Hikaru Otani’s Bootleg Booth is a simplistic and more casual style relative his higher end designs seen within his sister brand Xescape. Seen here are some accessories such as Nintendo DS cases, belts, wallets and messenger bags from the Japanese label. Available at select Bootleg Booth dealers.
Disney’s iconic Mickey Mouse underwent the camo treatment which resulted in this special plush toy. Unlike the modern version of Mickey Mouse, this Bape release is based off of the original version of Mickey Mouse rather than the roundish more friendly contemporary style. Available through Cliffedge.
If the thought of sex and bicycles gets you all hot and bothered, The Pornography of the Bicycle is probably something right up your alley. Anyways, the film festival revolves around 90 minutes of short films in a variety of different styles and genres. If this has piqued your interest, the not safe for work trailer can be seen here. The tour will hit San Francisco’s The Roxie on January 3rd. More information can be seen here.
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A new shipment of Vans has arrived at Japanese sneaker retailer ABC-Mart (not to be confused with some sketchy corner store). Aside from your regular staple of Half Cabs, Eras and the like comes some more contemporary vintage inspired models such as the TNT II, J-Lay and No Skool 2 Mid. Check in with your local Vans stockist for availability and details.
As part of the Bape Store Harajuku grand opening earlier this week, a series of apparel was released to commemorate the event. A t-shirt and hoodie each feature a re-appropriated Bape head with Harajuku on the back. Available now through Cliffedge.
Click through any sneaker forum and check to see the deranged effect sneakers have had on some as people profess their hardcore affection to sneakers as they lick the soles of their sneakers. On that note, beware of lead poisoning or some other medical illness as Reebok has a Kool Aid collaboration in the works which offers scented soles to the neon colored sneakers. SpongeBob Square Pants x Bape has a new competitor for best collabo of the year and we’re only days into 2008.
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