Within their short existence, Gourmet has made a remarkable impression on the scene. Their success can easily be associated with the well experienced threesome of Jon Buscemi, Greg Lucci and Greg Johnsen. Although their collection of footwear has for once made the notion of Jordan-inspired footwear palatable to the masses rather then be drowned out with shouts of fake and bootlegs, their collection goes much deeper than footwear. Check Gourmet’s 2008 Summer Collection in the coming months.
There are approximately 217 days between now and the opening ceremonies of this year’s Olympic Games in Beijing. As part of a long standing history with the Olympics, adidas has instituted The Original Games. Since 1928, adidas has been at every single Olympics, this collection celebrates not only one of the greatest sporting events in the world but also some of the most memorable moments in Olympic sporting history. The collection will encompass country relevant items as well as historical stories and unique concepts. In association with Hong Kong’s D-mop, The Original Games Collection was launched with various entertainment all relating to the Olympic Games. Various pieces from The Original Games Collection is available at select adidas Originals locations now with further releases in subsequent months.
For Nike’s Dunk this year, various functions and releases will be going down in celebration of a sneaker which has transcended countless subcultures to become relevant amongst a large group of the youth. To track any upcoming events and showcase Dunk related information, Nike set up the Be True website. The newly launched site is currently limited in its function, however I’m sure Dunk fans would like to see an extensive encyclopedia of Dunk’s much like the counterpart AF1 site.
The latest from Supra has released in the form of the Comakazi Skytop. With a similarities to the Brooklyn Projects x Supra Skytops, the Comakazi features a black/red/zebra print upper. Available now through Karmaloop and other select Supra dealers with a suggested price tag of $115 USD.
New to Bape’s collection of footwear for the 2008 Spring/Summer Collection is the Bapesta 88. The high top 88 model includes a stitched leather upper with a safari-esque print. Bape’s shooting star logo can be seen along the back of the heel. Available now at Bape retailers.
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To help promote Lupe Fiasco’s sophomore album The Cool, Singaporean brand False teamed up to produce a special collaboration t-shirt as part of False’s latest collection. Each of False’s prints are silkscreened by hand to ensure a unique and quality product. Available now through Boundless.
Japanese photographer Yasumasa “Yone” Yonehara teamed up with condom brand sagamai original 0.02 in a campaign to promote safe sex and sagamai original’s 0.02 mm thick prophylactics. The characteristic semi-erotic styles of Yone are put to use over several posters seen here. Yone’s previous accolades include work with Upper Playground and the founder of Egg Magazine.
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Goodenough UK employed the services of German bag makers Bagjack to create a collection of bags and accessories. Regardless of your need, the releases cover a variety of everyday uses with cellphone holders, tote bags, messenger bags and a small pack bag. Each bag is constructed of nylon and leather. Available at Hideout Store.
US based Kidrobot has developed a strong allegiance of fans with their releases of limited edition art and apparel. Ten pieces of their arts and toys were chosen as part of the Museum of Modern Art’s “Just In: Recent Acquisitions from the Collection”. Among the included toys are “Hello My Name is Dunny”, “Bad Dunny”, “MUNNY 3” as well as a selection of seven paintings by the likes of Deph, Cycle, Thomas Han, Kenzo Minami, Doma, Tilt and Frank Kozik.
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On deck from adidas Originals are a collection of vintage models designed by adidas Skate marquee athlete Mark Gonzales and artist Andrew Pommier. Each Mark Gonzales and Pommier both designed a Superstar Vulcanized while a further Superskate Vulcanized designed by Gonzales will also release.
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