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The Japanese outdoor brand injected its pared-back ethos into the classic Reebok sneaker.
Kaws’ brand Original Fake has recently put out some new designs. The duck climbing into the bomb with the KAWS signature ‘X’ is an interesting graphic.
If you’re ever in Tokyo, be sure to check the Original Fake store:
Address
Oh Building B1F
5-3-25, Minamiaoyama, Minato-ku
Tokyo 107-0062
TEL: +81(0)3-3349-3333
Football player and two time FIFA World Player of the Year Ronaldinho is set to have his own Air Zoom Dunkesto’s release forthcoming here. The sneakers will release in both the home (blue/red) and away (neon green/grey) kit colors of his club FC Barcelona. The outstep on the forefoot has the message ‘03-XX embroidered to indicate 2003 as the year he made his £50 million transfer from Paris St.-Germain to Barcelona and the XX to indicate an indefinite stay.
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Kookies and Hong Kong based brand BEYONDGOODNEVIL will release a special collaboration tee some time in the early part of May. The tee will feature a stack of Oreo “Kookies”. Only 50 of these hand-printed shirts will be made.
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Keith Hufangel posted up some pictures of the newest store location to the Huf family, 812 Sutter. 812 Sutter is located in close proximity to two of Huf’s existing stores. These pictures give you a good chance to check out the decor and the awesome series of decks displayed. You can see more at Keith’s blog on Honeyee.
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.
The man behind many of Huf’s designs, Benny Gold recently sat down with High Snobiety for an interview regarding his own upcoming branch off line from the Huf. Benny Gold is the designer behind many of your favorite Huf designs, and the inception of this new line will provide another opportunity to fulfill your desire for skate inspired apparel.
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