Lately, there has been a surge of interest for fixed gear biking. For those who have not even heard of fixed gear biking, fixed gear bikes are bikes that usually don’t have brakes. But what makes this sport so interesting? The New York Times has written an article about what this whole culture is all about. You can read about it at the New York Times.
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The folks at Inqmnd has put together a huge Spring 2007 Buyer’s “Buyble” guide where it will tell you the latest and coolest products you can get! Brands included in the buyer’s guide include Supreme, MHI, Kilo Goods, 10 Deep, Visvim, APC, Nike and more. Can’t think of what to buy this Spring? Just head over to the guide.
Here are some new Converse that will be coming out this summer. These aren’t just your regular Converse where you can just pick up at a mall. Instead, they are collaborations with some top Designers. The Checkerboard All-Star low is done with Japanese fashion designer, Junya Watanabe. The one on the right is designed by Fragment Design which is from Japan as well.
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Here’s the newest tees from the Japanese cult brand, Bounty Hunter. These new tees include the Johnny Sanders tee, 95 Logo tees and the Rat Race tee. There is also a Bounty Hunter mat which would make a great accessory for the home. You can pick these up at Bounty Hunter stores in Japan. For more locations, head to the Bounty Hunter website.
Nike will be re-releasing the Charles Barkley’s original CB4 sneaker this coming winter. Here’s a first look of the shoes thanks to Fatlace. This Charles Barkley CB4 sample will feature tweed like material mixed into the upper of the shoe. Look for these to drop sometime at the end of the year.
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London based hat designer Philip Treacy has teamed up with Umbro to create a new collection for Spring/Summer 07. Famous for his work with Alexander McQueen and Karl Lagerfeld, Treacy has developed a series of apparel and accessories for this new collaborative line. These items include t-shirts, polos, track jackets, hats, and much more. Many pieces from this collection are innovative and well designed, especially all the hats which are definitely Philip Treacy’s specialty. Available now at D-Mop at 11-15 On Lan Street, Central, Hong Kong.
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