So you’re all grown up now, sick of graphic t-shirts and all over prints but for some reason your inner beast keeps howling for some exclusive and limited items. Have no fear because Mastermind Japan has just recently released a new skull necktie with Gingam who they say has developed the world’s most advance way to bond Swarovski crystals to various materials. This necktie is part of their 2008 S/S “Heartful” collection which we have talked about several times in the past few weeks. The tie is available now at Cliffedge.
Who doesn’t love Bearbrick? The cute cuddly figures in the shape of a bear have been designed by the likes of famous artist such as KAWS to hi-fashion labels such as Chanel. The Bearbrick website has just been updated with several new Bearbricks that will be coming out this Spring which include Bearbricks featuring Star War’s Wicket Ewok, the TV series LOST, the doll Rika Chan, the horror movie SAW, the lingerie store Peach John and more! You can check them all out here.
Design brand Nooka kicks off their design initiative with a series of watches with more projects on the horizon. Named after the local accented way of saying New York, the brand represents Nooka’s love of New York with a series of innovative watches. The ZOT AL offers an unconventional method of telling time, using a dotted display on an aluminum face. Other standard features include a chronograph and alarm. Available at select dealers and online via Nooka.
Influential music labels form the basis of adidas’ latest “Sounds of the City” collection. Motown Records out of Detroit has been an R&B and Soul factory since its foundation in 1957, forming a label for the careers of popular artists such as the Jackson 5, Diana Ross and the Temptations. The Motown Records x adidas collection includes t-shirts, footwear and track jackets. Check your local adidas Original accounts for details on availability.
Referencing the classic colors of the original Air Max 95, Japanese sneaker-inspired label Kiks Tyo teamed up with Casio G-Shock to release a special watch. The 25th anniversary watch is solar powered with a backlight featuring Kiks’ skull logo stamp. The watch is complimented by an original Kiks Tyo designed mini shoe box. Available now through Kiks Tyo with a price of approximately $228 USD.
