SSUR and Kangol re-release their collaborative Wool Ushanka in all black for Fall/Winter 09. The Wool Ushanka is inspired by the original Russian trapper-style hat. Constructed of melton wool and faux fur with a satin lining, the Wool Ushanka will keep you toasty through the cold days ahead. Available in limited quantities from SSUR.
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BBC/Ice Cream continues to release their characters in the form of cushions. The latest ones are these two dog cushions. While we would sometimes prefer to not see the characters on denim, clothing and footwear, they are perfect for these kinds of accessories. The cushions were released this weekend.
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Comme des Garcons’ Junya Watanabe continues his relationship with sportswear manufacturers New Balance by creating these special edition 576 sneakers for his eYe Junya Watanabe Comme des Garcons range. We recently showed you a collaboration between him and Carhartt and following this workwear trend of the collection the sneakers are based on the classic Redwing boot design – reddish brown leather upper, yellow industrial laces and white sole.
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New Balance link up with RC toy car makers Tamiya on a new collaboration of interest. Based off Tamiya’s popular Dash-1 Emperor car design, the company designed a new version of the 574 featuring patent leather uppers with star eyelets and the #49 embroidered on the tongue. The sneakers also come equipped with its own Dash-1 Emperor available in two colorways (each limited to 248 units) and a messenger bag which looks to be produced by Porter, who made the last series of bags for Tamiya. The kicks are now available through select retailers.
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Carrying forth a simple aesthetic, Uniform Wares ultimately gets the job done from an aesthetics stand-point with a minimalistic approach to wrist watch design. With an understated execution, tonal straps match the bezel with Japanese quartz movement. The case is a 37mm satin anodized aluminum with a hardened mineral crystal face. Available in eight different colors for the time being at Uniform Wares.
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Porter work together with Wacko Maria once again, and this time the two have created a pair of really impressive leather wallets. One a bi-fold and the latter a coin case bother featuring a oil leather finish that provides a matte finish to the leather and looks far more understated.
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Toy2R USA and Origami Skateboards have collaborated to release three DIY inspired skate decks – just in time for the holidays. Each limited edition deck is made from 100% Canadian Maple, 7 ply, and measures 8″ x 32″. All three designs are limited to only 100 pieces and are priced at just $50 each.
Frank Kozik, creator of labbits and numerous other awesome figures, is finally making plush toys! The first in what is hinted to be a very long series is Vasily, the Grumpiest Walrus. That’s right, the grumpiest of all the walruses, and they seem like a pretty grumpy animal. Vasily is 16″ long and, like all of Kozik’s toys, will be pretty affordable, retailing for only $29.99.
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Tommy Hilfiger worked with the Keith Haring foundation on a capsule collection of mens, womens and children footwear. All shoes feature the iconic art by the late Keith Haring. For the release, Tommy Hilfiger will be launching a pop-up store inside colette. The launch takes place on February 1st 2010.
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Holly – from A Little Stranger – has released a limited run of Creature Scarves. There are six unique creature designs…all with a different personality.
These scarves are made from high quality fur fabrics and lined with soft polar fleece. They fasten securely with a button and measure approximately 90cm (almost 3 feet) long.
