Happy New Year from Japan!

-Yom

Shawn Stussy is not pleased

A rather interesting reaction from Shawn Stussy regarding the latest BE@RBRICK x Stussy collaboration for one of the series 19 chase figures.

Okay, I try to focus on the positive and soulful with this little blog project here... But, on my cruise through the blogosphere this morning I come across this photo with explanation of what it is, blah, blah, blah... Well now I am forced to make one thing perfectly clear to any of the brethren that frequent this location, or anyone interested in my journey... I, Shawn Stussy, have nothing to do with the corporation using my surname in any way, and have not since I sold my interest many years ago... After seeing something of this caliber touted as something cool, I am more than a little confused and a bit embarrased to tell you the truth... Dude, please tell me this is not what people out there are waiting for... SS

via Shawn Stussy's Blog

-Yom

Bounty Hunter x Punk Rock TV 15th Anniversary T-shirt

To celebrate the 15th Anniversary of Space Shower TV channel, Punk Rock T.V., Bounty Hunter have created this limited edition T-shirt.

The T is available for order now and will be shipped in January

-Yom

A Bathing Ape Spring Collection update

Here is a better look at the items from A Bathing Ape's Spring 2010 collection.

I am a big fan of the puzzle camo, especially the Exclusive version.

All items will be released from the 1st January in select Bape stores and from the 2nd January in all Bape stores.

Via Bape

-Yom

Mr. Bathing Ape preview

Here is a small preview of the Nigo x United Arrows up coming collaboration, Mr. Bathing Ape.

The range of suits and suit wear will be available from select United Arrows stores, starting in March 2010.

Via Nigo and mensnonno

-Yom

Merry Christmas from SwaggerDap!

Well the graphic is provided by Shawnimals but the sentiments are shared by us...



We have received so much love this year, met so many great people and hopefully made some good moves. Quite the eventful year and just want to thank everyone who has been a part of it in any way. Whether you check the blog on the regular or have been putting in serious work to help us build, it is all noticed and graciously thanked.

Happy Holidays to you all!


-john-

A Clipse Christmas

The brothers Thorton talk briefly about how they were spoiled like crazy as kids! Not your average rappers indeed...

Happy Holidays to you and yours. Hope you get just as spoiled as the Clipse...



-john-

via nahright

Pic of the Day - Caged Beast

-Yom

W)TAPS x Supreme - Holiday Collection

W)TAPS and Supreme are back at it again with for the holidays with a collection that draws inspiration from the old school days of baseball.

This reversible jacket comes in both navy and red. Side 1 above, side 2 below (except both sides are the same color, I'm just showing you one of each).

This Winter, Supreme and WTAPS have teamed up to produce a collection that includes a reversible melton wool/cotton varsity jacket in two colorways, three graphic T-shirts and a melton wool pillow in two colors.
Available in-store on December 29th. Available in Japan on January 2nd.
*Jacket and pillow available US in-store only
*T-shirts available in-store & web store

That reversible varsity jacket is absolutely amazing. If it was anywhere close to fitting in my budget I would be all over it!


-john-

BE@RBRICK Series 19 Standard and Chase Figures

Here we have a look at the BE@RBRICK Series 19 figures, including the chase ones.

My favourites amongst them are the Spock Star Trek figure and the Leopard print one.

Available now at all BE@RBRICK stockists.

-Yom

Chase picture provided by Blog@instinctoy

Pic of the day - Moleskine

-Yom

Nike Rivalry Pack - Ueno vs Harajuku Terminators

As if everything wasn't already cooler in Japan, NSW just keeps adding fuel to the fire. So to absolutely shit all over our weak "East vs West" aka DJ Clark Kent vs Eddie Cruz (UNDFTD) rivalry series, Nike is introducing the Ueno vs Harajuku rivalry series to Tokyo. This series starts with a set of Terminators...



(FYI: Ueno and Harajuku are 2 popular districts within Tokyo)

The Harajuku pair is nice and subtle, but the Ueno pair is absolutely perfect to me. All black shoe, nice mix of what looks like kevlar on the toe and a rip-stop material on the toe box, plus the laces and eyelet hardware, PLUS the awesomely colorful rear collar for a touch of hidden loud color.

Um, can you tell I want these? But unfortunately they are a Tier Zero release that I would be surprised to see hit stateside. Damn, why don't I live in Japan again?? Oh right, that whole "job" thing...


-john-

via Mita

Pic of the Day - Like the Boys

-john-

A Bathing Ape Ursus Spring 2010 Collection

The Tet designed Ursus range from A Bathing Ape continues with its Spring 2010 collection

-Yom

A Bathing Ape 2010 Spring Collection

This week A Bathing Ape released their Spring Collection Mook, featuring Kanye West.

Stand out pieces for me included the Bapex watches, UK flag designs and the animal print camo.

We also get a first look at the New Year Lucky Bags which will cost ¥15,750 and will go on sale New Years Day and the latest Bape x Rimowa collaboration.

Bape x Ambush preview

Special order T-shirt

Ladies Collection

-Yom