This weekend marked the opening of the new Undefeated Store in Tokyo. The grand opening was held on Saturday, March 24th with many people coming out to see what the new shop is all about. In true UNDFTD fashion, the shop was laced with their signature elements of art, sports, fashion, and sneakers. Those who came also had the chance to get their hands on the special special grand opening tees with Stussy. This opening truly marks UNDFTD’s place in the sneaker culture globally, giving Tokyo a different aspect of what UNDFTD is all about.
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This weekend marked the opening of the new Undefeated Store in Tokyo. The grand opening was held on Saturday, March 24th with many people coming out to see what the new shop is all about. In true UNDFTD fashion, the shop was laced with their signature elements of art, sports, fashion, and sneakers. Those who came also had the chance to get their hands on the special special grand opening tees with Stussy. This opening truly marks UNDFTD’s place in the sneaker culture globally, giving Tokyo a different aspect of what UNDFTD is all about.
Hypebeast sits down with co-founders, Lee Spielman and Garrett Stevenson to discuss everything from the new store design to dream collabs and future plans.
Check out this video clip of famed NY photographer Terry Richardson taking pictures of models in swimwear with his little snapshot Yashica T4. Terry Richardson also explains why it’s easier for him to use this camera rather than the expensive zoom lensed cameras. And oddly enough, since he is Terry Richardson, everyone trusts his work even with a small snapshot that any other person might have.
Here’s a good look at the new creation by Artist Mo. Some of you might know that Mo also did the ever popular Air Force 1 Mid Inside Out done up with his artwork in laser design. Now his new Nike Air Woven concept is here for us to see. The shoe combines an interwoven pattern that are just as wide as the sneakers laces. It comes in an orange and grey colorway and is one of the most original Air Forces to ever come out. If you want to learn more about the sneaker, you can also read the little interview with Mo.
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At the beginning of the year, Michael Lau, X-Large, and Hong Kong based Street Wear company Fingercroxx got together to produce a set of 6 different tee’s. A follow up to this project has yielded a set of new upcoming toys bearing the same likeness as the t-shirts.
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Bape’s Hong Kong Store is set to mark it’s 1st Anniversary on April 1st. To celebrate this occasion, Nigo himself will make a special appearance in Hong Kong for these special festivities. In terms of commemorative apparel, Bape will release two special t-shirts. The males tee will feature lime green and yellow camo, while the women’s version will feature pink camo. Both possess a camo #1 to signify the 1st Anniversary. The price of the tee is slated for $64 USD.
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Devilock have taken their trademark Palmboy mascot and given him the Colorful Life Style treatment. All-over print isn’t dead just yet, as Devilock continue to use it along the hood and pockets of this upcoming collection.
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BKRW recently had a sit down with Jeff Stape of Staple Design during Bread & Butter Berlin. The interview was broken down into 3 parts involving:
Part 1: Childhood, Origins, and Roots…
Part 2: Street Culture, Internet, Nike…
Part 3: Staple Anniversary, Tribute, Strategy…
Jeff Staple definitely raised a very interesting points regarding Staple Design’s existence. Although each and every piece that comes off the drawing board of Staple has a pertinent message, only a few will care to find out that meaning. It’s our belief that the ability to derive meaning reflects a more fulfilling experience. BKRW has always done a great job with their interviews and this one is no exception. The quality of interviewee’s and the questions asked should leave you more satisfied knowing you can walk away enlightened. Essentially BKRW and the people they interview are able to offer up an accurate portrayal of what’s going on within this culture leaving you without the guess work.
Info: Slamxhype
Supreme will be working with Oakley to release the classic Frogskins sunglasses. The sunglasses will come in four colors as well as one custom Supreme pattern. They will be available at Supreme stores worldwide coming April. Here’s more information from the folks at Supreme.
In 1975, Jim Jannard started Oakley in his garage lab with $300 and the idea of making products that work better and look better than anything else out there. His first success came in the form of a new motorcycle hand grip with a unique tread and rider-friendly shape. Top pros took notice of the product’s “Unobtainium” material that actually increased grip as the rider sweats. Next up for the motocross market was Jannard’s wildly successful O Frame goggle, with its lens curved into a perfect arched cylinder to give riders a clear and wide peripheral view. Many versions of eyewear followed and today, world-class cyclists such as Greg LeMond, Lance Armstrong, and Scott Tinley demand the performance and protection offered by Oakley products.
The Oakley Frogskins were first released in 1986 and quickly became a symbol of that decade’s surf and skate culture. Worn by legend Tom Carrol, Frogskins epitomized the surf lifestyle.
Span of Sunset has created with Disney what can effectively be recognized by anybody with any interest in Pop Culture in the form of these two new colorways for the Cheshire Cat figures.
You’ve probably seen the Cheshire Cat through the timeless classic, Alice in Wonderland, but now through Span of Sunset and Disney they’ve been reborn as 3-D toy with a modern twist. Each piece is limited to only 500 pieces. Available here.
It’s about 8 months away, but here’s an upcoming picture of a proposed Guns N’ Roses “November Rain” Dunk Mid SB’s.
Set for a November release, and as a tribute to GNR and the song “November Rainâ€Â. The insole has a graphic of a girl in a coffin (ala the video for the song), and the entire tongue all the way down to the toebox has a GNR themed graphic.
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New Balance fans near and far will certainly have mixed emotions about this new SD574 sandal. It’s not something that new as other companies have produced similar-ish products such as clogposities, Superstar Clog’s etc. However, the impact may remain minimal due to it being a .jp release.
Here’s another look via New Balance Japan
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