
Each season OriginalFake and Gallery1950 get together for a collaborative project and this season is no exception. The latest item from the Japanese brands are the bath towels featuring the famous graphic by Kaws himself. As far as the towel itself is concerned, it is a large towel that measures 71cm x 144cm and is made with 100% cotton. The attention to detail is great on these items with each detail carefully weaved into the towel rather than a print and it comes in two versions, white or black color combination. via: Dedue

A unique styled shirt, Cosmic Grid Shirt have been introduced by Billionaire Boys Club. Currently button down shirts are common sight however this shirt is characterized by a four buttons on the front rather than full button down and large over sized left chest pocket. Most noticeable detail is the all over screen printed original cosmic grid pattern in contrasting colors. Detailed on the front chest pocket is the astronaut embroidery in cool white and light blue color combination. Two colors are prepared in white or blue body and these are currently available at Billionaire Boys Club stockists.

Straw hats have been big for the last few years and BAPE have released their take on the classic Straw Hat in two colorways. The short brim around the hat is accented by the multi colored ribbon. However the multi color is not the usual primary colors that are signature of BAPE and these are toned down in complimentary colors that adds to the classic outlook. Navy hat features orange/cream/navy ribbons while the black hat is detailed with light blue/cream/navy ribbon. Both versions are constructed in natural straw in two sizes of medium and large. Check your nearest BAPE retailer to take a closer look in person.

Japanese retailer Lafayette have dropped their latest set of fitted titled Sign Caps in collaboration with New Era. The 59FIFTY is produced in five basic colorways that would be easy to match for the warmer climate. Blue, red, green, yellow and black are the choices so there should be one or more that you might want. On the front panel is a raised white embroidery that read Lafayette with a slight angle. At the back of the cap is the Statue of Liberty in an MLB logo like rectangular box in tone on tone embroidery. via: Amazing Store

Now here’s a reason to smile! The happiest shoes from CONVERSE, is not only enjoying the spotlight with a new feature campaign shot by The Selby, the it has also gotten a summer happy revamp. The new Jack Purcell is now read to set sail in an interesting navy/white sailcloth weave upper. The marine theme bodes quite well with the casual classics and creates an interesting pattern that is not jutting, and is quite preppy and sophisticated with a creative, contemporary twist. Get your fisherman’s hats out, and break out the khakis. Whether you plan to lounge dockside or simply bring a little bit of the aquatics into the city, there are quite perfect for the summer. Trust us, your shoes won’t be the only things smiling. via: SNS
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Like its predecessors, the newest Gucci Icon-Temporary store in London is not only a one-stop shop for GUCCIsneakers, but it also houses 17 exclusive sneaker styles that are limited in production. As the store had just opened its doors last week, these sneakers are literally walking themselves out of the stores at the rate people are gobbling them up.

The first hybrid New Balance MT580 was introduced in 2000. And what does this mean? It means that this year is its tenth anniversary, and a celebration is in order. Now we see a release of the most requested pair of sneakers with more than 50 colorways and 18 collaborative project, from HECTIC, mita sneakers and New Balance. Who would have guessed the most requested MT580 sneaker was the first MT580 model. So as a celebration of the occasion they will be re-released in its former glory in green and brown colorways. Keep in mind that these will drop on May 1st but HECTIC online store is currently taking pre-orders of these prior to the official release.

Nike makes the perfect pitch with the new Nike Trainer SC 2010 Premium. The new training shoes not only offers athletes a lightweight shoe with one of the most supportive cushioning system and best traction, ready for any degree of intense training, its interesting baseball glove inspired upper adds a little extra punch to your usual training routine.

For the past few seasons, SoCal label, Triumvir, has not only be reworking the concept of the Roman triumvirate into their label, which has undergone a stylistic revamp, but it has also been working with Capcom to render one of Capcom’s most popular games, Street Fighter, into wearable pieces. Sadly, everything comes to an end, and the latest collaboration “Supre Street Fighter X Collection” between the label and the gaming company is also the last of the collaborative franchise.

For those who have been lusting for the powers of the Desert Storm kicks, lo and behold, and more detailed pics are now available for the latest collaboration release from UNDFTD and New Balance. The UNDFTD x New Balance 1500 “Desert Storm” as inspired by the Gulf War and features the military designs and camouflage prints from the operation will be dropping exclusively at UNDFTD in the United States and in Japan.

Japanese brand Magic Number have worked with fixed gear crew Trackheads from Kyoto previously and this is one of the t-shirt designs that was made for Trackheads. However this is a special colorway made only for online store H.L.N.A. and is only available at H.L.N.A. The innovative design is a graphic based on two chain rings that seem to hang off the neck. Each brand’s logo is carefully placed on the chain ring that flows with the overall design. This version is screen printed in red over white body and it is also accompanied by small collaboration graphic on the rear bottom of the shirt as well.

The FIFA World Cup is nearing and to commemorate the sporting event, PUMA has gotten onto the bandwagon by releasing two versions of the specially designed JB2010 high cut sneakers. JB stands for Johannesburg in South Africa and 2010 stands for this year, and also 2010 FIFA World Cup. The black version is inspired by Cameroon and the white is inspired by Ghana. Each item the iconic colors of green, red and yellow, and the heel portion has been printed with a paint like graphic that corresponds to each country. Tricolor tongue tag completes the front view and multicolored shoe laces are included to encourage colorful mixing. Or, if you are feeling brave, wear all laces together. via: Flauge


