Japanese brands Tenderloin and Mastermind have collaborated together on this upcoming tee-shirt for the magazine Fashion Heart. The Tenderloin tee will retail for 7850 Yen (~$65 USD) while the Mastermind will cost 15 000 yen (~$125 USD). It appears as though further collaborations are expected in the future as well which may include Hysteric Glamour and Skull. Stay tuned for more info for the releases in subsequent months.
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Japanese brands Tenderloin and Mastermind have collaborated together on this upcoming tee-shirt for the magazine Fashion Heart. The Tenderloin tee will retail for 7850 Yen (~$65 USD) while the Mastermind will cost 15 000 yen (~$125 USD). It appears as though further collaborations are expected in the future as well which may include Hysteric Glamour and Skull. Stay tuned for more info for the releases in subsequent months.
The Lordz are a musical representation of graf artist Mr. Kaves and his brother, DJ ADM. Together they recently released their newest album, “The Brooklyn Way” in conjunction with Perfect Game Recording Co. (affiliate of Warner Bros.). This punk rock/hip hop album is a reflection The Lordz upbringing in Brooklyn. The track, “New York Groove” from their album has already become the official go to song for two of New York’s storied professional sports franchises in the New York Knicks and the New York Rangers. The start of the MLB will see the Mets adopt the anthem as well.
To commemorate the release of “The Brooklyn Way”, DJ Lordz have commisoned five of the world’s greatest graffiti artists in Futura, Stash, Haze, Lee Quinones, and Mr. Kaves himself to create a series of tee-shirts. The tee’s will be limited to 250 pieces and will only be available through The Lordz website, Recon/Nort and other select retailers.
If you haven’t heard the track, check it out here.
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The release of Transformers the movie is still over 2 months away, however the anticipated release can derive some ease with the pre-releases of various licensed memorabilia. Nike have gone and used the silhouette of the Nike Free 7.0 and done quite the mash up with Megatron and Convoy to create a pair of transforming sneakers. The execution is turned out quite well and would satisfy both Nike/Shoe and Transformer collectors out there. They have been released in Japan and will retail for 2,625 Yen.
The collaborations between Nike and the Transformers doesn’t stop there, awhile back we posted pictures of a Transformers x Nike Air Trainer III.
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Crooked Tongues has just unveiled the great British invasion by size? and Fred Perry. Using vintage contemporary styles as a backdrop, Size? and Fred Perry have come to terms to create these killer combo’s. For some vintage styled shoes may just not cut it for being too boring, but there is something unmistakable about what we have here. Both of the shoes and shirt are limited to 240 pairs and created in the UK.
The Hong Kong based magazine Milk magazine has teamed up with Nike to create some very special lace locks for Air Force 1’s 25th anniversary. Interestingly, they claimed that the lace lock can be used as a multi functional accessory such as an earring, a key chain, a necklace and more.
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Later this year in October, DVS Shoes and Diamond Supply Co. will collaborate to release a a pack of skate shoes, fitteds, and hoodies. The skate shoe will be a Jeron “JDUB” Wilson signature model. Each item within the pack will come in two different colorways. The colorway shown here for this New Era will be a Diamond store exclusive. The right panel of the cap features the embroidery “JDUB” to signify Jeron Wilson’s nickname, while the rear panel has Original Intent stitched on. Original Intent represents DVS’ latest movement within their company to create products that represent themselves and riders across the world.
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Twelve Bar have some designs upcoming for their latest line of tee’s. This Los Angeles outfit have created a new application tee featuring their trademark heart. Second on the list is a tee is that has the brands name on the front, something they haven’t done in the past. Next up is a classic nod to the Digital Underground album, Sex Packets. Rounding off the tee’s is a gold foil heart design. The heart is made up of many smaller hearts. Check your local retailers soon.
Matt George and the Goodfoot gang are ready to play ball this spring with the Ice Caps New Era and matching crewneck sweater. These two pieces feature global warming themed graphics front and back, and come in several different colors including black, white and gray. The Ice Caps gear should available soon at your local Goodfoot retailer.
Complex points out this fresh new “How To” on cleaning your sneaks with Jason Markk’s Premium Sneaker Solution. A must see for all you sneakerheads who don’t want your kicks getting scuffed. For those interested in the product, the set includes 8 oz. of solution and a cleaning brush packaged in a sneakerbox with koi paint splatter design. Available now from Jason Markk, HUF, Patta, NORT, Ubiq, Kendo, proper, and reed space.
2007 marks the 35th Anniversary of Ali’s fight with former boxing World Champion Floyd Patterson. Following Ali’s 7th round TKO of Patterson to retain NABF (North American Boxing Federation) title, Ali would go on to capture WBA and WBC titles in subsequent years. To mark this anniversary, adidas have created the adidas Ali Classic II. Imposed on both the instep and medial sides are the fight posters used to advertise the fight back in 1972.
Another special release (featured after the jump) is one created by American artist Leroy Neiman. Leroy Neiman rose to fame via his brilliantly colored semi-abstract paintings of sporting events. Ali and Neiman have actually shared a close bond since 1962 when Neiman was present in Ali’s locker room pre-fight. While sketching out the young champion, Ali requested to do a little sketch of his own on Neiman’s pad. This blossomed into an artistic friendship. Ali often painted portraits of predictions himself that he would go on to share with Neiman. Neiman is without a doubt the ideal candidate to create any portrait bearing Ali’s likeness.
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