Lanvin for H&M

Lucas Ossendrijver & Alber Elbaz, photo by the Sartorialist

H&M has put out sever viral videos for their upcoming Designer collaboration. None of the videos show the person talking but if you know anything about Alber Elbaz, Creative Director for Lanvin, then all signs point to Lanvin. The 1st video is DEFINITELY Alber dressed in women's clothes and I'm guessing that the 2nd, video may be Lanvin's head designer Lucas Ossendrijver but it sounds like it could be Alber agin with his voice just (electronically) set to a different pitch, just like in the other videos. This would not be the 1st big name that H&M has worked with, if you think back they have worked with Viktor and Rolf, Karl Lagerfeld, and Jimmy Choo in the past. Anyway I am very excited for this collaboration. Check out all of the videos below. Very Cool!

Kaws x DosEquis

Looks like the "Worlds Most Interesting Man" is going to be drinking his beer with a new limited edition label done by Kaws. Being that the Dos Equis logo consit of two "X"s anyway it only made sense for Kaws to use his signature "XX" for the label. There is no word on when this limited edition label will start being used but I will keep you posted. Very Cool!




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Kaws x Disney - Pinocchio & Jiminy Cricket Figures

What we have here is hopefully a first look at an upcoming Pinocchio and Jiminy Cricket figure from Kaws in collaboration with Disney (and of course Medicom Toy). This was premiered at Kaws recent museum exhibition at The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum in Connecticut. Unfortunately the piece was listed under "Collection of Artist" at the time of the exhibition. Only time will tell if this will ever be put on sale to the public. Either way the toy itself is Very Cool!

Source: HighSnobiety

UPDATE:

This Kaws toy WILL be released this year (2010) pending no production errors. Pinocchio and Jiminy Cricket will come together as a set. I cant wait...Very Cool!




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Alife x Drake T-Shirt

Drake's "Thank Me Later" album dropped yesterday and he had a pre-album release party the day before on June 14th in the infamous Alife courtyard in NY. In the normal Alife order of doing things, after the courtyard event comes the T-shirt. You can pick yours up now at Alife for $40

Alife
158 Rivington Street
New York, NY 10002-2485
(212) 375-8116

Nigel Sylvester x Gatorade: Go All Day - The Morning Episode (Video)

As promised, here is Part 2 in the Nigel Sylvester "Go All Day" video series, brought to you by Gatorade. This is the "Morning" episode and it follows Nigel from the moment he wakes up in his Brooklyn apartment that he shares with his brother Adrian, through when he crosses the Williamsburg bridge into Manhattan to link up with his fellow riders Ikeem and Jose and go crazy riding BMX all over the Lower East Side of Manhattan. The "Afternoon" episode is up next, but for now check this out. Very Cool!

Sean Cliver for Supreme - Skateboard Decks & T-Shirts

Sean Cliver will be collaborating with Supreme once again for two new skateboard decks and t-shirts for Supreme's Summer 2010 collection. Due out in the US and online on June 10th and then in Japan on the 12th, this will be a follow up to Cliver's initial collaboration with Supreme from June 2008. Check it out, as well as a brief history of Sean Cliver below. Very Cool.



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Legendary skateboard artist Sean Cliver was born in 1969 in Wisconsin. At the age of nineteen Sean Cliver noticed an “Artist Wanted” contest in Thrasher Magazine. The company behind the contest was Powell Peralta. Recognizing this as an opportunity of a lifetime, Sean decided to submit his artwork into the contest.

Sean’s artwork was selected as a finalist in the “Artist Wanted” contest and in January of ’89 boarded a flight towards California for an interview with George Powell. Three weeks later Sean Cliver received an offer of full-time employment as an in-house artist for Powell-Peralta.

After working over nineteen years in the skateboard industry and creating an abundance of skateboard graphics most notably his Ray Barbee Ragdoll graphic for Powell Peralta and shaping the identities of World Industries, 101, Birdhouse and Hook-Ups, Sean Cliver is acknowledged as a premier artist in the skateboard world.

Not restricting himself to the skate world, Sean was also a founding Senior Editor of Big Brother Magazine. Through this venture Sean was involved in the production of the magazine and the Big Brother videotape series, which would later transform into the Jack Ass TV show.

