Goods consistently releases well designed, high quality gear, but for those outside the Seattle area it has been rather hard to come by. Goods fans rejoice. As of June 16, 2007 the beta version of the Goods Online Shop is open for both domestic and international orders. Goods caps, tees and skate decks are now available, with denim, jackets and some web only specials coming soon. You can check it out by clicking the “Online Shop” heading at needgoods.com
The latest image to be released for the upcoming Drop Sneakers Not Bombs Campaign is a brand new Lakai Kost-One constructed with a combination of kevlar, nubuck and leather. The Kost-One is pro skater Eric Koston’s signature shoe. As with all other Drop Sneakers Not Bombs shoes, these will be available July 7th, 2007 only at Active’s newest location in Long Beach, CA. After the initial Long Beach release, the shoes will then be available online at activemailorder.com and in all Active retail stores. Visit dropsneakersnotbombs.com frequently, as Active will be releasing new images as the drop date gets closer.
To commemorate the 25th Anniversary of legendary skateboard mag Transworld Skateboarding, Jason Lee designed one incredible New Era 59/50 cap. The material choices are spot on with faux griptape allover the top, and faux plywood under the brim for the full skateboard feel. The hat is lined with 25 years of Transworld Skateboarding’s best covers printed on satin and comes packaged in a special satin lined box.
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King Stampede saved the best of their summer collection for last. Included in the latest drop are the Fact or Fiction tee which features a fade print giving the tee a dip dye look. There’s also the Dashiki print which takes the traditional African garment and turns it into a well executed t-shirt print. These great summer bangers are available now in a multitude of colors direct from Boundless NY and Krudmart.
UNDFTD’s Jupiter took a trip out to Tokyo to sit down with Tetsu Nishiyama, the lead creative behind WTaps apparel, Bullink Product and Philosophy Zine. This interview happens to be the first volume in a trilogy of interviews UNDFTD has dubbed the Japan Masters Series. So be on the look out for 2 more must read installments with some of the most influential people in the game.
You can read what Tetsu has to say at UNDFTD’s Real Talk section of their website.