Here are the latest pictures of an upcoming VIII LS release. Although the pictures indicate a black upper, this VIII upper is in fact a dark blue. The colorway is officially stated as Midnight Navy/Orange Blaze-Peapod. It has been mentioned that part of the inspiration for these LS releases may be due to the fact that Michael Jordan’ is a current part-owner of the Charlotte Bobcats. In addition to these VIII’s, there will also be various pieces of apparel included as well such as tee-shirts, polo’s, hoody’s and jackets.
The anticipated release date is September 29th only at LS account holders. Price will be $145 USD.
Image: Kix and the City
Painter and most recently, toy-maker Andrew Brandou is featuring his art at the Corey Helford Gallery. Andrew finds a lot of inspiration from within the everyday occurrences we are all subjected to. This in conjunction with the use of the living and dead as well as plants and animals enables him to create themes that transcend the reality of life and create a more universal art form. Also available at the Corey Helford Gallery is one of Brandou’s first foray’s into toy-making (with the help of Span of Sunset), Sniper Bunny. The subtly-referenced Charles Manson themed comes complete in a peel away style package that only adds to the the theme behind Snipper Bunny. The Sniper Bunny plush toy is available in a regular style as well as a creepy style.
“As A Man Thinketh, So He Is” will run till May 5th. Check out Vinyl Pulse’s interview which offers more insight into Brandou’s style and ideas behind Sniper Bunny.
As the Stussy x Josh Cheuse t-shirt and book releases is all but days away, a short movie is available for viewing on the website. This movie is an account of his foundation as an artist, through the subjection to movies by his parents all the way to his most memorable experiences as a photographer. The film isn’t very long and definitely worth a watch.
You can see the video here.
There are also images of more Stussy x Josh Cheuse tees that will be available in group 2 of this series. Group 2 will include musicians such as the Beastie Boys, Big Audio Dynamite and Joe Strummer. The tees will be released on April 21th.
DC Shoes has just a brand new Black Blue Jay Alliance model commemorating the Canadian province of Québec. The upper of this Alliance model features quilted leather alongside Québec’s provincial flower (and also seen on the famed Québec Nordiques jersey’s), le fleur de lis on the tongue and DC logo alongside the heel. The insole reveals a a poutine print. For those unaware of Poutine, it can be considered not only a recipe for a heart attack but a trademark of Québec and no trip is complete without at least one order.
Image: Will17 @ HYPEBEAST Forums & Performance Board Shop
We have exclusive images of the new Kilo Goods Spring 2007 collection. The range takes inspiration from “the attitude of Miami lifestyle in the 80’s,†explains Erik Marino, co-founder of the brand. “It isn’t literally interpreted in the graphics but the color story and mood reflects that era of decadence and style.†There are many stand-out pieces from the collection like the Cut-Up hoodie, the Breakfast at Tiffany’s hoodie, and the LT tee. All are very impressively designed and constructed so check out the rest of the range now after the jump.
