SHOHEI OCHIAI’S SPECIAL-EDIITON TAMAGOTCHI

Posted on 2025-07-14

Japanese artist Shohei Ochiai has unveiled a special collaboration with Tamagotchi, releasing a reprisal of the first-generation model updated with his artwork nodding to the game’s origins. Offering a nostalgic nod to Tamagotchi’s 1996 release, this limited-edition device and its packaging are adorned with Ochiai’s hand-drawn work.

Coming at the height of Gen Z’s bag charm mania, the device comes with a ball chain that can be attached to keychains, bags, or clothing. The collaboration features a Tamagotchi Original housed in a translucent shell, emboldening the original Y2k aesthetic with an additional Tamagotchi UFO design in blue. Elsewhere, matching blue buttons and border accent the design.

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MARINE SERRE X FAÏENCERIE DE GIEN

Posted on 2025-07-07

Marine Serre has unveiled her first foray into homeware with the launch of Marine Serre Maison, debuting a ceramic collection in collaboration with renowned French earthenware manufacturer, Faïencerie de Gien. The collection reimagines traditional French craftsmanship through Serre’s signature design language, blending heritage with radical modernity. From dinner plates to mugs, each piece is crafted using locally sourced materials like kaolin, clay and sand — finished with lead-free glazes and oxide-based pigments.

www.marineserre.com

  

THE MAXELL MXCP-P100 CASSETTE TAPE PLAYER

Posted on 2025-06-30

The cassette player arrives alongside the resurgence of old media formats, but updated with modern features. Bluetooth compatibility for headphones is available, but also comes with a 3.5mm jack for wired listening. USB-C rechargeable batteries allow for seven to nine hours of playback.

While the MXCP-P100 includes contemporary details, its exterior is reminiscent of ’80s tech. Sitting atop of the player are chunky play, stop, fast forward and rewind buttons, as well as a brass flywheel for volume control. Weighing in at only 210 grams, the player also delivers portability.

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NINTENDO’S KIRBY X HEINZ

Posted on 2025-06-23

In a deliciously surprising move that has sent ripples of excitement through both the gaming and culinary communities, Nintendo‘s beloved pink puffball, Kirby, is once again lending his iconic charm to Heinz Japan. This month, the two giants are set to release a limited-edition collection of Kirby-themed ketchup bottles and exclusive keychains, cementing a partnership that truly embodies the phrase, “Maxim Tomato meets tomato ketchup.”

www.heinz.com

  

NEIGHBORHOOD AND L. L. BEAN

Posted on 2025-06-16

The duo’s latest release is reminiscent of their 2022 collection, only this time without the headwear. The new collab highlights a selection of large and medium white canvas tote bags, fitted with either green or navy blue detailing from the handle down to the base. Matching co-branded features are embroidered or stamped across the center, placed vertically on one side and horizontally on the other. Topping it off is a stitched gray tag by the opening.

www.neighborhood.jp

  

TIFFANY & CO. AND DANIEL ARSHAM

Posted on 2025-06-09

At the heart of this collection is The Bronze Eroded Penny Vessel, a masterpiece that embodies Arsham’s signature “future relic” aesthetic. Inspired by Tiffany’s historical 1885 redesign of the Great Seal of the United States (which appeared on American currency) and Arsham’s own “Study of the Eroded Penny” (2013), this patinated bronze sculpture reimagines an ordinary penny as an ancient artifact. Meticulously handcrafted and finished at Arsham Studio in New York City, each vessel is embedded with highly polished crystals that appear to break through the aged patina, creating a striking contrast that speaks to the passage of time and the beauty of decay. This limited-edition series consists of just 39 handcrafted sculptures, making each piece exceptionally exclusive.

www.tiffany.co.uk