UNDFTD’s Jupiter took a trip out to Tokyo to sit down with Tetsu Nishiyama, the lead creative behind WTaps apparel, Bullink Product and Philosophy Zine. This interview happens to be the first volume in a trilogy of interviews UNDFTD has dubbed the Japan Masters Series. So be on the look out for 2 more must read installments with some of the most influential people in the game.
You can read what Tetsu has to say at UNDFTD’s Real Talk section of their website.
It looks as though Frank151’s DC Chiefs are teaming up with Commonwealth and 10DEEP to bring you an exclusive t-shirt. The Commonwealth x 10DEEP collabo shirt will be available with the purchase of the DC Chiefs New Era cap. Stay tuned to the Frank151 blog for the official release date at Frank’s Chop Shop and the Frank151 online store. The Seattle Legends team kit, which includes the Seattle Legends FDL New Era Cap and a limited t-shirt done in collaboration with Goods is available now.
It looks like A Bathing Ape will be collaborating with DC Comics for this full zip up Batman hoodie that are set to be released next season. Rumor has it that there will be a set of matching footwear. Will there be more character hoodies from this collaboration? We’ll have to wait and see.
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UNIQLOCK is the latest project by Uniqlo that represents a music dance clock. The clock was created by a variety of different Japanese artists. The time signal was created by Fantastic Plastic Machine, while the “UNIQLOCK” dancers are directed and choreographed by Yuichi Kodama and AIRMAN. A special dance appears every hour titled, “Core of Woomin”. 60 lucky users of the Blog Parts feature will be sent a special Uniqlo branded G-Shock watch.
Looks as though an upcoming collaboration will feature the brand Carhartt and footwear maker Vans. Using their classic heavy duty brown/tan colored canvas, these Half Cabs and their clean and simple colorway are definitely a good look. The Carhartt logo is seen on the tongue label as well.
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The latest from Tokyo based Rocksmith has started to release for the summer. Included in this line up are three tees that each feature water based print that are created to celebrate the 5th Anniversary of Rocksmith. One of the tees is a collabo with jeweler Complete Technique whom Rocksmith had previously collaborated with on a cassette pendant. Next is the “Notorious” tee which is available in white and mint with Coogi inspirations behind it. Rounding out the tees is a “Kool Moe Dee” graphic featuring all over print of stars.
Honeyee have recently released their latest t-shirts in the form of the always recognizable box logo format. The tees are available in black and white with contrasting box colors. Also dropping are two other t-shirts, a “Support the Independants” for males and a logo tee for women. Available now at the Honeyee store
Here’s the latest update regarding an upcoming set of previously seen Fragment Design x Bicycle Playing Cards that were revealed last month. The cards will also be made available with card holders and what we assume are playing instructions for the game “Machiavelli”. These instructions are exclusive to these cards due to their 4 colored suit nature. Expected release is mid June.
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Here’s an upcoming shirt from Futura Laboratories featuring Futura in his element writing his signature atom tag. Such an iconic symbol can now be remembered every time you throw on this shirt. Look for more to come from FL.
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Here’s the latest coin purse wallet from Head Purple. Produced in a stunning purple/green colorway, the wallet’s material also appears to feature the tanker material for ruggedness and durability.
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