As part of the ongoing “Glow in the Dark” tour featuring Kanye West, Rihanna, Lupe Fiasco and N.E.R.D., world renowned jacket designer Dr. Romanelli and graphic designer Nathan Cabrera have created a special piece for rising music star Lupe Fiasco. The leather bomber tour jacket features a laser etched design revealing intricate art work originally seen on Lupe’s “The Cool” album cover. The jacket is available exclusively at all the select cities taking part in the “Glow in the Dark” tour. [via Hypebeast]
Lupe Fiasco “Glow in the Dark” Leather Bomber
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Tags: Art Work, Bomber Jacket, Bomber Jackets, Dark Leather, Dr. Romanelli, glow in the dark, Graphic Designer, Intricate Art, Kanye west, Leather Bomber, Leather Jacket, Leather Jackets, Lupe Fiasco, Music Star, N.E.R.D., Rihanna, Star Tour, Tour Jackets
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Number (N)ine x Vans Old School Pack
24 04 2008Number (N)ine now worked with Vans on a pack of Old School’s with Vans. Featuring a similar pattern on the upper like the Number (N)ine x Visvim Gore-Tex jackets, the pack consists of 3 colorways. It will be released on the 10th of May. [via Highsnobiety via Honeyee]
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Tags: Colorways, Gore Tex Jackets, Highsnobiety, Honeyee, News Archive, Number Nine, Vans Old School, Visvim
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Penfield ‘Color Block’ Jackets & Shirts
24 04 2008Penfield used to be known mainly for their more sober outdoor gear, but in recent times they’ve been making successful forays into less traditional territory as well. Following on from collaboratons with Stussy, Alife and DPMHI, the brand is now building on its solid base of technical expertise to produce a wider range of interesting casual clothing that sits nicely alongside their more classic pieces. Highlights among their new products include hickory striped bags, a new DPM jacket that zips into a sleeping bag and these shirts and jackets that play around with colours and fabrics to put a new spin on a couple of old classics. The Colour Block jacket and Tillson check shirts will be available this coming September (though if the spring weather in the UK is anything to go by they’d be just as useful now…). [via Slam X Hype]
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Tags: Alife, Casual Clothing, Check Shirts, Classic Pieces, Colours, Fabrics, Forays, Sleeping Bag, Spring Weather, Stussy, Technical Expertise, Tillson, Traditional Territory, Zips
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SignJam Milan
21 04 2008
A lot if events have been coming out of Italy recently as they do big things to put the nation on the map of streetwear. Recently, SignJam put together a collective of SheOne, Fat Shariff and Bobbito for an open forum and a workshop on streetwear. Take a look at our coverage of the event below.
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Tags: Bobbito, Italy, Lot, Map, Milan, Open Forum, Shariff, Streetwear
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INHOMEOUT x ROC STAR Fitted Cap
20 04 2008Japanese brands ROC STAR and growing brand INHOMEOUT recently teamed up on a series of fitted caps. The all-over prints on the fitteds shows the similar style of each brand. Two styles are available each in different colorways.
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Tags: Colorways, Fitted Cap, Fitted Caps, Fitteds, Japanese Brands, Prints, Roc, Star Cap
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Today, It’s Not My Day
19 04 2008This was a great expressive shirt photo I saw on Flickr. I thought the photography really helped to express the mood through the perfectly lighted black & white photo. The look on the models face really says “today sucks.”
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Tags: Amp, Face, Models, Photo, Photography
Categories : Art & Design, fashion, Photography
Reebok Reverse Jam Mid – Monopoly Money
19 04 2008Reebok is praying on your childhood memories in their most recent collections of sneakers. Back in January, Kool-Aid was the benefactor of a huge Reebok campaign, however Reebok have now turned itself to the board game Monopoly. This particular model is emblazoned with a collage of Monopoly money. Set to release in August alongside various other Monopoly themed models. [via Hype Beast]
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Tags: Benefactor, Board Game Monopoly, Childhood Memories, Collage, Collections, Kool Aid, Models, Money, Monopoly, Monopoly Money, Reebok, Reverse Jam Mid, sneakers
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Adidas Presents: The Left Right Project
17 04 2008In the never-ending battle of west coast vs. east coast, Adidas looked to two creative factions, the east coast’s Surface to Air and the west coast’s Sam Flores (of Upper Playground) to wage artistic battle on a pair of 15 foot long adidas Superstars. Sam Flores received the left shoe while Surface to Air took the right. The video seen here documents the journey from each end as they met together to compare results in Venice Beach. [via HypeBeast]
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Tags: adidas, Adidas Superstars, East Coast, Factions, Journey, Left Right Project, Left Shoe, Presents, Sam Flores, Surface To Air, Upper Playground, Venice Beach, West Coast
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Courvoisier and LRG Promo iPhone etc.
