The Stussy Destiny collection represented a team up featuring familiar entities Stussy and legendary graffiti artist Futura. Among the prints created exclusively for the collection is this multi-colored monogram which is now seen on an upcoming 400% Medicom Toy Bearbrick. A release date has tentatively been set for May 3rd.
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A graduate from the esteemed Central Saint Martins, Taishi Nobukuni founded botanika as brand focused on creating environmentally friendly garments. Beyond the ecologically minded products are aesthetically sound releases such as the Hood Coat. The asymmetrical zipper is disguised seamlessly by a flap with other features including a melton wool outer shell with organic cotton lining. Available for pre-order at rowgage.
The newest installment to the Vaughn Bode x Puma collection has hit select retailers. Originally conceived on the Clyde, this latest design inspired by legendary cartoonist Vaughn Bode is now transfered to the Puma Basket II. As well unlike its predecessors, these Basket IIs feature much more understated Cheech Wizard star references. Three colorways are available including black, red and white.
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Belgium designer, Raf Simons, highly praised for his combination of youthful classic menswear and street-wear inspired items showcases his latest sneakers from the Raf by Raf Simons line. Keeping the colors very simple along with minimal sleek design these make a very versatile sneaker for any occasion. Featured on the tongue and heel is the embossed RAF logo. Both the all black and all white colorway’s are available now at Oki-ni.
Reebok was one of the biggest companies in the early 90’s are far as showcasing new innovative technology in their sneakers. The Pay-Dirt was introduced in 1992 as a training sneaker for such big name athletes as Emmit Smith and Frank Thomas, both whom ended up getting signature shoes with Reebok. The combination of great colors, materials and different textures make these very admirable not to mention the pump technology that has rapidly shot its way back into the market. As part of their Pre-season Collection, Reebok will be releasing these trainers once again in August 2008. No retail price is set as of yet.
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The people at Silas teamed up with Reebok to revamp one of their classics. The shoe comes in all black with gold accents on the tongue and a yellow bottom sole. It is covered with black faux-croc skin that provides a very sleek yet raw feel. There is a very hard-to-catch Silas logo on the side of the shoes. This is a pair that will stand out in any crowd.
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Earlier this month saw the opening of famed graffiti writer Ghost as he displayed his works at the BLVD Gallery in Seattle. A strong crowd was on hand opening night as they witnessed the colorful works that have made Ghost such a respected and popular artist amongst his peers. The exhibition will close out on May 3rd.
BLVD Gallery
2316 2nd Ave.
(Belltown Neighborhood)
Seatttle Wa, 98121
tel: 206.448.8767
April 11th – May 3rd
Visvim released some new shoes, Logan Deck Lo’s, for their 2008 S/S Collection. The shoes come in multiple colorways, all are very complimentary colors such as beige, black, and white. The styling of the shoes are also very classic, with details such the red handwritten Visvim logo on the back of the sole. Another classic from Visvim!
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For the launch of the Rockwell x Alife x Patta “Rap” Everybody High sneakers, a cool little promotional video was created. The clip shows a neat animation of the shoes plus the release dates. The shoes will be releasing at Patta on April 29th and at Alife on May 3rd.
For those who missed our post about the shoes, you can check it out here.
Cultural popagandist Ron English has recently spent the last week putting his mark on the Hollywood scenery. Supertouch documented some highlights of the trip. As a contemporary artist, Ron English has become notorious for his reinterpretations of various advertising campaigns from some of the world’s biggest multi-national companies.
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