Italy’s VNGRD has just revealed a look into a small line of belts planned for their upcoming Spring/Summer collection. The belts include a die-cut design and a perforated metallic style. Look for these to hit select VNGRD dealers.
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The Air Force 1 Fusion integrating the classic Uptown and the Air Jordan has started hitting shelves with a constant stream of upcoming releases. Here’s a look at a projected Black/Bright Cactus colorway. The Bright Cactus can be seen throughout with an embroidered 23, colored mesh and strap. No word yet on availability.
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Retailer Chocolate Crocodile and Rogue Status hooked up on a t-shirt. The black/gold tee includes the Chocolate Crocodile logo on the front with a cursive RS logo that wraps around the side. Available now at Chocolate Crocodile for $30 USD.
In a recent Air Force 1 Silver Service display at London’s Dover Street Market, the design collective, the Wilson Brothers created a handmade fixed gear bike to celebrate the AF1. How the two are related, I’m not sure, however a short documentary will also be featured documenting the construction of the bicycle with an ad campaign to follow.
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SiFURY has established itself as a brand built on minimalistic styling and quality as seen with their latest release of items for January. The recent products include sweaters, hats, jackets, button-up shirts and shoes. Available now in select SiFURY accounts and online through SiFURY’s webshop.
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Selected pieces from Vancouver based label Wings + Horns is anticipated to start hitting retailers in the upcoming weeks. Among the releases are an all-black high-top zipper sneaker. The contemporary styled sneaker utilizes the same leather seen on products from Gucci. Set to hit Roden Gray in two weeks.
New York based artist Neckface opened his “Death Becomes You” exhibition in Melbourne this past January 24th. The show features some amazing framed water colour works, acrylic panels, incredible tin masks, and even some custom Vans Chukkas. Hosted by Schwipe at the Don’t Come gallery, the exhibition will run until February 16th, 2008. If your in town, do yourself a favour and check it out.
Don’t Come Gallery
Royal Arcade 314
Little Collins St.
Melbourne, Australia
It’s been awhile since the original debut G-Shock from Casio 25 years ago, but the timeless design and functionality have still made it relevant today. At the recent Agenda trade show, In4mation debuted an upcoming bright and glossy G-Shock. In4mation has been making big waves of late with not only the debut of their own in-house collection as well as collaborations with Etnies & Sal Barbier. Stay tuned for more release details.
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Typical skateboard deck graphics are screen printed or heat transferred. Alphanumeric went a step further and used a new hi gloss treatment giving the deck an amazing shine effect. Coupled with Alphanumeric’s subtle logo hits and timeless aesthetic, the end product is nothing short of incredible. If this technique has been used before we haven’t seen it, and no this isn’t a slick deck! Available this spring with the re-launch of Alphanumeric.
With the upcoming celebration of Chinese New Year on the horizon, a special bag was designed to accompany the purchase of Nike’s Chinese New Year hoodies. The “Year of the Rat” motif is based on the mouse wheel with gold accents. The bags will be handed out free of charge.
Source: Sam Jellymon