Japanese brand Grapple are in the works with famous Japanese toy-makers Secret Base to produce a special version of Secret Base’s Sharkman toy. The gray head is mounted on what appears to be a glow in the dark body. No word yet on a release date.
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I’m about to have a field day. Nation-wide Target took a page out of the How to Streetwear guide to produce their own line of limited edition beach towels with Jeff Koons and Kehinde Wiley. Jeff Koons previously designed a series of decks for Supreme, effectively making these beach towels a huge necessity regardless of whether you live near the beach or not. Better yet, buy these and proudly pin them up on your walls, beach towels are the new skate decks.
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Medicom Toy just hosted their 2007 BWWT (Bearbrick World Wide Tour) recently. Here’s the new book that accompanies the exhibition. The book is a summary of everyone who participated in the exhibition these several years. The book also includes interviews with different artists. Available now at We Sold Out.
For the final installment in the Acapulco Gold 2007 Holiday Collection, the New York City label have released several new tees. Fresh off the release of her new book titled “The Breaks,” famed photographer Janette Beckman has offered her work on two collaboration tees. Other tees feature the classic, high quality New York inspired graphics that Acapulco Gold is known for. The latest drop also includes a re-release of the High Post 14 oz. Selvage Denim Jeans produced by historic NYC denim factory Post O’ Alls. Now available at Acapulco Gold retailers worldwide.
Seen are among the first set of releases to compliment the upcoming Be True To Your School pack. You’ll find some simple and attractive colorways. Breaking it down further, models include finely woven side panels, cracked paint uppers and a new high-top version of the Dunkesto. Available in early January at select retailers.
Legendary guitarist Johnny Ramone has been given tribute by iconic Californian brand Vans. A pair of Slip-Ons depicts Johnny Ramone rocking out with his signature at the tip of the toebox. Johnny Ramone can also be seen on the midsole with an embroidered quote on the heel. A set of apparel will also accompany the release. No word yet on a release date.
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If your wee one is getting beat up at school, turn the tables and bestow upon him a CLS Bear Down Parka. Actually, it may be more along the lines of 50-50 whether he comes back twice as bruised or with a new found playground respect. Well you can’t lose with goose down at least. Available now at hnyee.Store in three different colors.
Japanese designer Nao teamed up with offline/online associates Colette/Sold Out and LAMJC to produce a special collector’s edition Clear Box. The 100% plexiglass clear box will instantly become a conversation piece when you display all your awesome SBs in there on your coffee table, actually on your floor cause you spent all your money on those dope SBs and this box. Available now Sold Out.
A few weeks ago, Starter jackets started dropping on the doorsteps of various people in the industry. For a time there, it was a steady flow of jackets. After the well dried up and no HYPEBEAST x Starter Jacket arrived, I tore the office apart in a fit of rage and cried myself to sleep for consecutive nights on this indirect dis. However that all changed when low and behold our own Starter jacket showed up. I spent that night fornicating to the soft silky feel of the jacket. Awaking from their slumber, Starter is set to kick things off with a bang next year. Thanks to Starter for the jacket.
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For FAM’s inaugural collection release, they hooked up with three artists for their Music Inspired Artist Series. Jeff Hamada, Stephen Holding and MC Yan all contributed their designs based on the music that inspires them from day to day. A full fledged feature with individual artist interviews and lookbook can be seen here.
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