Michael Lau x Nike China BMX Blazer

Hong Kong-based famous artist and toy designer, Michael Lau, worked with Nike to come up with this very unique China BMX Blazer. The shoes come in “Chinese” colors with yellow all around and red shoelaces and insole. It has great details such as the flares of the sun drawn on the sides, and the year 20-08 on the left and right shoe separately. It comes with a vinyl biker figure and his bike, all in a special box that seems to be covered with dirt. No word on when this will be released but stayed tuned for more details.

Jordan 7 Olympic Miro

With the Olympics right around the corner, now it’s the best time to get some fresh gears, and what would be more fitting than the Jordan VII Olympic Miro. This pair is inspired by the works of famous painter, Joan Miro, with a white base and multi-colored accents. The shoes will be premiered exclusively at Opium Barcelona on Thursday, July 3, from 7:30 pm.

Video Music Box x Nike Air Force 1 25th Anniversary

The original provider of hip-hop in video form, Video Music Box celebrates its 25th anniversary this year with celebrity DJ and sneaker designer DJ Clark Kent stepping up to the plate to create this stunning AF1. Wanting to make a sneaker which could ultimately be worn over numerous occasions, DJ Clark Kent more then hit the mark which allows this colorway to move seamlessly from high-class ballroom affairs to hanging out with the boys. DJ Clark Kent pays direct tributes to VMB and the original VMB VJ, Uncle Ralph with references on the insole, midsole and heel. 25 pairs were created but limited to Uncle Ralph and his friends and family.

Sneaker Freaker Shark Wool Collection

With the huge hype surrounding the recent Sneaker Freaker x Puma Blaze of Glory release/content, an interesting accompaniment of products have released to compliment the sneakers. Seen here are some wool products including scarves and beanies with a distinct geometric pattern. Despite summer being the dominant theme around the world, winter has recently entered the picture in certain places of the world such as Australia. Available now at Provider.

BBC Ice Cream Season 7 Lookbook

Billionaire Boys Club and Ice Cream just came out with their Season 7 online lookbook. As usual, the people at BBC keep it fun with the “Space Beach” theme and good use of bright colors and graphics. The book features Pharrell and Nigo as models, showcasing a very wide range of pieces from preppy vests to camouflaged parkas. Check out more after the jump to get a taste of what’s to come.

DQM x Nike Blazer High Grey/Purple

Here is the final color-way of the previously talked about DQM x Nike Blazer. Color-wise this final pair is on par with the previously released colorways, lavender and black. With its grey and purple color scheme along with the subtle yet noticeable safari print, this new Blazer will definitely turn some heads. This sneaker will be released on July 12th at Dave’s Quality Meat so don’t miss out.

Cazal Vintage Sunglasses 2008 Collection

Cazal has been making quality eyewear since the 70’s and is no different present day, bringing us some vintage classics. OPENERS Web Magazine gives us a preview of Cazal’s 2008 vintage sunglasses collection, this part of the collection will include the 901s, 904s, and 946s.

Nike Terminator High Supreme Snakeskin

Snakeskin has always been a symbol of luxury on sneakers. This theme is used on Nike’s Terminator High Supremes in a Silver/Navy colorway; snakeskin is used on the toebox and the majority of the body. These kicks are now available for pre-order from atmos-tokyo, and will be released on July 5th.

Air Jordan III Black/Cement - Collezione Pack

In the most recent sneaker marketplace, a renaissance for the Jordan III Black/Cement coupled with a relative long time between retros (2001) has made prices shoot up for this stunning sneaker. Set to be coupled together with the Jordan XX as part of an upcoming Countdown Pack, you can bet that many will over look the XX to get their hands on this holy grail-esque Jordan. Here’s a first look at what appears to be the final production model.

The Devoted Tees

A new brand The Devoted is now available at fellow UK based retailer The Hideout. Their first release at The Hideout are composed of a few print tees which will be limited in numbers.

