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The Changes have designed a new range of t-shirts specially for Chinese New Year 2008, the year of the Rat. The Changes consists of Shauna Toohey and Misha Hollenbach of Perks & Mini, as well as Fergadelic of TONITE and Skate-Thing. Each band member contributed one t-shirt design based on the Rat theme. Each 100% organic cotton t-shirt features full color front and back prints complemented with red side stitch detail. Available Wednesday, February 6th at Someday – just in time for Chinese New Year.
To pay tribute to the heroics of Chinese athletes at the 1984 Olympics, Nike has released a series of classic kicks inspired by the athletes who achieved success back in Los Angeles. The Chinese market exclusives include the Air Max 1, Vintage Cortez, Dunk Trainer High, Court Force Mid and Legend Low. No word yet on a release date.
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Goodenough UK’s collection has always encompassed a wide variety of products spanning everything from, clothing to lifestyle products such as this Candle Box set. The set three scented candles and two boxes of matches are included. Available through SlamJam.
With the hybrid concept now becoming a fully expected and anticipated part of Nike’s design program, we’ve seen some interesting concepts unfold with everything from AF1s, to vintage runners and Jordans tossed into the mixing bowl. The latest interpretation utilizes the Free 5.0 running sole with moccasin upper and flashes of the Huarache Mowabb at the heel. Two colorways are seen here for the new Nike Free Hybrid Moccasin. Available this Fall.
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CNBC’s premiere of their in-depth look at the history of Nike and its cultural attachment with society is set to hit a television near you on February 12th. A trailer from the inaugural episode address’ the campaign behind “Just Do It”, the slogan that would go on to become a house hold phrase around the world. The Youtube video can be seen here.
Local Hong Kong brands CLOT and Nomadic Lorry recently teamed up on a cap. The collaboration was born out of Edison (CLOT) and Raymond’s (Nomadic Lorry) love of caps and represent a first cap release from each brand. The cap incorporates Nomadic’s brand statement “For Pragmatist, Not Fashion Victim”, with the CLOT ‘C’ seen within the Nomadic name. Available at Juice and Deem, both located in Hong Kong.
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In this upcoming pack of Puma Baskets, the theme features NBA champions from the 1970s. Seen here are the New York Knicks version with the appropriate Blue/Orange colors and the New York skyline. Also part of the pack are Seattle and Boston. Available now at select Puma retailers.
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It’s been a while since Tab Device (the boutique that carries Japan-exclusive Levi’s Denim) updated their website with new denim from Levi’s Fenom line. The Fenom line if you don’t know already can only be bought at the Tab Device store and is curated by the folks from Fragment Design (Hiroshi Fujiwara & Kazuki Kuraishi). This New Black Disco Decoration Denim from Levi’s features a beautiful pattern made with crystals on the back side. And just like almost every other pair of denim from the Fenom line, it has the Fragment logo on the back pocket. Available now at Tab Device for 45,150 Yen.
Getting a G-Shock produced from Casio is no easy feat. First you have to know the guys at Casio, then you or your brand has to be cool enough to qualify. That bring us to this new G-Shock collaboration watch with Atmos Tokyo. Atmos is a Japanese brand & shop have been one of the entities that have kept the streetwear movement alive in Japan. They have chosen the popular DW-5600E-1 for their collaboration watch which features a white colorway, a strap that has star patten embossed onto it, a custom lasered back panel and a custom watch face. It even comes in a special box. This watch will be available starting April 1st and will retail for 15,750 Yen. Available at Atmos Tokyo.
Freshjive is one of the original streetwear brands that have made a big comeback in recent years. They have just released their lookbook for their Spring ‘08 collection which feature an assortment of pieces including hoodies, t-shirts, New Era fitteds and more. No surprise here as Freshjive continues their usual “street” styled clothing. You can check out the lookbook here.
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