As a son of a poor farmer in the rural pastures of Japan, Kiyoshi Ichimura was not inhibited by his surroundings. The foundation of Ricoh in 1936 would go on to create not along ground breaking camera technology but also socio-environmental awareness. Among the company’s newest and latest is that of the GR Digital II. The GR Digital II features a 10.3 MP imaging sensor coupled with 5.9 mm focal length and a 4.0X digital zoom. Further specifications can be seen here. Available now at select electronic dealers.
Graffiti artist Madsaki has put his creative mind to work on series of wallets with Japanese accessories and leather purveyors Jam Home Made. The two wallet styles are available including a women’s long wallet. Madsaki has been hard at work as of late, recently coming off a stint designing the decor of the hit Devilclot Pop-Up Store.
The notion of "necessity is the mother of invention" was at the root when Barry Cohen spearheaded his campaign to start the Luminox Watch Company. Back in 1989, he came across a Swiss-based technology which provided self-powered illumination. This technology would pay dividends in the watch industry, something Cohen already maintained an active role in. From there on in, Luminox also became providers for the US SEALs, as well as other segments of the military. Stüssy has teamed up with Luminox on this rare occasion to provide a special EVO Navy Seal Watch. Three different colors are available, orange yellow and white. Available now through Stüssy Direct with a price tag of $325 USD.
Within a few months of Hong Kong’s opening of their BBC | Ice Cream flagship store comes another storefront in the city of New York. The new store will open its doors to the public on Tuesday, November 27th. With the grand opening comes a series of special store exclusive items such as blue/blue Board Flips and t-shirt. Those who have had the opportunity to view the architecture of the Hong Kong BBC | Ice Cream store should expect much of the same exciting and theme driven interior design. The store is located at 456 West Broadway.
Hip-hop, art, philosophy and politics; these are things that drive Akomplice and create the direction for their designs. With this in mind, each design possess specific goals in mind to convey messages of thought, positivity and address issues plaguing the world. Their Season 7 Collection highlights include the highly detailed and reversible Class Act Hoodie, Taj Reversible Hoodie and limited edition 180 piece run of the popular Liberty Ltd T-shirt. A list of Akomplice dealers can be seen here.
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