting me on to the hottest brands in and outside of the city, often using the shop has a pop up hub for those brands. It’s been a minute but finally there is a new Pop Up at REACH this time featuring here2inspire.

Not much is known about here2inspire but from what I can see that have kicked things off with their inaugural tee shirt drop believed to be titled “Distorted Reality” featuring cream and black color ways.

Personally being a fan of more grey or off white colors I would most likely go with the “Distorted Reality Cream” tee but I really mess with the designs on each shirt. The way the brownish graphic fits on the cream tee is a vibe for sure.

You can’t go wrong with the black color way either though. The white graphic crates a yin and yang effect on the black tee. If they could some incorporate a grey shirt with a purple graphic on an upcoming tee I would pick it up for sure.

I am really digging the vibe of here2inspire. I can’t wait to see what the future holds for the brand, as well as how they are able to build their world in upcoming collections and campaigns. Pull up to REACH Sept 10 to get that exclusive experience.

January 22, 2022January 22, 2022

Language

Always going quality over quantity, the homies over at REACH elevate their game once again with the latest, “Language” tee in that “Soft Plum” color way.

Using a premium cut and sew garment, fabricated in Portugal, these 15oz 100% cotton is the most premium fabric REACH has used to date. The concept of the tee is really dope featuring the REACH word mark in various languages. That back circle hand logo is a game changer, becoming one of my new favorite signatures of REACH.

That “Soft Plum” color way is what really makes the piece for me. That cream color font fits nicely of the all plum tee. Purple is my favorite color so with this being a smoother shade of purple you already know I’m picking it up. This piece def pairs well with a previously released purple “Cigar City Champions” fitted.

With an LA pop up on the horizon for Super Bowl Sunday, REACH is always applying pressure in the game, establishing themselves as the premium fashion boutique and brand in Tampa Bay and beyond . Everything is Made In REACH.

January 7, 2022

The Return Of The Cigar City Champions.

The 2021 Statement Piece of the year makes its short but sweet return this week as REACH unveiled a small restock of the coveted “Cigar City Champions” fitteds.

The three color ways we know and love are making a return with the Red, Ice Blue, and Dark Blue all making a comeback. Personally I own all these fitteds myself, so when I tell you this is my favorite fitted series of all time you know I am not cappin. I rock all 3 about the same depending on the occasion.

You already know that “Ice Blue” is my favorite hat of all time, even making an appearance on Ep.3 of the “Bonfire Podcast” with Moose In The Burg and Cowboy By Takeo. I love the versatility this piece possesses, allowing me to rock the fitted with pretty much any fit.

The “Dark Blue” color way is a vibe for sure. I think I rocked this one the most at the Rays games since it goes very well with their dark blue jerseys. I dig how the hits of red pop on these.

Whenever I rock the “Red” color way it’s mainly when I have other REACH pieces. The color is pretty much synonymous with the brand at this point, making the “Red” fitted essential for any supporter or collector of REACH. This piece also has rockability at Bucs games, especially when it’s a all red game.

This will be the final time the “Cigar City Champions” fitteds will be released, so make sure you don’t sleep on the drop. Shout out to the homie Quinton2times for dropping another dope ad campaign and commercial for the fitteds, the first one is classic. Hype to see what this year brings REACH, they already started out 2022 applying that pressure, but I would expect less from the homies. Everything is Made In REACH.

December 18, 2021

MaRked Jacquard

With winter in full swing, the homies at REACH are running back the “MaRked Jacquard” ski masks, this time in four different color ways.

All pushing quality over quantity, the masks are cut and sewn overseas, featuring Jacquard fabric, meaning the pattern is woven into the material. I am not this biggest fan of ski masks but a couple of these have my eye, plus I’m a sucker for anything REACH. The REACH R over the eye is a vibe for sure.

We had to kick things off with the OG black and red color way. The colors are pretty much synonymous with the brand at this point, making this one wearable with any fit. That red R is iconic.

The yellow and black mask is on some testing vibes. Rock this one with the canary off whites and an Off White belt, and your good to go. It’s cool to see REACH always dabbling with new color ways and combos.

This purple and white joint is my favorite though. Purple is my favorite color so they had me off rips with that element. In pictures the R comes off as grey, which is good for me since it’s grey gang all day. Even if it’s white I’ll still pick this one up causes it’s my fav.

This Black and Orange piece just screams Halloween vibes for me. REACH has dabbled with Orange in the past so their are plenty of archive pieces that can be mixed and matched with this one. Keep this piece stashed for spooky season.

With each release REACH is able to capture the core essence of the brand while always upping the quality and concept. Just like every releases the homies do this drop is gonna be very limited so definitely don’t sleep.

November 28, 2021

REACH Climbing

The homies at REACH are back at it again with the “Phases” collection, which could quite possibly be release of the year.

REACH always nails the shirt and short combo. My shorts game is pretty lite right now the but red “Script” shorts are essentials. I really dig the white and matcha color pairing on the shirt and shorts, making the perfect 1,2, punch. Featuring 3-D puff print on 100% Cotton tees & 80% cotton 20% polyester shorts.

