Influential music labels form the basis of adidas’ latest “Sounds of the City” collection. Motown Records out of Detroit has been an R&B and Soul factory since its foundation in 1957, forming a label for the careers of popular artists such as the Jackson 5, Diana Ross and the Temptations. The Motown Records x adidas collection includes t-shirts, footwear and track jackets. Check your local adidas Original accounts for details on availability.
Referencing the classic colors of the original Air Max 95, Japanese sneaker-inspired label Kiks Tyo teamed up with Casio G-Shock to release a special watch. The 25th anniversary watch is solar powered with a backlight featuring Kiks’ skull logo stamp. The watch is complimented by an original Kiks Tyo designed mini shoe box. Available now through Kiks Tyo with a price of approximately $228 USD.
UNDFTD, often associated with sneakers, will be releasing a new t-shirt this coming Saturday. The new t-shirt which is called “Be True To Your School” Dunk tee features a perforated UNDFTD logo on the front and on the back it has a graphic which says “Every Wednesday & Saturday Be True To Your School. Dunk”. The t-shirt comes in colorways which matches the “Be True To Your School” Nike Dunks. Available at Undefeated stores on January 26th.
DJ Steve Aoki has been blazing a trail on the music scene. His impact goes beyond just his skills as a DJ but also include his role with his indie music label, Dim Mak. Yet his footprint doesn’t stop there as he dabbles into the realm of fashion and footwear. We had a chance to run a few questions by Steve Aoki in our latest editorial interview as well as offer viewers a chance at some free products including a Nooka watch, an autographed album and a poster. The interview and contest details can be seen here.
The Converse 100th Anniversary in 2008 has brought a series of new reinterpreted designs from the century old shoe maker. Over the next few months, some of their marquee as well as lesser known styles will be released under new looks and styles. The Weapon Youth Shin Hi is a tribute to the 1986 released NBA favorite Converse Weapon with differences seen in the addition of the Velcro strap. Two color combinations are seen here and currently available at Mita.
Everybody remembers that cliche term, the pen is mightier then the sword… but what about now? How does the match up of pen vs. keyboard sound as well as the thought the last time you used a pen to convey a message? In what is almost a reminder to the pre-internet era, the recent Futura x Stussy collection has yielded this pen. Futura’s trademark font and atom logo can be seen printed on the pen, with Stussy seen in Futura font. No word on availability.
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Previously transcending the lines of haute couture and casual fashion, designer Jeremy Scott stepped out of his element and got behind the camera to shoot a spread for the latest issue of Paper Mag. His subject was none other then in and out of rehab starlet Lindsay Lohan. However no dirt to report according to Jeremy Scott.
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Kidrobot has given wannabe artists another outlet with their new upcoming release of Mini Munny’s. Unlike the original blank Munnys, these measure in at only 4 inches, giving your fat fingers a little less room to work with. Available in three different colors, each one also includes a mystery accessory, sticker and marker. Watch them go up on Kidrobot and arrive at Kidrobot stockists soon.
For the vinyl fan and DJ inside of you, Flud has you covered with their “The Table Turns” watch. Inspired by ever popular and widely used Technics 1200, the watch is a nice touch in turntable history. Available directly through Flud with a price of $60 USD.
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The French lifestyle brand known as Kitsune have had an ongoing relationship with fellow French label Pierre Hardy. Each season they take one of Pierre Hardy’s traditional styles and reinterpret it with different colors and materials. This marks the third such collaboration between the two. Available in France at Colette.
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