OriginalFake – KAWS Companion “Passing Through” Vinyl Figure Brown | Release Reminder
Because the news came to light on April 1st, few were suspicious at first of it being an elaborate April Fools’ hoax. No longer the case now as OriginalFake, KAWS, and Japan’s MEDICOM TOY get ready to launch the brown version of KAWS Companion “Passing Through” Vinyl … READ MORE
Selim Varol – “At Home I’m A Tourist” Exhibition | Malaga
The name, Selim Varol, may not sound familiar to some viewers, yet his incredible collection of toys and artworks might jog your memory. Almost a year ago from today, Varol set out to display 30,000 pieces of toys and artworks at me Collectors Room in Berlin. That … READ MORE
OriginalFake x Peanuts “JOE KAWS” Snoopy Cushion
A perfect way to close out his collaborative label OriginalFake, Brooklyn-base artist Brian Donnelly, better known by his nom de plume KAWS, is bring back “JOE KAWS” for the label’s final collection. A cross between Snoopy‘s alter ego and KAWS creation, JOE KAWS first appeared as a … READ MORE
OriginalFake – KAWS Astro Boy Vinyl Figure – Grey
Just as the OriginalFake brand comes to an end in a few months time, this monotone version of the KAWS Astro Boy vinyl figure can’t help but look a little somber. Aesthetically, this grey figure is the same as its fully colored sibling that launched last year. … READ MORE
OriginalFake KAWS Companion Resting Place Vinyl Figure Black | Release Reminder
Originally part of the Grey + Black Pack released last weekend in Tokyo, the Black Version of KAWS’s Companion “Resting Place” Vinyl Figure from OriginalFake will finally be available stateside today. A gesture to mark the end of an era as OriginalFake, the trendsetting lifestyle brand started … READ MORE
OriginalFake KAWS Companion “Resting Place” Vinyl Figure – Grey + Black | Release Reminder
Today marks the end of an era as OriginalFake, the trendsetting lifestyle brand started by MEDICOM TOY, Brooklyn-based artist KAWS, along with NEXUSVII, puts out what could quite possibly be its very last vinyl figure. Thus, it is quite fitting for the caricature to be Companion, one … READ MORE
OriginalFake – KAWS Companion “Resting Place” Apparel Collection
Although their sudden announcement of ending their brand is sad news for fans, it seems OriginalFake will make this last collection as memorable as possible. Without a doubt, these Companion illustrated garments will definitely be missed in the years to come. Marking the last of the series, … READ MORE
OriginalFake – KAWS Resting Place Companion Vinyl Figure – Black + Gray
Following up on the original piece that found his signature Companion figure in peaceful repose, KAWS and MEDICOM TOY are set to release new grey and black versions of the “Resting Place” Companion. The former is finished entirely in varying shades of grey and white, while the … READ MORE
OriginalFake – Spring/Summer 2013 Collection
Following the announcement that OriginalFake is closing up shop in May 2013, the brand presents what amounts to its swan song in the form of the Spring/Summer 2013 collection. The assortment contains few surprises, featuring a range of wardrobe essentials all adorned with KAWS‘ signature embellishments. In … READ MORE
KAWS and MEDICOM TOY To Close OriginalFake Brand | Officially Announced
Sorry to say this but its official folks, MEDICOM TOY and KAWS will be “killing off” the OriginalFake brand this year. Nearly a week after MEDICOM TOY uploaded a tombstone illusration inscribed with the name “OriginalFake” and touched off a firestorm of rumors, artist Brain Donnelly, better … READ MORE
