For this years Valentine’s Day, mastermind JAPAN and Casio have teamed up on a box set of watches. Featuring two of G-Shock’s most popular models, the DW-5600 and DW-6900, the watch colorways are largely uninfluenced by your typical Valentines Day colors remaining faithful to mmJ’s use of the color black and skulls. Available now at Colette.
The Australian duo behind PAM have successfully integrated art, fashion and print into one big ongoing project. Their 2008 Spring “Space Face” collection has landed in stores utilizing geometric shapes and some subtle and tasteful all-over prints. The items include Kontact crew in two colors, the Andreas hoodie and Polygong zip hoodie. Available now at Haven.
For many brands rooted in denim, concentrating soley in denim has become a thing of the past as denim brands such as Levi’s Fenom branch out to create other apparel. Levi’s Fenom has released a new technical Waterproof Mountain Parka. Four colorways include black, navy, red and yellow with the designs integrating Levi’s trademark arcrutes into the design. Available now at select Fenom dealers.
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While the most popular and quintessential form of the 5 panel cap is often associated with Supreme, Japanese brand Very Masa has offered up their version of the 5 panel. Three styles include The Crack, Classic Check and Camo with updated features such as stash pockets in the forehead and a 3M underbrim.
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This week marks the 5th anniversary of trailblazing record label Ed Banger. A party later this week will mark the momentous occasion, with a staple of Ed Banger talent performing such as Busy P, Mr. Flash, So-Me, DJ Mehdi and special guests UK’s Trevor Jackson and Nil. The party will take place at Bordeaux’s Le 4 Sans.
Ed Banger 5th Anniversary
Friday, February 15th.
Le 4 Sans
40 Rue d’Armagnac 33800 Bordeaux
p: 05 56 49 40 05
f: 05 56 85 11 98
10:00 pm – 4:00 am
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While virtually all models from Vans’ classic line of footwear have performed admirably, it makes sense for the upcoming release of the SK-8 Mid. The SK-8 Hi little brother carries a certain Chukka-esque feeling to it with the addition of the SK-8 Hi stripe and ventilation holes. Check for these at your local Vans dealer.
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To mark the upcoming 2008 NBA All-Star weekend in New Orleans, Nike will release this upcoming Air Force 1 Low Supreme QS. The black stingray upper with translucent mid-sole shows a visible air unit in the heel while the Swoosh and heel is colored in New Orleans Hornets inspired blue. Look for these to hit select Nike QS dealers on February 16th.
Source: Kix and the City via Nkestyl NikeTalk
What differentiates Visvim from many other brands is that they’re out there not to only make money but to create quality products for their consumers. Each of their items are carefully planned and crafted resulting in products that makes sense. Here are some new items from the brand which includes message tees, photos tees, the Saga Contrast Chino, the Stein Shirt (made with Giza cotten), and the Ketchkan 2L Jacket. Available now at Reinforce.
David Flores which is known for his signature “stained glass” art style has created some new prints including one on Ol’ Dirty Bastard aka. ODB who was one of the founding members of The Wu-Tang Clan and one on Linda Evangalista who was on of the supermodels that changed the face of fashion during 1980s and early 1990s. These distinct pieces from Flores can be purchased in a print form at his website.
As mentioned yesterday, there will an installation for the promotion of the Los Angeles City Dunk at 144 LAB in LA. The LA Dunk is part of the whole Nike Be True campaign. Seven cities were chosen for the launch of this City Dunk Pack. 86 pairs were made for each city. The New York Dunk was launched last week at NORT and this week, 144 LAB will be releasing at LA Dunk. So if you’re in town, better go line up on Saturday 16th.
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