by: Emily | July 15, 2009
Freitag - 2009 Limited Edition Art Bags

Rather than using their usual antics in cutting up truck tarps and refashioning them into bags and wallets, Switzerland’s Freitag had decided to cut up art instead to create some limited edition art bags for August. These tote bags based on the brand’s F52…

by: Emily | July 15, 2009
Nike  Air Elan - White + Black

The rather new addition to the Nike Sportswear lineup, the Air Elan, had just been released in to ultra sleek colorways of black on black and white on white. Both kicks feature plush premium leather uppers with Air Elan’s signature perforated Swoosh outline. These…

by: Emily | July 15, 2009
Air Jordan Sixty Plus (60+) - Black/White/Varsity Red

Air Jordan Sixty Plus (60+) had been receiving mixed reviews from fans of Air Jordan as some view the hybrid as a taint on the classics, while others embraced the innovative remake. The Air Jordan Sixty Plus (60+) incorporates design elements from shoes that…

by: Emily | July 15, 2009
Nike Sportswear- Air Force 1 Bespoke | @ NSW 21 Mercer

Nike Sportswear had been busy this summer with consecutive releases so it’s been a little while since we have heard of new Bespokes. Just dropped at 21 Mercer are four new designs of Nike Bespoke customization and feature materials ranging from suede to leather…

FILED IN: Nike, Sneakers
by: Emily | July 15, 2009
Nike Sportswear X LIVESTRONG X FUTURA - Dunk High

After the wildly successful LIVESTRONG X Mister Cartoon X Nike Air Force 1, the next collaborative item from the onslaught of LIVESTRONG collaborations this season that is as highly anticipated as the Air Force 1 is the LIVESTRONG X FUTURA X Nike Dunk High.…

by: Emily | July 15, 2009
iDiom - 2010 Backpack and Duffel Bag

Technical sportswear company, iDiom, had just released a new utility-minded backpack and duffel bag made from ballistic nylon for some heavy duty usage. The backpack and matching duffel come in a true black colorway with pink accents and has some functional features that will come…

FILED IN: Gears
by: Emily | July 15, 2009
BAPE - URSUS BAPE by Tetsu “Tet” Nishiyama Preview

As previously mentioned for the sub-label of A BATHING APE, URSUS BAPE, will be releasing its first collection in the next few months with outdoor and work wear inspired pieces. URSUS BAPE is headed by Nico’s friend, Tetsu “Tet” Nishiyama, who is also the…

FILED IN: Apparel
by: Emily | July 14, 2009
Foundation Cartier - Born In The Streets - Graffiti Taxonomy: Paris 2009

Foundation Cartier is taken over by graffiti rather literally starting July 7th to November 29th with a new exhibition, Born In The Streets. The exhibition traces the historical and artistic development of an urban art movement–graffiti…

by: Emily | July 14, 2009
NACO - “Karl Who?” Tote

Karl Lagerfield is no stranger to self-deprecating humor. After making a cameo on the runway with his face printed on a canvas tote, Lagerfield made another canvas bag famous after being caught by the papaprazzi with it. The notorious “Karl Who?” canvas tote was…

by: Emily | July 14, 2009
EXOvault Metal iPhone Case

For those of you who are looking for something different from the usual plastic iPhone casing, EXOvault has some sleek and beautifully crafted metal cases to house your iPhone from bumps and scratches. These metal cases are machined from solid metal stock in two…

by: Emily | July 14, 2009
UNDERCOVER - UNDERCOVER Aoyama Flagship Special Release

Jun Takahashi had been a busy man. After having recently released A Magazine curated by Jun Takahashi, his label, Undercover will be releasing a special capsule collection for the UNDERCOVERr Aoyama store along with the store’s reopening. This upcoming drop includes a line of…

by: Emily | July 14, 2009
Thomas Meyerhoffer - “Meyerhoffer” Surfboard

Industrial designer Thomas Meyerhoffer who is known for his work with companies such as Porsche, Cappellini and Apple,  revolutionized the surfing experience and design after the world had spent 50 years using and looking at the same surfboard. After five years and seven prototypes,…

by: Emily | July 14, 2009
Graffinis Swimwear - Summer 2009 |  Swimwear Inspired By Actual Graffiti

A new and upcoming swimwear label, Graffinis, mixed street with beach by bringing real-life graffiti onto ladies’ bikinis and one-piece swimsuits. The brand develops upon a concept of taking pictures of graffiti directly from the streets and incorporating the images directly onto different styles…

by: Emily | July 14, 2009
Hellz Bellz - “Kicks After Six” Capsule Collection Preview

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The ever-so-cool Hellz Bellz had just released a sneak preview video for their upcoming summer release, Kicks After Six. Along with the short trailer is a series of polaroid collages, also previewing the capsule collection. Check out the photos and teaser trailer and stay…

by: Emily | July 10, 2009
Nike SB - P-Rod III GS

Nike SB just released the new P-Rod III, which is a part of the P-Rod series from the SB. Some have made analogies for the P-Rod, saying P-Rod is to skateboarding what Air Jordan is to basketball. This seems somewhat fitting as the P-Rod III…