Dave White whipped up this new AM90 painting on Wednesday morning in response to a challenge from HYPEBEAST blogger Rob Heppler.
Today, Woody from Sneaker Freaker talks with Dave White “on what, how and why he is who he is.” Great interview, check it out.
Image: Sneaker Freaker
Swagger is one of the big Japanese brands steadily making noise in the American streetwear scene. One of the latest products to come out from their summer / fall collection are these high quality Crystal Denim Pants. As seen in these images, the jeans sport crystal studs on the back waist area. With fine detail, the front pockets are lined with a Mexican blanket inspired print pattern. The denim comes in black and indigo(non wash) and indigo (wash), and are now available at the new NY SoHo store Blue in Green located at 8 Green St. in New York. (Call for availability 212-680-0555 or e-mail at info@blueingreensoho.com). Continue reading for more images and a brief profile of Swager.
Images/Info: Thanks to Mimi of Swagger
Here’s a full body shot of the Kaws x Reas collaboration figures in a second colorway. Judging by “July 2006”, I’ll go out on a limb and say this one will be dropping online at KAWSONE in July, one month after the June release of the pink ones at Original Fake. Get ready for some fast clicking.
Image: KAWS
Hysteric Glamour has revealed its latest line of what Supertouch calls “scumbag couture.” Their new collection features reproductions of logos and artwork from Detroit artrock band Destroy All Monsters. The designs are printed on authentically aged shirts, sweaters, jackets and denim, and are available exclusively in Japan.
For more background on Destroy All Monsters, and more shots of the clothing check out Supertouch.
Info/Image: Supertouch
For the second book in his “Proud 2bea” series, Mat contacted the most influential brands and individuals in the industry to provide him with stickers. The final list of contributors includes: alife, Crooked Tongues, The Quiet Life, Answer, Foot Patrol, PAM, Haze, Hysteric Glamour, GDEH, stacks, Leilow, Stussy, dpmhi, Silas, Futura Labs, X-Large, Milkcrate Athletics, subware, Freshjive, Fuct, Neighborhood, SSUR, carhartt and many others.
The book launch, hosted by Slam Jam, takes place in Florence on June 21st. There will be 5000 copies available at select retailers worldwide. Check Beinghunted for more info.
Image/Info: BGHD
TBG is a new line from renowned Toronto designer, and former Ecko creative director, Adrian A. Inspired by “Hand Picked Cotton,” Bobby Hundreds says: “The brand is purposely message-driven and geared to evoke a response.” The line will be seeing it’s debut later this year.
Check out The Hundreds for of their exclusive preview.
Info: The Hundreds
Heard of FT samples or FT boxes? FT stands for Feng Tay, one of the Nike factory, which produces all the hyperstrike and samples in the highest quality materials we have seen. Nike has produced a Feng Tay SB, simple and subtle colourway, yet top quality materials has been used.
They are now available @ Solebox
Info/Image: Solebox
Sophnet and fragment design collaborated on this 925 Silver and Black Zirconia key hook, inviting Core Jewels to handle the production. The key rings will be available exclusively at the Honeyee store, for 4 weeks, starting on June 16th.
Image: Honeyee
I’d like to say congratulations to the England soccer team, who won today to advanced to the next level in the World Cup 2006 . Crooked Tongues unveiled a mystery adidas Superstar with a snakeskin upper. You can also see the England national soccer team logo on the tongues as well as “06” on the heel making it seem like these have something to do with the World Cup.
Image/Info: Crooked Tongues
Here are the latest (and if I’m not mistaken the first) New Eras from the GDFT Gang. Silver on black pinstripe, or orange on blue denim, either choice is killin’ it. For more info check out Goodfoot.
Image: IQMND