Steve Powers commonly known around other circles as ESPO has released an all new Handy Signs print. The 24 x 30 in print will cost you $250, but offers fans reasonable means of attaining a piece of art from one of the living legends. The print is available for pre-order and will commence shipping on March 17th. Available through Handy Signs.
While much of the collaborative world has looked to Medicom Toys and their Kubrick line to recreate TV characters into toys, adult cartoon network Adult Swim has teamed up with Kidrobot to release a line of vinyl based on characters seen in popular Adult Swim cartoons. The list is quite comprehensive with the likes of Assy (Assy McGee), Avenger (Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law), Bird Girl (Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law), Carl (Aqua Teen Hunger Force), Dr. Girlfriend (Venture Bros.), Early (Squidbillies), Grandma (Squidbillies), Ignignokt and Err (Aqua Teen Hunger Force), Kill Face (Frisky Dingo), Lil’ (Squidbillies), Mad Scientist (Robot Chicken), The Monarch (Venture Bros.), Murderface (Metalocalypse), Orel (Morel Orel), Robot Chicken (Robot Chicken), Toki (Metalocalypse) and two mystery characters who are all making the jump into the toy world. Available next month at select Kidrobot toy dealers with a suggested retail price of $7.95 USD.
Source: Vinyl Pulse
In their most comprehensive showing yet for Spring 2008, UNDFTD’s collections continue to go from strength to strength. Their latest collection incorporates is defined by UNDFTD’s classic iconography, the U-Man and the Strike-Through. The Strike-Through logo tee utilizing random objects is destined to be classics in our eyes while the Jumpman-inspired Bicycle Kick tee deserves an honorable mention. Available now at UNDFTD stores across the US.
Through a short period of time, Triumvir has exemplified a much different approach in our eyes. From its flashy prints of the past, most recent releases from the California based brand have embodied a more mature aesthetic and looked deeper into more relevant concepts. The Clansman series set to release March 21st includes a series of hoodies, flannels and shorts, each made of 100% cotton poplin. The end result is a lightweight collection perfect for the warmer months.
Famed English designer Paul Smith lays down the law with a short list of ten tips every man should follow. Some tips have definite appeal more then others but on the whole a more fun and casual take on Paul Smith’s opinions of Londoners. The strict following of rule #1 would most likely lead to the death of 50,000 bad t-shirt companies… hardly enough?
Source: DETAILS Magazine
As New York’s Kidrobot flagship store undergoes renovations, a temporary pop-up shop has been formed on Greene Street. The retail space will serve as base of operations as not only as a sale outlet for collaborative items, clothing and toys until March 9th but also act as a temporary space until the original store location completes it’s renovations and is available for re-opening.
Kidrobot New York Pirate Store
70 Greene Street
New York, NY 10012
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In a strategic partnership originally highlighted with the adidas x Samsungf110 mobile phone, adidas and Samsung have now moved forward with another step in their project. The miCoach represents a complex training tool for athletes of all levels as they strive to meet their athletic goals. Much like the competitors Nike + system, the miCoach will incorporate technology such as the aforementioned adidas x Samsung miCoach mobile phone and microchips in select adidas footwear to track progress and promote motivation. If you’re fat and out of shape, you’ll need more then some electronics to get you in the right direction. Available starting mid-March.
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As predicted, the collaboration between Supreme and Kermit the Frog would draw a large crowd. On March 6th, people in New York lined up at the Supreme store in Soho to purchase the Supreme x Kermit skate decks or tees. The pictures speak for themselves.
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Visvim and Resonate Goodenough will release a small capsule of products including a waist bag and hat in the near future. Both contain a faded camo print while the bag is in trademark Visvim stlye with the use of elk skin on the bottom. Tentatively set to release later this month or early April.
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Honeyee has released a feature on the Head Porter’s 2008 Spring/Summer Collection. Head Porter has remained one of the more popular luggage brands in Asia and will probably continue to do so because we’re really feeling the new collection. Four new styles have been released including the Marine, the Enem 08, the Doek and the Excursion (which was just talked about). There’s something for everybody. If you want something color, you can go for the Marine line but if you wanted something more simple, the Doek line is there to serve you. Available at the Head Porter store and Head Porter retailers now.
Source: Honeyee