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The giant ongoing collaboration t-shirt project set forth by Beams has brought a wealth of talented designers from numerous walks of life together on a simple t-shirt canvas. Teaming up with the Fuji Rock Festival '08, some interesting artists have joined the latest Beams cause including Disney inspired BLOC28, OVER THE STRiPES, Palm Graphics and Stanley Maus. The music festival is set to take place July 25th through 27th at the Naeba Ski Resort. For more information check smash-uk.com/frf08.

In an unlikely pairing, Japanese retailer Beams has linked up with world convenience store giants 7-ELEVEN in the creation of a pack of stationary. The pack includes the likes of pens, notepads and glue sticks. Available at what we assume is 7-ELEVEN stores across Japan. Source: Monocle, WE ARE THE MARKET

The B-Jirushi Yoshida partnership featuring Beams and Porter has revealed a new series of wallets as part of their Exotic Leather collection. the wallets incorporate rare materials to offer a well designed luxurious wallet. The two newest styles feature diamond python skin and Kanae crocodile skin. Each wallet's details go beyond the exterior to include soft calf skin linings and are sure to age aesthetically with the owners daily use. Available now at allbeams.com.

In a relationship that has spanned many marquee products, this most recent Hide collection from the ongoing Beams x Porter partnership is a testament to a collections strengths and maturity as a co-branded project. The all leather Hide offerings are specially treated for water repellency as well as including little details such as a laptop compartment. Three styles include a Ruck Sack, Day Pack and Active Carry Case and are available now at select dealers.

One of Japan's finest retailers in Beams has teamed up with Converse on the legendary and timeless Chuck Taylor All Star Hi. The glossy patent leather finish includes matching lace holes and a leather lining. Black and white are both available now through Beams. Source: Beams via High Snobiety

The ongoing collaboration between Beams and Head Porter recently included a briefcase as part of their 5th anniversary. Suitable for spring and summer, the bag is made from canvas with special treatments. Though it looks like leather in the pictures, a hand rubbed treatment was used to achieve this look. "The fabric of “FREE STYLE” has a unique texture of the contraction which is made by the piece-dyed high-density canvas #10 with clear polyurethane pressure bonding. Every piece was finished by hand-rubbing to make the leather-like texture. The artisan skill is one of the characteristics of this series." More to come on high profile collabos from Beams x Head Porter. Source: All Beams

As one of the leading retailers in Japan, Beams and their in-store label International Gallery Beams has released some new shirts as part of their spring collection. The assortment of simple button-up western shirts are constructed with various checkered fabrics as well as gingham. Available now through Beams.

One of the original graffiti artist from New York, Futura, has teamed up with the Japanese t-shirt brand, Beams T, for some products including a t-shirt and a cap that features Futura's handwriting of the words "Beams T". It looks like there's another t-shirt with Futura's signature atom logo on it as well but we're not too sure if those are for sale. These products are now on display at the Beams T shop in Harajuku, Japan. Source: FL Shop