25 Sep
ZOZOGRANDH x Balabushka Remnants' intruder protector

Let’s be honest, sometimes you just want to be left alone. Maybe you’re watching a Game Of Thrones marathon, or perhaps you’ve cued up your favorite Lisa Ann video — who’s to say really. Long story short you wanna be left alone. In such times, ZOZOGRANDH x Balabushka Remnants’ aptly named “F*CK” Mat should let people […]


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 […]


10 Feb
The Japanese brand jumps into the plush toy game

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 […]


13 Dec
Black canvas high-top collaboration from two of Japan's best

The highly reliable mastermind JAPAN here collaborates with Converse Japan on a highly customized version of Converse’s Jack Purcell Hi Zip silhouette. Of course as it is mastermind Japan expect an all black colorway with copious skull and crossbones — a logo we see repeated on zipper tags, tongue and heel. The sneaker also features […]


1 Jun
5th Anniversary collection from Japanese label

Sure these Fulfill silhouettes from Japanese footwear label Terrem owe more than just a little to a certain high-top by Converse, but the details involved — including the woven material on the upper and clear plastic soles — make them worth mentioning. As part of Terrem’s 5th Anniversary collection, the high-top sneakers come in four […]


27 Apr
Limited edition shoes for summer

The collaboration between Beauty & Youth and Vans continues with a new summer Slip-On model. The limited edition sneaker will be available starting in June in two monogram versions, cobalt blue and lilac. You can pre-order the Beauty & Youth vs Vans Slip-Ons for late June delivery via Zozo for $90 (¥ 7,140). Additional close-ups […]


29 Mar
The British representing the British

The good people at Fred Perry have designed their latest British Invasion piece, the Union Jack Sweatshirt. It’s a 100% Cotton hooded jacket with the English flag stitched on the back, just to give some love to their British roots. The design comes in two colorways, a simple gray color scheme, and a classic red […]