A special 400% Bearbrick was released to celebrate the 5th Anniversary of the 10 Corso Como Comme des Garcons boutique in Aoyama. This Bearbrick features an all-over print design with a large numeral 5 on the back as a statement to this stores 5 year existence.
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Japanese accessories brand Porter and design brand Gallery 1950 have revealed some upcoming items to celebrate G1950’s 12th Anniversary. These items include a messenger bag, a pouch (which can be paired up with the messenger bag) and some unorthodox items from Porter such as a frame guard for bicycles and an aluminum bike lock. The frame guard much like the pouch can be integrated with the messenger bag and placed on the strap. Each item also have reflective properties for safety when riding at night.
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Although this latest item has very little everyday practicality, United Arrows went and created a set of Japan’s national costume, the kimono. The kimono comes in a package that includes the customary obi or belt/sash as well as geta (sandals) and a satchel. Zozo Town has stocked up with a variety of different colors to choose from.
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Created by the people at Pig Magazine, Super Sunglasses are an Italian brand that features hand-made shades with the use of German Zeiss lenses for maximum protection against the harmful UV rays from the sun. They offer a classic-styled frame in a variety of different colors to suit your tastes. If there isn’t a dealer in your local area, check out Cali Roots.
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Shanghainese sneaker boutique, ACU is set to release it’s inaugural t-shirt this Saturday. Featured in white and charcoal, these t-shirts feature a stylized ACU written on the front toped with pointing needles to signify accupuncture. The rear also features a small Clot logo. Retail will be approximately $75 USD.
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Visvim’s latest series of 20 series backpacks have started to release. These Nez Perce Ballistic 20 packs feature design influences taken from the North American tribe of Nez Perce Indians. The olive green pack features ballistic quality nylon for extreme durability as well as 3M Nez Perce inspired triangles that are actually green until they are hit with light to which they act as conventional 3M giving off a reflection.
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Any Air Force 1 fanatic knows what’s the deal with these that recently made its way to eBay. Created for episode 33 of the TV show Entourage, these feature some of the craziest details ever seen on any sneaker with a fully lasered upper. During episode 33, the story line involved the pursuit of some sneakers that were selling at UNDFTD (these blue ones). However they eventually sold out leaving Turtle sneaker-less. This gold pair represents a customized gold pair that character Vince had specially made for Turtle. The actual customization was done by Mark Smith. There is word of a more readily available release with some changes made. Stay tuned for more details regarding any future releases.
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Start checking your local Nike Urban accounts for the latest Nike “Santa Clara Leopards” Air Assault high. These sneakers are a tribute to former legendary Negro League and MLB pitcher, Satchel Paige. These Assault High’s feature pinstripes along the front of the toe box, as well a stitching on the upper reminiscent of a baseball’s cover. The team’s logo can be seen embroidered on the heel.
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To commemorate the opening of the show “The Changes” at the gallery space at Milan based Slam Jam boutique, the show enlisted the help of 4 different designers to create t-shirts for the event. These included the dynamic duo from Perks & Mini, Shauna Toohey & Misha Hollenbach as well as Skate-Thing and Fergadelic of TONITE. These tees will go on sale at the Perks & Mini store in Shibuya, the Undercover store in Aoyoma and the hnyee store.
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Multi-purpose bag and accessory maker, Incase have just released the latest additions to their line of iPod cases. Regardless of the function you are looking for, or the type of iPod you lug around each day Incase has you covered whether you are looking for sophistication in a leather case or protection and functionality via nylon cases and sports cases for the gym.
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