Tricker’s Wingtip for SOPHNET
Japanese label SOPHNET dishes out a range of wing tips with the British shoemaker Tricker’s re-upping the classic, made with materials like calf, enamel and silver leather through a bunch of colorways. Be sure to check out SOPH to get yours.
New Era x Porter 2013 New Years Release
New Era greets 2013 with a preview of yet another collaboration with accessory maker Porter, featuring a backpack and waller that comes in either navy or black. Construction includes a wool body, detailed with gold accents, a leather-wrapped tote handle and a green interior. An additional 13-inch laptop sleeve comes along with it as well. [...]
NEIGHBORHOOD Spring/Summer 2013 “Thunderbolt” Collection
NEIGHBORHOOD takes its Spring/Summer 2013 collection into the dark side with its motorcycle-inspired collection entitled “Thunderbolt”. Boasting a black cowhide jackets and graphic tees, the Japanese label puts its own personal touch on the cycle jackets that have been famous since the 50′s. The collection is available through select brand stores in Japan by the [...]
A Bathing Ape Spring/Summer ’13 Ladies Lookbook
A Bathing Ape has released a preview of their Spring/Summer 2013 look book. Featuring collaborations with New Era, Starter, Ebbets Field, the collection highlights pieces like the Shark Hoodie Dress, Heart Camo Full Zip Hoodie and ABC Field Camo Jacket. Thrown into the mix are your classic cardigans, western checkered shirts and chino skirts, all [...]
Maison Martin Margiela Japan’s Limited Sneaker
We like shiny things, and if you tag them with Maison Martin Margiela, we’ll like ‘em even more. This new, limited edition, shiny electric blue sneakers from Margiela features a gum outsole, raised tonal digits on the tongue boasting the brand’s customary logo, and best of all, it’s laceless. You won’t have to worry about [...]
Nitraid Fall/Winter 2012: “Dope Forest” Collection
“Having utilized its “Dope Forest” print on both bikes and luggage, Japanese brand Nitraid are back with a collection of apparel and accessories featuring the leafy pattern. This time around the “Dope Forest” pattern makes its way onto a selection of pieces designed to help you weather the coming winter including a d0wn jacket, hoodie, gloves, beanie, neck warmer and [...]
Louis Vuitton Presents Yayoi Kusama Her Story 4 – 100 Paintings
An odd looking silhouette. A stump expression on the face. Red wigs. Dots. All descriptions of a lady deemed as the queen of dots in Japan. In celebration of the Louis Vuitton Yayoi Kusama Collection, now available in Louis Vuitton stores worldwide, the brand takes you inside the life of Yayoi Kusama in 100 paintings. An episode [...]
Gaga for Vogue September 2012
The Mother Monster is back, posing for Vogue USA‘s 120th anniversary issue in glamorous frocks. The cover and editorial is styled by the legendary Grace Coddington, and shot by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott. Gaga, being one of the most explosively famous celebrities in the world, tells Vogue that she still manages to keep a [...]
NEIGHBORHOOD FALL WINTER 2012 LOOKBOOK
Just when I thought Neighborhood was getting lazy with their designs, they go on full throttle with their fall/winter collection for 2012. The Japanese motorheads bring it all back and tear everything down–then build it all up with pride. Looking back and gearing the collection up obviously inspired by biker culture and the James Dean [...]
HEAD PORTER STELLAR SERIES
Head Porter is a brand created by Japanese design icon Hiroshi Fujiwara. He chose Yoshida & Co., Ltd. which is a manufacturing company which umbrellas brands like Porter and Porter Girl they are branded as luggage and bag makers. Hiroshi chose Yoshida & Co., Ltd. as his original equipment manufacturers. One can only assume the [...]
