One time softcore porn actress turned international acting superstar Shu Qi put her talents to work with OriginalFake. No word yet on exactly what medium this design will be seen on, but with most OriginalFake previews, expect this to release soon.
Japanese brand ……Research was founded in 1994 as an ongoing experiment. Each season boasts a new research subject effectively setting the theme for each collection. Among their newest pieces are their Riveter Wallets. Each wallet is studded throughout each side. Each cowhide wallet can be had in either a shorter zip style or a longer button style in two different colors. Available now at Dedue.
Artist Grime boasts an impressive array of skills and talents as a tattoo artist, painter and writer. With the chilling account of his personal life from 1999-2000 seen in his book Grime: Two Year Autopsy, his visions and creativity have found a new home with his designs seen on an upcoming collection of Vans Syndicate. The Half Cabs and Slip-On each possess highly detailed prints depicting Grime’s raw and real nature. No word yet on availability.
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The customary set of holiday releases have started popping up for Valentines Day. This Court Force Hi for women, are set in a white, pink and red upper. The upper features gold and patent and can be seen alongside embossed heart shape monograms. Available now at Atmos and other select Nike dealers soon.
Men’s lifestyle magazine Monocle collaborated with Japanese brand COMME des GARÇONS’s perfumer, Antoine Maisondieu to create an exclusive scent titled Hinoki. The cedary and woody scent draws its inspirations from Japanese hot-spring baths as well as the Scandinavian forest. Available in 2008 at select COMME des GARÇONS retailers and at Monocle’s online shop.
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Not so long ago, we caught wind of an L-R-G x Suzuki Hayabusa motorbike. It appears as though L-R-G has a G-Shock ready to go soon. The white colorway includes green and yellow along the dial. A special box is included. No word yet on availability aside from the Complex Store.
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A preview has surfaced regarding adidas Originals’ 2008 Spring/Summer Urban Authentics Collection. The majority of the collection is very much tonal and understated making way for a theme that definitely embodies “less is more”. Look for the collection to start rolling out in the coming weeks.
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Within the last 10 years, Atlanta has risen to prominence as one of the new mecca’s of hip-hop. Chris Ryan breaks down this formula to success with Atlanta’s foundation laid in the scene’s unwillingness to wait for big labels to sign local talent and their diverse styles. Add in tracks which offer a real life glimpse into the world of Atlanta, and you have what is arguably a genre that is easy to understand and tangible. The article by can seen here at Fader.
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Head Porter Plus which is the clothing line of Head Porter, a luggage line headed by no other than trend setter Hiroshi Fujiwara, has released a new Stadium Jumper jacket that comes in a limited colorway. This Stadium Jumper jacket comes in a black colorway with red cuffs. The outside of the jacket is constructed of soft stretch nylon where the inside has a quilted lining that keeps you warm throughout the winter. Available now at the hnyee.Store.
M&M is a a Japanese brand that specializes and focuses on custom made wooden furniture. Their furniture pieces are quite limited and all hand crafted. M&M has recently released some new hoodies (￥18,900) and sweat pants (￥17,850) bearing the M&M logo. Available now at CRUISIN.
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