Ahead of its second full collection later this year, APPLIED ART FORMS has dropped a limited-edition Valentine’s Day-inspired capsule entitled: “Love Is The Drug”.
Featuring screen-printed artwork on a range of classic A/A/F staples like hoodies, sweaters and oversized tees, each garment is available for personalisation with stencil initials on the back at no additional cost, to result in a truly one-of-a-kind piece.
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Continuing TNF’s ethos of “Never Stop Exploring,” the “XX KAWS” collection features an array of men’s, women’s, and youth styles, including the 1996 Retro Nuptse Jacket, along with accessories and luggage. The entirety of the range is marked by KAWS’ signature eye-catching, abstract patterns, accented by an extensive bright and bold color palette. The pieces found in the collaboration serve as plays on the theme of perception and visibility.
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Specialty retailer J. Crew has released a limited-edition drop of its Diemme x J. Crew “Roccia Hiking Boots,” highlighting a collaboration that has an eco-friendly purpose.
Brothers Dennis and Maico Signor designed the boots utilizing their 25 years of production and research experience by expertly crafting each pair at their Calzaturificio factory in northeastern Italy, with elements of the design being inspired by the 2,200-mile Appalachian Trail and its biodiversity. “The hiking-only trail touches 14 states through education, management and stewardship, ensuring that it is accessible to all,” the brand noted in a joint press release.
15% of the proceeds are being donated to the Appalachian Trail Conservancy.
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Adventure time is officially here. Brain Dead is thrilled to announce their latest collaboration with none other than Dungeons & Dragons. Initially published in 1974, Dungeons & Dragons is the world’s first tabletop role-playing game. Having maintained steady growth throughout the 21st century, it is currently estimated that over 50 million people have played the game worldwide, with die hard fans that span multiple generations (you don’t want to run into them on the Sword Coast). One of the most exciting aspects of D&D is that it is truly accessible to anyone with a will to play. With the only required materials being a set of polyhedral die, a pencil, a character sheet and a rulebook
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Jil Sander is celebrating the Year of the Tiger with an exclusive six-piece collection. Taking the silhouette of the emblematic feline, the apparel brand is highlighting the symbolic meaning of the tiger just in time for the Lunar New Year.
The watercolor painting of the tiger indicates the sign of courage and self-confidence in challenges one my face. According to the lunar calendar, tigers are not only considered brave, but they are also a prominent symbol of power and living a life that is true to one’s independence. While there is a sense of aggressiveness to the feline symbol, it is an amulet of energy. By using watercolor technique to depict its tiger, Jil Sander is giving a nod to the Chinese artistic medium, where often heritage pieces of art are painted with ink and water. The technique gives the Jil Sander tiger a sense of calm while still emulating a strength that is loosely related to the a quiet and strong force.
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Slam Jam has teamed up with the Ohio rock band DEVO for a unique capsule collection, paying tribute to the band’s hit song “Beautiful World” 40 years after its release.
Inspired by DEVO’s avant-garde style, the collection includes a hoodie, t-shirts, sweater, jacket and a technical tracksuit. The t-shirts, available in both black and white, and hoodie come printed with images of DEVO shot in the 1970s, while the sweater highlights the band’s distinct ziggurat helmet logo.
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