Famed Hong Kong toy maker, Michael Lau has teamed up with Nike to produce a series of figures modeled after the Nike Pro athletes. Nike Pro, a line of athletic compression wear designed to enhance your performance in your respective domain is made of Dri-Fit materials as well as strategic vents to encourage a cooler body temperature. The three figures that will be available include Kobe Bryant, Ronaldino and Roger Federer. The relationship between Michael Lau and Nike has been in existence for over three years so it was only natural for Michael Lau to take interest in this project due to his love of sports and soccer. Right now, we only have pictures of the unpainted prototypes. There should be more pictures and information coming in the following week.
Famed Hong Kong toy maker, Michael Lau has teamed up with Nike to produce a series of figures modeled after the Nike Pro athletes. Nike Pro, a line of athletic compression wear designed to enhance your performance in your respective domain is made of Dri-Fit materials as well as strategic vents to encourage a cooler body temperature. The three figures that will be available include Kobe Bryant, Ronaldino and Roger Federer. The relationship between Michael Lau and Nike has been in existence for over three years so it was only natural for Michael Lau to take interest in this project due to his love of sports and soccer. Right now, we only have pictures of the unpainted prototypes. There should be more pictures and information coming in the following week.
A comprehensive look into the upcoming Dunks for 2007/2008 have recently been released. The preview goes over the staple of lows and highs with the addition of a new model by Nike, the Dunkesto High. At first glance these releases seem to posses quite simple colorways. Check back for more details as individual release dates approach.
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New York skate brand Supreme has released a teaser picture of Miles Davis t-shirt that will be releasing at this month. We only get a glimpse of one of the tees but in total there will be six tees dropping. Available at Supreme stores worldwide soon.
Between July 12 – July 14th, Hong Kong party goers will have the chance to experience the 1st Annual Chivas 12 SOMA (Summer of Music & Art) thrown by Chivas, makers of fine 12 year old whiskey. This exhibition is a collective of art and fashion over this 3-day period as world famous DJs will intermingle with local DJs to create and promote Hong Kong as a venue for not only commerce but culture and music as well.
A special promotion process has been implemented to redeem clothing designed by a man that needs no introduction, Futura 2000. All the items will be produced by Sam Lee of Subcrew. The redemption works as follows, exchange the caps off of Chivas bottles to receive the limited edition products. 4 caps = trucker cap (black or white), 6 caps = t-shirt (black or white), 10 caps = jeans, 20 caps = limited edition set (cap, shirt, jeans).
The 3 nights of music will include a star studded cast of artists in a variety of different fields. Starting on July 12th, Choi Yat Kit will take to the stage with DJ Remus on the tables. This night will also include a fashion show. Friday July 13th involves Hip Hop and R&B night at Sugar where artists Chingy and Clinton Sparks will set things off. The conclusion of the festival on July 14th will feature trance and electronic night at Adrenaline. Flash Brother and Gareth Emery will blast some wild beats on the 1st floor, while the 2nd floor will have hip hop and R&B beats provided by Hong Kong’s finest DJ’s.
For any information, email info@SOMA-music.com.hk.
Salvation Series caps are a new collection of six panel baseball caps brought to you by Reason Clothing. The caps are constructed utilizing fabrics from rare vintage clothing, meaing that each caps is unique. The caps are available in an array of styles ranging from solid colors, plaids, pinstripes, jersey fabrics, abstract and floral patterns, as well as paisleys and 80’s style graphics, each embroidered with the Salvation Series logo.
These one of a kind hats are available for purchase exclusively through reasonclothing.com. If you don’t find what you’re looking for this time, check back soon as Reason’s online store will be continuously updated with new styles throughout the coming months.
Turntable Lab, a store which sells all types of DJ related items, has just turned a year old. For this event, Turntable Lab collaborated with Stussy for a 1st year anniversary tee. The tees were designed by NY based artist Noah Butkus. Only 300 pieces were made. You can check out more images of the party at Point Blank.
Here are the new collaborations between Surrender and glasses label Dita. The two glasses being released are the E=MC2 and Drifter. Both feature 18k gold hinges and a hand-made frame. The glasses are only available at the Surrender boutique and their online store. Each set will be limited to 25 sets. The E=MC2 model will cost $345 while the Drifter model will cost $245.
Image: Surrender via Streething
Here are the new Pepsi 2007 Bearbricks designed by Hong Kong lifestyle company, CLOT. Unfortunately the Bearbricks are only available in Hong Kong, China and Taiwan but the Pepsi cans which these Bearbricks were based from are available worldwide. In the picture are the two out of the five Bearbricks which will be produced.
Image: Edison Chen
Graffiti artist from the 80’s Mike Giant whose also known for his tattoo skills is working with Japanese label Bounty x Hunter for a collaboration tee. The tee will feature artwork by Mike Giant on both the front and back of the tee. It retails for 6,090 yen and will be available at Bounty Hunter shops as well as Three Tides Tattoo.
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Canadian brand TBG (Too Black Guys) has started to release their summer ‘07 “Real Things!” collection. Their garments are intended to impose a strong message and are constructed entirely in Canada with 100% cotton. The latest releases from TBG are now available at Sold Out and other fine retailers worldwide.
You can check out a short TBG commercial animated and directed by Coodie & Chike of Kanye West video fame after the jump!
Back by popular demand are the ACU tees but unlike the previously released ACU tees, these are in two special colorways. The limited edition tees will be available on June 16th at the ACU store in Shanghai.
Image: Clot Inc
