Something hinted to earlier in the Stussy 2008 Spring Catalog was an upcoming collabo with Hiroshi Fujiwara. The sunglasses seen here represent that clean and simple aesthetic that HF has applied consistently. According to Kix-Files, the eyeglasses are a re-release from a previous collaboration. No word yet on availability.
Source: Hiroshi Fujiwara
Creating a name for his himself through his recognizable “Graffiti Fetish” style, London artist Insa is at the center of a denim collaboration with women’s label Hellz Bellz. The denim brings forth both a relationship of art and fashion with an unorthodox style, as it features interesting highlights throughout. Available soon at select retailers worldwide.
The perfect mix of feminine aesthetics and street ready style, the ProMama is the latest womens collaboration between leading footwear brand adidas and clothing brand Mama. The adidas Remix model is a streamline and sexy black high-top which includes a fat gold lace lock and quilted upper. The sneakers are set to be made available alongside a myriad of products including hoodies, jewelry, tracksuit and New Era 59FIFTY. Available soon at select retailers with a price tag of $100 USD.
The P-Rod makes a new transformation into a high cut version. This is probably the first high cut version to be released and former Nike SB head honcho Sandy Bodecker has the honor of designing this. This BO Rod is the next in line of the series that saw the likes of the Hiroshi Fujiwara P Rod and the Tinker Hatfield P Rod. Like the previous ones this is extremely limited so watch out this March.
Source: Limited EDT
At the bottom of every Reason design is a decidedly fun and playful approach to their themes. Although not entirely visible throughout these pieces, Reason has definitely exemplified a playful nature which will undoubtedly seen throughout other pieces from this season’s collection. Seen here are Jungle Stripe Crew and Shorts and Reason’s technical offering the Mini Dot Tech Jacket. Available now at Invisible Stripes and directly through the Reason Online Store.
Becoming the posterchild for affordable and durable watches, through 25 years Casio G-Shock has been put through its paces. Two new packs include the 25th Anniversary special edition Ocean Gray set and the Rastafarian pack. The Ocean Gray pack includes translucent rubber throughout in a special collectors box. The Rastafarian movement has unfortunately become mostly associated and reduced to a palette of colors as it is seen here on this other pack of G-Shocks. Both will release in Japan on March 21st.
Source: e-Casio
This package created for the 576’s 20th anniversary seems so true and authentic to the roots of New Balance. New Balance Japan looked to their English counterparts to produce this vegetable tanned leather 576 complete with an assortment of collectible additions like shoe polish, cleaning kit, customizable satin bag and shoe trees. However, there’s more as a special New Balance exclusive program allows for a free replacing of the sole in 5 years time… no excuses for keeping them away in the closet.
Source: Random Ramblings
Stussy Las Vegas is only a few days away from its grand opening this Friday. Two of Vegas’ biggest players in vintage store Fruition and sneaker spot UNDFTD have welcomed Stussy as they get together on a three way collaboration t-shirt. Here’s the teaser released dropped by Eddie Cruz.
Last night marked the opening of a new show at Frank151’s Chop Shop as it presented the works by artist Steve Ellis in association with Frank151 and Shut Skateboards. The exhibition covered your favorite assortment of cutting tools from butterfly knives, to meat slicers and switchblades. A special three way collaboration deck was created for the event bearing a barber’s blade and the line “A slip of the foot you may soon recover, but a slip of the tongue you may never get over”.
Frank’s Chop Shop
19 Essex Street
New York, NY
Designer John Varvatos has been a strong representation of the American contemporary fashion scene which led to his ongoing collaboration with Converse on seasonal releases. The capsules each feature Converse’s most popular and iconic models such as the Jack Purcell, All Star Hi and Low models. Available now through Converse.