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La MJC x Stussy | Undefeated 10th Anniversary T-Shirts
November 17, 2011
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La MJC is celebrating a decade in the game with the upcoming collaborative T-shirts with two of California's finest. Both Stussy and Undefeated jump on board to help pay homage to La MJC, a creative collective who has been a major player on both a Parisian and global level for...
Cristiano Ronaldo x Nike CR7 Collection
November 17, 2011
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Enjoying an impressive first half of the year with Real Madrid, Cristiano Ronaldo adds another accolade to his current bid for club and personal glory with the new CR7 collection with Nike. An all-around lineup that extends beyond the pitch, the range includes not only a brand...
Cool Cats x SUPER Sunglasses
November 17, 2011
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Parisian creative collective, the Cool Cats, team up with SUPER sunglasses on a new pair of sunglasses inspired by the very same shades worn by the Cool Cats mascot. Also drawing reference from the original W silhouette, the model is based on a handcrafted and ultimately...
Korean Creatives: Kyungbin Chon of FITBOW Kollektiv
November 17, 2011
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Despite the look provided into FITBOW seen above, the brand's founder Kyungbin Chon comes from unconventional beginnings. An integral part in the growth and development of Korea's hip-hop scene, Chon would eventually embark on something often disassociated with hip-hop in the...
Umbro Speciali 92 20th Anniversary Collection
November 15, 2011
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It's been 20 years since the introduction of Umbro's marquee soccer boot, the Speciali 92. Earning praise for its great fit and comfort thanks to a largely unchanged kangaroo leather upper, many special moments have been associated with the two decade old icon. Six Golden Boot...
OriginalFake B-9 TYPE JACKET
November 14, 2011
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OriginalFake's careful balance of graphical work and mature cut and show shouldn't come as a surprise. The brand's desire to operate at both spectrums is exemplified with a rather understated - even by OF standards - B-9 TYPE JACKET. Despite its so-called inspirations from a B-9...
UNDERCOVER Bear Plush Toy
November 14, 2011
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UNDERCOVER founder Jun Takahashi presents a rather fitting toy release with this plush bear. It has been an increasingly common theme to see aspects of Takahashi's graphic and 2D world be re-invented in 3D form as previous works based on his GRACE story eventually made way for...
Gary Warnett: ALL CONDITIONS (GEAR) by Nike
November 14, 2011
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Arguably one of the sneaker world's finest historians, Crooked Tongues' Gary Warnett combines some words of sheer fanboyism with classic ads over the years from Nike's ACG collection. Followers of Warnett will no doubt understand his otaku-love of ACG which has enjoyed a...
Selectism x Tumi Duffle Bag
November 14, 2011
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Selectism was given the opportunity to extend their online publishing presence into tangible form with a partnership involving accessories and luggage brand, Tumi. Selectism's design of choice was a utilitarian duffle bag clad in a handsome navy blue. A strong design element is...
atmos mag Issue 1
November 12, 2011
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atmos has long been one of the footwear world's pivotal players. Gaining both domestic and worldwide recognition, the Japanese-based retailer embarks on its first-ever digital magazine. atmos mag Issue 1 looks to highlight some of atmos's recent footwear projects as well as some...
PUMA PUMAGILITY Launch
November 12, 2011
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PUMA launches an all-new footwear range with their PUMAGILTY model. Emphasizing comfort and flex, a lightweight foam tooling compresses appropriately on impact to widen the base with flex grooves for enhanced flexibility. The cross training model is put through its paces via...
ISAORA x Porter Canoe Pack
November 12, 2011
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Having had a special connection with Porter over the last few seasons, New York-based technical brand ISAORA was in the midst of launching a new style when Japan's devastating tsunami hit. Changing their focus, the newly available Canoe Pack has been utilized as a vehicle for...
Korean Creatives: Jayass Kim of BURIED ALIVE
November 10, 2011
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As part of a recent trip to Seoul, I had the chance to meet with one of the Korean street scene's most prominent players, Jayass Kim. Having founded both the distribution company HUMANTREE and subsequently the brand BURIED ALIVE, you could say he has a good understanding of the...
Beavis & Butt-Head x Stussy Announcement
November 1, 2011
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Much hype has surrounded the recent return of one of the cartoon world's most shocking duos, Beavis and Butt-Head. Since then more lewd acts have come along, yet looking back Beavis and Butt-Head helped pave the way for a new genre of controversy and shock. Since they're...
Serge Berliawsky: From Street to Cashmere
October 28, 2011
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Sahaja Cashmere comes from atypical beginnings. Despite its positioning on the luxurious end of the fashion spectrum, brand founder Serge Berliawsky's formative years were spent with the likes of Union and Recon. The initial story goes like so - back in 2006, Berliawsky and KB...
