Brilliant Establishment

Takashi Murakami "Superflat" Prints

2008-01-26T22:33:00.000-08:00

Hehehe, cool =P

Available at the Kaikai Kiki store on Honeyee from January 25th.

Via Hypebeast

CRS - Us Placers

2008-01-22T04:21:00.000-08:00

CRS = Pharrell + Kanye + Lupe + BAPE (shark hoody) + BBC + Ice Creams + Dior

Luxury Footware

2008-01-22T03:17:00.000-08:00

It’s hard to define the term luxury footwear in the sneaker diligence, especially in today’s terms with so many mainstream labels dominating shelf space. In every sneaker purchase we all want that sneaker that has virtues of color, fabric, brand, modishness and street cred.

However, I believe that the varieties and options of sneakers have expanded beyond anyone’s expectations in the passing years. Take for example Common Projects. This collaborated brand between designers Prathan Poopat (whom is also the former art director for Visionaire and V, one of the most limited edition magazines in the world) and Flavio Girolami, are hand made in Italy from premium nappa leather. They come in slick minimalist design with a Maison Martin Margiela’ish logo branding on the heel. These would be a great alternative to your normal Dior Homme or Gucci sneakers.

These shoes cop for a hefty $275usd price tag.

For You - The Prelude

2008-01-21T14:34:00.000-08:00

Got my new kicks
And my new shirt
With my fly girl
In her denim skirt
With my pretty lady
She's my darling
So I treat her right
I watch my slang
Cos her ex-man was makin her feel shame
But it's so sick
She still so game
It's just yea, yea she love it over here
It's just yea, yea she love it over here

Props to Lupe

WMNS Nike Air Max 90: black/black-cerise/pink

2008-01-21T14:11:00.000-08:00

Here is a fresh new colourway for the ladies from the Nike Air Max 90 series, featuring a dominant black upper along with pink accents throughout the AM 90. A very nice addition is the patent leather with embedded rainbow chips on the mid-panel area and the gum sole. Available only at select retailers. Cop your pair in time for that special someone ;)

Via Sneakerfreaker.

Gucci Spring Summer

2007-05-19T17:22:00.000-07:00

You always get a feeling that your taste is changing when high end luxury labels start coming within your shopping concept. Or maybe its just that feeling that I’m getting old. Haha. Does style come with age? Well, I hope so. I was browsing through Gucci’s spring summer shoe collection and came across these pair of suede sneakers. Sleek. Plus they look extraordinarily comfy with the elastic signature web side gore, perforated interlocking G and rubber soled.

Dave White

2007-05-11T19:23:00.000-07:00

Check out more of Dave White's work at www.davewhite.me.uk

Triumvir: Bruce Lee in Jordan 1 Pack T-Shirts

2007-04-20T19:38:00.000-07:00

The big question: If Bruce Lee was alive would he have worn the Jordan 1 Retro Pack? I think not. But I could definitely see him in Vans slip-ons doing his kung-fu moves. Then again, those Jordans might give an extra pow to his kicks.

Today Triumvir has released some nice Bruce Lee t-shirts, with him wearing the Jordan 1's. This launch corresponds with the release of the Jordan 1 Retro Pack. This tee originally came out in 2005 and now they enhanced it to match this new release. Matching shoes for matching tees.

Pic via Highsnobiety

Visvim x Original Fake Zahra slip-on WHITE

2007-04-20T19:17:00.000-07:00

It’s funny how the 20 years(around that figure) patent law on products has little effect on the shoe industry. We have seen examples like Bapestas and Nike AF1. Then there’s the frenzy on Converse's chucks that every designer seem to conceptualise their “art” on. And here we see the Van’s Slip-Ons. I hold no feeling of resentment or denigration towards this move. Instead, I believe it creates diversity and pushes bigger labels to create newer products. Okay, enough of the mambo-jambo.

A while back there was the Visvim x Original Fake Zahra slip-on and at the time it dropped in black. Now comes the release of the white version of the sneaker. The sneaker features the Kaws cross eyes on the top and the iconic bones character on the backheel.

The sneaker will be launched at Original Fake and at F.I.L. in Tokyo this weekend.

What a weird one...

2007-04-18T17:07:00.001-07:00

Take a look at these. I had no idea why they were on Cool Hunting for ages until I made the connection between the words "USB Hub" and plastic food.

The plates of food are actually glorified USB hubs and the USB ports are hidden somewhere in the plastic mess. The plate of spaghetti cleverly hides the port at the tip of the fork while the plate of tomato-rice, deep-fried shrimp and hamburger with mystery sauce is actually a 4-port USB hub. Cool? Or just plain weird...??
Apparently, there are tonnes of these things in Japan being made by a design company called Solid Alliance. They also have card holders that look like raw shabu-shabu, and a surprisingly delectable collection sushi USB flashdrives.

Via Cool Hunting and Core77.

Converse LTD Collaberations

2007-04-17T17:14:00.000-07:00

We've just been informed by Converse that they will be having a collaboration release coming up in June. The collaboration includes Yukinora Dehara, Cupco, and Bwana Spoons. Each artist was asked to design a shoe for the "Conversations" collection and each pair included in the collection comes with a mini-magazine called "Conversations", a magazine that Converse put out back in the 1940s. I have to say, they look pretty nice. Check these out:

BAPE X TATAMI

2007-04-11T16:42:00.000-07:00

On the 28th April 2007, Bape will be releasing their newest crossover with Tatami. These new Bape x Tatami sandals may remind you of the Birkenstock concept. But lets hope they're as comfortable as they look. Nevertheless, Tatami has had their reputation for making top quality shoes(mostly for women).

And incase you didnt know, the word "tatami" came from tatami mats, which are traditional japanese flooring. Tatami were originally a luxury item for the wealthy at a time when lower classes had mat-covered dirt floors.

The sandals come in 3 models. Mens, womens, and kids.

Pics via slamxhype info via Bape

KIKS TYO HEAD SHOP and HTML GRAND OPENING

2007-04-10T16:31:00.000-07:00

On April 20th, 2007, the long awaited KIKS TYO HEAD SHOP will open in Shibuya, Japan. The same day will also see the launch of "html" - a world standard street select shop in Ikebukuro, Japan - owned and curated by KIKS TYO's own hobby: tech.

KIKS TYO's Shibuya HEAD SHOP will serve as the brand's flagship store and will act as a retail anchor for over 40 domestic Japanese stockists of the KIKS TYO brand. In addtion to offering KIKS TYO apparel, accessories and collaborative items, the HEAD SHOP will serve as ground zero for CASIO G-SHOCK's 25th anniversary within Japan's boutique landscape as G-SHOCK's official 25th anniversary retail partner.

Across town in Ikebukuro, KIKS TYO's hobby:tech will unveil his world standard select shop "html." Hobby will curate the shop in a similar fashion to his popular Street Jack column, "Hobby:TechEx - Street Express" - selecting leading domestic street wear, sneakers, and collaborative items from G-SHOCK to appear alongside the shops in-house "html" brand.

To commemorate the openings, special G-SHOCK 25th anniversary models will be available, as will special opening t-shirts from both the KIKS TYO HEADSHOP and html.

For more information, photos and site maps, please see: http://www.kikstyo.com/html.php or contact woven.jp@gmail.com

Attitude Dancer Vol. 2 by Reas

2007-04-09T17:37:00.000-07:00

Now, I'm trying not to be a hypocrite here, but lately, I have been getting very annoyed at the amount of complete crap and utter uselessness appearing in urban/street culture. It kinda feels as if since around one year ago, when I was first introduced into this scene, the originality or "freshness" of it all has eroded into blatent exploitation of a market on the rise.

This here is a splendid example of complete and utter bulls**t:

I mean, what the hell is this piece of crap?? Apparently, it's an "advanced" colouring book for adults. Give me a break, this "advanced" colouring book is a sorry excuse for softcore cartoon porn that tries to pass off as a legit item of street culture initiative aimed at horny kidults who think they're cool because they have an "advanced" adult colouring book.

