This is one of the latest releases of the New Balance M574, which uses hemp and suede as materials. It has a nice wheat brown colorway and woodgrain pattern on the side panels.
Available at Eastbay for $79.99.
Info/Image: Essense
The pre-punk/punk rock influenced photographer Sue Rynski, is having her solo exhibition in Tokyo from June 10th to June 18th. The exhibition takes place at Jun Takahashi’s shop, Zamiang. They will also have an original tee made only for the exhibition which uses Sue Rynski’s photograph of Patti Smith and Fred “Sonic” Smith taken in 1978. If you are in Tokyo, or will be in Tokyo at this period of time, remember to stop by.
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Image: Jun Takahashi @ Honeyee and Concept Shop
Info: Concept Shop
The Hong Kong vinyl toy master Michael Lau opens his latest exhibition, Michael Football Cup QuarryBay 2006 on June 10th after the kick off of the World Cup Germany 2006. He will be releasing 16 sets of figures each representing 2 of the teams competing in this years world cup. Other than the regular national team figures, there will be 1 made by 999 real gold (pictured right) for a lucky customer.
For more information and pictures of the figures and events, visit DPMHI.
Info/Image: DPMHI
We came across these samples while checking in with Sneaker Freaker. The Court Force Hi features a dope two-tone soft blue combo with hints of croc-skin like materials throughout the sneaker. As for the hemp safari, we see a subtle color-up with a touch of orange on the bottom to give the shoe some flare. Stay tune for more info.
Image: Sneaker Freaker
This summer EastPak will release a limited edition backpack series featuring artwork from rock legends Ozzy Osbourne, Slash (Guns N’ Roses) and Lemmy (Motorhead.) Besides the fact that the more limited, the more better, the designs on these bags are pretty sick. If that’s not enough incentive to cop, all proceeds will go to charity.
Check out Chapter World or Whatever It Takes for more info.
Images: Chapter World
Info: Whatever It Takes
We Sold Out got some interesting stuff for sale right now! The CDs from Ape Sounds includes “Return of the Ape Sounds” by Nigo, “New Music” by Cherie. And they have the first official mixtape of the Billionaire Boys Club by Skateboard P and DJ Drama with guests like T.I., Famlay, Ab Liva, Clipse, and Twista!
Info: We $old Out
Other than the Goods x Stussy x New Era fitted caps we posted before Stussy and Goods is releasing these skate decks on Saturday June 10th. They will also be released the fitted caps at Goods and Stussy Direct.
Info: Stussy
Image: Goods
Medicom Toy will release a set of 100% and 400% Be@rbricks as 2006 marks Superman’s return to the big screen. Superman Returns will be in theatre June 28th.
Info: LA MJC
Honeyee recently done a report on the Nike Joga Bonito in Milano. They reviewed the items released and have pictures of the Joga Bonito space, as well as what they have for the last phrase of the campaign.
Take a look at the feature here.
Info: Honeyee
SlamJam will open their fifth location soon in Verona, Italy. The interior is absolutely stunning with the wooden floors, high and open ceilings and muted colors for the walls.
Brands – female
Comme Comme, Repetto, Silas and Maria, Tao / Comme des Garçons, Tsumori Chisato, Zucca, Undercover
Brands – male
Acronym, adidas, Goodenough, Head Porter, iDiom, Kris van Assche, Neighborhood, Nike, Resonate, Soph, Undercover, Unrivaled, Visvim, w)taps.
See the store images here.
Info/Image: BeingHunted