Japanese retailer Freak’s Store has delved extensively with a series of predominately Japanese market brands in various footwear collabos. Their most recent release revisits Admiral with the help of Mita. Freak’s Store’s previous relationship resulted in an Oxford Hi. The use of the Watford results in two models, sleek perforated leather upper and a polka dot patent leather upper. Available for pre-order via Mita.
Japanese retailer Freak’s Store has delved extensively with a series of predominately Japanese market brands in various footwear collabos. Their most recent release revisits Admiral with the help of Mita. Freak’s Store’s previous relationship resulted in an Oxford Hi. The use of the Watford results in two models, sleek perforated leather upper and a polka dot patent leather upper. Available for pre-order via Mita.
The (PRODUCT) Red concept has been chugging along in full force recently with many big-time team ups seen with Dr. Romanelli and Lupe Fiasco, each effectively making their mark. The time has come for UNDFTD to step up to the plate. Their No Raw Dogs All Star also includes matching t-shirt & Bearbricks. Set to release on April 5th at all UNDFTD USA locations and online in the e-store.
With the unfortunate news that Footpatrol has elected not to renew their lease, size? continues to carry the torch as one of the UK’s premier sneaker destinations. Their periodical broadsheet has reached issue 4 with online capabilities. Check out the magazine as it does a round up of size? staff as well as a Wimbledon x Lacoste contest.
With WTAPS concept shop Hoods Hong Kong created in association with Neighborhood on the horizon, select pieces from WTAPS’ 2008 spring collection titled “Extreme Prejudice” has begun to drop. The pieces include accessories such as beanies and hats to compliment an array of shirts. Available now at Cliffedge.
The collaborative efforts of Descente and Futura Laboratores has brought forth a new sense of performance credibility as the mash-up looks to combine FL aesthetics with Descente’s time tested performance qualities. The highlight of the four piece collection is the Mizusawa down jacket. Built with DiAPLX fabric (by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries), the intelligent fabric possesses qualities far beyond the norm in technical fabrics. The material is able to react accordingly to ambient temperature. When the core temperature is cool, the molecules within the fabric remain close together and retain heat, however once the core temperature rises, the molecules will force themselves apart to allow for moisture to escape. All while this is happening, the material remains waterproof and windproof. This material holds similar properties to Schoeller’s c_change fabric recent seen on the Canada Goose Non Insulated collection. Rounding out the releases are various Atomic Ring camo models, from vests to light spring jackets.
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Whilst fixed gear bikes have experienced a substantial rise in popularity in recent times, few if any will ever experience what bike messengers have endured as they paved the way and created a strong foundation for track bikes. In the upcoming exhibition, New York Bike Dreams, photographer and messenger Takuya Sakamoto will share his experiences over the years in a series of photographs taken on the job. The whole sub-culture and lifestyle is revealed in this visual foray into the bike messenger world, in New York none the less. Growing up in Yokohama and Okayama, Sakamoto would become an integral part of Japanese dance culture which included trips to Brazil to train extensively in capoeira. Soon after in 1998, he would move to New York City where he would embrace life as a messenger. With the vast amount of photographic opportunities before him, close friend Eddie Williams would release a book titled “Bike Messengers Life New York City”, bringing to light Sakamoto’s skills behind the camera (albeit a disposable point and shoot).
New York Bike Dreams
March 27th – May 10th 2008
Memes
3 Great Jones St.
New York City 10012
p: 212.420.9955
Mishka has unveiled their 2008 spring collection. Over the seasons, Mishka has taken a strong progression to reach its current state. The graphics and the cut & sew pieces are a bold reflection of the previous cultures and musical influences that have inspired Mishka over the years. Mishka has been hard at work in recent times including a special collection with JK5 and various t-shirts with musical entities. Be on the look out for Mishka’s 2008 spring collection at a stockist near you.
Follow the Rules from Details Magazine has presented a candid opportunity for some of the world’s most influential fashion related personalities as they offer ten statements/rules on fashion. With previous features including APC’s Jean Touitou and Paul Smith, the most recent feature covers Belgian designer and winner of the 2008 Fashion Designers of America Award Dries Van Noten. Of the previous personalities, Van Noten’s rules seem the most straight forward and note-worthy. Check the short feature over at Details.
Contemporary furniture manufacturers Modernica has teamed up with an unlikely source in Japanese brand Neighborhood. Popular amongst the Japanese, the furniture brand and NBHD chose a Re Use theme which highlights the recycling and reuse of furniture among other things. Available through honeyee Store.
COMME des GARCONS recently gave the crew over at the newest Guerrilla Store location in Downtown Los Angeles the green light to design and create some very special LA exclusive items for the shop owners and its staff. Brett Westfall and Tak, the proprietors of the +1213 Guerrilla Store, designed some very unique and tough looking denim vests which feature intricately designed patches that reflect both owners interests in skateboarding and fixed gear bicycles. Also, the front of the vests features patches with the acronyms: V.F.T.I., which stands for Victory For The Independent and D.N.P., which stands for Dirty Ninja Pirates – a way of life. V.F.T.I. signifies the merging of Brett and Tak’s company with the always cutting edge label, COMME des GARCONS. Both companies live by a code of being independent spirits, which is what makes this partnership very exciting. Another interesting tidbit of information is that the clothing on the sales floor rotates, so the store is always kept fresh with new items. Make sure you stop by during its year long occupation in Los Angeles.
Basketball star Gilbert Arenas and his Angeleno roots are brought to light in his second last themed release for his signature model the adidas Gil II Zero. Born and raised in Los Angeles, the colorway is inspired by none other then the LA Lakers. A special tee is also included for sale with this sneaker. Launches March 30th at select retailers US-wide.