I apologise if I offend those misguided enough to consider purchasing this. I also apologise on behalf of true proponents of street culture. This book is not representative of the much wider range of truly original and artistic pieces of work in this area.

People, make sure you think long and hard before accepting something at its face value. This goes for all things in life. Don't fall for bulls**t.

Busy Workshop Hong Kong 1st Anniversary

2007-04-06T01:32:00.000-07:00

BKRW were lucky enough to be invited to the proclaimed Hong Kong Bape store's first anniversary. They are more pics and info about the event on their website. Founder, Nigo, was also present at the event and like all Bape anniversaries around the world, there was a long queue of fans lining up for entry. I will let the pics do the rest of the talking.

Pics via BKRW

BE Comes Out of the Closet

2007-04-03T03:36:00.000-07:00

It's been a long time coming and we know you've been waiting. The proverbial cat is out of the bag. We are, literally, coming out of the closet, and it's certainly been very stuffy. So, without further ado we present Peanut, Butter, Jelly & Bread @ Brilliant Establishment.

Photo courtesy of Daniel Po

Now, while anyone can look good in a suit or a little black dress, it can only be the truly blessed who can make the clothes they have on look good. Clockwise from the top: Jason, Somang, Leesha, and Nick. Self-christened, self-blessed, and self-dressed, we are a group of law students whose sole wish is to establish something brilliant.

We have Jason "Peanut" Ng, because his brain is the size of one. For obvious reasons, he's the only one to disagree with us on this.

Somang "Butter" You, hard and cold at some times, warm and soft at others. Often accused of having the male equivalent of PMS.

Leesha "Jelly" Vaswani. You could lick her off a block of salt and she'd still be sweet.

Nick "Bread" Ponniah, because peanut, butter, and jelly can never be complete without bread.

Photo courtesy of Daniel Po

A further description of us would be fruitless. This is mainly due to the fact that outside of BE and law school, the four of us have next to nothing in common. Even at this moment as this is being written, we are all busy doing our own thing. This wouldn't be so unusual but for the fact that we're all in the same room.

This will probably best convey a sense of who we are. While the guys base conversation and day-to-day activities on three main groups of thought: (1) "I want to have sex with it", (2) "I want to eat/drink it", and (3) "It exists", the lone girl looks on in despair, shaking her head and sighing "Oh God..."

Photo courtesy of Daniel Po

We're out and we're here. Rosy-cheeked and so fresh. Wishing we could do something but restrained by anything and everything. Hoping to get somewhere without knowing how. Just chop us up and make a salad.

Watch this space.

Rain, rain go away...

2007-03-29T13:40:00.000-07:00

Or, if it doesn't, you can visit the Karen Walker store and get a raincoat to keep the rain away...Hmm, I kinda like the sunnies as well... I think I might have to just check it out for myself.

STAPLE DESIGN x JEFF ITW

2007-03-26T02:40:00.000-07:00

Jay Smith from BKRW just sent an email about his interview with Jeff Staple from Staple Designs. It is a humble yet honorable interview which depicts the views and perceptions of one of street cultures main icon. Like all interviews with huge figures of such industry/culture, it’s always inspirational to hear their voices especially in such a period where mainstream pollutes many of the street cultures ideals. Like Jay said, Jeff is an old school guy. So there’s nothing better than old school. So go check out the interview at www.bkrw.com

AH Tennis by Alexandre Herchcovitch

2007-02-25T20:14:00.000-08:00

Ever had a tough time finding that shoe that people would just stare at every time they walk pass? Well, here's one. These punchy, bubble wrap-inspired kicks by Sao Paulo-based designer Alexandre Herchcovitch are the latest from fellow Brazilians Melissa's series of successful collaborations with other designers.

It is a true inspiration having someone as great as Alexandre to design these shoes. Famous for his alternative sense of art and design in his collection, he has once again created a shoe that spells marvelous. The inspiration for these sneakers was from the plastic that we all love popping - yes - bubble wrap!

If you have any questions about finding these shoes just send us an email.

Oestudio Sneakers

2007-02-25T19:52:00.000-08:00

We've seen and heard of Nikes, Pumas, Adidas, Bapestas and all those big bad shoe labels coming up with outrageous shoe concepts with mind-blowing color combos. It’s a never ending cycle of release where the labels compete in the big sneaker market. But if you’re in for something new, here’s Oestudio Sneakers. Never heard of them? Well of cause not, though you might have seen them on runways for other big labels. Their plain concepts and designs with soothing color schemes makes it so easy to go with any of your clothes. But what makes them unique you might ask? Its because they manage to coalesce the concepts mentioned with well thought out design, like thin round laces and nearly double the amount of eyelets on most kicks, offset exaggerated features like extra-long tongues and wide toe caps that would otherwise look clownish. Comfort and style. Can it get any better?

Check out their site HERE

Lunar New Year @ Brilliant Establishment

2007-02-18T15:03:00.000-08:00

It seems kinda excessive celebrating two separate dates for New Years. But us eastern folk know that the Lunar New Year is the big one. Less drinking and partying, more family and much, much more genuine festivity! After all, the Chinese and Koreans have been celebrating this for well over 2000 years!

Everyone, welcome to the year of the pig.

How to Shower: Women vs. Men

2007-02-11T17:46:00.000-08:00

AHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA, this vid almost made me pee my pants! I came across it while havin a look at Core77, an online design magazine with some cool stuff featured every day. Head over there for perusal. Anyways, this is the funniest shit I've seen for a while.

I was like, "OMG, I DO THAT!" while laughing hysterically sitting at my office computer.

Puma x Mihara Yasuhiro S/S '07 Collections

2007-02-11T13:56:00.000-08:00

I almost stained my pants when I first saw this post on Slam. Then again on High Snob. Then, yet again, on Hypebeast. The pics just got bigger and better and I was drooling uncontrollably. Puma has been working with Japanese fashion designer Mihara Yasuhiro for quite some time now and for the upcoming (North Hemi) Spring/Summer, they have released two different collections that draw from different elements making each unique.

The first collection is the ROCK ON S/S '07 Collection, inspired by the Heavy Metal and features the MY-25 Metallic Gold High Top Boots and the MY-24 Metal Trainer. The second collection is called OOPARTS which stand for Out of Place Artefacts, with the concept coming from a story about a well-known archeologist, Dr Mihaluk, who discovered what looked like a modern day sneaker embedded in ancient rock . Freaky stuff huh? Anyways, the OOPARTS Collection consists of the MY-1 Peace, MY-9 Love, MY-25, and a Carry All bag.

So, after having read all this stuff about these two collections and looked at all the pics, it came down to the slow and arduous tasks of picking a few of my favourite images to post here. As you might realise, this exercise was a complete failure. I just put 'em all up cos they're all so deliciously HOTT.

My pants = stained.

Mihara Yasuhiro is officially my new hero.

Check out SlamXHype for a nice, detailed post about these collections. Check out Hypebeast cos that's where I got these pics from, and go to High Snobiety to see the red Carry All bag.

Thanks to all the above and to PUMA. You lovely, eye-candy creating bunch of shoe freaks, you.

Sweet sweet goodness......

2007-02-09T22:23:00.000-08:00

Well if you've read any of my previous posts you'll know how much i love reptile skinned shoes :D and Nike has, once again, catered to my needs.... now if only i could afford them..... Well these shoes are known as the AF1 masterpieces (how appropriate). They are Italian made crocodile and anaconda skin shoes that retail for $2000US a pair..... don't they just make you drool...... well if you happen to have a couple of grand lying around go cop yourself a pair of these sweet sweet shoes, and if you don't want them for yourself and you just happen to be really really nice I'm open to gifts :P

thanks to Nike for the info and hypebeast for the picture.

BE Baybee's Hottest Picks

2007-02-09T06:05:00.000-08:00

Last Christmas, one of the cutest purchases I made is the MadeULook tees. You can simply throw on a pair of jeans with them and create a casual "I don't care but I want you to notice me" look which I quite like.So, they do fulfill their purpose...They!

