By Thats the biz on
7/24/2010 6:41 PM
With much anticipation many have awaited the re-opening of London’s premier sneaker boutique, Footpatrol, which surprisingly to many, closed a couple of years ago, after having been on the forefront of independent sneaker culture in the capital for so long. The new Footpatrol London store will open this month and has been designed by the Wilson Brothers and Brinkworth.
“Designed by Wilson Brothers and Brinkworth, the design of the store is as much a one-off as the products within, all of which have been individually selected by Michael Kopelman, the original Foot Patrol owner and current Creative Director.
Based in London’s Berwick Street, the store’s understated façade is simply a prelude to what has been achieved architecturally within. A ‘second’ shop, complete with pitched roof, has been constructed to float within the store shell, assembled from an urban palette of recycled scaffold board for the floors, walls and ceiling, teamed with satin black steel for the fixturing.
A fully-mirrored end wall accentuates the intimate scale of the ‘inner’ store, playfully reflecting the linearity of the design as an optical illusion, that appears to extend the store rearwards as an infinite space. Clever concealment of lighting and services, behind the pitched roof cladding, allows for a unique, sliding ‘library-style’ product display system, which can be extended along the whole length of the store, or nested at either end to leave space for special events or promotions.
This blend of modularity and function, offset with an aged vintage backdrop, creates the perfect stage for the final detail. The original, revered Foot Patrol gas mask logo, housed within an aged metal frame and rendered in white neon, meets customers as they enter the store through the ‘transition’ space, the antechamber where the outer and inner stores meet.”
Photography: Louise Melchior.
Look out for the opening July 2010. Many more images of the new Footpatrol follow after the jump
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By Thats the biz on
7/23/2010 1:06 PM
Combining a deck shoe with a moccasin-style toebox, the Bahama is Sperry Top-Sider’s own version of the modified style. Simple in its aesthetics, three new versions were recently introduced each sharing a commonality in the upper material. Black, blue and gray woolen uppers make for a departure from the usual material choices. Available now online through Sperry Top-Sider with a retail price of $55 USD.
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By Thats the biz on
7/23/2010 12:42 PM
The upcoming collaboration between New York artist Kaws and beer brand Dos Equis. Today we can give you another look at the project. There will be two bottles, each designed by Kaws, one Lager bottle and one Amber bottle. Hopefully we can soon show you the full result of the project. I am totally going to buy a couple of these
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By Thats the biz on
7/23/2010 12:28 PM
Apart from the Vans collaboration t-shirts we showed you last week, In4mation has released some new tees from their Summer collection. The highlight is unmistakeably the Morrisfits tee, which is available in two colourways along with the rest of the tees at In4mation retail locations.
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By Thats the biz on
7/23/2010 12:08 PM
Parisian collective Cool Cats link up with Starter to create a 2010 version of the hat they produced last year. Yet again a snap-back, the piece features production by iconic sportswear company Starter and art direction from So Me. Only 300 units of this pink version were made, available now through the Cool Cats online store, priced at €39.00 (Approx. $50 USD).
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By Thats the biz on
7/23/2010 11:59 AM
Ron English provides a look at one of his latest toys produced by Made by Monsters. There are two colourways and are set to release at the SDCC Toy Tokyo Booth on July 22nd.
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By Thats the biz on
7/23/2010 11:42 AM
In celebration of Team Pacquiao opening their new store in Robinson Mall, Manila Philippines on August 8, 2010, MindStyle will be pre-releasing the Manny Pacquiao x Bloc28 Mad Mickey Toy Set at Comic Con.
“A limited amount of figures available each day. The figures come in a beautiful packaged gift box together in a Team Paquiao shopping bag. The figures include a collectors card for SDCC only, we have made sure that the collectible set comes with the matching card numbers. These highly collectible figures are only available in the USA, officially at SDCC or at Team Pacquiao Stores in the Philippines. Limited to 300 of each respective figure. The Philippines exclusives will be available for USD $250 for each respective figure with the pair available at MINDstyle’s Booth #4437 for USD $500.”
Good luck getting your hands onto these new figures.
