When you talk about West Coast culture — the kind that rolls on white walls, speaks in hand-styles, and moves to the soundtrack of L.A. — you’ve got to mention Mister Cartoon and Pro Club. Now WSS, the neighborhood sneaker shop turned national powerhouse under Foot Locker, Inc., is bringing these two icons together for a collaboration that feels less like a product drop and more like a cultural homecoming.
Mister Cartoon, whose artwork has decorated everything from lowrider murals to hip-hop’s most legendary album covers, steps in as creative director for this capsule collection. The man has over 25 years in the game, building a legacy on authenticity, storytelling, and artistry. From tattoos to graffiti to the streets themselves, his style has always represented L.A. — and now that vision is stitched right into Pro Club’s heavyweight tees and hoodies.
“I wanted to do a collaboration that had that West Coast hand style combined with Pro Club’s quality apparel, a reflection of our culture,” Cartoon says. “WSS was in every neighborhood in our city, and when I would pull up, I envisioned my pieces on their racks. Thanks to WSS and Pro Club, that vision is now a reality.”
Blanca Gonzalez, Senior VP and GM of WSS, echoes that sentiment: “This collection is a love letter to the community and a symbol of what’s possible when heritage and creativity meet.”
For those who know, Pro Club is no small name. Since 1986, they’ve been the go-to uniform of West Coast streetwear — from swap meets to rap videos, their heavyweight cotton has been the canvas of a movement. Pairing their legacy with Mister Cartoon’s visual storytelling and WSS’s reach, the capsule is built with deep roots and sharp edges.
The collection features tees, hoodies, jackets, and accessories, all marked with Cartoon’s signature airbrush aesthetic and nods to lowrider and Chicano iconography. Prices hit that sweet spot — $35 to $85 — keeping the pieces accessible without watering down the culture. Men’s sizes run S–3XL, women’s XS–3XL.
The public will get their first taste at the September 5th launch party in Downtown Los Angeles. Think swap-meet installations, lowrider car hopping, live airbrushing, music, and a whole lot of community energy. RSVP is required, but if you know, you know: this is where the culture will be.
The full drop lands September 6, exclusively at WSS stores and shopwss.com. Like the streets it was born from, this collab is limited, loud, and unapologetically West Coast.
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