These tees are from the MadeULook Holiday line

Upgrading Denim to a Whole New Level

2007-02-08T02:46:00.000-08:00

This could only be done by True Religion Brand Jeans. With clients that include Jennifer Lopez, Kate Hudson, David Beckham and Bruce Willis, the brand that only started off in 2002 has proven itself to be worthy of becoming one of the most wanted jeans in the world. Some other denim brands that have come up in the recent years include Seven Jeans and Tsubis.

True Religion Brand Jeans are produced for men, women and children. Their lines extend to jackets, shorts, skirts, shirts and many more. In catering for women's denim needs in particular, the brand has a wide range from the signature lowrise 'Joey' line to ultra skinny "Julie' line.

All the lines are heavily influenced by rock 'n roll, r&B and hip hop. Not only are they comfortable to wear and have the perfect fit, but the intense attention to detail makes this brand a leader in the high-end denim market.

These jeans can be found in the US, UK, France, Japan, Italy, Russia and Hong Kong.

For more information, go to truereligionbrandjeans

Sneakerfiles Search Engine

2007-02-06T13:59:00.000-08:00

Finally, a centralised search engine for authentic kicks!

Big props to the Sneakerfile s crew for setting this database up. No more filtering through fake sneakers and there is also a feature so that you can submit online sneaker stores that might have been missed, or if a new one has been set up. Webistes are approved before addition so you can trust that search results are genuine. As Slam says, this is pretty much revolutionary so BOOKMARK IT. Period.

Sneakerfiles Authentic Sneaker Search Engine

Via Sneakerfiles

Fafi "Sleek" Collection for Adidas

2007-02-06T13:40:00.000-08:00

I posted about these cute girl's shoes a while ago. Well now, they're out, and they're celebrating the release with an event at the Adidas Original Store in Tokyo on March 3, aka 'Hinamatsuri' or 'Girl’s Day' in Japan. Fafi herself will be in Tokyo on the day. So if you're a girl and are in Tokyo, be sure to head over and check these pieces and their creator out.

And if you aren't in Japan, you can still own some Fafi artwork. Fafi's book "Love and Fafiness" is now available via Span of Sunset online store.

Also check out Necessaries Toy Foundation to see the toys used for the Fafi x Adidas collection display.

Hypebeast has it all.

Evita Peroni Shows Us How It's Done

2007-02-03T20:31:00.000-08:00

The existence of Evita Peroni fashion accessories finalizes the perfect touch in creating a unique look. The how-to-booklets facilitate the process of producing results that were once only obtainable at expensive salons. Their latest collection: Le Weekend and Drama Queen combines sophistication and simplicity, and has vintage written all over them. They are gorgeous, affordable, and ever changing. Products include elastics, double comb, chignon, pelican, twist, handbags, sunglasses, necklaces and earings.

My favourite picks are: Betsey necklace, Georgia necklace, Aleia stretchy and Lema pelican.

For more go to evitaperoni.com

To You-Know-Who-You-Are...

2007-02-03T18:44:00.000-08:00

It demanded patience, perseverance and a few trips to Singapore to get these in size 6, but now I have them.

That too, thanks to you!!!

Vans Vault 2007 Preview

2007-02-03T03:28:00.000-08:00

The Vans Vault line looks to have a lot of nice releases ready for release in 2007. Some of you might have seen on SlamX, Hypebeast or HighSnob the Iron Maiden Vans, which I personally was not a big fan of, but that was just one of many samples for 2007 previewed at Project New York. Check em out.

Images/Info: The Village Voice

Aston Martin joins LVMH

2007-02-03T03:11:00.000-08:00

LVMH Group, a world leader in luxury, has just recently acquired car manufacturer Aston Martin. A lot of speculation around this had arised but it has now been confirmed.
The group that provides the world with luxury brands and products ranging from wines & spirits to selective retailing has now branched into the motor vehicle industry. So you can be sure to see some very nice cars for 2007 from Aston Martin with a touch of Louis Vuitton class or maybe even Marc Jacobs shine.

Image: High Snobiety
Info: High Snobiety / LVMH

How do celebs look so good?

2007-02-01T17:06:00.000-08:00

Hot dayum. Who cares how they do it, right? As long as we can oggle at them on the telly!

But don't be fooled, they aren't "naturally" that way. Women on the red carpet undergo extensive torture, all the way from the tips of their hair down to their toenails. Men have it easy though, just a dab of make-up here and there... friggin' pretty boys.

Read about it here.

Kids, even though these 'tricks of the trade' may sound like a good idea, especially the ones using surgical sticky tape, I would advise against trying them at home.

Article via stuff.co.nz

The Game feat. Kanye West - Wouldn't Get Far

2007-02-01T13:54:00.000-08:00

Ye-ya, it's The Game, nigga. Haha, trust some geeky asian dude to be a Game fan :p

His latest single 'Wouldn't Get Far' produced and featuring the man himself, Kanye West, was released recently and the music video has just premiered on MTV. And guess what, alongside the self-hailed "messiah of gangsta rap", Kanye rolls up wearing the white BAPE Tiger Hoodie along with one of the newest BAPE Varsity Jackets. Bahahahaha

And listen to the lyrics from 'Bang', track number 14 on Doctor's Advocate:

From now on, wear a Bathing Ape hoodie get stripped in the club
Like a bitch in the club, watch him strip in the club
You like ice creams? Get a banana split in the club

Hmmm, makes you wonder, would The Game really strip Kanye West in the club? Haha. Anyways, check out the vid. I love The Game (and I know a lot of people hate him) and I love Kanye West (everyone loves Kanye), and with a splash of BAPE product placement? That entitles it to a post on BE.

Holla.

Colette celebrates in Style

2007-01-31T21:55:00.000-08:00

Colette will be celebrating their 10th anniversary this spring via a collaboration with Lacoste. There will be limited edition sneakers and polo tops produced which feature both the traditional Lacoste crocodile and Caperino & Peperone (Colette's Icons). There are 2 pairs of leather and mesh high top shoes being released which have awesome custom laces saying "Caperino & Peperone Love Lacoste" which i personally think is the best feature.

There are 14 Polos coming out over 14 days and they all have different designs. The goods will be sold at Colette and their webstore from march the 1st so get saving people :D

thanks to sneakerfreaker for the heads up

Jabbar Snakeskins

2007-01-31T21:17:00.000-08:00

Saw these on slam and had to post them. The shoes are based around Kareem's movie stint in the Bruce Lee movie 'Game of Death'. As you can see the details in the shoes are very impressive, especially the etching on the tongue that reads "Kareem Abdul Jabbar Little Dragons Basketball Camp". This has got to be one of the nicest pairs of snakeskins i have seen in a long time, and lets be honest, every shoe collection has to have AT LEAST one pair of snakeskins :D

thanks to slamXhype for the info and pics.

Dennis Juan Ma

2007-01-31T17:21:00.000-08:00

Was just havin a mosey around Cool Hunting and came across a post about Dennis Juan Ma, born in China but moved to Auckland (NZ) eight years ago where he studied graphic design. He now works as a freelance illustrator. Check out some of his work that I thought was pretty cool:

"I like to collect interesting bits and pieces from daily life and put them into my work. Any funny conversation or jokes or silly ideas all can be my material. I'm a fan of historical fashion, especially during 1940-1950. I really love that period and think the art at that time was really cool."

Check out more of his art and illustrations at whoisjuan.

The Whole Beast: Nose to Tail Eating

2007-01-31T05:48:00.000-08:00

Now I ain't boasting, but I consider myself fairly innovative in the kitchen. One of my achievements is making a pretty decent meal out of instant mee-goreng, brocolli, olive oil, and cold roast beef. But I got nothing on this guy. He makes his meals out of pig blood, herring semen, and lambs' brains... eww... and people pay good money to eat it too!

Apparently he is hailed as one of the most innovative, yet traditional, chefs, and all power to him as he makes piles of dough from people eating his food in his London restaurant, St. John.

