Japanese artist Takashi Murakami founded the art-based company Kaikai Kiki in 1996 to provide fellow artists with a vehicle for innovation and development. A by-product of this company were different forms of art made available in more tangible and consumer friendly formats such as pins, cushions, towels and other household items. Available now through Cliffedge.
One time softcore porn actress turned international acting superstar Shu Qi put her talents to work with OriginalFake. No word yet on exactly what medium this design will be seen on, but with most OriginalFake previews, expect this to release soon.
Japanese brand ……Research was founded in 1994 as an ongoing experiment. Each season boasts a new research subject effectively setting the theme for each collection. Among their newest pieces are their Riveter Wallets. Each wallet is studded throughout each side. Each cowhide wallet can be had in either a shorter zip style or a longer button style in two different colors. Available now at Dedue.
Artist Grime boasts an impressive array of skills and talents as a tattoo artist, painter and writer. With the chilling account of his personal life from 1999-2000 seen in his book Grime: Two Year Autopsy, his visions and creativity have found a new home with his designs seen on an upcoming collection of Vans Syndicate. The Half Cabs and Slip-On each possess highly detailed prints depicting Grime’s raw and real nature. No word yet on availability.
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The customary set of holiday releases have started popping up for Valentines Day. This Court Force Hi for women, are set in a white, pink and red upper. The upper features gold and patent and can be seen alongside embossed heart shape monograms. Available now at Atmos and other select Nike dealers soon.
Men’s lifestyle magazine Monocle collaborated with Japanese brand COMME des GARÇONS’s perfumer, Antoine Maisondieu to create an exclusive scent titled Hinoki. The cedary and woody scent draws its inspirations from Japanese hot-spring baths as well as the Scandinavian forest. Available in 2008 at select COMME des GARÇONS retailers and at Monocle’s online shop.
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