Australian label Schwipe have launched a lookbook preview of their latest range, titled ‘The Original Party Animal.’ To coincide with that theme, Schwipe created a series of animal masks for the shoot using party-patterned fabrics from the season. The collection seen here includes a vast array of products ranging from leggings to caps to cardigans each of which embodies a unique Schwipe aesthetic. Both mens and womens items will be available in stores starting 2 weeks from now.
In a cross-border meeting, UNDFTD and Canada’s Ransom hooked up together at UNDFTD Las Vegas to showcase each brands respective upcoming collections. The event drew a wide range of industry people for an intimate gathering full of interesting discourse. Both lines exhibited refined directions and relevant themes which have made each brand so respected and popular.
To commemorate their local roots in the Fairfax area, Freshjive has initiated the Fairfax collection with a series of locally relevant products. Look for these to start hitting retailers in May while some pieces are currently Freshjive’s flagship store Reserve.
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Los Angeles, CA
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Almost 20 years in the making, Canada’s Too Black Guys has been consistently dropping smart designs. Each season incorporates a new theme and logo. The 2008 Summer Jim Crowe Couture collection has several racially themed undertones offering both serious and more light hearted connotations in some smart aesthetics.
With sneakers at the root of many of their designs, Sneaktip has previewed some of their latest pieces for the 2008 Spring collection. The designs include beanies, 99 Problems tee, Spiz’ike tee and Step Your Game Up tee. These pieces are set to hit only the top 25 Sneaktip retailers in the US.
One of Nike’s original classics, the Cortez was an original conception by Onitsuka Tiger but evolved into a Nike branded product through a strategic partnership. The Running Man Cortez features the same characteristics with its OG “toe to heel” cushioning and iconic silhouette. Available now at Hanon.
Artist Dave White has had a large part in this year’s Malaysian leg of Nike Dunk celebrations. He was on hand to paint a series of portraits depicting the original colorways of the Nike Dunk in a style which has become well known amongst sneaker heads.
Source: Sneaker Freaker
With a design philosophy deeply rooted in clean and simple aesthetics, Japanese brand Deluxe has released a new set of products for this month. The collection includes fabric hats, flannel and chinos. Available through Bridge Online.
Nike has just updated their Be True website with a chronicles of some of the best Dunks throughout the shoe’s history. The updates feature the F2T.50, a sneaker that features the efforts of Stash to pay tribute to Futura on his 50th birthday. Check it out at Be True and check back for more updates in the future.
Medicom Toys recently unveiled an all new 400% Kubrick Busters model. The figure celebrates Buster-Kun’s 10th Anniversary with The Pillows as their official mascot. The well known Japanese band has been popular in Japan since 1989. Both a black and glow in the dark versions are available.
Source: Secret Base
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