Nike has just released a new series of the Air Footscape Woven Chukkas. Unlike previous Footscape Wovens, this new updated release includes contrasting woven colors. Other details worth mentioning is the horizontally placed contrasting stripes of woven fabric along the heel as well as the use of leather on the tongue and heel. Reliable comfort is provided by Nike’s trademark air unit in the sole. Available now at essence in two different colorways.
The boutique from Chicago, Saint Alfred, has collaborated with OG streetwear label, Stussy, for a special edition Saint Alfred Skull tee. It comes in three colorways and is made in the USA. The tee will be available only at Stussy Direct and the Saint Alfred store in Chicago.
F.I.L. aka. Free International Laboratory which sells high quality products from Visvim will be opening its newest flagship store in Kanazawa, Japan on November 3rd. This will be the fourth F.I.L. store the others being F.I.L. Tokyo, F.I.L. Sendai, and F.I.L. Hong Kong.
F.I.L. Kanazawa
920-0997 Ku
Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture Tatemachi
Tel: 076-222-1625
Opening Hours: 11:00〜20:00
Turntable Lab which was founded in 1998 by Anthony Cattarina, Jasper Goggins and Peter Hahn sells DJ equipment based on quality information and fair pricing. Recently, together with Stussy, they have created two styles of DJ bags which will fit all DJ’s needs. The two styles available, the backpack and the tote bag, come in 100% ballistic nylon material and has enough compartments to fit your records as well as other accessories. Available now at Stussy Direct.
JASON MARKK, the premium sneaker cleaning solution which can keep your sneakers squeeky clean is teaming up with NORT for a special JASON MARKK x NORT version of the cleaning solution. Together they are creating a contest so from now until Midnight of October 31st, if you send in a picture of your Tron costume, memorabilia or artwork, info@JASONMARKK.com to you will be entered into a contest for the special NORT edition cleaning solution. Make sure your picture or artwork has your signature on it as well as "ENTRY" in the subject of the email. Also include your name, age, address and email in your email and winners will be posted on Midnight on October 31st at www.jasonmarkk.com/wordpress.
Andrei Molodkin who was born in Boui Russia and currently lives and works in Paris, France is known for turning modern cultural concepts into crude oil sculptures. Recently he designed a t-shirt for Burton and now Burton will be releasing a snowboard utilizing the same graphic. Andrei Molodkin’s graphic for Burton is printed on the Burton Twin™ snowboard which features a mid-wide waist width that allows nice stability during transitions. Available now at Snowboard Connection.
Info: mashKULTURE
Bape will release a new series of items next week as part of their 2007 Autumn/Winter Collection. Seen here are some pieces using simple designs and patterns without any overpowering tones. These items include hoodies, crewneck sweaters, t-shirts, camo cords and accessories such as beanies and NDS cases. These items will release on November 3rd, 2007 at Hong Kong’s Bape Store.
Bape Hong Kong Store
#10 Ground Floor
Queens Road, Central
Hong Kong
Image: HYPEBEAST
The friendship between singer Eason Chan and TK of Hong Kong’s SiLLY THING produced a special limited edition t-shirt for Eason’s latest string of concerts. Titled "Eason’ Moving On Stage 1", the heather gray t-shirt includes stylistic sparkle print, manufactured under great detail in Japan by Kazuki from fragment design. The detailing extends further into the presentation of the package.
The Hong Kong division of Bape has teamed up with Octopus to create a special Hong Kong exclusive card. Octopus cards represent an everyday facet of life in Hong Kong. Through these pre-paid cards, everything from transportation to convenience store purchases can be made by placing your card on special terminals. The money is transfered via radio signals making it an extremely fast and efficient process. This collaboration includes a special card as well as a card holder. Both include the use of classic Bape camo in green. Available at the Bape Store starting November 3rd.
Bape Hong Kong Store
#10 Ground Floor
Queens Road, Central
Hong Kong
Image: HYPEBEAST
San Francisco based Upper Playground began in 1998 and has become an important player in the development of the street art movement. Aside from their own Upper Playground line, they are also constantly in works with popular artists to showcase talents in their art gallery, FIFTY24SF. They have truly provided a great medium for artists and consumers alike to make art something more enjoyable for the masses.
Here’s a look at their latest collection of poly bonded hoodies. Each hoodie features realistic and lifelike prints including mug shots, ads and the galaxy. These should be available at your local Upper Playground stockist.
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