Despite Rogue Status’s Gun Show print inauguration a few years back, the design has still become a staple of the LA brand. As part of Grenade’s Artist Series, the brand has once again revisited the print in the GAS (Grenade Artist Series). The print is seen on a white jacket, providing a good contrast. Look for these to release in the fall/winter season.
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As the architects behind some of the world’s most stunning retailers, Japan’s design firm Wonderwall has been responsible for an eclectic mix of shopping experiences from Bape, to APC and Louis Vuitton. Together with Japan’s quintessential bag makers Porter, the two have produced some architecturally relevant products such as a blueprint case and drawing case. Available now at allbeams.com.
For Japanese stylist Ryoji Honma, the creation of his brand 2-tacs was on the basis that his brand concept would embody two tactics. The re-use of old vintage styles coupled with a stylistic re-reinterpretation can be seen over many of 2-tacs products. Teaming up with Porter, the two have produced items including a messenger bag and denim. An interesting concept on the denim is the inclusion of built-in denim pouch. Available now via allbeams.com.
Seen over a few different instances over the last year, a new batch of the massive Original Fake Kaws Companion vinyl is set to release. The 4 foot toy will reemerge tomorrow at kawsone.com, however US domestic orders only. Questions regarding this item can be directed to shop@kawsone.com.
In order to celebrate and promote the upcoming 2008 Olympic in Beijing, Nike stepped up to the plate big time, literally, by projecting images of some of China’s greatest athletes onto the sides of the new CCTV government building in Beijing. Designed by Dutch architect, Rem Koolhaas, the building represents China’s rapid progress and its bright future. Nike chose the perfect medium for this campaign as it showcases China’s athleticism with a very symbolic backdrop.
Bape’s legacy has very much been built on the success of its t-shirt collection. From the early hand printed t-shirts to the enormous empire Nigo has developed, there still stands a strong allegiance to the brands sometimes simple logos and graphics. In this latest release set for the weekend at Bape Hong Kong, look for an assortment of tees to drop. Ranging from rather childish renditions of Baby Milo, to more iconic uses of camo, a diverse range is available starting this Saturday.
Bape Hong Kong
#10 Ground Floor
Queens Road, Central
Hong Kong
Nike Vandal, born in 1984 as the successor to the Nike Air Force 1, is coming out with a new design this year named Nike Vandal High Supreme EX. The shoe comes in all black with spike-like texture covering the entire shoe. It has a tremendous amount of great details including a gold trim around the Nike Swoosh on the side, an ankle strap with gold rings and an embroidered Nike logo, and a tan-colored bottom sole again with gold accents. With the combination of black and gold and the use of different textures, this pair of shoes definitely rules supreme in the world of sneakers. Available on June 6th at Atmos Tokyo.
Japanese brand Devilock and their 11 years of service have branded fans with a taste of their rock & roll and rebellion inspired aesthetic through their own interpretive eyes. With a strong lifestyle including radio and TV backing their cause, the brand has taken to their 2008 summer collection with a series of designs reflective of their path. Many t-shirts revolve around the collection’s theme of “Destroy Everything & Rebuild” with the added inclusion of flip flops in a variety of colors. Available now at Juice in Hong Kong.
F.C.R.B. has released a new capsule of products under the title of Black Series. The name is pretty much indicative of what you’d expect with a number of designs and features that revolve around black t-shirts and hats. The designs are logo-driven and represent F.C.R.B. as a casual offering relative to more sophisticated releases such as SOPHNET. and uniform experiment.
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