For the Nike Be True campaign which is to celebrate one of the all time beloved sneaker, the Dunk, artist Eisaku Kito has created a figure called DIVA which is currently displayed at Colette. Here’s Eisaku Kito’s inspiration behind the figure
“I got the idea of an angel from the white shoes and the color white. It’s not the kind of angel people imagine. It’s a mysterious being created by people – similar to a UFO. Sound is the hidden concept, or maybe, the result of my personal desire to want to hear sound. But, then again, Divas and angels are related to sound and music. And if you think about it, NIKE is the name of a goddess, so maybe it all ties together.”
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If you’re truly a HYPEBEAST, you wouldn’t want to walk out in the rain without protection from this Fragment Design x Base Control x Mastermind Japan Umbrella. Coming from this season’s Mastermind Japan collection called “Heartful”, this lightweight umbrella is made using titanium alloy. Of course, you wouldn’t call it a three way collaboration without all three brand name’s logo on the umbrella. The umbrella is now available at Cliffedge.
The artist Futura has had a long working relationship with the streetwear label Stussy. Now once again, Futura has lend a helping hand to design some new items for Stussy. These items include the Fate hoodie, the Fate Script hoodie, the Futura jacket, the Chance track jacket and the Prospecta jacket. Available now at Stussy Japan.
Over the last few days, we’ve provided a look at different collections from within adidas Originals – The Original Games. Seven mini-packs exist within the whole collection, each covering a broad range of Olympic history. The Country Pack is a tribute to the international flare of the Olympics and the showcase of the world’s greatest athletic talents. Over the collection of track tops, bags and shirts, countries such as China, USA, Mexico, Australia, Japan, Great Britain and Canada are all represented. Available at D-mop in Hong Kong and other select adidas Originals dealers worldwide.
Other packs include:
adidas Originals – The Original Games – Medal Pack
adidas Originals – The Original Games – Pictogram Pack
Based on some of Burton’s old retro styles, they developed the Archive Series. Old models such as their Racing Gloves (1988), Safari Sweatshirt (1989), Freestyle Shell (1990), Freestyle Pant (1991), Freestyle Suit (1991) and Glacier Jacket (1992) were all revived. Although the aesthetics are very much old school, the designs have been upgraded with the latest tech advances to keep things modern.
Hong Kong magazine Milk Magazine recently published an interview with WTAPS/PHILOSOPHY ZINE front man Tetsu Nishiyama regarding his past and the progression of WTAPS from its former identity as 40% AGAINST RIGHTS. Tet also speaks regarding the upcoming opening of the HOODS retail space in Hong Kong, a store dedicated to WTAPS and Neighborhood. The article alongside a showcase of WTAPS’ most recent collection appears in Milk Magazine 338.
