Asics affiliate Onitsuka Tiger teamed up with Berlin’s Koi Klub to create this latest collection of sneakers. Based on a varsity jacket, the sneakers incorporate varsity specific materials such as leather, wool and chenille. The heels each possess symbolic images. The left heel sports the Japanese characters 古意 (koi), which symbolizes ancient ways. The right heel features 02 which reflects the year Koi Klub was created and the number of Koi Klub x Onitsuka collaborations to date. 550 pairs of each color will be available. You can view a promotional video here.
True will debut their latest collection of caps next month based on a the theme of vintage materials finding their way onto these caps. The first release from the San Francisco originated outfit is this Phillipe Onyx striped pattern, available December 1st at True and True East.
Japanese brand Victim has brought their simple and minimalistic aesthetic to this latest collaborative project with Japanese sneaker boutique Mita and New Balance. While their previous collaboration utilized the lesser known 670, these latest releases journey down a familiar road with the iconic 574. Two different colorways were designed, tan and black (similar to the 670). Available now at Mita.
Japanese brand Liquor, woman and tears teamed up with sneaker label Greedy Genius to produce a special make-up of their Phantom model. The perforated black toebox is set against a detailed print. A small embroidered Liquor logo can be seen on the side. Available now at Liquor, woman and tears.
Popular Japanese brand COMME des GARÇONS has teamed up with motorcycle enthusiast Richard Stark’s label Chrome Hearts. Chrome Hearts has developed a popular following mostly for its high-end jewelery and accessories based on darker gothic themes. The two brands collaborated on a series of pendants and garments. Look for the collection to be available at Dover Street Market.