Kaws x Real Skate Deck & Collaboration with Nexus 7
Kaws has been dropping tons of releases as of late. He’s definitely branched out with future releases including denim with Levi’s, piggy banks, and now this deck collaboration with Real Skateboards. Kaws puts his steeze to work in writing on REAL on the deck. In addition, Kaws gives a sneak peek of their upcoming collaboration with Nexus 7 for Original Fake’s first year anniersary. Stay tuned for more info!
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Kaws has been dropping tons of releases as of late. He’s definitely branched out with future releases including denim with Levi’s, piggy banks, and now this deck collaboration with Real Skateboards. Kaws puts his steeze to work in writing on REAL on the deck. In addition, Kaws gives a sneak peek of their upcoming collaboration with Nexus 7 for Original Fake’s first year anniersary. Stay tuned for more info!
UNDRCRWN and adidas are in the midst of a special collaboration package (the apparel will include help from Fruition LV, however these adidas Gil-Zero low’s (signature shoe of Gilbert Arenas) are the first realization of this project. The pattern has a real old school snap back Fresh Prince of Bel-Air style hat feeling going on with it. According to High Snobiety, this is among the most simple of the designs in a larger range. Stay tuned!
The artist Neckface has always been a man of mystery. No one knows what he looks like and he rarely does any interviews. Patrick O’Dell’s Epicly Later’d recently had a chance to ask the man himself about his life and his inspirations as an artist. The interview is definitely something to watch if you want to know more about this mysterious artist. Check out this and more at VBS.TV.
Hyde SK (Hyde Sacha Knight) has recently created a collection of new products for Stussy. Included in these line up include a hoodie, handbags, and a wallet. Hyde SK’s has previously been known for her line of handmade leather goods as well as creating hand made bags for Paul Smith’s men’s show in Paris. Her works frequently result in large line ups in Japan where her items have reached a highly collectible status.
Sacha notes that many of her inspirations are derived from Native American Culture, particularly Shamanism. Her interests include Skulls, Vietnam camouflage, Classic American Bands, Tim Burton, Gothic Art, Hell’s Angels, Pirates, Aubrey Beardsley, The Occult, Nature, Old buildings, and Wide Open Spaces.
Hyde SK’s personal feelings regarding her design have “… a twisted American Indian feel (hand-finishing, beadwork and raw natural edges) with hints of the ‘classic’ (soft/simple silhouettes) and then a dusting of hippy 70’s America (unusual juxtaposed colour combinations, braiding and tassels)”. As you examine this collection, without a doubt you can see some eerie feelings with the use of skulls, spiderwebs. As well the tassels induce a distinctly Native American feel.
As more and more women’s independent labels arise, through the strength and design of influential designers such as Hyde SK, women’s “streetwear” is setting themselves up for a glorious future. Women’s streetwear may choose to follow it’s own path as opposed to the one set forth and beaten by the male segment.
Back by popular demand is Reason’s Go Love Your Own City t-shirt. Available in four online exclusive colorways that you will not find anywhere else. All orders include free shipping anywhere in the world and come packaged with Reason stickers and matchbooks. Act quick as supplies are limited, and the first 15 customers get an additional free t-shirt with their purchase!
Not many sneakers that Michael Jordan HASN’T worn on the court has escalated to the same success as the Air Jordan Spiz’ike (and the B’Loyal which is huge on the selling charts). But as long as they continue to sell, Jordan Brand will give the people what they want. It seems as though there has been a progression in colorways. Originally, many differing opinions existed with the white/red/green colorway, but slowly but surely each colorway has gotten progressively better reviews, and I don’t think these are any exception.
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This June, Lakai will drop their “Quiet Life Collab†series, a collaboration with artistic project and design group Quiet Life. The Quiet Life, which is run by Lakai’s art director Andy Mueller produces two seasons of clothing a year, including special projects for Upper Playground’s 50-24 SF artist line and California based 2K by Gingham. The collection will consist of five of Lakai’s sneakers.
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A few days ago, we showed you a sketch of a potential Easter Dunk High release. Now here’s some actual physical product to view in the form of these women’s Court Force High Easter’s. A nice Easter themed colorway is put to good use with patent leather accents on the front bumper as well as the sides, to top it off a gold swoosh. A clear sole depicts a vivid image of a bandit Easter Bunny sitting down on a skateboard with an easter egg in front of him. The same picture is seen on the insole. Stay tuned for more release info!
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Designer toys has been quite popular recently. From graffiti artists to hi fashion designers, almost everyone has design a toy or two these past years. Here’s the latest figures from the Qee Italian tour. Several Italian fashion designers and brands including Roberto Cavalli, Emilio Pucci, and Lanvin were given the opportunity to express their ideas on these toys. They were auctioned off and all proceeds went to the Telethon Charity. Check out the toys after the jump.
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Spoonfed is now showcasing their latest collection, by way of an online lookbook. The Spring/Summer lineup consists of a variety of clean graphic tees in both mens and womens styles, as well as several nice accessories including the premiere model in the Spoonfed sunglass collection. The new Spoonfed season has been shipped and will be available in stores shortly, but for now you can check out the full catalog – photographed by Dave Perez Shadi – here.
Thanks to the folks from Nikeskateboarding.org, we have a sneak peek at what’s coming out from Nike SB for the Holiday 2007 line. The catalog pictures show the usual Nike SB lineup which consist of Dunks, Blazers, Team Editions, Tres, P-Rod 2’s and Harbors. There are some interesting colorways and concepts behind many of the shoes. They won’t be released until starting September so it will still be a while before you see these on the shelves.