Feeling that there was a void in a published historical archive of skateboard artwork, Sean decided to author “Disposable: A History Of Skateboard Art”. “Disposable” showcases over 1000 skateboard graphics with assorted recollections from artists and pro skateboarders throughout the past three decades.

Bonus: 2008 Sean Cliver x Supreme Collaboration




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Ronnie Fieg x Asics Gel Lite III "Navy-Aqua" Colorway

Ronnie Fieg uses model Joli Robinson to model his next collaboration shoe with Asics. Once again using the Gel Lite III model, Ronnie has used an interesting Navy on Aqua blue colorway that I must admit is very cool. There is no info on a release date yet but expect these to be exclusive to David Z.
For now enjoy pics of the lovely Joli Robinson in the kicks.

World Cup Fever

I must admit, I am not that big of a football fan, and by football I mean soccer, the most overlooked major sport in the US that is the biggest sport everywhere else. However the World cup is coming up and it seems like many companies that I am familiar with are showing love to the world cup. Maybe the United States is slowly getting ready to accept Soccer as a sport that they actually pay attention to on a large scale. Here are some of the special edition products that different brands have put out specifically for the world cup.

Wong Wong x Happy Socks “World Cup 2010″ Collection


Good Wood NYC - 2010 World Cup Medallions


Undefeated World Cup T-Shirts









Adidas adiCup 2010 US Pack: Arkitip x UNDFTD


Nike - Nike Blazer High iD Limited Edition "Artist Series" for World Cup 2010







Louis Vuitton - LV will be the manufacturer of the case that holds the World Cup trophy

Taka Hayashi x Vans Vault Collection

Let me 1st say that I REALLY like these. Its really not the normal shoe that I would be attracted to but there is something about the trifecta of Native American goods, craftsmanship from various Italian-manufactured footwear and antique military surplus that drew me in.
This is yet another joint effort between Vans Vault and Taka Hayashi which debuts two new silhouettes, namely the Prison Issue Lace LX and Priz Hi Lace LX. The gray Priz Hi Lace LX may have to be next on my "hit-list"
Both are available at select Vans Vault retailers worldwide.



Prison Issue Lace LX

Priz Hi Lace LX




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Absolut Vodka x Jay-Z - NY-Z

Continuing to collaborate with creative visionaries, ABSOLUT Vodka presents this new 15-minute short film featuring Jay-Z. The documentary, titled NY-Z, was directed by Danny Clinch and paints a rare portrait of the global hip-hop icon. With unprecedented access to Jay-Z the days and moments leading up to, and after, his legendary September 11th benefit concert at Madison Square Garden, Danny Clinch gives us an intimate glimpse into Jay-Z: his childhood, his motivation as an artist, his passion for music, and his muse, New York.

G-Shock x Playcloths DW-6900

I can't lie, even though I'm a really big Clipse fan, I never really got into their Playcloths clothing line however this new collaboration may add my 1st item of Playcloths to my wardobe in the form of my favorite accessory, the DW-6900 Casio G-Shock watch. Not only have they used my favorite model of G-Shock but they have also made the entire watch in a monotone red color, which came out amazing. The screen and dial come in matching red and the dial features a small Play Cloths logo on top. The only hit of color comes on the band in the form of black an white stripes. I'm going to NEED this one. Very Cool!
Available at select retailers in March 2010.

Futura x Nike Sportswear x Be True : Syracuse Orangemen Stadium Jacket

If you follow me on twitter you probably know that I have been really busy lately. And the first story I come back with picks up where I left off with Futura. Known to be a big Syracuse fan, Futura, has collaborated with Nike and their Be True To Your School campaign to apply his artwork to a Stadium Jacket for Syracuse University. Putting his own spin on the Syracuse "Orangemen" Mascot and applying his own special font to the letting on the jacket has made this jacket one that has caught my attention even though I am not a big watcher of college basketball . I am however a fan of all NY teams and the artwork of Futura which resulted in both colorways of the jacket coming out very well.

Last night Nike Sportswear had an event at their 21 Mercer Street Location to kick off the launch of the collection that not only includes these jackets but a N98 track jacket, hoodie and t-shirt; All in 2 different colorways.









The Futura x Nike Sportswear N98 Track Jackets



Source: Freshnessmag & NiceKicks