A Bathing Ape’s 2008 Summer Book deserves every bit of the title book as it combines not only a fresh look into Bape’s upcoming collections but also editorial content often including interviews and features. The books often come complete with exclusive products to complete the package. The April 18th release of the A Bathing Ape 2008 Summer Collection book will also include a Bape Kids 2008 Spring/Summer 2008 Collection book as well. Check your local import book store for availability.
One of the graffiti world’s living legends Ghost will display a new series of work this April at Seattle’s BLVD Gallery. Through his beginnings in late 1970s, Ghost exudes both credibility and talent which has enabled him to stay relevant and make the jump from trains to the gallery so many years later. Starting April 11th, the show will conclude at the beginning of May.
BLVD Gallery2316 2nd Ave.
(Belltown Neighborhood)Seatttle Wa, 98121tel: 206.448.8767April 11th – May 3rd
Source: Alan Ket
In a first-ever move for COMME des GARCONS Guerrilla Store series of retail locations, the temporary store space has become a fixture at the recent opening of the Radical Advertising museum exhibition in Duesseldorf, Germany. Including both older releases and new styles, the CdG Guerrilla store will be play nicely against a back drop of alternative media forms. The Radical Advertising exhibition highlights viral marketing and 3-D ad campaigns. The exhibition will run until August 16th at the NRW Forum Duesseldorf.
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Despite the timeless nature of Clarks’ popular models including the Natalie, Desert Boot and Wallabee, Clarks has reinvented itself on numerous occasions. Although each style has largely remained the same, differentiation has come through the use of unique materials. In recent memory we’ve seen the likes of ballistic nylon and horse hair all seen with this most recent release featuring natural canvas for the uppers. In addition both the Natalie and Wallabee can be seen with leather highlights around the collar. Available now at Chapterworld.
With the Salone Internazionale del Mobile in Milan set to take place April 16th – 21st, Nike has teamed up with the furniture and design trade fair to release three renditions of the relatively new Zoom Air Blazer each sharing the use of stringray materials. The three models are separated by different uses of materials such as leather and canvas to compliment the stingray material. The 252 pair allocation (84 pairs / style) will be divided amongst 10 Corso Como, 5 Round, Wok, Amedeo and Zeis and will be available starting April 13th
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