Four years in the making, the documentary Maestro marked it’s completion with a special collaboration with legendary surf/street brand Stussy. The film documents a series of people who collectively found refuge in life outside the mainstream in dance music. The documentary goes into detail about the history and development into modern day dance music. Here’s a look at the exclusive Italian version for Slam Jam which includes a t-shirt, pins and the DVD which comes in a special packaging. No information about a release but these may not be commercially available.
Four years in the making, the documentary Maestro marked it’s completion with a special collaboration with legendary surf/street brand Stussy. The film documents a series of people who collectively found refuge in life outside the mainstream in dance music. The documentary goes into detail about the history and development into modern day dance music. Here’s a look at the exclusive Italian version for Slam Jam which includes a t-shirt, pins and the DVD which comes in a special packaging. No information about a release but these may not be commercially available.
Here’s a feature on Ju$t Another Rich Kid’s look book for 2007 Fall/Winter. The look book from designer Ken Courtney of New York provides viewers with an up close perspective of the latest t-shirts from Ju$t Another Rick Kid. Some t-shirts are still available for sale directly from the website.
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Head Porter Plus has just released some new upcoming items for Fall. Seen here are the Sweat Parka and Jeep Cap. The Sweat Parka is constructed of heather gray cotton with a strong emphasis on quality and cut. The hood is marked by a large silk screened H. The Jeep Cap is a modified beanie with brim. The knit caps are available in black, orange and navy blue. Available now at Re In Force.
Originally seen at the San Diego Comic Convention, Big Shot Toy Works is set to release a new series of toys trains which feature artworks from famous artists. First to release is volume 1 done by Futura in 1980, one he himself considered one of his best train car designs. The toys are a three part collaboration between Toy Tokyo, Futura Laboratories and Maharishi. 500 toys in total will be produced, with 250 available in the US starting in October. The toys are currently available for pre-order at Toy Tokyo for $74.99 USD.
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Dutch brand Ontour has recently released a look of their upcoming Fall/Winter Collection. Under the moniker “Hide Ontour”, the line is a journey into the mysterious world of Ontour.
Their collection includes a winter jacket, knitted sweaters, and hoodies which are made for both male and females. Some of their newly introduced characters include Captain Cuckoo, the Mummy Koi and our favorite, Running Bushes.
Originally set to release alongside its fellow shop-designed compatriots Sportie LA and Concepts, this 3M Reflective 576 by Alife was unable to leave the production floor. Due to unforeseen problems in production, these Alife 576’s will enter the realm of “what could have been”. However, rest assured because New Balance and Alife are up for another collaboration next year.
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The Puma Mongolian BBQ experience provides users with a chance to create a custom 1 of 1 designs from a wide variety of different colors and materials. New for this Fall, Puma has upped the ante and added the Basket model to compliment the current RS100. They have also included more materials to choose from. Three new soles, gum, white and black are now backed by materials such as faux fur, wood effect leather, weaved herringbone and an alligator emboss skin among others, leading to a total of 11 new choices.
Although some of the new features won’t be available until October, the Puma Mongolian BBQ experience is one of the most fulfilling and rewarding for a sneaker fan. Even with the current choices available on the website, it is not hard to lose track of time creating your ideal sneaker. Both in-house and online options are available (dependent on city) and both offer a step by step view as you work towards your finished product. Most deliveries take between 5-7 weeks.
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Japanese brand and store Sophnet. has just released some new long-sleeve shirts under a reinterpreted theme. The Dot Raglan shirt is a classic take with a twist by incorporating polka dots on plaid material. The Dot Raglan comes in three colors, red, white and black. The Camouflage B.D. also utilizes plaid but features a camo print. Both shirts are currently available and retailing for 24,150 Yen (approximately $210 USD) at Stilly.
Portuguese footwear label Coqueterra has been known for their contemporary leather sneakers. A recent update of the Honeyee Store offered a look some recent Fall releases from this brand. The Leather Sneaker aside from the obvious use of a leather upper also includes metal studs along the sides and heel. Leather pieces can also be seen extending onto the midsole as well. The Leather Sneaker is offered in Brown and Beige at a price point of 17,325 Yen (approximately $151 USD).
The debut accessories collection from Mishka features their signature magenta, teal and black colors on an extensive lineup of heavy canvas Pack Rat knap sacks, duffle bags, and wallets. For the colder weather, the series also features Cold War ski hats and fingerless striped gloves, as well as the soft wool “Keep Watch” and “Bears Don’t Cry” knit sweaters. Stop by your local Mishka dealers soon for these products — they’ve already started to hit retailers in Japan.
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Estate LA have just unveiled the second release colorways of their seersucker collection. Included in the drop are two new colors: orange/white and blue/white, each featuring the same European linen lining and underbills as the previous release. These high end fitted caps will be arriving at all Estate LA accounts within the next few weeks, and will be limited to 25 pieces per color.
