Author Archives: L.A. Ruano

United Arrows Beauty & Youth Holiday Scarves

United Arrows’ Beauty & Youth rings in the holiday’s with a selection of scarves featuring patterned textiles in various muted color choices. Definitely something warm and inviting for the cold winter months. Available now at Beauty & Youth.

Mihara Yasuhiro for PUMA 2009 Spring/Summer Footwear

Similar to the direction Yohji Yamamoto takes with adidas Y-3, Mihara Yasuhiro fuses the fashion world with a sportswear aesthetic. Previews from his upcoming PUMA 2009 spring/summer lineup give us a look into one of his shoe models featuring a some what hybrid unconventional designer approach.
Source: Dazed Digital

3Sixteen x Dickson Hairshop Toiletries

A change of pace from the usual accessories associated with most contemporary labels, 3Sixteen partner up with Dickson Hairshop of NYC on a set of toiletries including a candle and book of matches. The packaging is executed very nicely alas Dickson style with a 3Sixteen touch, of course. More information will be disclosed as the [...]

Banksy Crude Oil Pieces

Banksy gives a look into the latest set of Crude Oil pieces from his more gallery geared collection. The UK artist clearly shows a similar direction with painted pieces compared to his street art. Banksy’s political yet witty artwork is what makes him one of the more acclaimed street artists of this generation.
Source: SuperTouch

NIGO | Los Angeles & New York Signing Event

Having already made rounds in Paris and Hong Kong, A Bathing Ape’s NIGO continues his signing tour for Bape’s 15th anniversary book. The head honcho will make his way to both Los Angeles and New York flagship stores to host his first in-store US book appearance of the year. On a side note: Only books [...]

fragment design x Nike Footscape & Tennis Classic

Having already seen some Footscape samples from Hiroshi Fujiwara this past week, he now hits us with some insightful news regarding his fragment design firm and Nike. Two projects are in full effect including a Footscape model featuring its trademark asymmetrical lacing system and vibrant accenting. The second shoe is the timeless Tennis Classic done [...]

Takashi Murakami at Art Basel Miami

Showcasing his free-spirited personality, world renown Japanese artist Takashi Murakami surely had a good time last night at Miami’s Art Basel. Transforming himself into one of his cheery flower characters, Murakami made cosplay enthusiasts proud with a full blown suit including Visvims and green stem tights. Its always nice to see an artist take his [...]

Visvim FBT Waxed 2-Tone

Reinforce sees the release of three new colorways in Visvim’s popular FBT moccasin design. All three waxed 2-tones share a retail price of ¥30,450 (Approx. $329 USD) coming in a tan/brown, charcoal/black or grey/navy color blocks.

BBC/Ice Cream New York Flagship Store Anniversary Tee II

Celebrating the anniversary of BBC/Ice Cream’s flagship store in New York, Pharrell sports yet another exclusive piece that will soon launch at their NYC flagship location. The t-shirt follows BBC’s traditional one color graphic approach while the red hat pictured still does not have a determined release date. The second anniversary tee will be available [...]

vendor 3rd Year Anniversary Collection

Japanese retailer, vendor, celebrate their 3rd year anniversary in the business with a collection of items alongside some of the bigger names in the the Japanese market. Included projects feature John Smedley, Anachronorm and El Resero boots. The lineup blends every garment very well with vendor’s usual array of labels. Amongst cashmere knits and denim [...]