Apparently, no-one told him that the Chinese have already bet him to it. I'm *pretty* sure the Chinese eat anything and everything... haha

Check this book out at Amazon.com... and order it if you like. Would make a nice gift for the mum who always tells you not to waste food. Give her some herring semen and see what she says then :D

Modus Operandi Web Special

2007-01-31T02:29:00.000-08:00

Modus Operandi have just released their first logo t-shirt on their webstore. As usual, the material is premium 100% cotton and their design is fresh and original. Two colourways are available: salmon/white and royal/white, with each colourway limited to 25 tees. They are going for US$55 so get in quick at Modustore to get yourself a tee from one of the most promising new labels around.

Check out their website here for a better feel for why so many people feel MO is what the streetwear scene needs right now.

Image/Info: Modustore

Converse X Junya Watanabe Man

2007-01-31T02:00:00.000-08:00

Wow, it's been a while since something has caught my eye like this set of six Converse Chuck Taylors designed by the one and only avant-garde master Junya Watanabe Man.
Simple linear patterns and bright colours. I love 'em. Love 'em, love 'em, love 'em. And if someone ever got me the black-and-white checkerboard pattern pair, I would love 'em too.

Images: Hypebeast

Run Athletics Legacy "3 Strap" Premium

2007-01-29T16:42:00.000-08:00

The latest addition to the RA lineup is the Legacy 3 Strap. Released in 2 colourways, the sneakers already feature premium materials such as ostrich leather on the straps. Now, some people look down on strap-on shoes, but I reckon that if they're done right and add something to the overall look of the shoe, they are just as cool and stylish as laces.

These are slated to be released in Spring'07 in the Northern Hemisphere.

Info: High Snobiety
Images: The Go Figure

Vans Joins the Custom Crew

2007-01-29T15:39:00.000-08:00

Well it was only a matter of time before Vans decided to make their own online custom store. Vans has been putting out some unique designs over the last year and their collaboration with Marc Jacobs has definitely made them a force to be reckoned with in the shoe market. Personally I'm not that impressed with the fact that you can only customize two pairs of shoes (the Slip-ons and the Old Skools) but I'm hoping that number increases soon (the Half-Cabs would be the best addition). Untill then, you can cop your pair of custom Vans right here.

Thanks to Highsnobiety for the heads up and Vans for the goodness.

Eric Clapton x Hiroshi Fujiwara x C. F. Martin IV

2007-01-28T21:23:00.000-08:00

Well heres something i found that i thought was just cool. For a guitar and a sneaker fan there is no other way to really explain it but cool. Hiroshi is one of the greatest sneaker designers ever and Eric Clapton really needs no introduction. This guitar is just plain sexy.... even the case is sexy....... but then again , at $5000us , the very least you'd expect is sexy :D
thanks to Guitar Center for the info and pics

Greedy Genius Strikes Again

2007-01-28T21:03:00.000-08:00

If your into flashy sneakers that stand out then check out Greedy Genius. These shoes are incredibly colorful and are a perfect BAPE alternative. These are just a few samples from their up and coming spring 2007 line, they use some crazy materials such as carbon fiber and 3m reflective along with the usual 'out there' materials such as crock skin and patent leather to create some pretty crazy shoes. If they tickle your fancy my advice to you would be to make your purchase ASAP because, sadly, there is only 500 units of each style in the world so they are going to be sold out in a flash.

Thanks to hypebeast for the info and pics

Jhung Yuro Spring 2007 Preview

2007-01-28T16:34:00.000-08:00

One of the classiest shoe brands to come out of 2006 was definitely Jhung Yuro. Yuro set themselves apart from others by creating their very own models and designing them with quality materials, detail and classical pinache.

In the pic (from HighSnob), you can see two models in various colourways from Yuro's Spring lineup. Their flagship model, the Exotica, is dropping in white and brown colourways that really accentuate the exotic materials and the suede. Their new model is the Old School, a mid model. It's very simple, but the great attention to detail, premium material, and nicely blended colours will surely make this sneaker a classic.

Make sure you keep an eye on Jhung Yuro this 2007. The shoes look so classically breezy yet modern. Yuro puts it best:

When luxury permeates everything without shouting it, that's classic.
And when "classic" looks entirely modern, that's Jhung Yuro.

Thanks to High Snobiety for the heads up.

All Gone Book

2007-01-28T14:26:00.000-08:00

Now available at We Sold Out! This book is a collaberative effort by La MJC, Indesignwetrust and Colette entitled "All Gone".

It could be called the bible of street culture, showcasing 180 collector products dropped in 2006 including sneakers, toys, tees, skate decks, artwork, and collectables.

It also pays tribute to limited edition, featuring: A bathing ape, Alife, aNYthing, BBC, Crooks & Castles, Futura Laboratories, Huf, Ice Cream, Jordan, New Balance, Nike, Puma, Reebok, Supreme, Undefeated, Vans, Visvim, and a whole lot of other labels. Original artwork by artists including KAWS, Futura, Delta, Michael Lau, James Jarvis also feature.

It's limited to 500 copies and available only in English text. Head over to We Sold Out! to get your hands on this 178-page "Street Culture Bible".

Info/Image: We Sold Out!

If The Shoe Fits: VISVIM's Hiroki Nakamura @ Helio Mag

2007-01-23T18:03:00.000-08:00

Photo by Jeaneen Lund

Hiroki Nakamura, creative director of designer shoe line VISVIM, is interviewed by Helio Mag about his motivations, influences and inspiration, and on his recent debut into the US market.

Click here for the interview.

Info: Helio Mag

COMME des GARCONS "PLAY Box"

2007-01-23T04:51:00.000-08:00

This may be old news but i would like to have an entry on one of my favorite clothing label. Being on the high end of fashion labels, Comme Des Garcons is all about implicit integration of art and “anti pop fashion”.

My favorite series in this label is of cause the “Comme Des Garcons Play” series which displays a sample of simplistic t-shirts with minimal (but never unadorned) design. And just recently CDG released a limited Comme Des Garcons PLAY BOX series which were only available outside their usual Comme des Garcons store in Aoyama, Japan. These feature a collection of black and white PLAY tees and polo’s that come with a free (but limited!) CDG tote bag.

For those who do not know this astounding label, Comme des Garçons is a Parisian fashion label headed by Rei Kawakubo. Comme des Garcons specializes in anti-fashion, austere, sometimes deconstructed garments, sometimes lacking a sleeve or other component. Kawakudo's garments are primarily in black, dark gray, and white, often worn with combat boots.

Her designs have inspired many new designers like Belgian Martin Margiela(Hermes) and Ann Demeulemeester, as well as Austrian designer Helmut Lang. The newest offspring of Kawakubo's fashion think tank is former apprentice Junya Watanabe, who has recently attained much attention in the fashion business. Kawakubo is a member of the Chambre Syndicale du Pret-a-Porter. And for those who know Chambre Syndicale du Pret-a-Porter should know well enough CDG isn’t just any fashion label.

SSDD

LG x Prada KE850 Cellphone

2007-01-22T17:57:00.000-08:00

The war is only just beginning with the release of Apple's new touch-screen iPhone. Other mobile phone companies are no doubt hatching plans to compete with the so-called "revolutionary" iPhone. South Korean electronics giant LG has corroborated with high fashion label PRADA to create the 'LG Prada' KE850. The phone is sleek and has a mysterious ambiance and I believe is a serious contender to the iPhone. Have a look:

Believe it or not, the KE850 is smaller than the iPhone and features a user interface built on Adobe's familiar Macromedia Flash technology. The phone features a 2 megapixel camera with Schneider-Kreuznach lens, video player, document viewer and an extra wide LCD touch-screen. It supports Bluetooth 2.0 and USB 2.0 connectivity and includes a Micro SD memory slot for increased memory capacity for images, music and videos.

In true South Korean snobby fashion, LG apparently has no plans of introducing this phone to America. It will be out at mobile phone dealers and PRADA stores in sale in late February for US$780 at mobile phone dealers in Britain, France, Germany and Italy, and in Asian countries, including Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Singapore, in March.

