Here’s our in-depth look into the most recently released colorways of the Vintage Dunk Highs from Nike. In a package that started earlier with the commemoration of the Dunk this year, these vintage Dunks embody the same characteristics as earlier releases with slight distressing and yellowing/oxidation. Colors seen here include green, light blue and black. These should be available at select Nike dealers right now.
In what started out approximately three years ago, honeyee.com has quickly become an important online destination as it represents a community for innovative ideas from some of the world’s most creative and influential talents. The trifecta of honeyee.com founders include such familiar names as Hiroshi Fujiwara of Fragment Design, Hiroki Nakamura of Visvim and Hirofumi Kiyonaga of SOPHNET. Together honeyee.com has created a small collection of items in a close knit affair including a honeyee.com x Visvim Folk Foley and honeyee.com x SOPHNET. short sleeve shirt. The items are minimalistic with little honeyee.com branding. Both will be available through the honeyee.Store.
Most would agree that tradeshow pics and leaked photos never really do any products justice, but due to the nature of the beast that is blogging they go up anyways. Having said that, jeffstaple has presented an official look into iDiom 2009 through product shot previews and lookbook. With the artistic direction revolving around the forest, without an official press release we assume this collection has some inspirations drawn from the wilderness and the vitality of green. The collection includes shells, jackets and pants. Look for more details as the release dates near.
Art Direction by Burton Syndicate
Photography by Extant Studio
A throwback to the old days before the whole mesh/trucker cap movement, UNIV has dropped some new mesh caps in five colors. The front of the caps are emblazoned with different UNIV logos along with little rope detailings reminiscent of some old school grandpa steez. Available now at Robust Flavor
XLarge’s second collection of summer gear is dropping early next month. A small preview includes a logo New Era (partly inspired by China?), a multiple colored stripes set of shirts and two styles of plastic frames, each available in different lens. Check with XLarge dealers around your area for availability.
While the original pairing of Stussy x Original Fake for OF’s 2nd anniversary revolved predominately around sunglasses, a further look into the collection includes a few more items. Utilizing OF’s familiar imagery, some attire perfect for the beach plays to the strengths of Stussy’s roots as a surf brand including board shorts and a towel. The board shorts are slated for a May 3rd release while the sunglasses and towel are yet to be determined.
Whenever you approach staple items such as work boots, a successful product requires a little bit of ingenuity in creating something fresh for a style which has undergone many design alterations from various brands. Japanese brand Cause took a familiar silhouette made famous by Red Wings and added some beneficial features. Shaving the weight and offering a perforated tongue for breathability, together these two go a long ways for a better wearing. Two material choices are available, black leather or sand colored suede.
Source: Cause
As an accompaniment to the R3 sunglasses from Recon (among them, a joint designed by Futura), technical brand Acronym and accessories maker Bagjack put together a special case. The case features a wrap around flap on the front, fastened by a button. No word yet on a release date.
Source: Recon News
One of the most well received and well documented video games in the last few years, Grand Theft Auto IV has been perceived as one of the most detailed creations of its kind incorporating numerous features to create an extremely realistic gameplay. Rockers NYC had the opportunity to outfit Jamaican gangsters Little Jacob and Real Badman in vintage Rockers gear. As the game is quickly played and details uncovered, I wouldn’t be surprised to see more cameos from various brands.
Analog has released a new pack of fitted caps created in association with New Era. With its roots in skate, snow and surf, the brand has set out to reinterpret some classic logos with their own personal twist. The four designs are available now through Karmaloop.
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