The Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama was born on March 29, 1929. “Her work shows some attributes of feminism, minimalism, surrealism, Art Brut, pop art, and abstract expressionism, and is infused with autobiographical, psychological, and sexual content.” (Wikipedia) To commemorate the documentary film “≒ Yayoi Kusama: I love”, XLarge and X-girl has collaborated with Porter to create a set of Yayoi Kusama bags. There are two styles available, a messenger bag for the guys and a tote bag for the girls. These bags will be released on March 8th.
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The streetwear label Rogue Status has teamed up with Italian bike maker Bianchi to create this wonderful Bianchi x Rogue Status Fixed Gear Bike. This bike comes in a simple white and black color with Rogue Status logos plastered on various parts. Unfortunately, no information has been released about the date of the release but please stay tuned for more info.
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Incase, popular for their cases for Apple products, have a new collaboration with musician, John Mayer. Together, they have created “a simple, reusable, “green” utility/grocery bag made from hemp that was given to all the passengers of his Mayercraft Carrier Cruise last weekend.”. Anyone looking for a nice environment friendly bag should check this out but unfortunately they’re not sold to the public.
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Kazuki from Fragment Design has lately been working on production for SiLLY THiNG’s new season. For the new collection, SiLLY THiNG will gradually be changing their style to more of a mature style by creating items like buttons ups shirts. They have also sourced quality fabrics from places like Japan and Europe.
Unfortunately not much can be seen from this picture but stay tuned for more info.
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The latest to be apart of Burton’s Artist Series is the Kicks/HI founder and creative director, Ian Ginoza. Previous collaborations include artists and designers such as Gio Estevez, Mighty Healthy, Cody Hudson, Chuck Anderson, and Krink. Currated by Steven Vogel, this project is a good representation of when independent artist meets corporation.
Here’s the latest t-shirt from the series designed by Ian Ginoza. They should be available at Burton stores soon.
As a young and upcoming sneaker label, 100 Styles and Running has looked to making unconventional pairings work, in hopes of continually pushing the envelope. Their hope is that the sneakers they make can break many molds and transcend barriers to make a product which best reflect their revolutionary desires. Their 2008 Summer collection includes the Abbott and Dylan. The Abbott comes in both conservative and more visually stimulating colors while the Dylan is clean cut low top sneaker. For more information go to the 100 Styles & Running site.
With comic characters enjoying a renaissance in recent memory, New Era has put together an upcoming pack of caps themed after the big bad green monster the Hulk. The pack includes four different styles with much imagery which has become synonymous wtih the Hulk. The New Era 59FIFTY Hulk pack will release in May, right before the upcoming movie which hits box offices June 13th, 2008.
As part of a series of movie and comic book related releases, New Era initiated an Iron Man pack of caps set to release in association with the upcoming full length Iron Man movie. The pack includes some highly detailed offerings. The caps will release in April, while the movie is set to debut May 2nd, 2008.
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As Creative Recreation hits stores nation wide, here’s a further look into some of the Spring 2008 models and colorways from the footwear label. The Colombo is a modified multi-panel loafer design with a more subdued color palette while the slip-on style Don Carlo is a perfect shoe for the warmer weather with it’s perforated leather upper. Available now at select Creative Recreation dealers.
This latest collection of footwear from YMC embodies the London designers’ philosophy and their desire to continually produce innovative design orientated products. The highlight of their collection the “Zip” boot features an inter-changeable leather and canvas upper attached via zipper. Other models include “Foxing” boot and a white patent leather Plimsoll. The collection is available now at Blackbird.
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