On the heels of CLOT’s recent Royale Silk Collection comes an upcoming series of New Era 59Fifty fitted caps bearing the CLOT logo. Four colors in total will be available with the blue and yellow versions pictured here. No word yet on the other colors, however it may be possible these will match the CLOT Royale x Visvim Christos.
Image: KP
The FLU line represents a sub-division of the originators of denim, Levi’s. With a theme revolving around sports culture and streetwear, the FLU division incorporates some more liberal design themes. A preview of their upcoming 2007 Fall Collection includes the Consept L/S Border Tee, Consept L/S Dot Tee and the Loose Fit Monogram Cool Max Chino. Some of FLU’s previous collaborations have included famous Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki and Japanese football star Hidetoshi Nakata. Available soon on Zozotown.
In an interesting turn events, Japanese lifestyle magazine hnyee has added an interesting new feature in the form of hnyee.Auction. Some of the items included are derived from hnyee associates such as Fragment, Neighborhood and Philippe Starck. However, we’re a bit unsure as to who provided the Chevrolet El Camino. None of the items are currently up for bids, however having said that these auctions are only available to the Japanese domestic market.
Japanese label Hectic has recently released two new pieces for the Fall 2007 season using traditional forest camo. The Mountain Parka includes a user friendly design which allows for tons of storage within the pockets. A matching fitted camo cap is also included featuring a “MADFUCKINGHECTIC” embroidery rotating around the back. Available now at BigOl’ Store.
The world’s largest touring sneaker exhibition, Sneaker Pimps is set to invade New York City later this month. The customary showcase of some of the rarest and most sought after sneakers in the world will be tied up to the trademark chain-link fences. Of course no Sneaker Pimps event is complete without live performances, both on the canvas and mic. Appearances will include Nas, EPMD, Haze, Stash, Tokidoki, Methamphibian, ARI, Lady Pink, Cope2 and IrakNY among others.
Info
Sneaker Pimps New York
Friday, October 12th, 2007
Roseland Ballroom
239 West 52nd St.
NYC, 10019
18+ Doors Open: 8:00 pm
Tickets: $25 Presale, $30 at the door.
Artist and designer KAWS recently completed some pieces for hip hop artist/producer and leader behind BBC | Ice Cream Pharrell Williams. Three Smurf inspired paintings were created utilizing a recognizable KAWS touch. A 4 foot Kaws Companion also accompanies the items used to decorate Pharrell’s Miami apartment.
Here is a look at the triple collaboration between new label Auduet, sneaker boutique Mita Sneakers and Reebok. Together they have created two colorways (gold and silver) of the Pump Omni Lite. Even thought these Pump Omni Lites are one tone, they still do stand out from the crowd with its shiny metalic snakeskin. The sneakers will be limited to 200 pairs for each colorway and will release in late December. Available now at Armth.
Info: High Snobiety
After much previews and deliberation, the Fragment x Kangol caps have started to hit retailers. Among the first stores that got them was Shanghai’s ACU who recently launched the caps over Chinese long weekend. A large color palette is included with the shades of black, blue, gray, red, and cream being represented.
In what some may consider one of the most highly sought after toys in recent memory comes an in-depth look at this special collaboration between Kaws and Star Wars. Much detail and thought was implemented in the creation of this toy as evidenced by the costume and the control panel on the chest. This was only available in person at the Original Fake store in Tokyo.
Image: Instinct Toy via guillotine
The latest to come out of the label CLOT is this red short-sleeve parka. The short-sleeve hoodie utilizes the familiar Madsaki camouflage design against a brilliant red body. This piece is set to release October 3rd, with only 180 hoodies produced.
Image: Edison Chen
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