So, to get one-up on 'em, this LG Prada phone is one thing the Yanks won't have.

Info/Image: XLarge Blog

Adidas Adilibria

2007-01-21T00:17:00.000-08:00

This one's for the ladies. Check out JD:Woman for the latest in Adidas' new sports clothing line Adilibria.
Heads up via JD mail.

Honeyee Magazine Print Edition

2007-01-16T16:43:00.000-08:00

The Honeyee web-magazine that you have all come to love will now be published in a print edition, something that Hiroshi Fujiwara had always intended to do this since Honeyee.com was created. The first issue will be dedicated to style, including features from Visvim, Sophnet, and Supreme.

Keep checkin' for more details on how to get yourself a copy.

Image/info: Honeyee

mmmmmmmmmm iPhone =D

2007-01-15T02:15:00.000-08:00

Well it was only a matter of time before apple decided to take over the mobile world and the iPhone is pretty much going to do it for them. This little puppy has everything you could need in a phone, web browser, email, wireless, mp3 player, video player, camera and to top it all off, its runs MacOSx , which basically means its a computer in your pocket :D oh happy day!!!!!

Run Athletics Legacy X Nintendo

2007-01-11T21:44:00.000-08:00

The classic Run Athletics shoe, Legacy, has been transformed for 2007 with RA collaberating with Nintendo to create this great new pair of kicks.

The sneaker features the Nintendo logo on the back of the heel while Yoshi and Mario appear on the inner and outer soles. The upper consists of a pattern made completely out of the Mario Bros game with a big letter "M" for "Mario" on the tongue. Awesome collab in my opinion =D

Images: SlamXHype
Info HighSnobiety

Crooks & Castles New Online

2007-01-10T08:32:00.000-08:00

The Crooks have just recently just added 2 new hoodies to their online store.

They have had such an amazing year in 2006, that we shouldn't expect any less of them in 2007. This we will see from their Spring '07 collection. For all those Crook fans out there, the boys will also be introducing their new Illuminate collection which will be shipped out mid Feb. And as usual this collection will only be available in exclusive retailers nationwide.

Heads up to all retailers carrying Crooks because the boys will be showing their Summer collection during Project NY at The Museum Group Showroom. And right after that they will be in good ol San Diego for Agenda. But don't forget that the Summer collection will also be shown in the coming Magic event. (13-16 Feb)

SSDD

"My 2007" @ Colette

2007-01-08T14:10:00.000-08:00

Le passage d'une année à une autre est toujours un moment de réflexion, un instant en suspension pendant lequel on se souveint du passé et on se projette dans l'aveir. Pour célèbrer l'année de ses dix ans, colette invite des artistes, illustrateurs et graphistes de divers horizons exprimer leur vision pour la nouvelle année.

The Colette boutique and gallery in Paris has invited an assortment of artists, illustrators and graphic designers to share artistic interpretations of their hopes (and fears) for 2007.

Artists include +41//DIY, Christophe Brunnquell, Mori Chack, Futura, Takashi Murakami and Kaws just to name a few. The exhibition will run until the 27th of January and proceeds of all sales will go to the WWF.
For those of you who aren't fortunate enough to be living in the City of Light, head here to see the online gallery of all the artwork and get to know a bit more about the artists behind the art.

Images/Info: Supertouch & Bare Blog

T-Shirt Monthly

2007-01-03T03:15:00.000-08:00

How would you like to subscribe to a magazine
A magazine different from any other
A magazine that would be a teeshirt
Nothing more nothing less

You would then receive
Periodically
In the mailbox or on the doormat
A new T from a notable teeshirt artist
Fair and square each month a new designer

The complicity between Matthew Chambers (aka Trudi), Lowrider and Belluard Bollwerk International led to TEESHIRT MONTHLY, a collection of six issues conceived by well-known teeshirt artists somewhere between Los Angeles and Frikourg.

The first issue will be released in January 2007, featuring original artwork by +41.

Who will come next: Grotesk, Razauno, anyone else you know?

Lowrider Teeshirt
Trudi
+41
Grotesk
Razauno

6 months, 6 teeshirts

Switzerland: CHF 200
Europe: EUR 170
Rest of the World: USD 200

All prices include postage

The info's all there. Now it's up to you to take advantage of this pretty sweet offer.

Image/Info: Belluard Bollwerk International
Thanks to Hypebeast and Cool Hunting for the heads up.

Adidas Oddities - Spring 2007

2007-01-03T02:47:00.000-08:00

These new releases from Adidas are a good example of how nice shoes can turn ugly... :(

Oddity High

Oddity Low

Oddity Micropacer

Os anunciados novos modelos da ADIDAS já começam a chegar às lojas gringas. Dentre eles as versões ODDITY dos ADICOLOR HIGH E LOW e o novo MICROPACER SILVER. A boa notícia para nós, brasileiros, é que alguns dos modelos dessa coleção chegam por aqui a partir de março, incluindo uma versão beemm bacana do ADICOLOR HIGH em azul marinho com listras em croco preto. É aguardar!

"The new models announced by ADIDAS have already started to arrave on foreign shores. Amongst those announced are the ODDITY versions of the ADICOLOR High, Low, and the new Micropacer Silver. The good news for us Brazilians is that some of the models from this collection will arrive here in March, including a bacana beemm (?) version of the ADICOLOR High in marine-blue with stripes in croco-black. Something to wait for!"

I certainly won't be waiting for these, but the bacana beemm version of the marine-blue Adicolor High sounds interesting. Not too bothered that I don't live in Brazil though..

Via sneakersBR
Images: Leaders 1354

Air Max 90 'Stars'

2007-01-02T21:01:00.000-08:00

This is the latest Air Max 90 to come out of Nike and is part of the 'Silver Stars' pack. It is like the little brother to the 'Croc Stars' which are also part of the same pack, and if u click on the link you'll realize why i say this. Personally i prefer these ones but only because i love the look of the Air max 90's. It's a pity they didn't include an 'over the top' material on the shoe (such as crocodile skin) because that would have been the selling point for me, but they still look pretty dam good and should be seriously considered as a great addition to your sneaker collection :D
Check out the stars on the inner sole (bottom pic). I thought this was a neat addition.

Thanks to NikeSB.org for the info and the pics

Sneaker Skins =D

2007-01-02T20:45:00.000-08:00

With the increasing number of people owning popular electronic devices such as Ipods and the Motorola RAZR, sneaker heads can now rejoice at the chance to make their gadgets look individual, because secretly everybody knows that its cooler to be different ;-). Phase 9 Media has released some limited edition sneaker head skins for the Ipod, the Ipod nano, the RAZR and the Sidekick.

Now not only do these look awesome but if u look really close you'll realize that all that color is actually some very clever advertising for Nike :-P

Thanks to HighSnobiety for the heads up and Phase 9 Media for the pics.

Seed: Where The Sidewalk Ends

2007-01-01T22:41:00.000-08:00

Seed Magazine is an online magazine that combines science with culture. The result is a truly original and unique view of the world.

A planning blueprint for Davis Festival Street in Portland. Credit: Lloyd D. Lindley

Imagine a street with no sidewalk. Cars stroll at a leisurely pace alongside pedestrians moseying among the palm trees and granite columns. No white lane dividers, no bland asphalt. Sound like the future? At an intersection in Portland's Chinatown, it's already reality. This is truly contemporary design's victory over the modern problems.

"The idea of this street is that it's designed like a public square but it's open to traffic," said Ellen Vanderslice, a project manager for the Portland Department of Transportation. "We were very consciously trying to create a body language of the street that tells people something different is going on here."

The approach appears to be working, she said. "Pedestrians tend to just mosey across the street every which way," Vanderslice said. "And drivers slow down and pay attention."

Read the entire article here.

Image/credit: Seed Magazine

Adidas SB Superstars

2007-01-01T21:19:00.000-08:00

Adidas have brought out their first skateboarding shoe for the new year with these white/green Superstars. It features "cane" material, a brown midsole and a green inner lining.

