Upper Playground

UP's Founder and CEO Matt Revelli

UP's Founder and CEO Matt Revelli

One of the major brands in progressive movement and urban wear, Upper Playground has been in the fashion field since 1998 under the watchful eye of CEO and founder Matt Revelli. The brand is based in San Francisco, California and is popular for the combination of art and fashion they incorporate in every piece of their clothing. With a new collection released twice a year as well as hiring some of the  best artists in the world, Upper Playground is the leader in producing original, cutting-edge apparel, accessories and artwork.

Some of Upper Playground’s major artists include Sam Flores, David Choe, Struggle Inc, Yone, El Mac, Ricky Powell, Alex Pardee and Estevan Oriol. Upper Playground has also collaborated with Mister Cartoon, Jeremy Fish, Dennis Kennedy, Artoleptic and Gingko Press through apparel and artwork.

Upper Playground offers a full merchandise of different products, collaborations from other brands, as well as selected products from other brands and fashion lines as well. The brand offers a variety of t-shirts, v-necks, tank tops, sweatshirts, outerwear, hooded shirts, long sleeves and boxers. Upper Playground also offers accessories like bags, wallets, footwear and headwear. Other merchandise offered by Upper Playground are artwork, books, DVDs, playing cards, skateboard decks, vinyl figures, graffiti supplies and houseware.

UP's t-shirts

UP's t-shirts

The company, with its multipurpose function has been able to participate in numerous events such as charities, benefits for the company (such as ads and promos, press and media), and events that support their artists. Recent events wherein Upper Playground has been spotted are the Juxtapoz 15th Anniversary, in which many of their artists took part in. Upper Playground also sponsored Lower Haight Art Walk, Seattle July Art Walk, Project Luz Photography as well as other gallery shows in Japan and Paris. Magazines that have featured Upper Playground include Juxtapoz Art and Culture Magazine (run by CEO Matt Revelli), Format Magazine, Lifestyle Magazine, Clout Graffiti Magazine and Lodown Magazine.

Upper Playground’s merchandise is sold in San Francisco, LA, Berkeley, Sacramento, Portland, New York City and Seattle. International countries with Upper Playground stores include Mexico and London, UK. Online, Upper Playground is available at Karmaloop (www.karmaloop.com) and in Upper Playground’s official website www.upperplayground.com.

Aside from producing a mass of creative artwork through individual mediums, Upper Playground has also sought to hone the talents of their many artists. With their brilliant and ingenious artists producing fresh concepts and visual arts, Upper Playground will always remain top of their game.