For the upcoming release of the two pack of Irak x adidas RMX Equipments, Irak has linked up with A.R.C. to produce a special t-shirt to go alongside the release of the sneakers. Two colorways are available featuring the imagery of the Roadrunner. Another Irak collaboration features a crewneck with Alife. The sneakers will be available December 26th at Rivington Club, Alife LA, and rivingtonclub.com. The apparel can be found at Alife and Rivington Club respectively.
Award winning photographer Jody Morris has relaunched his new website. Find fifteen years of photography documenting various facets of life from skateboarding, music and lifestyle. Jody Morris has had the privilege of capturing skaters, actors and some of the most invigorating locations in the world. The website can be viewed here.
Between numerous design gigs, well known designer Benny Gold found the time to create his 2007 Holiday Collection. The t-shirt includes New Era 59Fifty fitted caps and t-shirts. Some of the inspirations include San Francisco, Miami and Gold. Available at HUF on December 22nd.
Bearbrick Series 15 is upon us and should be hitting stores right away. Some of the notable Bearbricks include, Suicidal Tendencies (Pattern), Andy Warhol (Artist), My First Baby (Cute), Evangelion (SF) and Hara Tetsuo (Artist) and CrashOne (Secret). This series features a lot of highly detailed designs. Check your local Bearbrick dealer for availability.
Among the last releases for this month from Bape include the following items. A gray camo jacket with goose down, a Bape pendant, denim and wallets. The denim includes three different washes while the wallet features three plaid styles. Available Saturday, December 22nd at Hong Kong’s Bape Store.
Bape Hong Kong Store
#10 Ground Floor
Queens Road, Central
Hong Kong
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Photographer Michael Franzini’s 30,000 mile trek across America documented what’s it like for your average teenager in this hyper-connected and media driven society. In his book 100 Young Americans, one hundred teenagers were pulled from each state to offer their personal accounts from a plethora of social situations and locations.
The generation examined is one that is bombarded with media information everyday (see here) with their private lives in the public realm more then ever. However, regardless of their backgrounds and upbringings, each share one common similarity in not always able to find their identity and independence. The book is available online at Amazon and Barnes & Noble.
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At this years Medicom Toy Bearbrick Worldwide Tour 2007: Triumphant March, a special giveaway Bearbrick consisted of this 100% glitter Bearbrick. The Bearbrick Worldwide Tour represents the largest exhibition of Bearbricks in the world. On the Bearbrick, a logo can be seen on the chest with B@000 World Wide Tour on the back.
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Stan Lee is without a doubt one of the most influential comic book personalities to ever hit a sketch book. Under the Influence: A Tribute to Stan Lee is a gigantic art exhibition honoring Stan Lee. Approximately 100 artists such as Amanda Visell, Angry Woebots, Cameron Tiede, Chris Reccardi, Greg “Craola” Simkins, Luke Chueh and Travis Lampe among others each contributed original works from Marvel’s large roster of characters. The show will take place January 8th from 7:00 – 11:00 pm.
Gallery 1988
7020 Melrose Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90038
323.937.7088
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The Visvim Kiefer Nome has just been released at Singapore’s Surrender. The Nome version is quite simple with the use of Nez Perce print along the side. Various colorways are included such as black, white and brown.
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It seems like 2008 is going to be an overwhelming year of anniversary products which will include the likes of Converse, Nike Dunk, New Balance 576 all celebrating some sort of celebration. Among New Balance’s 576 special releases is this CM576 PR. The 576 favorite includes an embroidered upper which allows you to match your cool tribal tattoos to the upper. Other highlights include a purple felt lining, lacelocks and 3M highlights. Available in February of 2008.
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