Expect more from Adidas in terms of their skateboarding line. Let's see how they tackle the challenge posed by Nike SB who, at the moment, are really on top of their game with their well-designed and creatively innovative releases.

Check out the NikeSB.org forums (haha) for more pics and further news.

Image: NSB
Info: Hypebeast

Presenting:

2007-01-01T20:59:00.000-08:00

This collaberative album from the brilliant Talib Kweli and Madlib is music's equivalent to a middle-finger-up directed at all the superficial and commercial bullshit going on in the rap world today. Aptly named "Liberation", this album is truly and completely free.

Here's the deal:
1. Download the music from Rappcats.com & burn a cd.
2. Download the cover, print it & cut it up.
3. Listen to your copy of "Liberation" - the Talib Kweli & Madlib collab - and throw up your middle finger.

Brought to you by Blacksmith & Madlib Invazion. www.myspace.com/talibkweli | www.myspace.com/madlib

Liberate yourself a copy right now.

Thanks to SlamXHype for the heads up.

2007 @ Brilliant Establishment!

2006-12-31T17:38:00.000-08:00

We hope you all had a great start to the new year, and hope to have much more in store for you in 2007 here at Brilliant Establishment. Much thanks to all those who visited.

On behalf of P.B.J & Bread, we would like to wish you: Feliz Año Nuevo, Bonne Année, 过年好, Gutes Neues Jahr, Feliz Ano Novo, あけましておめでとうございます, Selamat Tahun Baru, Gelukkig Nieuwjaar, Sreèno Novo Leto, Sawadee Pee Mai, and 세해 복 많이 받으새요!

Happy New Year.

Greetings via TheHolidaySpot

Grn Apple Tree: Spring 2007

2006-12-30T02:24:00.000-08:00

Check out these cool reversible hoodies from Grn Apple Tree Clothing. They're set to release on the 15th of January and make great use of floral, polka-dot, and zebra-print patterns. Also being released are a selection of new tees, a travel bag, and head gear and bandanas with matching scarves.

Go to their Grn Apple Happenings blog for more pics and check out their website here.

Image/info: Grn Apple Happenings
Via SlamXHype & Hypebeast

Modus Operandi 2007 Collection

2006-12-29T23:04:00.000-08:00

Modus Operandi was introduced by HighSnobiety a while back. Their Spring '07 collection consists of tees only, but what they've got, they've done well. Their pieces were from the start cut & sew and their well-balanced, aesthetic designs with well-chosen colours and tasteful motifs really puts them somwhere in the market where not many labels can be placed.

It looks like HighSnob have been following this label for a while, and I must say as a relative newbie, Modus Operandi seems like a good label to follow. Am waiting in anticipation for a lot more from them!

You can check out the rest of their '07 Collection here.

Image: Modus Operandi
Thanks to HighSnobiety for the heads up.

Ice Cream Boardflips II

2006-12-28T18:44:00.000-08:00

From SneakersBR:
A segunda geração dos ICE CREAMS toma forma e prepara seu lançamento além-EUA (onde ele já saiu há um tempo).

"The second generation of ICE CREAMS takes form and prepares its launch beyond the USA (where it has already been released)."

Pic via sneakerstuff

New PUMA: Tempo / Dassler Scherenbahn X

2006-12-28T17:11:00.000-08:00

Puma's heating it up with a re-issue of some of their classic PUMA originals.

First up is the Tempo, quoted to have been re-released "with some FLAVA!" hahaha. There have been two shoes released, both in suede and different colours. The light pistachio colour constrasts with midnight-black, while the bright orange lights itself up on jet-black.

The next three shoes are pieces under the Puma Dassler selection and are low-cut versions of the bad-ass Dassler Hesselberg Rock. It's a very vintage styled shoe and I especially love the PUMA-curve stitching on the side. Gives it a very classy touch. As you can see, the Scherenbahn X comes in three colours: black on chrome, white on black, and white on white.

Check out the PumaTalk Blog for more pics.

Info & images via PumaTalk

ADIDAS: Originals Archive 2007

2006-12-28T02:12:00.000-08:00

BKRW introduces the second series in the line-up for Adidas' spring/summer '07 Originals Catalogue. Their objective is to bring out some of their strongest items from the Adidas archive to re-interpret some pieces and re-design others. I reckon Adidas have got something really cool going on here, and especially lovin' the sleek and sexy Micropacer.

Strider Lea - Launched in 1985, it's been re-created with a leather upper in authentic colours.

Decade Hi Lea - Made its first appearance on basketball courts in 1984. This is a hi-cut reproduction made with a leather upper in the familiar and much-loved colours.

Micropacer - Released in 1984, the Micropacer redefined 'running shoe technology' by incorporating a microcomputer. Now it's been reissued in a full patent leather upper with a matching Micropacer Music Case.

ADI Camo Jacket - The ADI Camo pattern was adopted from an original 80's ski-jacket found in Japan. Adidas chose a M65 military jacket to apply its old school pattern.

Pro Model Vintage - The Pro Model accompanied the iconic Superstar in 1969 and quickly became famous with its unmistakable shell toe. This version comes in a unique crocodile emboss--a classic model for all sneaker lovers.

I admit, these are HOT, and a salute to Adidas for this 'cos I seriously had thought they were losing their touch. It seems that they're taking a different approach from the likes of Nike, New Balance and Vans (among others) and are continuing to release their shoes and apparel in meticulously and independently produced and marketed sales-lines rather than a creative free-for-all, which often, unfortunately, results in a lot of superflity and needless hype.

Images/Info: all thanks to BKRW.

New Oakley Custom

2006-12-28T01:41:00.000-08:00

A heads-up from Highsnob iety:

Looks pretty cool huh? First it was Nike ID sneakers, and Burton and their custom snowboards, now, it's Oakley's sunglasses. You can now customise practically all of their models. You can choose to change the colour of the frame and of the lenses, and even choose the kind of branding that you get on them! With this, now, you can even match your sunnies with your outfit :P

Check out Oakley for more.

Futura @ BEINGHUNTED.gallery

2006-12-26T03:06:00.000-08:00

Wow, check out this painting by Futura. It's been done on six square 36 x 36 canvasses.

Follow this link for a closer look, and if you have the dosh, you can even enquire about purchasing ;)

CASIO G-Shock by Futura

2006-12-25T21:47:00.000-08:00

Futura has created this G-shock watch for his upcoming exhibition at Silly Thing in HK Apparently, it's not known whether this is just a one-of-one custom by Futura or a collaberation, so we'll have to wait and see what happens with this watch. It definitely looks really street with the concrete grey and splatter pattern.

For those of you who do not know who Futura is, he is regarded as one of the grandmasters in the pop-art/street-culture world and his work is hugely famous in those circles. Check out his website, Futura Laboratories, for a better feel for his work and to learn more about him.

I would also refer you to Wikipedia, but it seems that there is no article there about him. To anyone who cares and knows more about Futura than I do, I reckon it would be cool to start up an article there dedicated to this man, his life, and his work... maybe? ^^

Image: Chung
Info: Hypebeast/Highsnobiety

Christmas @ Northpole.com

2006-12-24T17:23:00.000-08:00

Northpole.com is a family-oriented site which debuted in 1996. It's a cool little site that, I think, encapsulates the spirit of Christmas: it's commercial banner-free, child-safe, friendly and colourful. Their mission:

To provide our visitors an enriched Christmas experience through a totally child-safe, innovative, imaginative, and yet traditional holiday website -- with NO direct advertising or banner ads.

Makes you feel all warm and fuzzy inside.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all from the team: P. B. J & Bread @ Brilliant Establishment! Peace.

A Celebrity Handbag

2006-12-24T05:55:00.000-08:00

Just in for you Dior-lovers ;) The bag resting on Monica Belluci's fine lap is the "Lady Dior" bag in black quilted lambskin with Cannage stitching and silver metal 'D.I.O.R' decoration. It also comes in white and pink variations. The theme at the moment for Dior leather products seem to be quilted lambskin and, I must say, they look very chique.

