22 Jun
Circassian designer Kasim Tlibekov brutal ode to American muscle

Don’t ever really like to get too crazy with the pie-in-the-sky concepts, unless it’s really something truly exceptional. Such is the case with this menacing vaporware concept by Circassian designer Kasim Tlibekov. It helps that he’s chosen to put his talents on the Pontiac Firebird, one of America’s muscle cars of the highest order — […]


22 Jun
High-tops honoring the Dragon Boat Festival by Zhijun Wang

Beijing designer Zhijun Wang has taken his pyrography detailing method to a New Balance sneaker, the New Balance HS77. You may recall his Nike Air Force 1 Low, similar in it’s detailed design, yet the HS77’s silhouette is a majority blue colorway — representative of the “Blue Dragon” hue in the Dragon Boat’s hull. A […]


19 Jun
Designer Jason Freeny's 18-inch skeleton figures

Kaws has made several toys that appear to be dissected, showing off the skull and organs of Charlie Brown and many more. Now Moist Production has taken the same anatomical look to giant 18″ LEGO figures. Designed by Moist’s Jason Freeny, there are three figurines in this first Lego series — check out Freeny’ site […]


Since 1963, Alpinestars has provided the racing world with high-performance apparel, technical footwear and sportswear. Their newest suit, designed by London-based designer Death Spray Custom (AKA David Gwyther), fuses art, design, technology and racing into one sleek, somewhat humorous package. We’ve seen Gwyther ‘s work before with his Davida “Brain Box” helmet and Nitto Love/Hate Handlebars, […]


24 May
The prep collaboration continues into Spring/Summer 2012

Just half a decade ago Sperry Top-Sider had fallen somewhat of a fashion victim, but the iconic prep shoemaker has seen a Renaissance thanks in large part to Band of Outsiders’ designer Scott Sternberg. Sperry sponsored the California-based label’s first Runway Show at New York Fashion Week after Sternberg approached the Massachusetts cobbler seeking Top-Siders for […]


17 May
The Capsule Collection celebrating pre-Golden Era Hip-Hop glory

Before his fashion career took off, Takeshi Osumi (founder of PHENOMENON) was a successful and influential rapper in his native Japan. Given his knowledge and proficiency in both fields, it was only natural that Osumi teamed up with venerable street photographer (and Beastie Boys punchline) Ricky Powell, selecting three of his photos of hip hop […]


Parisian fashion legend Louis Vuitton is preparing to release a hardcover book, 100 Legendary Trunks, highlighting its foundation as a luggage company in 1894 all the way up to its most recognizable piece: the Trianon canvas-covered flat-bottom trunk. The history of the French luxury brand is rich, and the book aims to illuminate its century-old […]


2 May
Amsterdam designer Frank Tjepkema's "Invader Aiko" ring

People can’t seem to get over seminal arcade game Space Invaders invading all forms of their design. Its simple, pixelated genius has so sunk so deep in our cultural consciousness that you can find that 2-bit celestial aggressor on everything from Silver Pendents to Multi-Tool Keychains to Limited Edition Watches to of course street artist […]