A new update to Porter’s Heat Collection has recently hit stores. Long considered an accessories staple and firmly cemented in many Japanese department stores, their latest updates to the Heat collection include an emphasis on brief case style bags as well as wallets and pouches. The Heat collection derives its name from the use of fire-retardant/bullet-proof Kevlar. You’re most likely never going to need the materials for what purpose they serve, but do you need that peace of mind?
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Artist Yayoi Kusama’s trademark use of polka dots can be seen applied to this recent multi-brand project between XLarge, X-girl and Porter. Interestingly enough, much of Kusama’s inspirations and polka dot designs are derived from a series of hallucinations she experienced as a child which was spawned by physical abuse from her mother. This messenger bag is now available at calif.
The Japanese design firm, G1950, which creates an assortment of goods including household goods as well as clothing has teamed up with luggage maker, Porter, to produce this G1950 x Porter Coin Case. If you’re looking for just a simple case to hold all your coins, then this might suit you. Comes in black and white and is available at Figure for 3000 Yen.
The Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama was born on March 29, 1929. “Her work shows some attributes of feminism, minimalism, surrealism, Art Brut, pop art, and abstract expressionism, and is infused with autobiographical, psychological, and sexual content.” (Wikipedia) To commemorate the documentary film “≒ Yayoi Kusama: I love”, XLarge and X-girl has collaborated with Porter to create a set of Yayoi Kusama bags. There are two styles available, a messenger bag for the guys and a tote bag for the girls. These bags will be released on March 8th.
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The Japanese design company G1950 has teamed up with Porter to release a Shoulder Pad. What’s cool about this shoulder pad is that the padding is made using Tempur material which is material certified by NASA themselves. This well made Tempur shoulder pad can be used in various applications such as on your shoulder bags or your messenger bags. It only comes in black and will cost 8,400 Yen. Available now at USC.
Part of Essential Designs’ 2008 Summer collection are these Essential Designs cross Porter accessories which include wallets, bags, backpacks and cases. The item has two layers where the outer layer is a see through mesh that lets you see in the colors from the inner layer. Several different colorways are available including black/red, black/yellow, black/blue and black/black. Available starting May at Fooca.
If you’re a hardcore fan of the Final Fantasy legacy and want a chance to openly display your love and affection for one of the greatest video game franchises ever, PS Pictogram PSP and Porter have created a special case in honor of Crisis Core Final Fantasy VII. The black case is printed with a subtle feather pattern referencing the game. The case will release late February/early March through Zozomesse. Crisis Core Final Fantasy VII is also tentatively slated to hit American shores on March 25th.
One of Japan’s leading design firms G1950 has linked up with fashion brand Untold on a series of bags and accessories by Porter. The U.G.P. collection includes a wallet (6,825 Yen), backpack (16,800 Yen) and waist bag (13,440 Yen) all sharing a common purple theme.
2008 marks the 10th anniversary of the London boutique The Hideout and so to celebrate this event, The Hideout will be working with some friends and partners on some collaboration products. The first one is a messenger bag with Japanese luggage maker, Porter. The messenger bag is “styled after a traditional Newsboy bag in canvas with triple-stitch construction and stud rivets, but with modern features from a contemporary Porter bag. The shop motto ‘MY KARMA DRIVES OVER MY DOGMA’ is chain stitched on the front.”
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Porter has long been providers of accessories and cases covering a diverse number of needs. Japanese brand Cycle:CLS designed a Mobile Terminal Case allowing users to protect their electronics and safe guard cards. A clip is also seen on the back. Available now at hnyee.Store.
While a very recent collaboration saw Ubiq team up with Tweety on metallic footwear, more pieces have released in a similarly themed pack of accessories and bags from Porter. The bags designed by the help of Atmos feature the same materials seen on the Ubiq ELs. A wallet, Mini Boston Bag and Banana Bag are all available in the collection which releases in February at eproze.
Levi’s and Porter are set to release a new series of bags and accessories. The collection features classic Porter styles such as the Boston bag, Tote Bag and Day Pack. Each bag is constructed of denim to keep in theme with the Levi’s collaboration. The products will release on January 8th at Levi’s Store. Previous products between the two brands included a pack which included wallets, bags and a ring seen here.
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