Amy Gunther of Brooklyn-based skateshop KCDC interviews Todd Bratrud, the designer/illustrator/artist responsible for the shop’s brand new limited edition t-shirts. Cop ‘em HERE.[KCDC]
Shanghai sneaker store FOOTMARK collaborates with MS for the Futurestep, a fully customizable shoe that ships with multicolor velcro panels set to be released only in China this month. [Hypebeast]
Can’t get enough of Kanye? The new book entitled Glow In The Dark features never before seen photos from his tour of the same name as well as dope designs (some by ‘Ye himself) and other goodies. [Slamxhype]
Forward thinking Japanese designer Yohji Yamamoto files for bankruptcy—What’s in store for Y-3’s future? [Wall Street Journal]
Check out the new Vigorelli fixed gear frames from Cinelli. [Weekly Drop]
Real men wear pink, yes, but if you can pull off the Visvim Fall/Winter 2009 Puma Pack (as in, puma print sneakers), all the props to you. [High Snobiety]
NAME: Ollie
OCCUPATION: Student/Designer
HOME BASE: London
HAT: HUF
HEADPHONES: WeSC
SHIRT: DQM
PANTS: Levi’s
SNEAKERS: Nike
BAG: Visvim
What inspires your style? The internet, blogs and look books.
Who has wack style? Ed “Hardly” guys.
What trend do you want to see die? Ed Hardy.
Last clothing item you purchased? More Levi’s jeans.
Favorite website? Justbizness.blogspot.com
What do you collect? Random crap – accessories and hats.
Favorite brand? The now defunct MHI.
What do chicks dig about your style? They like my rings, especially the 3-finger wood rings.
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Missed out on the first batch of Nixon Rubber Players? The brand is cranking out 4 again, this time starting with fluorescent range. You know the drill: four per shop, so get those phone calls poppin’. From the looks of the site, it looks like the next two months will be purple and black. [Nixon]
Terry Richardson and Agnes Deyn go in on Michael Jackson. [Pedestrian]
Red Air Max 90 Current Huarache ND. Hollllly crap. [Grip]
Oh Dell. What could consumers possibly want with your iPhone ripoff? [Gizmodo]
And here it is folks! A device that can tell you if the bartender is serving you skunk. [technabob]
OH SIIIIIICK. New yellow ballistic Visvim bags. Too bad they’re probably gonna cost a bazillion dollars. [Hypebeast]
New Visvim Fall awesomeness preview. [Slam x Hype]
WK Interact is live in the streets of NYC. [Wooster Collective]
Vans x In4mation Chukka Low. Ultimate win. [Nice Kicks]
Holy awesomest iPhone app of the day: Nearest NY Subway. Check it. [Crunch Gear]
Collette x Timberland. 2010 is the year of the 6″ boot. [High Snobiety]
From the department of Nike moments comes Stages, a collection of great art for a great cause. [Hypebeast]
Just what you always wanted! A Ron English keychain! Fuckin’ wierdo. [Kidrobot]
If you like to plan your outfits 8 months in advance, check Louis Vuitton’s Ready To Wear Spring 2010 collection. [WWD]
G-Shock calculator watches are now available. Get your nerd on. [Need Supply]
The LeBron 7s look sick. [Flight Club]
If your question is, “How many times will they re-retro the Air Max 95s in the O.G. colorway?” Nike’s answer is, “As many times as we damn well please.” [Kix and the City]
Ever wonder what Hiroki Nakamura of Visvim sounds like? Here’s a video just in case. [High Snobiety]
You can always count on Visvim for pure awesomness. Here’s some new pieces for this month. [High Snobiety]
These Vans have us thinking about being poolside with a handful of dimes. [Nice Kicks]
The new Tony Hawk game is going to come with a skateboard peripheral, so you can take a break from all the rock bandin’. [Oh Gizmo]
Luxury goods house LVMH copped a portion of Bono and Ali Hewson’s Edun company. Cha-Ching! [Drapers]
