Balmain may have its army, but other brands boast militias, too: This week, the Hood By Air brigade was out in force, lined up outside 69 Ludlow Street for the label’s sample sale

Balmain may have its army, but other brands boast militias, too: This week, the Hood By Air brigade was out in force, lined up outside 69 Ludlow Street for the label’s sample sale, waiting patiently in the sunshine to get a crack at fuzzy red Kangol bucket hats, or zipped and laced sweatshirt jackets, or maybe, if any of Mom’s Christmas money is still left (fat chance!), a $1,000 black-and-white HBA backpack.

HOOD BY AIR FANS MIGHT HAVE THE COOLEST STREET STYLE OUTSIDE OF FASHION WEEK - L. Yaeger, Vogue Runway