Collaborating with Kobe Bryant for the Beijing summer Olympics, Nike released the Nike Hyperdunk, the newest addition to their line of basketball shoes. Nike CEO, Mark Parker, has said that “Our performance product for Beijing is some of the best work Nike has ever done. The Nike Hyperdunk is a prime example of our commitment to deliver extraordinary innovation and lightweight performance product to the world’s best athletes. Every gram counts in competition. Athletes need superior lightweight footwear and apparel that they can compete in with confidence and that’s exactly what we’ve created for them.”
The criss-crossing pattern on the shoe is reminiscent of the Nike Zoom Kobe III, however this is not part of Kobe’s signature shoes. This is without a doubt one of Nike’s best creations.
Source: Nikebiz
Tokidoki teamed up with Medicom Toy to create this 100% Bearbrick which will be released at the New York Comic Con, 4/18/08-4/20/08 within the Toy Tokyo booth. Founder and designer of Tokidoki, Simone Legno, will be signing for the release at the booth. The Bearbrick resembles a soccer field with iconic Tokidoki characters such as Adios and the grim reaper posing as a soccer playesr. The figure is now available for pre-order at Toy Tokyo. Source: Vinyl Pulse
Stussy’s 2008 spring/summer collection of shorts has hit select retailers. Ranging from classic and subdued joints to flashier usages of materials and prints, all tastes seem to be accounted for in this release. Also included in the release are designs created as part of the Futura x Destiny collection as well. Available now at Caliroots.
The New Balance 576 seen here was created especially for friends, families and top retailers of New Balance as the 576 celebrates its 20th anniversary. Although not commercially available, Shoe Planet has began an auction for one pair of size 9 US and one pair of size 10 US.
With design work coming from talented Taiwanese based artist Jahan, retailers Sense Organ Lab and Leftfoot have teamed up for this collaborative effort. A black t-shirt can be seen with a skull and bones and the names of both stores. The project marks the fledging Taiwanese market which has expanded rapidly in recent times.
Source: Sense Organ
Recently we had a post about the Wood Wood Temporary Space at Comme des Garcons Guerilla Store. Here are some actual pictures from the space. This Karl-Oskar Olsen and Brian SS design, as expected, uses lots of tape and vintage looking furniture for decorative designs; a lot of cardboard boxes were used for shelving and product display. The Wood Wood space is very unique from most other stores that use a sleek and high-end approach. Be sure to check out this space while you can.
Comme des Garcons Guerrilla Store +4822 IIIul. Koszykowa 100-564 WarszawaPolandTel: +4822 621 1046
