adidas in conjunction with DE:BUG magazine has recently gotten together with Japanese artist Yoshiaki Kaihatsu for a mini art collection dubbed “Pets of the World”. This art collection features 15 different pieces from adidas’ F/W ‘08 collection redesigned into various animals. This artwork by Yoshiaki Kaihatsu is being exhibited during the Berlin Fashion Week which occurs between July 12th to 15th.
ACU, the sneaker boutique opened by the folks from CLOT, have released this new Pointer tee. The tees feature a Pointer graphic as well as both the ACU and CLOT logos. The shirts are available in both red and white colorways and are exclusively sold at ACU. Retail is 680RMB.
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adidas will be creating a shoe dedicated to one of the most iconic villains in the Star Wars galaxy, Darth Vader. This all black leather Superstar will feature gold print, lace rings and a special insole. There is no word on the release date but it is rumored that this sneaker will be released for the 30th anniversary of Star Wars.
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Last night, Vans and The Simpsons threw a huge launch party to celebrate the release of The Simpsons Movie x Vans collaboration shoes which hit stores today (July 14, 2007.) Along with many of the featured artists, Point Blank of Honeyee was also in attendance and took some great snaps. On display at the event were original Simpsons sketches by the artists. These sketches were showcased alongside the artists’ corresponding Vans shoe, as well as a skateboard deck emblazoned with Matt Groening’s caricature of the artist. Check out Point Blank to see more photos of The Simpson x Vans event.
Secret Base Toys will be releasing a new vinyl figure designed by Usugrow, the Japanese artist who’s garnering international accolades for his meticulous skull-and-letter laden work. In the Secret Base tradition, prototype figures are released first in all black vinyl, so you can expect more colors to be available come release time. Check Secret Base for updates.
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