Series 3 of Labbits by artist and toy-designer Frank Kozik has hit stores. Series 3 is marked by a wide variety of different characters each under a different persona. Lots of cute little Labbits with a hard edged smokin’ twist to them. The toys are available now at various online retailers such as Kid Robot. See more pictures at the Kid Robot Forums.
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choiceisyours offers a great shopping opportunity for fans worldwide for Japanese brands Phenomenon and Swagger. With foreign accounts scarce, the recently relaunched choiceisyours site which allows you to browse all of the latest pieces released from each label, all in English no less. Some of swagger’s collaboration Porter bags from the 2007 Autumn season are available on the site as well.
On September 13th, the XLarge section within the P’ARCO department store in Ikebukuro, Japan will relocate from the 3rd floor to the B1 floor. For the relocation, a special set of t-shirts and New Era 59Fifty New Era fitted caps have been created. These caps will be sold as a limited edition as part of the “X” series. Also, any purchases exceeding 12,000 JPY (approximately $105 USD) will be given an Eco Shop Bag in a limited edition color as well.
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From the minute Neighborhood launched their website, viewers eagerly anticipated the opening of the NBHD online shop. On Tuesday, September 11th, Neighborhood opened its online doors for buyers to purchase their highly sought after products. The first web exclusive tee available is the VOG tee which comes in both long sleeve and short sleeve styles. Be sure to check out the NBHD site regularly to find more webexclusives as they are periodically released.
The Honeyee store also known as the hnyee.Store which carries some of the best Japanese labels has now re-opened their doors. The brands they carry include Head Porter, Head Porter Plus, Neighborhood, A.P.C., Sophnet. and more are now sold on their newly redeveloped and nicely redesigned online store. Unfortunately, they only ship domestically in Japan. So if you happen to live in Japan, be sure to check out the store to pick up some nice stuff.
The Shibuya branch of Japanese boutique styles celebrates its 3rd Anniversary this year. The styles adidas concept store will reward customers who spend over 15,000 JPY (approximately $132 USD) with a special limited edition adidas Trefoil cushion. styles offers a wide variety of adidas Originals products in Shibuya, Daikanyama and Niigata.
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Styles – Shibuya Parco Part 3
14-5 Parco Part 3 B1 Floor
Udagawa-cho, Shibuya-ku
Tokyo, Japan
Tel #: +81-3-5459-1150
Etnies Plus has been quite busy in the last few weeks with the release of their 2007 Fall Collection. Coming in under the radar was this special collaboration with Swiss design and lifestyle brand Plus 41. Each sneaker much like any Etnies Plus creation uses top quality materials and construction. These particular models each feature an all-over print of 8-bit symbols such as cats, tapes and cards on the heel. 289 pairs and 167 pairs respectively are available for the Man and Woman. Available now at Sold Out.
Major Threat is set to release their second series of the popular “What What” New Era 59Fifity fitted caps. Drawing inspiration from some classic colorways, Major Threat has chosen some proven winners to complement their “What What” quote from Noreaga’s 1999 Superthug track. Look for these caps to release within the next two weeks at these select locations: Cap City (NJ), Frank Chop Shop (NY), Commonwealth (VA), Moe’s Spot (NY) and Hall of Fame (LA).
On September 21st, the Soph. Magazine will hit newsstands in Japan. The issue will be highlighted by a look at Sophnet. and F.C.R.B.’s latest collection for the 2007-2008 Autumn/Winter Collection. Within the pages of the magazine, you will also be offered a chance to see the latest from Nike Heritage ACG, whom Sophnet. has worked extensively with in recent memory. A preview of an upcoming 400% Sophnet. + F.C.R.B. Bearbrick is another attraction worth noting. Look for Soph. Magazine to hit import bookstores in the coming weeks.
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The 10th Anniversary of Japanese lifestyle brand Daylife has resulted in a special collaborative jacket created in association with design brand Fragment Design. Daylife has found Base Control to provide the blank for their design. Base Control are best known for their high quality basics such as t-shirts and accessories. The jacket will be available starting this week.
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