Sanrio’s famous Hello Kitty character continues to hit Japanese brands such as Atmos, Undercover and now, KIKS TYO. The latest Hello Kitty collaboration is this KIKS TYO “Hoshino Akitty” tee which is done with the sexy Japanese bikini model, Hoshino Aki. Three designs will be released, the first two featuring Hello Kitty while the last one will feature Hoshino Aki. The first tee will be released in April followed by second tee in May and the third tee in July. Pre-order for the first tee is now available at KIKS TYO.
A lot of talk has surrounded WTAPS lately with their new store in Hong Kong as well as their new website which has launched on the worldwide web. The latest to drop from their Sprin ‘08 collection is this collaboration key holder with Mamoru Takashi’s jewelry brand, Wolf’s Head. This handmade piece will feature gems intricately placed on the outer side while the inner side will have Wolf’s Head, WTAPS and Blackflag branding. This item is now available only at Blackflag.
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Triumvir is an independent lifestyle and clothing brand from Orange County that has been around for four years. Like many other “new age” brands, we have watched Triumvir grow from a t-shirt brand into a full fledge clothing label with its own distinct style. The latest from Triumvir is a look at their 2008 Spring/Summer lookbook which showcases their latest pieces modeled by their own staff. For more information, head over to Triumvir’s website.
The founding of Kaikai Kiki represented a great opportunity for fledging artists to develop under the watchful eye of one pop culture’s most popular artists, Takashi Murakami. An opening party was held to commemorate both Kaikai Kiki’s roster of artists as well as the commencement of their new gallery in Roppongi’s Rolling Stones Cafe. An English-translated account of the night can be seen via Google Translate.
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To celebrate the 5th anniversary of Japanese retailer lay-z-boy, XLarge has created special make-ups of their original logo tee. The detailed print includes subtle details on a tight print. The tee is available in three different colorways.
