Japanese footwear maker Madfoot! has been known to use many of popular silhouettes for their sneakers. This time Madfoot! releases the Idolator Hi’s inspired by the Vans SK8-HI model. The Idolator Hi’s uses Madfoot!’s signature arrows logo replacing the iconic skate brand’s logo. The classic skate silhouette will come in 4 checkered patterns (Brown/Brown, Navy/Red, Black/Pink, & Grey/Red). The Idolator Hi’s are now available in all 4 colorways at Mita
Japanese footwear maker Madfoot! has been known to use many of popular silhouettes for their sneakers. This time Madfoot! releases the Idolator Hi’s inspired by the Vans SK8-HI model. The Idolator Hi’s uses Madfoot!’s signature arrows logo replacing the iconic skate brand’s logo. The classic skate silhouette will come in 4 checkered patterns (Brown/Brown, Navy/Red, Black/Pink, & Grey/Red). The Idolator Hi’s are now available in all 4 colorways at Mita
For the upcoming launch of Japan’s all new Levi’s E-Shop set to debut on May 15th, the world’s most popular denim brand has sought to create a special limited edition Nevada 501 jean. The denim embodies many of the same characteristics of the original 501 including the addition of leather suspenders. The limited run of 150 pairs will be available in conjunction with the launch of e-levi.jp on May 15th.
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Acclaimed filmmaker and photographer Larry Clark and FUCT seem like a perfect match for a collaboration. On one hand Clark built his reputation capturing controversial depictions of teenage and youth culture on camera. On the other hand, FUCT has built its reputation on bold, shocking graphics that are sure to get a second look. Larry Clark having already collaborated on several tees for brands including Supreme in the past, this latest collaboration features Tiffany Limos, a star in Clark’s film Ken Park.
Combining both graffiti and animation in a real world setting, artist Blu has produced a masterfully executed animated art piece titled Muto. The seven minute + timelapse video appears to be shot over a single day which makes it even more remarkable. I’m still in disbelief of how sick this piece is.
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Here’s a possible look at the 16th series of the Bearbrick toys from the Japanese toy giant, Medicom Toy. This set which includes figures such the DJ Ozma Bearbrick and the Swedish Bearbrick will be available in June. Stay tuned for more info.
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New from A Bathing Ape comes this “Teriyaki Source” t-shirt. The tee which will be limited to only the Shibuya Bape store is inspired by Bape’s own music group, the Teriyaki Boyz. The tees come in four colors and are now available at Cliffedge. If you’re a fan of the Teriyaki Boyz, this is a definite pick up.
To launch its Summer ‘08 Collection, Mishka will be unveiling a special capsule with internationally recognized photographer and culturally provocative filmmaker & video director Richard Kern. Composed of 4 striking portraits, the collection will offer buyers an intimate glimpse into some of Kern’s most infamous and adored female subjects.
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Men.Style.com recently had a chance to interview Pharrell Williams at the Billionaire Boys Club/Ice Cream store in Soho, New York. In this interview, Pharrell had a chance to explain the reason behind his materialistic needs.
For the screening of “Deathbowl to Downtown,” 5Boro Skateboards is issuing a limited series of two deck sets (50 pairs) to help promote the movie. The Deathbowl deck has an old school shape and the Downtown deck is of the more modern/current style. Pictured below are Felix Arguelles and Eli Gesner, NYC OG pro and DC brand manager Jeff Pang with Jocko Weyland (wrote the movie, among other things), more local notables Mike Hernandez and Rodney Torres, and the man himself, Steve Rodriguez of 5Boro.
Stussy teamed up with the people from Tatami to produce the Destiny Pilica birkenstocks. Tatami is a 230 year-old sub-brand from the original Birkenstock company that truly focuses on comfort by using the best natural materials and ergonomic designs. This pair come in a jungle camo color with signature Stussy handwriting as part of the camouflage pattern. A very nice pair of footwear to go with any summer outfit.
The music industry lives and dies on its ability to neatly categorize music. The companies executives need to know whether the group is rock, hip hop, pop, R&B etc… in order to know exactly where and to whom to market the music to. Therefore, when Chad Hugo, Pharrell Williams (The Neptunes) and Shay Haley decided to form a genre bending funk/hip hop punk band named N*E*R*D back in 2001 its certain that the groups sound baffled company heads on exactly how to market them. The band quickly defied the conventions of modern marketing techniques by finding an audience that immediately took to Pharrell’s familiar falsetto vocals, Chad’s implementation of synth heavy breaks and Shay’s energetic showmanship. The impact was swift as the first album “In Search of” was critically acclaimed and achieved gold status. The second album “Fly or Die” was more sonically advanced then the band’s first album. It showed growth lyrical and creatively as the members learned how to play different instruments adding to a more organic sound.
Inevitably, label disputes caused Pharrell to announce that the band was permanently on hiatus in 2005. While casual N*E*R*D fans were disappointed by the news, die hard fanatics of the band knew that the creative urges of the crew would not allow them to stay away from the scene very long. After a four year break, N*E*R*D returns with which seems to be a more layered, up-tempo danceable effort. The first single for “Seeing Sounds” is “Everybody Nose”. The song is a not to subtle ode to club girls who indulge in the white powder over emphatic jungle drums, deep driving bass, hard synth stabs and an excellent piano beat break towards the end that would make Elton John jealous.