17 04 2008On collaborations I didn’t see coming… Courvoisier is going all out on their new Exclusif Cognac! Including a multi-city tour (LA, SF, Houston, Miami, NY) this spring to show off an exclusive line designed by urban/skate brand LRG, inspired by Courvoisier… including a Napoleon Rubberband Jacket.
Ok, but seriously, we both know that’s not why I’m posting this. What grabbed me is that they even customized some limited edition gadgetry – iPhones, Blackberries, and iPods to be specific, and I’m surprised, but I’m kind of loving the the napoleonic/spy logo thing thats going on, and while orange isn’t usually my color, this shade is kind of interesting on electronics… check out more sneak peeks after the jump! [via NotCot] Read the rest of this entry »
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Tags: apple, Blackberries, Blackberry, Cognac, Courvoisier, Gadgetry, iPhone, Ipod, Ipods, Limited Edition, Lrg, Napoleon, Notcot, Orange, Sneak Peeks, Spy Logo, Tid Bit
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Power Shirt charges gadgets as you walk
16 04 2008While there are some devices out there that can get juiced up by the sun using solar panels, that’s really not all that convenient. What about when you’re inside? When it’s cloudy? There’s got to be an even more convenient way.
There is! It’s the power shirt, a shirt infused with nanotechnology that’s able to get power from the basic movements of your body, transferring that energy to the gadget of your choice. It’s still in the early stages of development, but eventually you might be wearing shirts with USB jacks built in, intentionally walking briskly to keep your cellphone from dying. The future is so crazy! [via DVICE]
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Tags: Cellphone, Gadget, Gadgets, Nanotechnology, Shirt Charges, Solar Panels, Stages Of Development, Sun
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Nissan Uses Senior Suit To Build Cars
16 04 2008Planning for your old age? Designers in Japan are.
Carmaker Nissan Motor is using a specialized driver’s suit and goggles to simulate the bad balance, stiff joints, weaker eyesight and extra five kilograms (11lbs) that may accompany senior citizenry.
Associate chief designer Etsuhiro Watanabe says the suit’s weight and constriction help in determining functionality and accessibility within cars by putting young designers not only in the minds of the mobility-challenged, but also in their bodies.
“Difficulty in walking, back pains, trouble in lifting arms — we wanted to consider assorted infirmities,” said Watanabe of the concept known as universal design.
“It’s easy to do this for the young, but we wanted to design for adverse conditions and see what modifications are needed.”
An ageing suit was first used by Nissan a decade ago, while Japanese washlet maker Toto uses such suits to simulate bathroom mobility, even including tub water as part of the program.
Launched in a rapidly graying nation where over 40 percent of the population is expected to be over 65 age by mid-century, the design strategy also aims to find traction abroad.
Over 40 percent of Nissan’s Japanese and U.S. sales are to customers over 50 years old, according to the company.
Nissan says the suit and glasses help decide dashboard angles and visibility issues, as well as driver space and support.
“It’s very difficult to drive, says Nissan’s Naoki Yamamoto after a turn at the wheel in a suit that runs from neck to feet.
“You lose the freedom you’re accustomed to, and while you can move, there are limitations, such as turning the steering wheel or switching on the blinker.”
