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Taking inspiration from Hong Kong’s Cha Chaan Teng culture.
Featuring beaded Three-Stripes reminiscent of the ones sported by BLACKPINK’s Jennie.
Dropping this September.
Exploring the concept of “Endless Escapism.”
Acapulco Gold has teamed up with Vinnie’s Styles out of Brooklyn for a one time collaboration. The tee features the famous Vinnie’s Styles Brooklyn script in the AG ribbon style. It comes in 3 different colors. A black tee with green and red ribbon colors and a navy and white tee with navy and red ribbon colors. The tee is only available at Vinnie’s Styles in Brooklyn and at select Acapulco Gold dealers in Japan.
To commemorate the premiere of fixed gear documentary MASH SF back in October, a special t-shirt was issued. The Stussy t-shirt features the likes of bike crew The Wolfpack Hustle and bike makers Orange20. Available now through Stussy Direct.
Lifestyle brand L-R-G teamed up with Suzuki to create a special 1 of 1 make-up of the Japanese companies famed Hayabusa motorcycle. Since its inception in 1999, the Hayabusa (aka GSX1300R) has been consistently tested as among the fastest bikes in the world. This particular model uses the 2008 Suzuki Hayabusa 1300cc with a 2008 GSXR tail section. The clear bulletproof plexiglass wheels also include clear body work. Custom detailings include an L-R-G windscreen, rearview camera, GPS display and nitro boost. L-R-G imagery can be seen with the graphics and custom handgrips. This particular bike will debut at the 27th Annual Cycle World International Motorcycle Show Dec 7th in Long Beach.
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It’s been approximately one year since the passing of Fiberops’ Tatsushi ‘Tabo’ Kagaya. Throughout his time, he’s had an unheralded impact among many things he’s touched. From his shaping of Hong Kong on a grassroots level to the friendships he’s developed, he has created a legacy not soon forgotten. Some of Tabo’s closet friends such as Know1edge, Fiberops and Subcrew teamed up to produce a special “Everything Happens to Me” trucker cap with proceeds going towards Tabo’s family.
Backpack makers Eastpak have put their collabos into overdrive recently releasing a series of bags with European bands Kaiser Chefs,
The Reebok Alien Stomper originally released back in the mid 80s and was seen on the feet of the likes of Ellen Ripley as she ran through a futuristic alien infested scenario throughout the Aliens series. This particular Alien Stomper features a dark brown upper with red highlights. Available now at Karmaloop.
Footwear from Japanese brand Ubiq has hit new levels of popularity as of late with some of their simple albeit innovative vulcanized stylings. Their new Presern model is some sort of boot meets sneaker styling. The extra high cut is met with a second flap which can be rolled town to reveal a plaid pattern. The leather laces round out that industrial work boot feel… they can’t all be winners. Available now at Flauge.
Pop artist Ron English has been behind some of pop cultures most witty and inspiring pieces. Offering his insight on the corporate world, his latest show Big Picture Pop kicked off at New York’s Opera Gallery late last month. The show runs until December 29th.
Big Picture Pop
Opera Gallery
115 Spring Street
New York, NY 10012
You can see more at Supertouch.
The 1Vote project from Nike allows true die hards of the Air Force 1 to cast their votes in select areas to determine the areas favorite AF1. Long considered an important piece of the AF1 puzzle, Baltimore has selected the Ueno Sakura Air Force 1. Having said that, expect the Ueno Sakura to release only in the Baltimore area in the near future as part of the 1Vote contest. Other cities with opportunities include Philadelphia (currently taking place) and New York. Philadelphia heads can vote at select Sneaker Villa 1Vote kiosks. The New York population can vote on their favorite AF1 starting in January.
Nike 1Vote Philadelphia
Date: 12.01.2008 – 12.26.2008
Sneaker Villa
4 South 52nd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19139
Sneaker Villa – Gallery
Gallery II, 1001 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Based out of Los Angeles, The Seventh Letter Crew features a star studded cast of talented and well known artists from the graf and underground art world. Together they have teamed up with skate & graffiti orientated brand JSLV to create the Blackbook jacket. The jacket is themed after the hardcover textures and inscribed pages of a writer’s blackbook. Details include a spray can pull-tab and a lining including handstyles from artists such as Chaz Bojorquez, Rime, Push, Sever and Revok among others, which feature the whole Seventh Letter crew. 366 hoodies have been produced and will be available at Versus, Brooklyn Projects, FTC, Street Machine, as well as from Seventh Letter directly.
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