For the celebration of their 5th Anniversary since the brands creation in 2002, New York based streetwear label J.Money is set to release a multitude of collaborations. The upcoming collaborations announced by J.Money include ANX Originals, Team Works, IT IS WHAT IT IS, Deadline, King Stampede, Bodagan, SITUATIONORMAL, Crooks & Castles, UXA Labs, and SSUR. The preliminary collabo designs incorporates the J.Money money sign logo into each individual brands’ logo. These will be hot products to look out for.
Always trying to make powerful statements through their clothes, the folks at Lemar and Dauley teamed up with Adidas to come up with two new color ways for Streetball 08 REMIX collection. The shoes are very reminiscent of the 80s with the bright neon colors and checkered patterns around the soles. The colorless Lemar and Dauley logo cutouts on top of the shoe allows your eyes to focus more on the shoes itself. Overall, this is another strong collaboration from Lemar and Dauley as they keep spreading their fashionable propaganda. Available on April 15th.
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Recon New York has just released “The League” New Era fitted cap. This 59FIFTY sized cap sports a varsity letter S on the front, and a stripe pattern on the under brim. They are available now in Cardinal, Navy, or Black over at the Recon Online Store.
New colorway has surfaced has surfaced of this hybrid runner on the heels of the recent Air Max 180 look-a-like. This model features a white upper with teal highlights. No word yet on availability or release dates.
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A small look into Gucci’s 2008 spring/summer collection reveals two high-tops inspired largely in part by the aesthetics of college team sneakers from the 1950s. The high-tops each possess predominately white uppers with highlight colors seen along the lace holes. Refer to your local Gucci authorized dealer for more information.
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Here’s a comprehensive look at the upcoming products set to hit Bape’s Hong Kong flagship store this Saturday. Aside from the norm of bottoms and tops, acceessories include cell phone cleaners/charms, packable bags, socks and hats. Releasing this Saturday, April 5th.
Bape Hong Kong Store#10 Ground FloorQueens Road, CentralHong Kong
With the established dominance and revolutionary products put out by parent company Burton, the footwear spin-off Gravis has been more than a competent addition in keeping up with Burton’s vast network of products. Their latest Expedition Series is reminiscent of vintage hiking styles via the use of earthy tones and classic patterns. Four styles include the Cortex, Fulton, Lowdown and Chuck which are all created with various tech features.
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The latest initiative from Triumvir features the launching of their Qing Marauder Street Team collection. No doubt strong connections and relationships are built through sacrifice and dually noted, is often appropriately rewarded. The Qing Marauder street team creates a relationship with compensation coming in the form of never for retail t-shirts and subsequent hoodies. The prizes may seem trivial, but at the root of it is a deeper connection from my view point as it creates a tangible product for loyalty. No idea what this “street team” will involve but check Triumvir for more details.
With all the interest surrounding Murakami’s most recent showing at the Brooklyn Museum and last years popularity of his Louis Vuitton branded products at the Los Angeles MOCA, another range of products will be available this time around. Revoling around designs combining LV’s popular monogram picture and with imagery of camo, the end product Monogramouflage will be seen over a variety of products and leather goods. The items will release January 1st at the Brooklyn Museum with a further release slated for June 15th at LV Stores worldwide. In an ironic move, a series of 10 booths will be set out in street vendor style as purveyors of the LV products.
Source: Nitro:licious via Kyle Ericksen, John Aquino, Galerie Emmanuel Perrotin, Paris and Mami.
New York artist Jose Parla’s Memory Documents opened up in Geneva late last month. Drawing from Parla’s trademark aesthetic of creating textured and three dimensional calligraphic style art, the end result are works that are inspired by the decay of urban landscapes. An extensive look can be seen of the gallery space and the ensuing after-party DJ’d by Bobbito Garcia.
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