As many residents of China’s Sichuan area still struggle to return to normality following a devastating earthquake last month, the humanitarian efforts are still at a pinnacle as the outpouring of support continues. Toy-makers adFunture have joined forces with an all-star cast of global brands, on a special edition YOKA vinyle figure. The list of collaborators include DITA Eyewear, Staple Design, Suitman, Revelator, Black Cross, GUE and Puma. All sales will be strictly donate to the Red Cross Society of China. The 10” vinyl figures will go on sale, June 12th at adfunture.com.
Pharrell has recently signed the musical duo of Chester French named Rolling Stone’s “Artists to Watch” and Spin Magazine’s “Who’s Next 2008”. This fresh new tag-team from Star Trak will be performing live at the UNDFTD Silver Lake Chapter on Thursday, June 5th at 7:30pm. The Harvard alums are scheduled to preform an acoustic set of their new single “She Loves Everybody” and “Fall Back” originally done with Talib Kweli.
Chester French Live Performance at UNDFTD Silver Lake
Thursday, June 5th
7:30pm
3827w. Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA. 90026
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.
Source: Rogue Status
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.
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