Just on the edge of avant garde, Japanese brand Number (N)ine has developed a strong following in Asia. Their Americana meets gothic style can be seen in their 2008 Summer Collection “Birds”. Some items include highly detailed beanies, tank tops and accessories. Available at Cliffedge.
Designer Frank Kozik is no stranger to the toy world, building a strong relationship with various toy brands such as Kidrobot. His upcoming release, the Monger Farms Country Time Breakfast collection includes 5 pissed off menu items, angry smorkin’ bacon, crack’d egg, stale donut and toast and bitter coffee. Available on the last day of the month, February 28th with a suggested price of $15.95.
Source: Kidrobot via Toysrevil
None of us ever wanted to bid farewell to the original Lakai Manchester, but unfortunately, it had slowly gone the way of the hula-hoop the last several seasons. Enter Carroll. See the market frenzy that is vulcanization, and applying this hot concept to a one tried and true design, he might just go down in history as the guy who summoned the Manchester from the dead. Hey, if the hula-hoop can come back with zero improvements, then this one is a no-brainer, right? Available February 25, 2008 at Lakai retailers for $45 USD.
Once again playing into the age old stereotype of China and dragons, Reebok’s latest Hexride design for this years 2008 Olympics is emblazoned with a huge dragon motif. Predictable colors can be seen in white with red and gold highlights. This particular model destined for the feet of Yao Ming is living proof that huge dragon tattoos were never cool let alone pasted on your feet.
Source: HK Kicks
Eric Nakamura of pop culture magazine Giant Robot was a guest speaker at the Persuasive Persuasion symposium dealing with the effects and influences of Japanese pop artist Takashi Murakami at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles. As well as dealing with the monumental effects of Murakami, discussion also revolved around how the art scene has developed in Los Angeles. The free flow of ideas includedTim Biskup, Gary Baseman, and Simone Legno (of Tokidoki). Aside from an animated conversation, the event also included live artist installations.
Source: Eric Nakamura
Premiere skate brand Lakai has just dropped their 2008 Spring “Lakai Limited Footwear for Dummeez” in a format similar to those super popular For Dummies books. Broken down into seven chapters, the catalog looks at collections such as Lakai Limited Editions, The Recycled Program, What Would Carroll Do?, The French Connection, The Spring Connection and finally Apparel and Accessories. Seen here are a selection of Lakai Limited Edition packs. The catalog can be seen here.
Source: High Snobiety
Another gem from Nike’s classic running collection has made its way onto the Nike Members Only Store. The Classic BW is fully customizable with the same materials available at Nike iD Studios such as full grain leather, crinkled patent leather and oakwood leather.
Source: Sneaker News
Originally started in 2001, Kaikai Kiki was the formation of a platform for a series of artists to gain exposure for new artists and further promote the exploits of established artists. Aside from events, they have made their artwork more easily accessible with tangible goods such as prints, toys and accessories. A new batch of prints have recently been released at the hnyee.store.
Japanese sneaker brand Terrem has released new colorways of their Graft 2 model. The clean and simple aesthetics (with a bit of Visvim Logan Mid interjection) are created with high quality materials. Three colorways produced include black, white and red. Available at Bostonclub.
Canadian collective BRKNHOME has released some of their latest collection of t-shirts. Always on the innovative tip, they’ve consistently produced a solid range of t-shirts under a carefree attitude which enables their creative minds to roam free. Currently available at Edmonton based retailer Haven.
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