Japanese sneaker-crazed label Kiks TYO has just opened up pre-orders on their international site for items previously unavailable outside of Japan. These t-shirts include the AJ Wings Tee and the YO! Kiks Tee. Both designs feature popular Japanese bikini model Aki Hoshino in some sultry poses in reference to some of iconic moments in sneaker culture. The AJ Wings Tee is inspired by Michael Jordan’s famous 1986 Wings poster while the Yo! Kiks Tee refrences trading cards issued in 1991 of MTV Yo! Raps. Both tees will be available for pre-order up until Friday, October 12th. Retail for each shirt will ring in at ¥6,825 (approximately $58 USD).
Maiden Noir has recently started to arrive at boutiques around the world. With an ongoing theme revolving around the supernatural tales of the “Son of the Seventh”, each season represents a new chapter in the story of Maiden Noir. The line is co-designed within Japan and North America, offering a unique sense of branding and style. The collection featured here includes the Wolf Child tee, the Midnight Sky tee, the Into the Autumn Moon tee as well as the Scarlet Embroidery crew, the Cable Print Zip hoodie and the Military Wolf Pack Field jacket. Haven is currently among the few Maiden Noir stockists around the world.
Created almost 10 years ago, Japanese footwear designers Rhythm has established themselves as purveyors of simple, basic and original shoes. Many of their designs are devoid of any branding and logos. The theme for the 2007 Autumn/Winter Collection follows a B.M.W. (Black, Mix and White) path. The result is a series of easy to wear designs. Rhythm’s previous collaborations have included the likes of Freak’s Store, Isetan and Edifice.
Here’s a preview of the latest pieces from Japanese punk themed label Devilock which is set to arrive at Eproze. The two t-shirt designs are created as part of an anniversary collection to celebrate Zozotown sub-store Eproze’s seven year existence. Look for further collaborative projects to emanate from Eproze’s Seven Year Anniversary. Available at 11:00 pm Japanese local time with a price tag of ¥5,250 (approximately $45 USD).
Queens, New York graffiti artist turned fashion designer Claw Money was the mastermind behind the very first womens Hyperstrike Tier 0 release earlier this year with the release of the Claw Money x Nike Blazer. A follow-up to the Blazer has come in the form of Claw Money’s personal high top of choice, the Vandal Hi. She first fell in love with the Vandal Hi over ten years ago and has been a collector ever since.
Her Vandal Hi features a purposely deconstructed upper due to the removal of the foam within the upper. The desired effect was to create a slouchy silhouette free to take on any shape it desired. The reflective peacock feathers were a “couture” touch to draw attention much like the birds they were inspired by. The package is completed with the use of old school fatty laces.
