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.
Based on their strong foundations in footwear design and production, Japanese footwear brand Terrem has had the enviable task of collaborating with a variety of high profile artists and brands including Sarcastic, Arnold Palmer, Stash, UNDFTD, Stussy and COMME des GARÇONS. They are releasing new styles of their classic Flame model, each utilizing different materials later this month at Gettry.
Artist Greg “Craola” Simkins offered his own interpretation of Upper Playground’s famous walrus mascot. Producing a 7 inch toy vinyl, the Dr. Seuss influenced walrus features a top hat and a Gothic bunny hand puppet. 100 toys are available exclusively at Upper Playground’s San Francisco store and Upper Playground.