Han Cholo x Puma First Round “The Goldie Han"

LA-based Han Cholo has transferred their jewelery expertise into an all new upcoming Puma First Round. The obvious use of gold highlights references Han Cholo’s jewlery making in addition to purple accents, Old English scripture and LA handsign charm. The $300 sneakers will be available only at Han Cholo in Echo Park, however a release date has yet to be announced.

Nike Air Max 95 Miami Exclusive

Coming on the heels of the recent New York exclusive Nike Air Max 95 comes another regional exclusive in this Miami 95. The colorful palette is themed after famed mid-80s TV show and includes some subtle details on the insole. As mentioned, these are restricted to the Miami region for availability leaving you to scour eBay and sneaker forums for your next available option.

Gabe Morford x Vans Syndicate Pack

Coming from across the pond in San Francisco, Vans keeps the Bay Area collaborations in rhythm with Gabe Morford. Best known for his influence in the fixed gear culture, he is an extraordinary filmmaker, with his most recent work alongside filmmaker Mike Martin in their film MASH, becoming an instant classic. For this pack, three models are used, including the Half Cab, Era “S” and Slip-on “S”. Coming in black/white colorways, these are far from simple, including a combination of suede with the unique Benecke Ceraprene material which ensures maximum durability. Always on the edge of innovation, the Syndicate line breaks through once again for the Holiday 2008 Line. Stay tuned for further details.

Nike Fukuoka Dunk (Yamakasa)

As part of Nike’s Japanese City Dunk Pack, the Fukuoka Dunk will see its release this weekend. The multi-colored offering features a bold colorway with the use of patent leather and etched highlights on the heel. For those interested, the colorway pays homage to an ancient 750 year old festival titled Yamakasa which features colorful shrines. Available June 28th at select retailers in Japan.

BBC | Ice Cream 2008 S/S Collection June Release

Here is the latest shipment of BBC Ice Cream that will be released this Saturday. This release will include BBC graphic and pattern T-shirts, two trucker caps, and a pair of denim shorts. Ice Cream items will include a T-shirt, a poloshirt, a raglan shirt, and a pair of washed jeans. All of these items will be available at the BBC Ice Cream Hong Kong store on June 28th.
BBC Ice Cream Hong Kong14 On Lan StreetCentral, Hong Kongp: 852.2526.7166

West One “Anti-Graff” Exhibition in Paris

West One co-founded the pioneering Street Wear brand PNB Nation back in the early 1990’s, as well as the And Suns label in Japan. Currently he is behind the scenes at Supreme directing their special projects - including collaborations with Mike Tyson, Kermit the Frog, Bad Brains, etc,. Outside of his history in the Street Wear world, West is a legendary Graffiti artist who has been painting trains and walls since the mid 1980’s. In the past several years West has been a driving force in the movement of Abstraction in Graffiti Art. His latest collection will be premiering in a solo exhibition at the Magda Danysz Gallery in Paris on July 5th. The exhibition features a collection of large scale paintings and drawings that deconstruct lettering forms. A documentary short film exploring the thinking and process of West’s work will also be shown in the gallery’s lower level. If you are in Paris in July don’t miss this monumental show.
Galerie Magda Danysz78 rue Amelot, Paris 11Tel: 33 (0)1-4583-3851Opening: Saturday July 5th6-9 PM

A.R.C x Saucony Shadow 6000

Previously we’ve shown you the upcoming collabo between Rivington Club and Saucony for the Shadow 6000, now the release date has been set. All three pairs will be available this Saturday, June 28th, at 11 am exclusively at Rivington Club, or at their online shop at 12 am on the 28th. The release will also include 3 logo-based tees that come in black, gray, and white.

New Balance 576 China Mask

At a recent New Balance exhibition in Shanghai, the upcoming China Mask 576 collection was unveiled alongside this never before seen limited edition 576. Unlike the previous three-pack of 576s, this version features a complicated execution, creating a design which differs from left shoe to right shoe. Numerous Chinese Opera references can be seen as well, keeping in line with the sneaker’s theme. Available exclusively within Southeast Asia in August, limited to 576 pairs.

