Taking a turn away from fashion, Japanese brand SOPHNET. release their third candle in a series exclusively catering to their Japan flagship locations. The candle is the result of a collaborative effort with candle makers Detaille. Emitting a scent of Tanya, the design features stay rather mute with simple fog glass enclosed vintage design. They are now available at all SOPHNET. stores, retailing for ¥7,850 (Approx. $84 USD). See More »
Having one of the most visible collections of KAWS-related artwork and memorabilia, Pharrell Williams has added a new piece to his collection. Similar to the Chum statue seen at one of KAWS’ most recent artshow, the towering statue is seen here in white.
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Yohji Yamamoto’s fledgling youthful line Coming Soon takes an interesting approach to the quintessential winter time necessities of scarves and mitts. Combining the two, Coming Soon has created mitts on the end of the scarf and measures in at close to 10 feet utilizing materials featuring a combination wool blend. Available now at Blackbird with a price of $147 USD. See More »
Gaining a lot of attention from with the Japanese market as of late has been one of America’s longest standing wool producers, Pendleton. Seeing their materials applied over numerous functions, this organizer is the latest to see the brand’s patterned wools application. The organizer is suitable for things including holding your passport, ID and other miscellaneous cards. Available now at STEPS. See More »
Already a leader in the timepiece industry, Nixon breaks through with their new venture into the personal audio market endorsed by an entertainment team featuring Mos Def and Trouble Andrew. Launching this month, the Southern California watchmakers will release a collection of premium headphones including three models featuring stainless steel exteriors, durable nylon, custom molded foam and the superb quality and construction we’ve come to expect from Nixon. The Master Blaster (an over-ear studio quality headphone), The Nomadic (an on-ear travel headphone) and The Wire (an in-ear headphone) were all built from the ground up after two years of research and design, with retail price points between $40-$200 USD. More information regarding Nixon can be found at their official website. See More »
Back in July we showcased a preview of the joint project between artist Jahan and Vans. The collaborative effort featured design and artwork from part Leftfoot owner and superb artistic talent Jahan Loh. The kicks will remain the same from earlier samples, featuring black patent leather uppers with dragon inspired embossed detailing and purple accenting, representing honor and royalty in China. This special collabo represents China’s first Vans Vault release which will receive a slimmer cut than the usual SK8-Hi. Only 200 pairs will me made exclusive to Hong Kong and Taipei with the first 50 people in line at the Leftfoot release receiving a free Leftfoot x Vans t-shirt.
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Steve Powers aka ESPO teams up with Matt Goias on a special project entitled “The Attraction of Mud”. The series of paintings and cards symbolize the protection society should provide those individuals most at risk with an emphasis on finding emotional shelter specifically with prostitutes. ESPO also presents his latest exhibition “A True Provider is Good to Find”, which will be displayed now until December 3rd, 2008 at the colette Gallery in Paris.
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Following a polka dot theme highlighted by vibrant accenting, fragment design introduce their newest project with Japanese accessory leader Head Porter. The design follows a simple aesthetic placed in various sized bags including duffle, messenger, shopping bag and waistpack alongside smaller carrying cases. The collection combines functionality with a certain playful charm found in most Porter releases. Available soon at Head Porter store and the Honeyee store.
Online lifestyle retailer Anout Commune link up with Japanese brand rehacer on a collection of new items just in time for these harsh winter conditions. The lineup boats an impressive collection of garments including an M-65 style hooded wool coat, distressed plot denim, and scoop long sleeves alongside a set of blow boots and triple collab Timex timepiece. Anout Commune now has all the items in stock with limit quantities on hand. See More »
Dutch artist Parra has produced a set pf headphones with label The Perfect Unison. The headset takes the form of skate decks made of Finnish birch by David Burel. Having only a thickness if 1.2 mm allows the lightweight headphones proper flexibility with impeccable sound quality. They are available at select retailers including The Lazy Dog in Paris where Parra’s next solo show is due to take place next week.
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