Original Fake, the brand by the artist KAWS, has done a series of bags with hip Japanese luggage maker Head Porter. There are four styles included in this collection which include a boston bag, a wait bag, a tote bag and a wallet. All pieces feature KAWS’ signature cross marks.
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Big names in UNDFTD and famed Latino photographer Estevan Oriol teamed up to capture the essence of adidas’ 1979 classic, the Perfect Ten. Aside from an embossed leather upper which mimics the textures of an actual basketball, a book containing Oriol taken images of streetball at its best was also created. 650 packs are available with availability at UNDFTD and other yet to be announced locations. Look or them to release for $450 USD, February 2nd of next year.
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A special follow-up to Amos Toys’ popular Wrestling Elves toys will release later this month. The toys were originally a 3D transformation of album art for Juno Mak’s Chapel of Dawn CD. This special mono colorway of the Wrestling Elves will be available to the Japanese public on December 20th at Amos Toys (Japan). However a further compliment will be available to the UK Webstore and at Hong Kong’s SiLLY THING.
Batman has been evidently out lately with many different co-branded items dropping as of late. A handful of Japanese brands, Kinetics,
Japanese brands ANDSUNS and realmad HECTIC teamed up to create a hoodie and a jacket. The all-over print hoodie is a throwback to the days in the 70s when girls would stinky leg drop and suplex one another… oh wait WWE is still around. The nylon jacket is a play on sponsored fighters with a bunch of different parody brands and labels.
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In traditional New Balance markets, the 576 is known very much as the go-to sneaker for its classic looks and styling. The relatively younger lifestyle division of New Balance USA put their own little touch on the 576 with the reflective pack. This particular 576 features colored 3M highlights along the upper with traditional 3M piping to finish it off. Three different colorways are offered. Available at select New Balance dealers and Mita.
Artist Geoff McFetridge teamed up with European design firm e15 and publishing firm Nieves to create this special laser etched ornament. Titled Monster Dice, the wooden cube is laser etched with a scene of monsters. The cube is constructed of solid European oak heartwood. The 13.5 cm cube is limited to 200 pieces with a price of $250. Available at Berlin’ Pro qm this Friday, December 7th.
Here’s a look at what is rumored to be a follow up Jordan inspired Nike SB model to the original J-rod. The combination of Jordan-esque upper and Jumpman logo on the back of Paul Rodriguez’s first signature was a popular choice. Wait for more details regarding this drop but the Bulls colorway & cement is a decent indicator.
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Keeping it real since 1989, Union has just released some new t-shirts for the 2007 Holiday season. Four different styles were created in a few different colors. Ample use of the trademark Union logo can be seen as well. Available now at both Union LA and NYC locations.
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The urban landscapes of Philadelphia have been captured in this latest book titled Public Wall Writing in Philadelphia. Although the title is short and concise, the subject matter deals with different social environments, from the SEPTA platforms ghettos and anti-graffiti propaganda movements to the important realization that writers aren’t “hoodlums” out to destroy. Two volumes are available for purchase through Free News Projects.
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