Los Angeles has always been a city where culture lives outside traditional spaces. It doesn’t wait for galleries or stages. It shows up on car hoods, street corners, and in the heavyweight cotton worn every day. That reality is what makes the collaboration between WSS, Pro Club, and Mister Cartoon feel less like a moment and more like a continuation of history.

As Mister Cartoon told Complex, “Los Angeles has always been a city where culture moves beyond galleries and stages. It lives on car hoods, street corners, and the heavyweight cotton of a hoodie.” It’s a perspective shaped by decades on the street, where style is earned and not manufactured.

All three brands trace their roots back to the swap meets of Southern California, building real businesses long before streetwear became a global category. None of them stopped producing, and none of them stepped away from the communities that supported them early on. Reflecting on that shared path, Mister Cartoon told LA Weekly, “All three brands started out in the swap meets of Southern California. I dropped my limited edition Nikes at WSS in 2005, and Pro Club was killing it with blank tees on the street at the time. Now we’ve linked up over a decade later to collaborate on this collection."

Dropping September 6, the capsule stands as both a fashion release and a tribute to West Coast heritage. Built by those who were there from the beginning, and still are.

Angel City Swap set the stage for the official release of the Mister Cartoon x PROCLUB collection, turning a Southern California institution into a one-night gathering rooted in art, cars, music, and community. A year in the making, the event felt less like a traditional launch and more like a natural extension of the culture that brought these worlds together in the first place.

Every detail was intentional. From the garments themselves to the lowriders lining the lot, the music in the air, the food being shared, and the short film rolling on screen, the night reflected the lived experience behind the collaboration. It wasn’t about spectacle. It was about honoring where it all started and the people who have been part of the journey long before this moment.

The lowrider community showed up in force, bringing the cars and energy that set the tone for the night. Tony Adawiz carried the soundtrack, our models brought movement and personality to the collection, and Bobby Astro captured the spirit of the evening through his direction of the short film. Much respect to our friends at Topo Chico for keeping everyone cool as the night rolled on.

To everyone who came out to support, connect, and celebrate, thank you. This was for the city, for the community, and for the culture that continues to move it forward. We’ll see you at the next one.