New for 2012 comes Converse Japan’s oiled leather edition of their classic Chuck Taylor All Stars. The limited edition high-tops feature a buttery smooth premium brown leather upper that’s been well oiled, giving the normally pedestrian shoe a very exquisite sheen. The shoes are teamed up with hiking boot laces, an off-white sole, an embossed […]

Besides impeccable clothing and footwear, mastermind Japan’s not afraid to get into the plushy toy game. This Skull Kid plush toy takes mastermind Japan’s signature skull & bones and manifests it in ultra-cute format. If you didn’t attend the runway show of mastermind Japan at VERSUS TOKYO back in October to get it free, you […]

The concept of Present Moment Awareness is fairly self-explanatory, but yet eludes all of us almost constantly in the daily collision of life. We’re all so caught up always planning for the perpetual future which never arrives, and yet loaded with all the baggage of past experiences and regrets that yes we should learn from, […]

visvim elevates the foundation of its established brand to the next level with its Japanism collection. Known worldwide for its craftsmanship and use of top level materials, the Japanese brand takes those elements and incorporates them into a collection that pays homage to traditional Japanese design and manufacturing techniques. Label founder Hiroki Nakamura is releasing […]

Mastermind Japan and SASQUATCHfabrix have teamed up and created the double-zip sneaker. The black sneakers are Chuck Taylor-like high-tops with side logo detail of both companies. Leather collar detail and a front tab featuring mastermind Japan’s skull logo are the finishing details. Mastermind Japan’s creator, Masaaki Honma, recently announced that the spring/summer 2012-2012 would be […]

Passarella Death Squad returns with a fresh set of t-shirts for Spring/Summer 2012. The new collection centers around archetypal animals paired with sketches of beautiful naked women. As they write: “Let yourself go! Open your mind! Speed of life and Together. A celebration of animal magnetism, power and grace…” So there you have it! All […]

Japanese label WTAPS is set to produce a collection of quality Harris Tweed products including leather gloves, a sport coat, a flannel jacket and a hat. The renowned high quality and durable Scottish wool material results in clothing that is aesthetically pleasing to the eye, while resonating with WTAPS’s philosophy of trying to “maximize the […]

Japanese department store chain Isetan will be releasing an exclusive Head Porter collection consisting of wallets, a pouch and an iPad and iPhone case in light blue and yellow plaid design. The limited edition collection will be offered exclusively at Isetan retail stores around the world.