Cheez x adidas Logo T-Shirt

The latest from skate/bike-centric Japanese brand Cheez has them collaborating on a t-shirt alongside adidas. The graphic piece features a simple adidas logo done up Cheez style in a tonal pink colorway. Added branding on the back completes an understated yet well executed design. Retail is set at ¥6,195 (Approx. $67 USD), with a drop expected on January 2nd, 2010 through Cheez retailers, including NOS.

Edifice x Casio G-SHOCK Watch Set

Bringing a bit of a contemporary touch to the usual street stylings of Casio’s G-SHOCK, we get a peek into an upcoming project between Casio and Japanese menswear label Edifice. Two new watches will be produced within a set that finds inspiration from British design, while celebrating Edifice’s 15th Anniversary. Simple yet classy, both timepieces feature mostly white/black platforms with added stripe and polka dot motifs on the bands. Stay tuned for a further look into the project in the coming weeks.

A Bathing Ape Bape Sta 88 Mid Leopard

To compliment the small array of leopard print items from Bape under their Spring 2010 collection, are these leopard Bape Sta 88 Mids. Available now in either a white/grey/black or more traditional yellow/brown/black, the sneakers adhere to standard Bape Sta 88 markings on both the tongue and midsole. The shoes have just dropped at Bape stores in Japan for around $190, with Bape Stores across the globe expected to follow suit in the immediate future.

fragment design x Nike Sportswear Tennis Classic

Teaming up once again with Nike Sportswear and Nike’s Tennis Classic model, fragment design has designed this new minimalist colourway for the New Year. Featuring a gold heel tab, logos and black lining the shoes are otherwise all-white. Another reserved collaboration between fragment design and Nike sits well within the pairs’ slowly building collection of Tennis Classics.

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Marcus Troy x Nike Bespoke Air Force 1

With photos from Vince Tsang of On and Beyond, take a look at the 1 of 1, Marcus Troy x Nike Bespoke Air Force 1. Created by blogger Troy in early December, the sneakers use an array of premium materials including a Kevlar toe cap, Waterproof Denim uppers, Rubberized Leather tongue, Turquoise Suede underlay, Metallic silver patent leather tabs and Loopwheeler cotton lining. The shoe itself was partially inspired by the Bun B Space Jam-inspired Air Force 1 (a previous Bespoke release). Head over to MarcusTroy.com to find out more about the process behind this creation.

Nike WMNS Air Force 1 Hi Supreme LE

Gold detailing, black midsole and swoosh, complete with a shiny and croc-print-esque black upper is the line up for this, the latest drop from Nike Womens’ division. The Air Force 1 Hi Supreme LE features a canvas ankle strap, which is also black. Scales aside, this a more restrained womens’ colourway than usual which I think is a good thing, being that the usual multi-coloured and more garish colourways usually appeal more to the male than female crowd.

Lupe Fiasco Japanese Cartoon Vinyl Figure Preview

Although once a mystery of sorts, the full roster behind the band Japanese Cartoon was revealed sometime back, a collaboration effort between Le Messie of FALSE, Graham Burris, and Wasalu Jaco, known by most as Lupe Fiasco. As the new year kicks in, the band unveils a Japanese Cartoon vinyl figure, resembling Wasalu Jaco. No further details are available but stayed tuned as news develops in the coming weeks.

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UNDERCOVER “The Rebel God” T-Shirt

Created for the New Year Rock Festival, UNDERCOVER unveil a new graphic t-shirt paying tribute to acclaimed Japanese photographer and film director Shingo Wakagi. Dubbed “The Rebel God”, the tee features a classic portrait of Wakagi in black & white. A release is expected to take place during the festival, although a more widely distributed drop will become available in January through UNDERCOVER stores.

Rodarte 2009 Holiday Collection

A selection of items from Rodarte’s newest collection has hit a handful of retailers including the likes of Opening Ceremony. Featuring two collaborations in the mix are works from Autumn de Wilde and David Benjamin Sherry. The capsule includes font logo tees as well as photo print tees.

Nike Sportswear Air Griffey Max 1 Gray/Teal

Enjoying the retro honors in 2009, the Nike Sportswear Air Griffey Max 1 will come in the following gray/teal version down the road. A tonal gray upper features just the slighting touches of teal in the Air units, laceholes and Velcro tab Swoosh with a further silver Swoosh oner the forefoot. No word yet on a general release but available now through OSneaker.

Nike Sportswear Dunk Hi Gingham Preview

Following up on yesterday’s Nike Sportswear Dunk Hi Supreme Preview, we get a peek into another silhouette for Spring 2010 from Nike Sportswear. Using the classic Dunk Hi, NSW works up a multi-color gingham design throughout the uppers with an added bonus in the Zoom Air cushioning unit. Look for these in early Spring 2010.

uniform experiment 2010 Spring/Summer Preview

A short preview into what’s on-deck from uniform experiment as we see two bomber-style jackets. Both feature a similar trait with an asymmetrical jacket sleeve design including one of the brand’s most iconic styles with the multi-colored checkered form. Look for the collection as well as other preview pieces at the start of the new year.

uniform experiment 2010 Spring/Summer Preview

A short preview into what’s on-deck from uniform experiment as we see two bomber-style jackets. Both feature a similar trait with an asymmetrical jacket sleeve design including one of the brand’s most iconic styles with the multi-colored checkered form. Look for the collection as well as other preview pieces at the start of the new year.

whiz Felicity Varsity Jacket

With an almost decade long history, the detailed works of Japanese brand whiz is featured on this upcoming Felicity Varsity Jacket. The jacket designed with the help of Kazuki Kuraishi of fragment design is seen in two colors features large diagonal slash pockets with an embroidered motif around the collar in the form of four stars. Available starting January 2nd at whiz’s flagship store, LUMP.

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Michael Jackson - This Is It - Directed by Spike Lee from 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks on Vimeo.

BEAUTIFUL SONG....R.I.P MICHEAL THE MAN