For Protest Design’s fourth anniversary, most of the attention was given to the CLOT collaboration bracelet. Made using silver, the bracelet has both the CLOT and Protest Dsign’s logos. There will be two versions of the bracelet available. One version features tiny crystals on the logos and only 20 of those will be produce. The crystal version will be available on November 17th while the second version that doesn’t come with the crystals will be available this Saturday in Hong Kong, Taiwan and Malaysia at stores like Sense Organ.
For Protest Design’s fourth anniversary, most of the attention was given to the CLOT collaboration bracelet. Made using silver, the bracelet has both the CLOT and Protest Dsign’s logos. There will be two versions of the bracelet available. One version features tiny crystals on the logos and only 20 of those will be produce. The crystal version will be available on November 17th while the second version that doesn’t come with the crystals will be available this Saturday in Hong Kong, Taiwan and Malaysia at stores like Sense Organ.
Japanese brands UNRIVALED and m&m have lined up together to create a collaborative shirt. The shirt includes a print on the front chest as well as the back with m&m’s trademark use of star logos. The body of the shirt incorporates a longer sleeve which extends beyond the elbow. Available now at Helden.
Supreme recently released their Book Vol. 3 issue. The Japanese book includes a series of features alongside product shots of this year’s 2007 Autumn/Winter Collection as well as upcoming yet to be released products. One of the main highlights is a lookbook session with controversial personality Vincent Gallo. Other notables are a look at upcoming Neighborhood x Supreme collaborations and a look at some vintage Supreme items. Check your local import bookstore for a copy.
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Hong Kong label Dusty has teamed up with Color and Casio to create a special limited edition Color Pack. The pack consists of a t-shirt, mesh cap and a t-shirt. Each item features the use of metallic gold accents throughout. The pack is available at all Dusty stores in Hong Kong with a price tag of $980 HKD (approximately $126 USD).
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The latest product of the Warholian Burton relationship has produced this Last Supper Camo Hooded jacket. The outer print features subliminal Last Supper imagery set across the camo while the inner lining includes an all-over print of pistols. The Andy Warhol Foundation is an effort which encourages and promotes innovative designs of visual art. Available now at Helden.
Sneaker boutique and popular clothing label UNDFTD has cooked up some caps under the Safari theme. Five different colors each share an all-over print of dots as well as a subtle U-man embroidery on the side. The colors include black, purple, tan, pink and blue. Available at UNDFTD starting Saturday, November 10th.
Throughout its history, Levi’s had an enviable place among denim brands as the most popular and well respected purveyors of denim. With a strong collection of archival models, they recently debuted their New from Original Collection which features a series of revamped and reinterpreted styles for the present. The 700 series includes three new models 702/703/705 for a total of five cuts, Tight Fit – Straight, Regular Fit – Straight, Relax Fit – Straight, Loose Fit – Straight and finally Regular Fit – Boot Cut. Within each model you will find a variety of different washes and varying degrees of distressing. No word yet on worldwide availability aside from Japan.
The limited edition adidas Consortium series recently saw the release of the ZX500 Weaved. Based on a vintage running model, this ZX500 has been given an update with a cool and clean white/purple colorway. Select parts of the sneaker are covered in woven patent materials such as the toebox and side-panels. Available now at the UK’s Hanon Shop.
Technical clothing label Acronym has just released their 07/08 collection for Autumn/Winter. With a large focus on technically competent products, they have utilized some of the industries most effective and proven materials. Construction of their products include the likes of Gore-Tex, Etaproof and 3XDRY technology. Although much of the attention is focused on their outerwear, they also have a series of sweaters, shirts and bags releasing within this collection as well. Available now at The-Glade.
Despite the long and storied history of the Converse Chuck Taylor All-Star Hi, Converse has still managed to be reinvent the shoe. This latest design incorporates a velcro ankle strap. The days of wearing All-Stars as actual performance sneakers have long passed rendering this strap a mere aesthetic addition. Available in three different colors, black, red and green. Available now at Flauge.
For those who can’t get enough of the recent proliferation of plaid these days, 10Deep has just released their Green River New Era 59Fifty fitteds. The clean construction of the caps is devoid of any designs or embroideries aside from subtle branding on the rear. Available in three different colors, red, blue and brown. Check them out at Boundless NY.
John Maeda is at the forefront of the innovative field of digital media and motion graphics. His impressive resume boasts experience as an artist, graphic designer, computer scientist as well as a current tenure as a professor at the world famous Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). His partnership with Reebok was a perfect fit due to his embodiment of Reebok’s values in individuality and creativity.
Much of Maeda’s designs are derived from mathematical algorithms and programming codes that showcase his ability to cross reference his background in computer science and use it in creating art. Hand written codes seen on the insole are the same codes which create the designs seen on the upper of the Ventilator. In some ways, you could consider Maeda’s designs as a simplification of technology. Creating a more understandable relationship between the overly complex world of technology and art.
The Reebok Ventilator Timetanium will be available only at the RbkCustom site starting November 13th. Price is set at $150 with only 100 pairs in existence.
Visvim will be releasing a new series of items later this week at Hong Kong’s F.I.L. shop. The definitive highlight of this release is the Elemdorf Gore Windstopper jacket. Featuring distressed leather, the jacket incorporates the best of both worlds by combining classic stylings with the technical features of Windstopper. Other releases include the Welded Oneida L/S shirt utilizing high quality Sea Island cotton, Fluxus 02 Indigo Damaged denim, UK Commander 2 Border sweater and a Basic Rucksack / Hexagon backpack. These items will release on Saturday, November 10th at Hong Kong’s F.I.L.
F.I.L. Hong Kong
18 Wyndham Street
Central, Hong Kong
Tel: 2525 7550
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