Universal design is not just for the elderly, as larger drivers with space and mobility concerns also look for greater access and share of the road. [via Reuters]
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Tags: Carmaker, Chief Designer, Citizenry, Constriction, Design Strategy, Eyesight, Infirmities, Kilograms, Mid Century, Naoki Yamamoto, Nissan Cars, Nissan Motor, Reuters, S Sales, Steering Wheel, Stiff Joints, Tub Water, Universal Design, Visibility Issues, Watanabe
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One People Project “One World” Cap
15 04 2008ONE PEOPLE PROJECT and WORLD NYC’s collaborative NEW ERA 59Fifty is due to hit shelves at select accounts soon. A limited run of 72 pieces will be available a WORLD NYC’s boutique in Lower East Side of Manhattan, New York City. and their online shop next Wednesday.
The message, “ONE WORLD” that is embroidered on the front bill of the cap, reflects the inclusive and progressive philosophy both companies share. The fitted also features a printed satin lining of an illustrated world map. [via Strictly Fitteds]
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Yone x Aki Hoshino x KIKS TYO Sneaker Lover DVD
10 04 2008Following up on their pictorial endeavor, Sneaker Lover, the trio have released a DVD to accompany the project. Featuring almost 60 minutes of video, the DVD follows the crew around as they create content for the book. The DVD is set as region-free allowing worldwide play. Available now at KIKS TYO. [via HypeBeast]
Sneaker Lover: Interview with Aki Hoshino & Yasumasa Yonehara
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MOB x Colette x Reebok Freestyle
10 04 2008For the ladies, this is an exciting new collaboration between Reebok, Married to the Mob and Colette. This hot project has been in the works for a while now and it’s now officially a reality!
The first thing you notice when looking at these shoes are the Married to the Mob lips that dominate the look. The lips are used freely throughout the shoe and stand out well against the white background.
While these shoes utilize mostly red and white, there is a hint of pink involved as well. Obviously, this collaboration isn’t for everyone but if you like rocking red and white, you may have found a new pair for your shoe collection.
This collaboration is schedule to drop this month at Colette, no word on NYC availability. Via Sneaker News.
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Tags: Colette, Collaboration, Custom Shoes, dunks, Hot, Lips, Married To The Mob, Reebok Freestyle, Shoe Collection, Shoes, Sneaker, White Background
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Dior Radioactive Men’s Jeans
10 04 2008
Dior designed these “radioactive” men’s jeans that are made of 100% cotton, in a dark wash, with a shiny metallic finish. The jeans come with a five pocket cut and button fly, as well as a slightly tapered leg. Available online and in Dior boutiques for $600.
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Tags: Boutiques, Dior, Fly, Men Jeans, Men S Jeans
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Nike Launches the Hyperdunk
9 04 2008Nike with the help of Kobe Bryant launched the Nike Hyperdunk, the latest addition to their basketball offering and in line with the Beijing Olympics this summer in China.
“Our performance product for Beijing is some of the best work Nike has ever done,” said Nike President and CEO Mark Parker. “The Nike Hyperdunk is a prime example of our commitment to deliver extraordinary innovation and lightweight performance product to the world’s best athletes. Every gram counts in competition. Athletes need superior lightweight footwear and apparel that they can compete in with confidence and that’s exactly what we’ve created for them.”
More photos from the press event LIVE from Nike World Headquarters in Portland, OR after the jump. [Via High Snobiety]
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Tags: Basketball, Beijing Olympics, Ceo Mark, China, China Beijing, China Product, Confidence, High Snobiety, Innovation, Kobe Bryant, Latest Addition, Lightweight Footwear, Lightweight Performance, Mark Parker, nike, Nike World Headquarters, Olympics, Performance Product, Photos, President Ceo, Prime Example
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Diddo Velema’s Style Gas Masks
9 04 2008Designer Diddo Velema with Gucci and Luis Vuitton designed these style gas masks. High Fashion Protection. We are in a state of perpetual war �C with ourselves and with the eco-system that sustains us. Perpetual war breeds perpetual fear. In the present context, this fear stems from our extreme desire for authenticity and manifests itself in our collectively insatiable culture of consumption. Diddo Velema’s gas masks were part of the Luxury Show 2008 in Bucharest, Romania. [via Like Cool]
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Tags: Authenticity, Bucharest Romania, Consumption, Culture, Designer Gucci, Diddo, Eco System, Extreme Desire, Fear Stems From, Gas Masks, High Fashion, Luis Vuitton, Perpetual Fear, Perpetual War, War Breeds
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