Go here to see more.

TIME Person of the Year 2006

2006-12-24T05:16:00.000-08:00

Me?
Yes, me. I control the Information Age. Welcome to my world.

Sweet.

Image: SlamXHype
And check out Time Magazine for more info about it.

Leroy Jenkins Limited

2006-12-24T04:51:00.000-08:00

Wow, take a look at these hoodies. First time I've heard of this label, but these look awesome.

The Leroy Jenkins' website is currently under construction, so head over to Hypebeast for pics of some more of their hoodies.

*drool*

KIKSTYO x Aki Hoshino

2006-12-24T04:38:00.000-08:00

Saw this post on Hypebeast that caught my eye... for obvious reasons.

But really, I've heard/read that KIKSTYO have released some very nice kicks and tees in their debut release, and this second coming looks promising too.

Or you could just oggle at the pretty half-naked Japanese girl. It's win-win.

Go to KIKSTYO's website for more pics.

Thanks to Hypebeast for the eye-catching heads up (no pun intended you sick monkies).

BAPE Spring/Summer 2007 Catalog

2006-12-24T04:31:00.000-08:00

Bape just recently released their Spr/Sum 07 Collection catalog. Once again, Kanye West is in there doing his thang. Gotta love how he's always where all the green is at :p Check out Guillotine for tonnes more pics.

Source: Thanks to The Locust @ Bapetalk2 forums.

ADIDAS Originals: Materials of the World 2007

2006-12-24T04:16:00.000-08:00

Earlier this year, I posted about the ADIDAS Materials of the World series that Adidas were releasing. The Indonesia release for 2006 was mouth-watering, and now the guys at BKRW Magazine have come up with previews of the next 7 sets in the series due to drop in 2007. Below are pics of the Japan set. Check out BKRW for more pics and more detail about each country's design. These just look so damn sweet.

Images: BKRW

Franco Shade "Quitters Never Lose" Tee

2006-12-20T16:44:00.000-08:00

Here's a brand I just discovered on Hypebeast. Seems like they've been on the scene for quite a while. Funny how they bitch about how the big blogs "in the scene" seem to forget about them :p They needn't worry, I like their stuff so imma blog about them all I want (although I wouldn't call BE an "in the scene" blog).

Go here to read their blog btw.

This is the mint colourway of their hit tee-shirt that everyone wanted when it dropped. So they're dropping it again sometime next week, how nice of them.

These guys have some seriously good stuff. Nice, simple designs and good colour choice. Check out their Franco Shade website for their catalogue, shop and blog.

Image: Franco Shade blog
Thanks to Hypebeast for the heads-up

Reebok x Play-doh

2006-12-20T16:14:00.000-08:00

Check this out:

Haha, yes, "by Reebok". Wow, do I wanna be a kid right now.

Taking customisation into a whole new demographic, toy giants Hasbro has teamed up with Reebok to come up with these colourful kiddie kicks creations for toddlers aged 1-3. The sneakers feature gel cushioning to support little kiddie feet, and easy-close Velcro fasteners. But that's not all, the shoes will come with two cans of Play-doh (of course!) all for a kiddie price of USD$30 (not that kids really care). The shoes will come in a variety of colours and styles and is probably only available at Sears and Foot Locker for Kids in the US at the moment.

Don't you sometimes wish you had never grown up?

Kanye West x Bapesta

2006-12-20T12:43:00.000-08:00

You may have seen these shoes designed for Kanye West earlier on in the year, and now, word is that they are actually going to be released. Kanye West and Bape's collaberation Bapestas will be released on 2 January 2007 at Bapexclusive, Bape stores and Apee stores. For the Kanye West fans (of which I am one), this is one shoe that you must have. As you can see, Kanye's College Dropout bear's head features on the back panel.

Also, more pictures of the metallic Bapestas posted about not long ago. They are certainly shaping up to be a set of very conspicuous shoes.. :p Not that there's anything wrong with that~

Images: Secret Base
Info: Hypebeast

ADIDAS x Fafi 2007 Collection

2006-12-19T13:50:00.000-08:00

Here are some sweet kicks and tops for the ladies. Sorry for the downtime btw, the other guys here who were usually lazy bums are now lazy bums on holiday.

You could check out Sneakers.fr for more info, but it's all in French... so... probably not huh? All it says really is:

L'artiste Fafi a déjà travaillé avec Adidas cette année et la collaboration semble durer. Voici quelques photos de la ligne Adidas x Fafi prévue pour l'an prochain

"The artisit, Fafi, has already worked with Adidas this year and the collaberation seems to go on. Here are some photos of the Adidas x Fafi line preview for next year."

Check up on these for next year. They look pretty cool ;)

Image/Info: Sneakers.fr

Onitsuka Tiger Mexico 66 Bento Box

2006-12-19T13:29:00.000-08:00

Now here's a cool little idea:

These kicks were made to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the cult Mexico 66, which were worn during the ‘68 Mexico Olympics. The anniversary logo is embroidered on the upper of the shoe and includes items such as a cleaning kit, socks, and a copy of Yutaka Yamamoto’s ace The True Story Of Onitsuka Tiger book.

You can get your hands on a pair of special Onitsuka Tiger Mexico 66 by heading over to Crooked Tongues and entering their competition.

Scrumptious.

Image/Info: Hypebeast

Disney x Bape Pooh Doll Release

2006-11-25T22:44:00.000-08:00

This is for all you Pooh lovers out there.

This special collaberation doll between Disney and A Bathing Ape takes your run of the mill Winnie the Pooh doll and covers him in yellow Bape camo. It's to be released on 1 December, just in time for the lil' kiddies (and not-so-lil' kiddies) for Christmas.

I hate to say this.. but I kinda like it (hint). Pooh is now (relatively) cool!

Thanks to Hypebeast for the heads up.

Puma 96 hours Clydes

2006-11-25T22:04:00.000-08:00

People should have noticed by now the rise of the simply imfamous Puma Clyde. But Puma have upped the ante yet again with this one. They've put the Clyde through their 96 Hours department which has given birth to this shoe which can only be described classy. 96 Hours is a sub-brand of Puma under the creative leadership of Neil Barrett.

Neil Barrett was appointed creative director of Italia Collections at Puma in 2003, and enjoys success having actors such as Jake Gyllenhaal, Orlando Bloom and Brad Pitt rely on him for what to wear to their oh-so-important premieres and the such. Kinda like a mother who actually has some dress-sense and... is male...

Anyways, the 96 Hours "philosophy" is outlined in the Puma 96 Hours website:

Innovative, urban and versatile, 96 Hours accomodates the on-the-go lifestyle of today's style conscious. The collection is sophisticated, contemporary and founded in authentic sport. Sport lives within our daily life, solutions for active challenges in 96 hours.

Each pair is made by hand by the top craftsmen at Puma using the best quality materials available. And I must say, it certainly is a very stylish and sleek pair of sneakers. Check out the Puma 96 Hours site for more footwear and apparel. Some of the stuff there actually blows my mind. Check up on these 96 Hours Clydes, they should be set to drop early next year.

Info: 96 Hours
Image: Hypebeast/Zephyr11

BAPE x Pharrell Roadstas

2006-11-18T22:40:00.000-08:00

This is a bit late, but it looks so hot.

The much talked and discussed latest collaboration RoadSta between Bape X Pharrell Williams Metallic Series has been confirmed dropping on the December 16th at Bapeexclusive worldwide @ 17,640 yen.

Thanks to NSB for the heads up

Nike 6.0 FC Tweed

2006-11-18T22:32:00.000-08:00

Check out these new pair of FC's. I dunno, but I like these. They're dropping from Nike's 6.0 action sports line. Check out Nike Talk for more info.

Image/Info: witeout73 via Nike Talk

Levi's Snake Skin Wristband

2006-11-10T15:43:00.000-08:00

I've always had a thing for wristbands, I feel naked if I don't have one on. And it's weird cos I don't feel the same way about watches. Maybe it's cos I'm not so much of a "time" person; you could ask me what the date was on Christmas day and I would probably say "umm... November...?"