My favorite thing about REACH is with every release they always stay true to the brand and the core elements that represent the brand. The crawling “Keith Haring” inspired figures going up the giant hand says it all, you could see this shirt and not even notice the REACH branding at the bottom and be like “Oh damn, is that a REACH” piece. They could have went a bunch of different ways with the tee but I feel the white fits best with that matcha color way they got going on.

They had me at the shorts. Off rips I was going to just pick up the shorts, but you gotta get the entire REACH pack if you truly want the full experience. I know once I get my hands on these shorts, I’m going always rock them. The graphic hits different on the matcha background.

This is a can’t miss release for any supporter of REACH. Despite the colder months ahead of us, the matcha color way on this drop falls in line with the winter time vibes. Everything is Made In REACH.

November 26, 2021

REACH For The Cannons

With Ye and Monday Night Football in Champa Bay last Monday, the homies at REACH had to pull up to Ray Jay for another 1 of 1 Buccaneer Capsule, featuring pieces hand picked and dyed in REACH.

All of theses pieces are essential for any Bucs fan but with the colder months on the way I had my eye on a few of the long sleeves or even the one pair of sweats available. The tie dye long sleeve might be my favorite piece of the whole drop. I just love the almost burning sun color vibes on it.

Some of these pieces take it way back, honoring the NFC and Super Bowl Champions from before the GOAT came to town. It was nice to see the brand add in some grey pieces to switch it up from a majority of the red and black Bucs gear.

At the time of this article I am sure a majority of these pieces are sold out, but take a chance and head over to the shop I am sure they have 1 or 2 still available on the rack, making the perfect gift for any REACH and Buccaneers fan. Everything Is Made In REACH.

October 23, 2021

Like Fright Night

The homies at REACH are constantly applying that pressure, whether it’s the fitted hats, the tees, or the statement REACH Denim pieces it just don’t stop. Continuing their “Horror Film” inspired tees that have dropped in the past, the “Fright Night” tee is here just in time for Halloween.

Being a huge fan of Horror Films one of my all time favorite REACH pieces is the “Torment” tee which pays homage to the film “Motel Hell”. This latest “Fright Night” piece in the mocha color way is reminiscent of the original “John Carpenter’s Halloween” from back in the day, except the REACH way.

The brand new premium cut & sew garment fabricated in Portugal, is highest quality to date. With tons of Halloween parties coming up being the best dressed is always in REACH.

October 15, 2021

Pulse Of The Culture

Always pushing the boundaries as far as quality REACH is dropping their brand new “Pulse” tee featuring premium cut & sew garment, 15oz 100% cotton fabricated in Portugal.

The “Pulse” tee is one of my favorite designs from REACH to date. The finish line esque graphic shows the winner REACHing out for victory. The bodies of the runners is like a pulse meter across the tee. I love how REACH is always able to stay true to the brand with each and every release, sticking to the core elements that make it a REACH piece.

The homies are also doing a super limited drop on these “Hella O’s” fitted. Not an Orioles fan by any means but I am a sucker for anything purple. As far as embroidery goes I think this might be their most detailed fitted yet. Only 19 are in existence so don’t sleep.

These brand new pieces as well as a few of the last couple collections are still available in store and online. Pull up for some of my other favorite Tampa Bay brands as well like 2001 Odysey, Hunts Fabrications, and Fukk Em Worldwide. The homies also got you on the latest Chrome, Vlone, and BAPE. Everything is Made In REACH!

October 2, 2021October 2, 2021

REACH For The Stars Aim For The Moon

My brothers from REACH are constantly applying pressure, this time with their 2nd Pop Up at Neiman Marcus Tampa.

The first pop up the homies did at Neiman’s is tied with the Marino Infantry Pop Up for my favorite pop ups at REACH. It just felt like a milestone moment for the entire family, with the brand standing under the same room as some of the worlds most coveted high fashion brands

Last time gang pulled up with that exclusive Neimans “Red Moon” tee. Little has been released on what’s droppin at the event but you already know that brand new hemp inspired “Testament” tee will be available as well as the limited socks. There was a ton on surprise drops last event so I can only imagine what’s droppin today.

It’s pretty surreal that a little over a month ago the last Neiman’s Pop Up happened and the homies are already back again, just shows that all the grinding pays off. Everything is Made In REACH.

September 26, 2021September 26, 2021

A Testament To The REACH Pack

The homies at REACH are back with the latest addition to their “Testament” collection, featuring the iconic quote “You Ain’t right with REACH, If You Ain’t Right With God”.

The brand new “Hemp” color way with cream 3-D puffed ink might be my favorite of the entire collection. It’s probably the hemp and cream color combination but this piece has a bit of NYC vibes to me like some 90s Era shit. Whenever I see this shirt I just wanna put on some Wu Tang or Griselda.

The last two color ways in the collection had more of a summer time vibe but this one was made for the upcoming Fall and Winter days. Since I have the rest of the collection it’s only right I go pick up the latest installment, you already know it’s gonna be heavy in the rotation.

Just like everything the homies drop this piece is very limited and once it’s gone it’s gone. Everything is Made In REACH.