CrazyToyz has just revealed that Hong Kong toy-maker Michael Lau’s annual exhibition CSBOOTH is set to take place next month. CSBOOTH 14 will include the customary release of some of his newest and latest designs. The exhibition will take place over the two days of December 8th and 9th at Michael Gallery.
Michael Gallery
11/F Lok’s Industrial Building
204 Tsat Tsz Mui Road, Quarry Bay
Tel: 2811-3111
Email: crazysmilesmail@yahoo.com
December 8-9, 2007
Opening Hours: 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Artist KAWS has been busy lately with a wide variety of different projects. His latest big name production includes a collaboration with legendary denim makers Levi’s on a set of jacket and jeans. Each piece bares trademark KAWS imagery such as the Chompers print (recently seen on an Original Fake x G1950 Porter Messenger Bag) and the classic ‘X’ logo. Look for these items to hit select retailers in the very near future.
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The latest from the adidas Consortium Series has landed at Foot Patrol. The ZX700 Boat is a modified model of the ZX700 running shoe and features a mid-cut with various boat shoe highlights and a moc-style upper. Available now at Foot Patrol however this sneaker will not be available online through the Foot Patrol web shop.
The Bapesta sneaker from Japanese street brand Bape has recently been released in a miniature keychain form. The mini-shoe includes a lobster clip on the back of the shoe letting you attach it as ornament to a larger key-chain or a mobile phone strap. Available now at Cliffedge.
As part of the 2008 Winter/Spring Collection from Futura Laboratories, a new addition to FL line of products is the inclusion of these Rats Lo sneakers. The classic silhouettes are designed with an all-over print from Futura’s signature style. Both black and white versions are available with a price of ¥18,690 (approximately $163 USD). Available mid-March with a pre-order currently taking place at STLESS.
The Unpatriot Collection from UNDFTD is set to release later this week. The collection includes hoodies, crewnecks and New Era 59Fifty fitted caps. All the apparel was designed in three different colorways while the caps can be seen in five different styles. Available Saturday, November 10th.
High fashion designer, Alexander McQueen’s recent partnership with Puma has allowed for this latest dual-branded concept. This hi-top incorporates the ManCat theme into the design with a detailed print seen on the side. The ManCat theme is a large component of this recent collaboration. For more information regarding this partnership, check out the official site Alexander McQueen x Puma site.
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The OriginalFake brand currated by KAWS has recently collaborated with Gallery 1950 (G1950) on a Porter messenger bag. The bag features a Chomper pattern original designed by KAWS on the outside of the flap while the inside of the flap has the logos of OriginalFake, Gallery 1950 and KAWS’ version of Pipo Kun. The bag is current available now at OriginalFake dealers for a price of ¥29,400 JPY (approximately $256USD). Available now at Helden.
Japanese label Resonate Goodenough has teamed up with Cause footwear to create two pairs of classic silhouetted sneakers. The vulcanized rubber designs incorporates certain characteristics from popular models in a well constructed and clean upper. Both the black and gray pair incorporate suede with minute details such as colored lace holes and contrast stitching. Available now at Figure Sapporo.
The accolades and accomplishments of LeBron James should be enough to make anybody look up and stare. His dominance at such a tender age has easily placed him on a road of glory which may perhaps eclipse that of basketball’s biggest stars before him. Nike Basketball has just launched the LeBron Definitive Shoe Gallery giving a closer glimpse of not only LeBron’s latest V release but also some of the lifestyle sneakers created over the years in his honor. The site can be viewed here with mesmerizing detail.