The latest from Japanese footwear masters visvim are chukka-style shoes based off their Newell silhouette. Part of their Fall/Winter 2011 collection, the boots are made from Italian vegetable-tanned cowhide leather with a natural horsehide leather lining. The hand-sewn Newell shoes also feature a bamboo shank for shock absorption, a replaceable Vibram outsole and a cork footbed. […]
Camouflage will never fade from the streetwear scene, and its employment on every accessory and article imaginable will occur till the last bodega closes (Penfield & Sperry‘s latest collabo only one recent example). So seeing artist C-Law team up with British label Addict for a pair of canvas shoes with full camo pattern seems par […]
Element Skateboards just introduced their first line of eco-conscious menswear. As the industry evolves Element is attempting to grow alongside the organic style evolution of the surf/skate culture, and thus the collection focuses on environmentally friendly materials and manufacturing processes. Using Earth-tone colors and showing an appreciation for living with respect to the environment, the pieces […]
Looking for an inventive way to change up your dress gear? Look no further than the Neck Spec. The abstract cousin to your eyewear, the headscratching accessory gives a shaded take on the classic bow tie. The updated version fits with almost any collar and all come with an adjustable elastic neck band. The brainchild […]
In a move that is sure to send fans of Japanese streetwear fits of heart palpitations, three of the country’s top labels have collaborated on a GORE-TEX-inspired line of jackets titled “The Fusion Project“. The collection of four performance jackets were created by the mighty triumvirate of mastermind JAPAN, White Mountaineering and visvim with key […]
French label A.P.C. is known for the impeccably crafted work, and their latest collection for Autumn/Winter 2011 is no exception. But unlike most A/W collections, this Winter Resort Collection for men aims at warm weather resort destinations — hence the line of tshirts above. Jean Touitou, the Tunisian born designer, founder and principal artistic director […]
High end Japanese streetwear brand mastermind JAPAN collaborates with Deica on a somewhat unexpected product — an aromatic room spray. Masters of packaging and preseentation, it’s no surprise that this collabo is beautifully put together. Available at Zozo for $50 (¥3,990).
Are you trying to catch someone pulling some shady maneuverings? Would you like to record what’s going on around you without anyone knowing you’re recording them? Or are you just some weird kid who’s pretending to be the world’s corniest pimp to bust a community organization? Well you should look no further than Thanko — […]