Kaws Light Bulbs for The Standard Hotel

Kaws just got together with The Standard Hotel for a set of 'XX' light bulbs. The detail in them is pretty crazy, and make sure to check the video on the bottom to see them in action...

They aren't your standard light bulb that you would light a room with, instead they only carry 3watt glow to be used for some ambiance. (the packaging is pretty nice too)

They are sold in sets of three ($65, one of each color) and only 1,000 sets were produced. They are already sold out through The Standard's online shop, but if you visit the actual hotel shop, they should still be in stock. Along with the light bulbs, 2 different types of KAWS pillows in multiple colors and KAWS companion key chains will be exclusively available for sale at New York shop. A Sorayama/KAWS metal sculpture is also on display now at the shop (not for sale).



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Original Fake s/s 2011

Keeping up with Kaws once again, we take a look into some of what Original Fake has in store for this Spring...















I've definitely pretty much ignored Original Fake for a year or so as they seemed to be putting out the same old cut & sewn pieces season after season. However this year I am pleasantly surprised to see their offering is slightly different and pretty damn clean. I only posted a few highlights, but check out the the entire collection of cut & sewn and tees here.


Previously: Kaws Companion (Passing Through) Installation at The Aldrich | Video


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Kaws Companion (Passing Through) Installation at The Aldrich | Video

Kaws' famed 16-foot tall Companion statue that was first seen at the Passing Through exhibit in Hong Kong, has now made a journey all the way to the great state of Connecticut. The Aldrich Museum recently had the largest compilation of Kaws work ever seen, and now has just added this giant piece to their back lawn. Check the video of the installation...

The exhibit inside was definitely worth the price of admission, but now even just for this installation outside, I kind of want to go again!

The Passing Through Companion will be on display from now until June 5th.


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The Selby Visits Pharrell's Home in Miami

The Selby recently made its way down to Miami to get a look into Pharrell's spacious home. Filled with amazing Kaws work, some of Pharrell's own designs and plenty of breath-taking visuals, take a look...













"You can do it too..."

Absolutely insane on all counts. I feel like my whole life just got shitted on, but then inspired to reach for more.


If you arent familiar with The Selby already, it is photographer Todd Selby's project that visits both the creative and living spaces of some of the world's best from the creative world. You'll be hooked on the site, and they also just published their very first book.


Previously: The Selby Visits Ryu at the Medicom Toys Office


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Pic of the Day - Old Companions

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Kaws x Dos Equis in Mexico City

The Kaws x Dos Equis collab is about to launch in Mexico City, and Kaws is giving us some more detailed shots of the goods...







Sooooo, who's in Mexico City right now?? Bottoms up, to the most exclusive buzz you'll get.




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Dos Equis by Kaws | Video

Dos Equis beer has reached out to Kaws for what I consider to be one of the most obvious collaborations ever. And now with the release at hand, Dos Equis has put out a nice little commercial...

Slightly mad at how simple the work is by Kaws, but can't lie, the end product looks good. Definitely need some of these for the fridge, although the collab is said to be exclusive to Mexico, the home of Dos Equis.


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Pic of the Day - Happy xx Halloween

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Kaws x Clipse Complex Cover

Complex does covers well, and this month they've gotten Kaws and Clipse together for another cartoon style cover...



Kinda feeling like Kaws needs to stop overextending himself but this cover turned out well, and I'm really happy that the brothers Thorton got their very own issue. Can't wait for the casket to drop.

This will be on stands October 6th.



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Neighborhood x Kaws Tee (W.D.W.Y.F.W)

In their second drop from the W.D.W.Y.F.W.collection, we get a little surprise from Neighborhood in the form of a Kaws collab tee.




Classic NBHD imagery and classic Kaws makes for a simply dope shirt. I want.


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Undercover x Kaws Bear Companion

Undercover and Kaws have gotten together to release this Bear Companion figure.

Out on the 29th August, the figures retail for ¥12,800 and will be available from all Undercover stores and Isetan, Shinjuku.

2 colours will be available with each figure featuring the Undercover teddy bear carrying a Kaws companion.



Via Jun Takahashi


-Yom

Original Fake A/W 2009 Lookbook

With previews always popping up on the site, Kaws and Original Fake now show us a preview of the 2009 Autumn/Winter line. In true Kaws style, the images have his artwork all over them also...








Clean as always, that 1st jacket along with the chomper collared shirt look great. I would also like to get my hands on some of those X socks as long as they don't cost more than the shoes that they're going in.

The collection is arriving at Original Fake accounts now.


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New Original Fake Keyholders

More Original Fake keyholders have been released in Japan, this time using the Chum model.

They are available in Clear, White, Red, Black and Yellow



Retail is Y1,050 each

Thanks to the guys at DoubleDutch, Nagoya for the info and pics.

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Original Fake x Head Porter "Eyes Print" Backpack & Wallet

With are some of the final few releases from the Spring 2009 line, Original Fake has just released a few really nice collaboration items with Head Porter. Here you can see a backpack and wallet from the collection.







Ever since the 1st Visvim shoe to feature the eyes print, I've been loving the hand sketched look. So I've been waiting for this backpack to come out for a while now, even though I most likely can't even afford it. The matching wallet is also a really nice piece.

Check your local Original Fake accounts this week for the release, as it has already dropped in Japan.


via Highsnobiety

Clipse x Kanye x Kaws - Kind of a Big Deal

The 1st single, "Kind of a Big Deal," from the next Clipse album will be releasing tomorrow (4/20) on the Play Cloths blog.



DOWNLOAD HERE

As you can see the song features Kanye West and the artwork for the single was done by Kaws.

Releasing at noon on 4/20 the single will be available 1st on the Play Cloths blog. Now we can only hope that some Play Cloths x Kaws products come out of this.


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