White Mountaineering ‘Tokyo Climbing’ Spring/Summer 2010 Collection
White Mountaineering have given us a preview of their upcoming Spring/Summer collection entitled ‘Tokyo Climbing’, the title being an obvious reference to the brands approach to design, an urban Tokyo brand with a heavy mountain climbing aesthetic and set of functions. their best yet.
HIATUS NOTICE!!
I know, it’s been ages since I last updated.. well actually it’s more like a week. There is a major exam coming in next week and I really need to focus on my study right now. I don’t think it will make any difference though, I’ll be doomed anyway.
So, I’ll be on hiatus for roughly a month. My exam ends at 10th Dec but I’ll probably sneak up here once in a while and post something. It just feel ain’t right leaving it collecting cyber dust on the net. And it feel ain’t right too to browsing internet searching for the latest fashion while I’m in the middle of a major exam. *sigh* This is life, huh??
Anyway, see you again in one month time. Or less.
Vans Vault Switchback LX
Following up on the Black/Gum release, Vans Vault drops a new colorway in its new Switchback silhouette for Holiday 2009. The shoes take on a boot platform with classic sneakers styling. Available now through select Vans Vault retailers, including Proper.
Hare White Hi Top Sneakers
Offering popular silhouettes at reasonable price points, Japanese brand Hare seem to be getting the job done with quality footwear fabrications mimicking the pricier competition. This latest sneaker from the line’s new collection features a tonal White colorway, equipped with strapped uppers and minimal yet well crafted details.
XLarge 2010 Spring Collection
Although originally conceived in the states, XLarge has seen most of its following through the Japanese market with its blend of colorful patterns, everyday essential items, and classic streetwear appeal, which makes sense since that’s where its primarily offered. XLarge’s upcoming collection for Spring 2010 can be seen below, showcasing those very elements of youthful urban contemporary fashion. Highlights include a selection of lightweight outerwear, denim, accessories, and knits.
24 KILATES x Reebok PUMP 20
Yet another Reebok PUMP 20 makes its rounds around the blogosphere, this time featuring a design from Spanish outfit 24 KILATES (24 Carats in English). Paying tribute to the already timeless design of the PUMP, the retailer remade the classic into a updated version with the same color scheme although featuring contemporary elements. The shoes will release on November 20th at 24 KILATES. Only 31 pairs are available.
Reebok Pump Bringback x 24 KILATES’ main objective is to make an act of respect and admiration to a system that represented a revolution in the sneaker world. Respecting the original colors and showing the system to everyone to admire, a tribute with sense. The shoe comes in full black suede with transparent plastic parts on both sides and of course on the tongue to see the inflatable chambers with details in orange, white and grey.
Ksubi Eyewear 2010 “Book Club” Collection
Dubbed “Book Club” Ksubi present its upcoming collection for 2010, which is comprised of 13 different style frames, each inspired by a varied range of topics, including steam punk, pop comic, and vintage notations. All are crafted from either plastic or metal, diverse in each one’s approach to conventional eyewear.
Benny Gold Doughboy New Era and 5 Panel Caps
Over at In4mation now, is a host of new Benny Gold items. Amongst the new releases, are these Benny Gold Doughboy New Era fitteds and Custom 5 panel caps. The Doughboys return in 3 new colourways with an fresh liner print to joint the familiar ‘B’ logo. As you can see, the 5 panels are very refrained and have minimal branding with only a light set of dashed lines across the otherwise plain colorway.
Terence Koh ‘Adansonias’ Exhibition
Canadian multimedia artist Terence Koh is currently exhibiting his debut solo show ‘Adansonias’ at the Parisian Galerie Thaddaeus Ropac, and will continue to do so until the show closes November 14. The gallery has been transformed by references to mythology, identity, power, religion, fashion and sexuality across such mediums as drawings, photographs, and collages; much of which has been created in Koh’s signature white monochrome.