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By Thats the biz on
7/11/2010 10:45 PM
Following-up closely on the recently seen Cafe Racer Motorcycle is a further look into FUCT SSDD’s outerwear collection. Some staple styles are represented including a 60/40 mountain parka, deck jacket and MA-1. In typical fashion, the jackets feature FUCT embellishments in the form of prints and patches.
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By Thats the biz on
7/11/2010 10:42 PM
Los Angeles-based Dissizit work up this special limited edition vinyl with respected Japanese label Bounty Hunter, pioneers of the underground vinyl toy movement. The hands come in a black and white colorway, limited to only 50 units, and available exclusively via Comic Con, while supplies last. Definitely another solid release from Dissizit, the creation of renowned graffiti artist Slick.
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By Thats the biz on
7/11/2010 10:38 PM
In what is looking to be a stellar fall collection for Erik Brunetti’s FUCT SSDD collection, the Cafe Racer Motorcycle jacket is arguably a marquee item for the forthcoming collection. Inspired by vintage jacket styles of the 50′s and 60′s, the jacket features a genuine horsehide leather with a great potential for wear and aging.
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By Thats the biz on
7/11/2010 10:32 PM
Vans Vault releases this nice grey/purple version of its new Inca Flower SK8-HI, part of the latest seasonal designs for the Vault campaign. The shoes pair a buttery grey suede upper with metal eyelets and intricate Inca Flower embroidery adding a different element to the mix. Look for these now through your local Vans Vault account.
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By Thats the biz on
7/11/2010 10:20 PM
XLarge drops a new series of camo print accessories for Summer 2010. Featured in the line as three different options, including a waist pack, backpack, and wallet. All are offered in three different color schemes; available now through Calif.
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By Thats the biz on
7/11/2010 10:13 PM
Shepard Fairey has teamed up with STRANGEco to design a new limited edition vinyl figure.
“Mr. Spray is an original character created by the artist in 2004 as a street-art appropriation of an advertising character design of the 1950s. Mr. Spray is the first original vinyl figure design by the artist in eleven years and will be released in mid-July 2010. Mr. Spray is a rotocast vinyl figure, 11 inches tall. 4 points of articulation and packaged with an OBEY mini stencil. Illustrated card box packaging.”
Available in four editions, the black and the red versions are limited to 350, while the gold and the silver are limited to 200 and 100, respectively. They just released yesterday through Strangeco’s retail shop and will begin shipping on or around July 20, 2010. The black and red editions will be available at select neighborhood designer toy shops, too.
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By Thats the biz on
7/11/2010 9:53 PM
In a close follow-up to the recently seen ASICS & Onitsuka Tiger Family & Friends Exhibition is the following Slam Jam excuted video. The video ties in with the recently seen sneaker preview and embodies much of the same themes as the sneaker.
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By Thats the biz on
7/11/2010 9:49 PM
A new release from Nike comes in the form of an Air Max 95. Sporting a grey/purple/charcoal upper with the familar light-to-dark overlays, the sneaker no doubt bares resemblance to the Air Jordan IV ‘Grape’. Either was, it’s a solid colourway, and is now available in 25 Mercer in New York.
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By Thats the biz on
7/5/2010 8:11 PM
London-based YMC (You Must Create) offers an impressive preview of their upcoming FW10 collection. The heavily bearded model works well with the classic UK knitwear and woven looks.
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By Thats the biz on
7/5/2010 7:38 PM
Louboutin has been releasing new lines of shoes for men that have been an amazing feature in the couture side of fashion. Two months in and their already making an impact with the male version of the red bottoms. I am anxious to see what else Mr. Louboutin is going to bring us next.
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By Thats the biz on
7/3/2010 3:46 PM
Highsnobiety gives us a glimpse of KAWS’ most recent solo exhibition via this new video piece. The show took place at the Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum in Connecticut, and will remain open for public viewing through January 2nd, 2011. A further look into the show can be found here. Enjoy!
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By Thats the biz on
7/3/2010 3:44 PM
Gadget accessories brand alkr drops these new sleeves for the iPad. Each feature a cushioned interior and soft, durable neoprene outer shell. Two colorways are introduced, including a deep sea disco and undercover black. Available now through the alkr webstore and select stockists.
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