Thanks to High Snobiety we have a look at a new footwear brand called Aprix, founded by Brendon Babenzien, Creative Director of Supreme and Writer/Director Michael Power. Aprix is taking a different approach than many other new sneaker brands, basing their aesthetic around trivial pursuits such as sailing and racing. Their first model, pictured here, is made of cotton and suede with a gum sole.
Brendon says “It is not meant to be a big deal and we certainly are not looking to try and make any kind of fashion statement. We are just making shoes that we like and that we think can stand the test of time. One of the most important things for us is that a customer can look back at their purchase and feel like they made a good choice, even after they have outgrown the frenetic consumerism of youth.”
Definitely a brand to look out for, Aprix plans to have 4 different shoes on the market by 2008 and is also working towards an accessory line. More photos after the jump.
With all this recent talk of Medicom Toy Exhibition 2007, what is a toy exhibition without the release of some toys for the event? The offerings from the Bearbrick side include 400% Paploo (Scout Ewok) as well as a 5-pack set of Ewoks such as Teebo, Chief Chirpa, Romba, Paploo and Lumat. Only 2007 pieces of the 400% Paploo will release. Other Bearbricks slated to release include DC Comics x Choco Q Bearbrick, a-nation’07 Bearbrick, Monster Japan Bearbrick, eproze / JUN WATANABE Bearbrick, David Flores Bearbrick, Fantastic Plastic Machine Bearbrick and Genevie`ve Gauckler Bearbrick
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A week ago, we revealed to you an upcoming project between Michael Lau and Nike Pro. Pictures of the final product have been revealed which feature not only the painted figures but also the likes of Federer, Ronaldinho and Bryant in Nike Pro gear. These figures are not available for sale to the public but Nike HK has teamed up with Yahoo HK to create an auction (June 25th – July 5th) for a chance to acquire these figures. Another opportunity to acquire this set is playing the Nike Pro Train Simulator (June 18th – July 18th).
Firmament has released their second t-shirt design in the form of this Berlin Renaissance Gryphon tee. The tee features the head of a Gryphon on a white t-shirt created by some of the best screen printers in Europe. Only a limited quantity are available online until July 1st.
At the recent Medicom Toy Exhibition in Tokyo, the classic Tokyo Tribe Hasheeme figure was redesigned by the artist KAWS. The vinyl is still recognizable as Hasheeme however the figure features new hands, new eyes and new ears all in KAW’S artist style.
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