Japanese boutique Sophnet. has revealed a series of different items set to release as part of their 2008 New Year collections. Some of the releases include a Polo shirt from Uniform Experiment (project between Sophnet. & Hiroshi Fujiwara), Sophnet. Still Trad shirts, FC Real Bristol t-shirts and Dr. Romanelli x Sophnet. Emergency Medical Division Jackets.
Over a night of cheap Zinfandel wine, cheesy 80s Disco and coupled with the booming retro theme in New York, designers at Puma combined all that is 20 years ago to produce this version of the Disc Blaze. Abstract geometric patterns and loud colorways are thrown in to complete the package. No word yet on availability.
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Outdoor enthusiast brand Marmot handed over the creative reins to Japanese brand Whiz for the 2007 Fall/Winter Collection. The two compliment each other as Marmot’s technologically advanced products are afforded an increased design flare from Whiz. Among the releases are the Unionhood and Union Jacket. Each jacket is reversible and features Solar Sensor technology. Solar Sensor tech absorbs the rays from the sun to increase insulating factor of the jackets fill. Both are available now at STLESS.
Skateboard label Lakai recently released their first ever video Fully Flared and captivated audiences worldwide. One only needs to check out the cinematic from the mini-trailers to see what people are saying. Check your local Lakai dealer for the DVD.
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The Air Jordan XXIII will release next year and will undoubtedly mark a huge defining point in the Jordan legacy. Among the celebratory items releasing alongside the XXIII is this highly detailed basketball. The old school stylings of the ball are met with some intricate laser detailings with important Jordan imagery. No word yet on the release date.
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We had hopes of doing a little reporting on North America’s biggest art event of the year on our own account, Art Basel Miami, unfortunately things didn’t materialize as we had hoped. Regardless, we’ll leave it to the capable hands of Supertouch to highlight the finest and most memorable pieces of the 15 or so shows they attended. Check the whole recap here.