Purist Boutique x The Hundreds T-shirt

Concluding a strong 1 year anniversary celebration, Purist Boutique are finishing things off with The Hundreds as their 5th collaborative project. The graphic includes a large print of The Hundreds’ now classic mascot, the Adam Bomb with a visible cartoon element incorporated into the design. The Hundreds joins a list of previous team-ups including Futura Laboratories, Black Scale, Recon and Fiberops. Available this Saturday, June 28th only at Purist.

Mode2 x MHI 2008 Summer Collection

Legendary graffiti artist Mode2 and MHI are at it again as they build on the momentum seen last season with an upcoming release of co-branded products. For Mode2, he has successfully made the jump from the streets to being a full-fledged gallery artist. This upcoming collection of items for the 2008 summer collection are inspired by the concept of hanon shop.

LFSTL x New Balance 577

Dutch boutique LFSTL are set to release their own sneaker collaboration initiated with New Balance on the classic 577. Although details are sparse, an initial look reveals and suede and nubuck upper with perforated toebox. The color scheme features gray, green and purple. No word yet on a release date.

John Maeda x Reebok Insta Pump Fury

Digital graphic design guru John Maeda has once again collaborated with Reebok to create another creative masterpiece of a sneaker. The first time we’ve seen this match-up was for the Ventilator Timetanium. This time the canvas is the Insta Pump Fury; which Professor Maeda describes, in the interview after the jump, as a merging of “three extremely high tech elements”. The Professor states that the design of this shoe is inspired by his “Law of Failure” using different “puddles of graphics”, and features Maeda’s signature hand written code on the insoles. These sneakers will be available at Solebox in July.

Takashi Murakami x Louis Vuitton “Monogramouflage” Collection

Last summer, the forefront runner in the Japanese pop-art movement, Takashi Murakami exhibited a series of art pieces at the MoCA. The exhibition included a never before seen consumer angle which included a capsule of items created by Murakami in conjunction with Louis Vuitton. New for this season is another updated set of releases between the two powerhouses in their respective fields. The Monogramouflage collection represents an interesting integration of camoflauge into the world of high fashion from its roots as a tool of combat. Items seen here include bags and select accessories which are available now at Louis Vuitton retailers.

Nike Dunk High “Embossed 8″

The Olympics opening ceremonies will be taking place on 08/08/08, with this for inspiration Nike has created the “Embossed 8″ on the Nike Dunk Highs. These sneakers will feature Nike’s premium leathers in a monochromatic blue colorway. Suede is used for the majority of the shoe, while smooth leather is used for the embossed panel and the Nike swoosh. The Embossed 8s are available now at Proper.

Nike Blazer High “Rainbow Scribble"

The Nike Blazer Highs has transcended from being just an old-skool basketball shoe to being a favorite among skaters and streetwear enthusiasts. The newest design to use the Blazer Highs as a canvas is the “Rainbow Scribble”. The scribbles printed onto the sneaker’s black body are colored red, yellow, green, and blue blending together with gradient colortones. These sneakers are now available at Proper.

Medicom Toy Exhibition ‘08: Layered Wood Bearbrick

We first had a look at the 400% Layered Wood Bearbrick as part of the Medicom Toy 2008 Exhibition Collection. More details on this figure is now available from the Bearbrick website. This Bearbrick uses different shades of treated wood contrasting between each layer. This item is limited to 150 units and will be available starting from June 21st.

Tommie Smith x Puma Collection

As not only a winner of an Olympic medal in 1968 but also as a cultural activist, American sprint Tommie Smith would gain worldwide notoriety for his Silent Gesture which would become one of the most powerful political statements in the Olympic arena. The Tommie Smith x Puma collection has been seen in varying instances but here’s a full look at the collection at the pack which features four different Suedes, each symbolizing different parts of Tommie Smith’s legendary Olympic run in ‘68. La MJC are running a special contest as well, providing 50 invites to a special Puma Tommie Smith event. For more information, check out both La MJC and silent-gesture.com.