I'm currently rockin this white MakePovertyHistory boiler-band, nothing fancy, but I reckon it's for a damn good cause. Also, I think I look good in white :p

Anyways, just saw this on Kix-Files, and I must say, it looks hot. It's made out of premium snake skin with Levi’s logo on the inside. There's also a wee custom crystal at one corner of the buckle. With a black finish, this would make you look positively gothic.

But it looks so cool, I want one anyways.

Image/Info: Kix-Files

Eric Clapton @ Honeyee

2006-11-10T15:04:00.000-08:00

For those of you who haven't heard of Honeyee.com yet, now's the time to add it to your favourites. Honestly, their all-star list of bloggers is positively dumbfounding. After having John Mayer (yes, THE 'Daughters' John Mayer) join them a couple of months ago, now they have another, possibly bigger, star. Eric Clapton. Head straight over now to Honeyee. Now.

Thanks to Hypebeast for the heads up.

J'aime des papillons

2006-11-06T03:10:00.000-08:00

Looks like Bottega Veneta doesn't just come up with the most wanted handbags, but their eyewear collection is stunning as well. Plus, it seems that vintage is the way to go. Well, most of the time at least!

Need I say more, really?!?

For more info, visit www.bottegaveneta.com

Adidas Porsche Collection

2006-11-04T16:51:00.000-08:00

Some hot, hot stuff from ADIDAS here. I thought the Ferrari shoes by Puma were cool, well now another big brand has teamed up with another car company to produce these positively tasty-lookin shoes. As of yet, I believe these are just sneak-previews, so look out for a release date in the near future. Ah, if only my finances would pick up...

Images: sneakersBR

Adidas NBA Super Star

2006-11-04T16:26:00.000-08:00

Yes, we're back outta hiatus, n' yes, we will be updating for the next few days hungover. We're free baby!

Anyways, some news about Adidas. They're currently in the process of creating a collection of Superstars collaberating with certain teams from the NBA to celebrate their 11 year partnership. The kicks are lookin pretty hot. I'm especially likin the black & silver Spurs pair. At the moment, they're still works in the process so expect them around Spring (Nth Hemi) next year.

Info/Image: Hypebeast

In Hiatus

2006-10-27T04:09:00.000-07:00

Sorry folks for suddenly disappearing. All four of us at BE are currently in hell. A hell called end-of-year Law exams. Anyways, we should be back up and running on the 5th. We actually finish on the 3rd, but... you know... the night of the 3rd is almost certainly gonna be followed by at least 2 full days of hungoverness. Looking forward to it so much I'm drooling on my keyboard.

Anyways, Peanut, Butter, Jelly and Bread will be back soon! Don't worry, we're immortal, plus we're all legal eagles and can weasel our way out of any predicament. Even hell.

John Burgeman wrapping paper

2006-10-13T21:47:00.000-07:00

I hate it when you have an awesome gift for a friend but you can't get that awesome wrapping paper to go with it. Well John Burgerman has just made life that much easier. John, who does contemporary art, has done many projects with Kidrobot and other big names.

LOOM CAFE, COMO, ITALY

2006-10-13T21:41:00.000-07:00

In New Zealand, funky modern cafes are a rare site, what more to say one in a furniture store. There are the occasional cafes Mojo, Starbucks, Expressoholic and others of the like. But they are nothing compared to the Loom, which is why I believe they deserve a mention. The Loom Café is part of the high-end designer store, Latessitura in Como, which sells a collection of fabulous classic and modern designer furniture. All made in Italy. So if you can’t afford to acquire any of the pricey pieces, at least get the opportunity to sit on them while having a latte.

NERDCORE 2007 by Cherie Roberts

2006-10-13T21:03:00.000-07:00

It's the hardcore gamer's fantasy - a utopia of retro button-mashing and joystick-tweaking, populated by cute girls playing to their heart's content. Arcade coin-ops, consoles, and handhelds galore. Cherie Roberts is renowned for his unique photography where he combines the concept of "geekiness" with a tint of sassiness in his work. Although some might pronounce that his work contains absurd amounts of nudity, I am not complaining. It's all fair game for these young ladies in this 2007 calendar of artfully-shot images by famed photographer Cherie Roberts. In addition to those *typical* calendar holidays (New Year's, Valentine's Day, etc.), the dutiful dorks at NERDCORE have taken the liberty of including the holiest of geeky happenings (International San Diego Comic-Con, Anime Expo, Game Developers Conference, Talk Like a Pirate Day, Tokyo Game Show, Transformers: The Movie opening day and other flagship flicks, and dozens of other key events). Peace!

For more of Cherie's fine work visit: http://cherieroberts.com/

ADIDAS Materials of the World Indonesia Series

2006-10-12T04:56:00.000-07:00

Finally, some news from Adidas.. and it's good! Here's what Adidas say about it:

Inspired by the very act of creating a Batik-Made fabric which has a strong symbolic meaning for the Javanese. It is said that each time the Batik craftsman executes a particular intricate pattern the design is not only fixed to the cloth, but the meaning of the design is engraved ever more deeply in the soul of the Artisan. This highly skilled process, involving complicated dyeing and dye-resist processes, is regarded highly by many Indonesians as one of the six Priyayi or “High Arts”.

These pieces are definitely something to get excited about. It seems they're the first of a series of Adidas "Materials of the World" packs and this first one's a doozie. The Indonesia series includes two Metro Attitude Hi’s, a tracksuit and a cap and they're limited to 500 stock worldwide. As expected, they're goin for a pretty penny with the kicks at 200 EUR a pair at Overkill.

Info/Images via Overkill & Hypebeast

Kanye West Bape Stas

2006-10-11T23:17:00.000-07:00

Just saw these puppies (or should I say cubs) and had to post em. Kanye West is definitely one of my personal favourite producer/rappers out there so this deserves a word :-P. It is a possible up and coming tribute to Kanye by Bape Sta. They seem to have gone away from the traditional patent leather and gone for earth toned premium leather instead. The shoe features the ‘graduation bear’ on the back heel with red lining, hold caps and outsoles. This is a great looking shoe and I hope it makes it to production.

Thanks to Hypebeast and NikeSB for the pics and info.

Parkour

2006-10-11T22:50:00.000-07:00

What do you get when you take the board away from a street skater? Parkour! Also known as free running, this is the latest up and coming craze in the fight against urban boredom. Basically it’s a person running in a straight line, using any means necessary, to get from ‘a’ to ‘b’. Sound pretty simple right? The problem is you have to go through ANY obstacles in your way. This could mean flipping off a wall, jumping off a 4-storey rooftop or sliding under a truck but no matter what it is, nothing can prevent you from reaching your goal. This leads to people doing some pretty crazy things in order to get to their destination. Be warned though, this is not for the physically weak. In order to be successful you need to train but when you look at what some of these guys can do, it is definitely worth it. You can check it out at: http://www.americanparkour.com/

Or if u just want to see some people doing some insane things follow this link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vI7tdk3X9Fk/

It's amazing what the human body is capable of...

Puma Mongolian Shoe BBQ Online!

2006-10-11T05:17:00.000-07:00

Oh my god, this could possibly be some of the coolest shit ever. The Puma Mongolian Shoe BBQ has gone online, and now, after you're done choosing whatever tickles your taste-buds in the comfort of your own home, PUMA will serve 'em up, à la Mongolian BBQ!! Actually check this shit out, I'm positively drooling at the moment. For those who are confused about why it's called a "Mongolian Shoe BBQ", it's cos at a Mongolian BBQ restaurant, you select your meat and vegetables from their large bar area and then take them to the grill area where your meal is prepared just for you. See the resemblance. I think it's genius! A more fun, tongue-in-cheek approach to customising than Nike ID, at least, that's what I think.. ^^

Click here to transport yourself to delectable culinary delights for your feet!

Thanks to Hypebeast for the heads up.