by: Poe | March 17, 2010
PORTER x Steiff - Teddy Bear

2010 is becoming an auspicious year for many labels, both contemporary and traditional.  Aside from Stussy, Penfield, Dr. Martens, and others, 2010 is marking an important milestone for 2 iconic brands - PORTER and Steiff.

by: Poe | March 17, 2010
10.DEEP - Spring 2010 - Never Ran, Never Will | First Delivery Lookbook

The notion that social progress is done through peaceful means in a democratic society is a false one. Instead, those disenfranchised and on the edge of popular norms often have to rise up violently to re-write what is generally accepted. Be that they are…

by: Emily | March 17, 2010
Pharrell Williams x Kiehls - Limited Edition Acai Damage-Protecting Toning Mist

Heritage apothecary turned trusted cosmetics label, Kiehls, is no stranger to creating some of the most high profile and high impact collaborations. After having worked with Brad Pitt and KAWS, this year, Kiehls is launching an Earth Day 2010 initiative by launching a limited…

by: masa | March 17, 2010
SAGLIFE x New Era - 506 Umpire Cap

SAGLIFE or SAG as it is more commonly known have started a pre-order on the latest collaborative project with New Era. They have used the 506 umpire cap as a base and this model has been particularly popular due to the short brim style…

by: Emily | March 17, 2010
adidas Originals x Vespa - Spring/Summer 2010 Collection

Italian scooter line, Vespa has long evolved past its humble roots as a single product brand since it was founded in the 1940s. Since its first scooter was manufactured by Piaggio in 1946, Vespa has grown into a cultural icon evoking imageries of summer…

by: masa | March 17, 2010
MEDICOM TOY x Nickelodeon - Ren & Stimpy BE@RBRICK

Some may remember the cult cartoon Ren & Stimpy by Nickelodeon. During the early to mid 90’s this morning cartoon was as twisted as it got and followed on a warped life of a chihuahua Ren and his best friend Stimpy who was a…

by: Emily | March 17, 2010
RANSOM By adidas Originals - Spring/Summer 2010 - Pier | Valley | Curb

After the successful debut of the highly anticipated collaborative collection by Canada’s RANSOM and adidas Originals, the duo returns for a second season with the same vigor and aesthetics with a little warm weather twist for hotter months. While we had previously noted the…

by: Emily | March 17, 2010
adidas Originals by Originals - Jeremy Scott - Fall/Winter 2010 | Preview

After sending a troop of models decked out in dazzling bejeweled pieces that beckon for attention down the runway at New York Fashion Week, one of fashion’s most ostentatious, Jeremy Scott heads to Paris during Paris Fashion Week to showcase his latest work with…

by: masa | March 17, 2010
New Balance x Victim x mita sneakers - CM 1700

Japanese fashion brand Victim, sneaker store mita sneakers and New Balance Japan have worked with each other various times previously on collaboration projects and this will be the fifth time they have gotten together.

by: Emily | March 16, 2010
Offspring x VANS Limited Edition Era - California Collection

California’s VANS heeded the London calling and partnered up with UK’s esteemed footwear retailer, Offspring to create two limited editions of VANS Eras for VANS’ California collection. The classic low-top Eras are remixed in bright summery shades in a blend of canvas and nylon…

by: Poe | March 16, 2010
SECRET BASE x TOY TOKYO x Ron English - X-Ray MC SUPERSIZED 2ND Edition

Grim yet eerily comical, artist Ron English’s MC SUPERSIZED figure is a social commentary (albeit a creepy one) on the fast food addiction ingrained in today’s society. After the initial success of a previous design, English’s Popganda, along with Tokyo’s SECRET BASE and NY-base…

by: Poe | March 16, 2010
Jean-Michel Basquiat x Reebok - Spring/Summer 2010 Lookbook

Building upon the success of previous seasons, athletic gear giant Reebok partnered once again with the estate of street artist Jean-Michel Basquiat in designing the Spring/Summer 2010 series of the Jean-Michel Basquiat Pack. Taken inspiration from Basquiat’s Untitled (Suite of Fourteen Drawings) from 1981,…

by: Poe | March 16, 2010
PORTER x White Mountaineering BLK - BLK PORTER Vesuvio Backpack

Mirror images of the recent trends found on Tokyo’s streets - calculated juxtapositions of modern technical gears with goods from Old World craftsmen, White Mountaineering’s Yosuke Aizawa further elaborates this dynamic styling with his spin off label, White Mountaineering BLK. As the centerpiece for…

by: Poe | March 16, 2010
SAG x New Era - Logo 59FIFTY Fitted

With its popularity gaining momentum, SAG (aka SAGlife) is branching into apparel design and other accessories. As part of the label’s Spring/Summer 2010 line-up, a limited headwear collection, designed in part with the venerable New Era, reveals a simple Logo Cap series. Done in…

by: masa | March 16, 2010
UCS x PORTER - Ultimate Leather Wallet

UCS and PORTER have had a good relationship producing various items and the fans seem to appreciate the wallets as each time these are released, it moves very fast. Just as the last collaboration project, this time UCS and PORTER have gone for leather…