For Japanese retailer Eliminator, their 2008 Spring/Summer roster of products were created with a theme of “Future Tradition”, the mixing of classic and futuristic aesthetics. Case in point, this collaboration with messenger bag purveyors Michael Linnell (who have been a long standing provider for the UK Royal Mail) was designed to reflect a style of bag suitable for a space trip many years down the road. Sharing the unofficial title of biggest messenger bag alongside the Visvim E-Cat 28, the bag’s construction is top notch with the use of a perforated synthetic. Available now at Eliminator.
For Japanese retailer Eliminator, their 2008 Spring/Summer roster of products were created with a theme of “Future Tradition”, the mixing of classic and futuristic aesthetics. Case in point, this collaboration with messenger bag purveyors Michael Linnell (who have been a long standing provider for the UK Royal Mail) was designed to reflect a style of bag suitable for a space trip many years down the road. Sharing the unofficial title of biggest messenger bag alongside the Visvim E-Cat 28, the bag’s construction is top notch with the use of a perforated synthetic. Available now at Eliminator.
While the Campus’ most recent claim to fame featured a collaboration with sorely departed Footpatrol last year, look for some classic colorways to release later this year in representing adidas’ iconic low top. The buttery suede is seen over three different styles, purple, aqua and black. No word yet on a release date.
Source: Sneakers.fr
Foreshadowed a few months back while seen on the feet of Nike Sportswear apparel designer Jarrett Reynolds in Beijing, information has come to light regarding the Dunk High “Vandal Supreme”. Utilizing the Dunk High as the base, the upper features a Vandal Supreme treatment with the use of silver satin. Allegedly this were given out as promotion at a friends and family event titled Nike “Be True” Family Reunion which featured music by The Cool Kids, No Age and Double G to go along with other mini events.
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The Boston Celtics dynasty have finally gotten to the NBA Finals after 22 long years and countless team reconstructions. With the addition of their superstar player Kevin Garnett, the Celtics are currently chasing their 17th title against the LA Lakers. To celebrate this momentous occasion, adidas will be releasing up to 57 pairs (minimum of 33) of these special edition KG Commanders. Eight pairs will be released for every final’s game (up to 7 games) at a price of $1017 (for their 17th run), and one special signed pair will be auctioned off after the playoffs.
The details of the shoes will feature a profile of KG on one side and the coveted Larry O’Brien NBA Championship Trophy on the opposite. There are also tributes to 2 friends and mentors in KG’s career incorporated into the shoes; “2 Malik” located under the strap for Malik Sealy, and “KP 34” on the back of the shoes for Kirby Puckett. Aside from these special editions the regular Commander KGs will be released later this year in October.
Cartier recently published a book called “les must de Cartier” that comes in a leopard skin case and bounded in maroon leather with an embossed Cartier logo. The book showcases Cartier’s history with 400 pages of images demonstrating the process of Cartier’s revitalization of luxury at a time when luxury was seemingly dead. This limited-edition book is currently out of stock.
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Alife just released a good collection of new t-shirts for 2008 Summer. Majority of the tees are logo-based, with Alife’s usual signature lettering. A number of them focuses on the theme of eyes with literally eye-popping graphics while the rest features polka dots or fun characters. Available now.
As part of their 2008 Delta collection, Neighborhood just came out with a variety of pieces including a beanie, three t-shirts, and a plaid button-down. The beanie comes in black or white, with different color combination stripes and a subtle tag. The tees all feature different graphics that keep in line with the Delta collection and the usual Neighborhood quality. The short-sleeve plaid shirt comes in 4 colorways including red, blue, gray, and white. Available now at Cliffedge.
Upon Ferrari Murakami’s recent trip to Nike Headquarters in Beaverton, Oregon, he unveiled a preview of what appears to be an upcoming Nike SB Air Trainer II. With the largely conservative colors emanating from the Nike SB camp recently, these seem slightly out of the ordinary relative to what we’ve seen in the last few months. No word yet on a release date.
Famous English graphic designer, Peter Saville, designed a limited-edition Zune player for Microsoft to celebrate the DVD release of “Joy Division”, the critically acclaimed documentary. Joy Division tells the story of the seminal post-punk band through the perspective of surviving members and the people who worked with them during the short-lived high power existence.
The limited-edition players will come pre-loaded with the documentary and will be etched with a reinterpretation Saville’s artwork for Joy Division’s “Unknown Pleasure” album. Only 500 will be made and will be available the same date as the DVD release, June 17th.
Vans is putting a new twist on one of their classics, the Era. This new edition of the Eras will come with very subtle, embossed crocodile skin on the sides. It will come in many colorways including blue, green, red, yellow, espresso, and black. These are set to release around June.
Source: Complex
Guerrilla Store +1 213 proprietor Artist, Brett Westfall, and Comme des Garcons founder, Rei Kawakubo, recently got together for a collaborative venture for the Comme des Garcons Comme des Garcons collection for women. This extremely limited release is out now and is available at all Comme des Garcons’ stores worldwide, with the pieces making their way to Guerrilla Store +1 213 this month.
The inspiration for this joint venture comes from Brett Westfall’s ‘Sherf’ installation exhibition that was held at Kazuo HQ in Downtown Los Angeles in June 2007. Men’s versions of the shirts will be produced through Westfall’s Unholy Matrimony label and the release of these will coincide with the arrival of the women’s versions by Kawakubo and Westfall.
The Comme des Garcons Guerrilla Store +1 213 has put on some amazing functions since its occupation began back in February in Downtown Los Angeles, and another one will be held to celebrate the release of this particular collection. The original ‘Sherf/Fresh’ paintings will be exhibited at the release party and anyone is welcome to join. Details about this event will be released later on in the month.