Fall Of Rome x Nike Air Force 1 Lows “AFIV”

A picture has just surfaced showing a preview of a pair of Nike Air Force 1 Lows made for Lupe Fiasco’s brand, Fall of Rome. From the picture we see that the kicks are of a black and gold colorway, utilizing patent leather as the primary material; they may be made using the Air Force 1 Supreme Low model, predicted from the metal lace tips seen in the picture. The word on these kicks are that there are only 4 pairs made so far for F.O.R., no information on numbers or release.

Vans Zapato Del Barco

Throughout Vans’ tenure as footwear of choice for skateboard fanatics, the brand has kept its shoe designs and styles to a simple few. With Vans’ latest shoe the “Zapato Del Barco” the brand now lends its name and styling to the classic American boat shoe, just in time for summer. The design comes in several color ways including Navy, Cream and Black. However, most striking is their use of the classic preppy plaid combined with bright red accents. The shoe boasts a canvas low profile, raw edge detail, padded collar, vulcanized outsole with a cushioning foot bed and metal eyelets. The shoe is perfect for the skate deck or the boat deck.

A Bathing Ape Dot Bapesta

The designers over at A Bathing Ape have been implementing unique and colorful designs for their summer and spring line. Their latest sneaker is a perfect example of a mesh of both. Bape has taken the foundation of their instantly recognizable shoe, sprinkled it with every color imaginable and added on a neon green sole. The shoe is available in a black or white base. Whichever color you choose, the summer ready hues are sure to grab the attention of anyone in a few hundred yards of the wearer. The shoes are now available in Bape retail stores worldwide.

Nike Blazer LAX Los Angeles Exclusive

Nike has looked to the land of hopes and extravagances in Los Angeles as the basis for their latest Nike Blazer model, the LAX. Maybe not the best visual representation of LA, the sneaker colorway is predominately black and its details hidden away nicely. A few different subtle references to LA can be seen including a tonal LAX print (representing the airport code) and 213 embroidery on the heel tab (representing the phone code). These are available now at all UNDFTD locations in California and rumored to be a Los Angeles and area-only exclusive.

Vans Classics 2008 Fall Collection Era | Half Cab

In these latest Vans Classics release for the 2008 fall season, Vans have adopted a clean and minimalistic aesthetic to go alongside some their most popular marquee models. These stylings pretty much keep in line with the Vans Classics line, allowing other Vans sub-collections to have a little more freedom in their designs. The solid color offerings are seen on the low top Era and the Half Cab with colors including Espresso black, Aurora red and Goldenrod yellow. Available now at ripe as well as other Vans Classics dealers worldwide.

Puma YO! MTV Raps Round 4

With no end in sight, Puma are set to release another collection of sneakers based on the iconic late 80s/early 90s hip-hop show, YO! MTV Raps. The previous collections have all shared similar aesthetic values with bright colors and over the top patterns. The latest installment includes the subdued Suede TLP and the First Round. These will be available starting June 28th at mita sneakers.

Nike SB “Trickstar” BMX Pack

In honor of the forthcoming Olympics and the inclusion of the sport of BMX, Nike SB created a collection of items for the monumental event. Aside from the previously seen Michael Lau designed Blazer comes a two pack of shoes under the Trickstar theme which includes a limited edition (600 pairs) Nike Dunk SB Low and a Blazer. Both share the use of black and gold as well as a monogram star upper. The whole pack will see worldwide release in mid to late July, however Brooklyn Projects has secured the rights to launch the whole collection later this month which includes a special party thrown in conjunction with magazine Freestylin’. Look for these to land exclusively at Brooklyn Projects on Friday, June 27th.

