With a strong presence derived from music, Japanese brand swagger has harvested strong relationships with the likes of Lupe Fiasco for their clothing collections. A recent collaboration involved Porter to release the Haris Tweed Daybag. Perfect for your everyday pursuits, three colorways of the co-branded bag are available through choiceisyours.jp.
The latest collection from the Beams/Porter B Yoshida team up has yielded two shoulder bags. The Calm Shoulder Bag features a chemically treated finish over high quality leather materials to offer all-weather protection. The Heat Shoulder Bag incorporates a flame retardant and abrasion resistant material. A special feature also includes a pull-tab which doubles as a Mag-Lite. Available through B Yoshida.
We have been hearing a lot of Gallery 1950 or their label G1950 lately due to collaborations they have done with Original Fake, Visvim, Cause, Stussy and more. This time around, they have produced several bags including a backpack, a waist bag, a pouch, a Boston bag and a outdoor shoulder bag with Japanese luggage maker Porter. Available now at G1950 retailers.
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Retailing giant Zozotown will release their own set of personally designed Porter accessories next year. The Stads Leather Collection (most likely a typo for stud) includes two wallets and a coin purse, all crafted of high quality leather and pierced with a square studs. Available in March through Porter.
This year, we saw a series of collaboration items between Sanrio’s cute cat, Hello Kitty and Japanese sneaker boutique and brand, Atmos. For the end of 2007, they have once again teamed up with Porter to release a collection of bags and wallets. If you or your female friend is a fan of Hello Kitty, this might be a nice year end gift.
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Back before the days of 3D games, you had to look no further then awesome 2D games like Pac-man and Space Invaders. Taito, the Japanese folks behind Space Invaders will welcome the 30th Anniversary of this influential game with a set of Porter bags, nothing says 30th Anniversary like all-over print bags of 8-bit characters. The all-over print is applied over bags, wallets and pouches.
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Babekub City loves to give the ‘beasts’ what they want. Previously releasing their Nike SB Dunk Low in an entirely 3M upper, this latest release (albeit it a few years late) includes a Porter collaboration with a 3M wallet and waist bag. Unfortunately Babekub City is only for available for members here.
Nexus VII has dropped some new items. They include a three dolls with hyde, a reversible beanie, a knit cap, LED flashlight and a Bottega Veneta look-alike collaboration with Porter on a woven long wallet. Available at select Nexus VII dealers including CRUISIN.
Monocle is that sort of magazine you graduate into as you mature like a fine wine. Gone are the scantily clad women and talks of how to get girls in bed and in come the globally encompassing discussions of business, politics and life. Within a short period, Monocle has developed a strong following. They teamed up with Japanese bag makers Porter to produce some travel-worthy bags. Each bag shares the same simple aesthetic and quality to get you through your daily and worldly commutes.
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Original Fake, the brand by the artist KAWS, has done a series of bags with hip Japanese luggage maker Head Porter. There are four styles included in this collection which include a boston bag, a wait bag, a tote bag and a wallet. All pieces feature KAWS’ signature cross marks.
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Although claiming it’s roots in Sacramento, music store Tower Records developed a huge chain of stores in Japan which ultimately extended into a free magazine publication and a series of cafes. Design firm G1950 teamed up with Tower Records on a limited edition Porter tote bag. Two styles with different straps are available through Tower Records.
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Just a few days ago, we heard news of iconic denim brand Levi’s teaming up with Jordan Brand on 23/501 Collection which was rumored to include a denim Air Jordan I. Levi’s have also utilized their denim background to create a series of bags and wallets with Japanese bag makers Porter. Some of Porter’s classic wallet styles are decked with washed denim. Also pictured is a College Ring as well. These will be available at select Levi’s Stores in Japan.
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