Esteemed Japanese luggage makers HEAD PORTER have teamed up with Los Angeles designer Dr. Romanelli for a series of one-off bags. As usual for Dr. Romanelli the bags are handcrafted utilizing unique fabric, which means that each of the 24 bags are strictly one of a kind — the fabric originating from a custom patchwork […]

While walking the streets of Seoul and Tokyo these past 2 weeks, a certain melancholia can overtake you while traveling alone. Sure there’s always a thrill and effervescence of spirit when exploring new lands, but there’s also a pervasive, penetrating loneliness that really affects every sense, an isolation from being so far from home and […]

There are so many endless “limited edition” iterations of Medicom‘s iconic Bearbrick toy that frankly we’ve lost interest. Yes we realize it’s a cash cow for the vinyl toy maker but really, it may be time to move onto a new design. That being said, every once in awhile a clever re-imagination comes along that […]

Italian motorcycle company Alpinestars makes among the best riding gear available, and recently they’ve been making the jump into traditional clothing — a natural move in these post-streetwear times (remember their Shibuya release?). Now they’re about to launch their Apexinitiative, and for the first edition they’ve partnered with Fatlace  — but don’t think they’ve forsaken […]

Not sure how you’re living life these days, but my checking account balance tells me that shopping in Shibuya isn’t really an option. I’ve got like $100 extra dollars to spend, which wouldn’t even cover the cab ride from the airport into town. Doesn’t look like I’ll be diving into Tokyo’s fashion capitol anytime soon. […]

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