For Holiday season, Puma has produced four different styles of bikes each with their own surrounding collection of clothing and accessories. Among the styles are pink/green BMX, white/blue Beach Cruiser, black/brown Touring bike and a green Road Bike. Only one style of each bike will be available in the US. The pack also features the return of the Puma Sprint sneaker, which includes a matching Sprint jacket. Other items include courier bags, belts and wallets. Available at Puma Black Stores in Tokyo and New York.
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The latest pack from Head Porter features tanned cowhide coated with high quality resin to give it that glossy patent finish. Dependent on your need, an iPod, digital camera and Nintendo DS case were created in three colors. Available at the hnyee.Store.
Clothing label BKTM teamed up with San Francisco’s HUF to produce this collaboration t-shirt. The large crest bears the flags of both HUF and BKTM. Available at HUF, Ransom, Provider and Good as Gold in limited quantities.
Nort is the latest player to get hooked up with a Starter jacket. A grip of different brands and groups have received a jacket which include The Hundreds, In4mation, Freshness, Complex, Goodfoot and Mighty Healthy with no end in sight. The rumor mills been churning and Starter should be back with a bang.
As director of Terrem, 8M developed a strong technical background in shoe design and production. Over the years, he translated this expertise into collaborations with personalities and brands such as Sarcastic, Arnold Palmer, Stash, UNDFTD, Stussy and COMME des GARÇONS. The name Terrem is a hybrid of terra and remark, noting the process of remarking and re-interpretation by Terrem.
This latest release includes a collabo with clothing label flaph to produce the TR-2. The sophisticated appearance is marked by some unassuming technological features which contribute to the overall experience. Available now at GETTRY with a price tag of ¥32,550 JPY (approximately $291 USD).
Alife has represented itself as a lifestyle brand to the fullest. They’ve incorporated their roster of products to not only include apparel and footwear but have also involved music and art. A look at their 2007 Holiday Collection of footwear reveals various themed packs. These include the Ski Pack, Lumberjack Pack and Rain Pack. Available at select Alife accounts as well as in-store at Alife flagship stores.
On the heels of the successful Supra Skyhigh comes the oxymoron named Skylow model. This low version shares similar traits through out the upper save for the obvious low cut. The upper is comprised of suede, denim and patent with little bits of pink highlights.
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Seattle’s GOODS created a collaboration t-shirt with Rogue Status. The t-shirt features the Rogue Status gunman and the Rogue Status name in some Cyrillic looking letters. No other info is known regarding release dates and where it will drop.
New York’s Nom de Guerre has developed a strong international following. Their simple aesthetics incorporate a myriad of different inspirations which include art, fashion and New York’s various subcultures. Their 2008 Spring/Summer Collection showcases their talents in stunning photography within a rugged quarry.
At an awards show, Oasis once said “It’s a good thing we won, because we were going to thrash the place if we didn’t.” The perennial bad boys of British Rock will release a set of Bearbricks next year which include two 100% Union Jack inspired Bearbricks and a baby blue 100% Bearbrick. Each feature the Oasis logo across the chest. Available in Spring of 2008.
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