Stussy x Neighborhood “Boneyards” Denim & Tees

More images of the products from the Stussy x Neighborhood “Boneyards” project have been revealed by Neighborhood’s creative director Shinsuke Takizawa. In these new pictures shown on his blog, you’ll see a pair of Neighborhood x Stussy Savage Level 2 denim as well as a pair of Savage Level 3 denim. In addition, some t-shirts have also been revealed from this project. The Boneyards collaboration will be on sale starting June 21th and will last until August. The items will be available at selected dealers such as Stussy Flagship stores and Neighborhood retailers.

The Clipse: Fast Life

Following the release of their critical success, but ultimately commercial failure, Hell Hath No Fury, The Clipse have reconsidered the direction of their music. They sounded flawless over Pharrell’s spaced out beats, but the unorthodox nature of the album’s sound was not received well by the masses. So, in a move that many people might scoff at, The Clipse have been working with Scott Storch on the latest Re-Up Gang record. No one can deny Scott’s ability to produce bona-fide hits, but you have to wonder if his in your face style can translate to The Clipes’ understated flow. Well, wonder no more because “Fast Life” has been leaked and it’s apparently the lead single off the forthcoming Re-Up Gang record. The track starts out with epic swirling synths that drop into a catchy hand clap beat. Malice and Pusha T do damage and seem comfortable on the clean sounding production. Maybe The Clipse were always built for the big times, but only time will tell. The Re-Up gang will be releasing their LP some time this year, stay tuned for more leaks.

Nike Rock Pack Terminator High Supreme

Though not for the faint of heart, the Terminator High Supreme of the much-hyped “Rock Pack” is arguably the most dynamic and visually arresting, with detailing that includes gold studding and a tagged camouflage guitar pick. The Terminator High Supreme follows the recent release of the Rock Pack’s Vandal High Ex and Talache and is set for release at Atmos on June 28th, with a pre-sale on June 21st.

Orisue 2008 Summer Collection Look Book

Here is a look at Orisue's 2008 Summer Look Book. The majority of the collection are made up of tees suited for the summer with many designs inspired by iconic figures (Benjamin Franklin, Andrew Jackson) and cartoons (School House Rocks). Aside from these tees, there are also some cut and sew pieces including v-necks, shorts, pants, and outerwear. Available now at shoporisue.com.

BTNC New Era 59FIFTY Olympic Medal Pack

BTNC (Beatnic) will be releasing the second installment of their New Era hat releases planned for this year at the end of July. The first, which was a Gucci inspired number, sold out in mere minutes, and this release should be no different. The three hats are inspired by the world wide sporting phenomenon, the Olympics. The gold, silver, and bronze embroidered BTNC logos are designed to resemble the coveted medals that are awarded to athletes in acknowledgment of their excellent performances on the grandest of stages. These will be released at BTNC in Fullerton, CA and they will be available on their online store beatniconline.com for those that are not in the area at the time.

Reebok Freestyle Music Evolution Collection

Fresh off their recent collaboration efforts for various Freestyle model projects, Reebok kicks it into another gear for the ladies with the recent unveiling of the new Music Revolution pack releasing sometime this June. With a fusion of Punk Rock and Hip-Hop inspired motifs, this collection consists of 3 different colorways. Both rock styles feature classic leather and suede uppers along with much flashier patent leather straps, 80's black and white prints and not to mention a creative silver chain link feature. On the other hand, the hip-hop version combines a black base with a very nice array of brighter colors, very reminiscent of '90's hip-hop streetwear. Both military green and white versions are expected to drop in June, while the black version is set for an October 2008 release.

"The Life is Beautiful" The Art of Mr. Brainwash

While his original intentions were to document the world of graffiti, over this 9 year period, slowly but surely Mr. Brainwash went from careful observer to participant. Trading in his camera for stickers, he has gone full blown from his first works which included hand drawn stickers to giant billboard sized paste-ups turning him into a prolific Cali street artist. Much like popular cultural commentators of our time, Mr. Brainwash turns iconic pieces into his own statements. In his first exhibition "The Life is Beautiful", Mr. Brainwash will showcase 300 paintings, sculptures and prints including an installation including 100,000 pairs of shoes.