If you’re ever in Brussels, we suggest you get shit-faced at this new Grey Goose Bar. [Selectism]
U.K. design firm Creative Review creates a series of workplace posters for their office, and yours. Oh art kids. [Creative Review]
The new Visivim FBTs come in colors for spring, look for limited US.. availability (read UNDFTD and Union only) in upcoming weeks. [Hypebeast]
Air Jordan XI samples with “45″ on the back are on eBay. At $3000+, this is a part of sneaker culture we have yet to grasp. Go in if it’s your thing. [Sneaker News]
In these recession-era times, you might want to downgrade your iPhone to fit in with your co-workers or avoid getting robbed on the bus. [Gizmodo]
New T-Shirts from Australian brand Tonite. [Mash Kulture]
If you live in Seattle, ditch the Supreme shit and rep your city. New Goods 5 panels. [High Snobiety]
Check this mosh pit retrospective by photographer Dan Witz. [Design You Trust]
Converse x UNDFTD Poor Man’s Weapon in olive. Dopeness. [Sneaker Files]
Nike Sportswear M-65 in cyan. [Marcus Troy]
The KAWS Companion keychains aren’t sold out yet, somehow. Get over there! [KAWSONE]
These Nike GTS ‘09 Canvas are sick. For $55? That’s the right price to get us out of bed this weekend to go and cop at 21 Mercer. [SOLEblvd]
ThirtyTwo snowboard boots and Stepchild snowboards just launched a collaborative website that will serve as the hosting space for a new double label video project. Check it. [Uhhh Son]
Pablo Power will hold his new exhibit “Strange Attractor” this Saturday from 6-10 p.m at Focus Studios located at 599 11th Avenue @ 45th St. We recommend you check it out. [Pablo Power]
A nice look at what’s to come from Visvim this Spring/Summer 2009. [Slam x Hype]
First Puffy with Terry, now Pusha T is blogging with KAWS. It’s a good thing it’s Friday. Wow. [Hypebeast]
If you’re in NYC, check out Before I Die by Sean Vegezzi (tonight), its at the Redbull space. [FecalFace]
Money isn’t crazy these days, but if you have $250, Don’t Come in Australia will hook you up with one of these REAS screenprints which debuted at the recent opening. Each of the four (Check the other two after the jump) measures 15″ x 22″ and is screened onto archival acid free paper. The prints are in editions of 50, so act fast. Contact info@dontcome.com.au, and tell them you want all of ‘em. [Don't Come]
I can has that? Unfortunately, the answer is probably, “Ha. No. Too Expensive, and you can’t read those letters.” If you’re referring to this awesome Colette x Visvim backpack on sale now at Headporter. (sigh) [High Snobiety]
Puma’s all gold 24K Mid with UNDFTD is on display and looking…shiny! [Hypebeast]
hahahahahahahahahahahaaaaaaa. You got to see this. New Phenomenon lookbook. Wow. Imagine if an NY streetwear brand tried to pull something like this? I guess it’s a different market, but nevertheless amazing. [Mash Kulture]
Leak! Check the Gourmet Fall ‘09 samples from Bread and Butter. [High Snobiety]
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Complex “family” friend/owner of KCDC/model/actress Amy Gunther designed these WeSC Bongo Sailor Headphones. Perfect for bumping Jeezy on your commute to work. [Hypebeast]
Mashkulture must have the in with Vans, fresh off leaking the Eric Elms' collection, the site just put up this Robert Williams x Vans Vault Pack that will release during Fall of 2009. [MashKulture]
Kanye West and friends joined a panel to judge the 2009 Wallpaper Awards. Wallpaper? Who cares right? Actually if you're into design you'll probably be blown away by the winners of some of the categories. [Wallpaper]
Visvim can takeover whatever game they want to. This time around the focus was making deck shoes way cooler. [Star-J]
Lupe's label Trilly & Truly get down with Swagger on two Varsity Jackets. Go Loopey! [High Snobiety]
