Visvim will be releasing a pair of new sandals in the coming months at F.I.L. stores in Japan. Included in this drop will be the Visvim Mayan Christo which is influenced by the Mayan Civilization. If you’re looking for a pair of sandals to battle the upcoming warming weather, these might be for you. Also, shown here is the Jokhang Christo which has already been released at F.I.L.
Also, “F.I.L. at stage” which was a section in the Isetan department store has come to an end. For those who aren’t in Japan, you can check out what the shop looked after the jump.
Number (N)ine has recently released a few tees for 2008. Using Kurt Cobain as their subject once again, this time they made portraits of the rock star by imitating the styles of two of the greatest artists, Van Gogh and Picasso. Always using Kurt Cobain as the subject while applying various design graphics and styles, the folks at Number (N)ine has not only demonstrated their own evolution as a brand, but also show the people the wide range of possibilities that comes with great imagination.
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Before we’ve shown you the “Whatever It Takes” tee designed by Eric Elms for Stussy, now we’re showing the two other t-shirts from the collaboration. Eric Elms is an influential artist who has worked with giants such as Nike, Supreme, and Obey. The two shirts are called “Built to Destroy” and “Eat the Rich”. Both shirts use clever graphics to make up words that will definitely make a strong statement. All 3 shirts available at Stussy Direct.
For their second 2008 spring release, Kilo Goods looks to luxury and politics of Miami as the basis for this latest collection. True to its brand, the colors are bright and vibrant with some brash graphics. Check your local Kilo Goods dealer for availability.
Beijing forms the setting for an upcoming exhibition featuring a series of Medicom Toy 1000% Bearbricks customized by prominent Chinese contemporary artists. Despite the state-run society, this exhibition represents the artistic talents and creativity of some of China’s most well known artists. Among the displays is a technology inspired full carbon fiber design by SiLLY THING’s TK. The exhibit beings April 25th in Beijing.
Source: Tom Hung, TK
Japanese brands ROC STAR and growing brand INHOMEOUT recently teamed up on a series of fitted caps. The colorful all over prints are indicative of each brands similar styles. Two styles are available each in different colorways.
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Surfer Trace Marshall and Freshjive’s Rick Klotz have unveiled their most recent collection “L.A. Terrioir” for a select number of retailers. The spring/summer collection includes both t-shirts and cut and sew pieces, available at the likes of Opening Ceremony, Reserve and Mollusk. For more information, check the GONZ! website.
Legendary brand Fred Perry has now added Head Porter Plus to its list of recent projects. Just yesterday saw the British label seek creative designs from &Sons on a series of polos. Here’s a further collection of polos from Head Porter Plus. HPP’s influence is predictable in its design with simple bodies highlighted by the use of various accent colors. The Head Porter Annex and the honeyee Store will be among two of the retailers for these products.
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Rogue Status has been a huge backer for the recently launched Season 5 of Forumula Drift. With their own competition car participating, Rogue Status has teamed up with a bunch of their sponsors to put together a t-shirt in addition to their Formula Drift shirt seen a few days ago. The shirt includes the likes of Scion, RS.R,Toyo Tyres and XM Radio. No word yet on a release date.
Fresh for the summer from adidas is the Doley. An ultra minimalistic and understated design, the Doley is constructed of a snow white canvas with your typical adidas iconography like the three stripes marked by subtle stitching. Both a lace-up and slip-on version are available. Look for these to hit select adidas dealers.
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