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Junya Watanabe x Carhartt Jacket

Complete with details galore, this Carhartt jacket has been transformed by Junya Watanabe of Comme des Garcons, who has reworked a previous release. The jacket now features a woollen plaid section, camo interior, leather elbow patches and more. Available in either brown or black, this collaborative variation is thought to be limited to around 100 pieces.
Check out detailed Pics on Slamjam.com

UNDFTD x Converse Poorman Navy Collection Lookbook

With the UNDFTD x Converse Poorman Navy release right around the corner, the UNDFTD crew put together a lookbook that fully captures the essence of the project. Taking you through a helicopter ride overlooking Los Angeles, the focus is on the specially developed MA-1 Flight Jacket as well as a styled look into the shoes themselves. The UNDFTD x Converse Poorman Navy Collection will release on January 29th at UNDFTD Silverlake (flyer with details below) and then online and at other UNDFTD Chapters the next day on January 30th.
Check out the Lookbook on Hypebeast

visvim 2010 Spring/Summer Collection New Releases

visvim has unveiled a preview into a comprehensive release set for the end of the month. The January 30th release includes quite a few footwear releases led by the VIRGIL-CA-FOLK and the PATRICIAN WT-FOLK. Other releases will include a series of GORE-TEX offerings as well as the MUNRO RIDER’S JKT.
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Apple iPad

Apple officially announces the launch of its iPad, an all-new device added to the already impressive Apple roster. A tablet capable of doing everything under the sun, the iPad comes fully equipped with the ability to play videos, browse the web, read digital books, and everything in between. Official images from Apple can be seen below with further information now available via its website.

UNDFTD x Converse Poorman Weapon Navy

In a third release, UNDFTD and Converse join forces to serve up a navy version of their popular Poorman Weapon. The previous two iterations included black/orange and olive/orange Overall, the sneaker’s shape and design remains largely intact except for the use of navy blue nylon with the ability to remove and affix Velcro patches and logos. This time around, the sneaker comes packaged with an MA-1 Flight Jacket and a Flight Helmet Bag. A release is slated for January 29th, 2010. A Q+A and also more Pictures can be seen at High Snobiety involving UNDFTD’s Eddie Cruz and Converse First String’s Ian Ginoza.

uniform experiment 2010 Spring/Summer Collection Preview

Hirofumi Kiyonaga’s three brands, SOPH., uniform experiment and F.C.R.B. look to unveil their seasonal offerings towards the end of January and beginning of February. An early look into uniform experiment’s 2010 spring/summer collection presents the season’s theme of “SOUTH”. An element of travel and culture exploration seem to be defining influences into the aesthetics of the collection with a mock UE AIRWAYS sub-theme also shown. The collection for ue will be presented starting January 30th, 2010.

Levi’s Vintage Clothing x Original Fake S501XX 1944 Model

Original Fake hooked up with Levi’s Vintage Clothing. They worked on the S501XX 1944 model and Original Fake customized it as part of their Spring 2010 Collection. The back pockets feature contrasting white stitching and the Chompers pattern. Look out for a release soon. Via Colorfarm.

Bread & Butter Nike and New Balance Preview for 2010

Special Thanks for this Pics from the polish Sneakersite Suede&Mesh

Edwin x Folk Spring/Summer 2010 Collection

Denim label Edwin worked with ‘old friends’ Folk (and their footwear label Shofolk) on a number of great pieces for the season.

The EF-62 Denim sees Folk take advantage of the Edwin denim archives to create their own regular fitting, straight leg jean from organic, lightweight denim, adding some distinctly ‘Folk’ design features.

On the footwear side, we see Shofolk’s classic Armstrong boot and Alaric shoe incorporate Edwin detailing and branding (Edwin denim heel detail and logo tab) to give a distinctive and original look. Features premium leather and suede uppers with leather lining and waxed cotton laces. Available for purchase from End.
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Invincible x OriginalFake T-Shirts & Hoodies

Taiwanese retailer Invincible joins an elite crowd as they embark on an upcoming collaboration with OriginalFake. First up is the following hoodie which features some familiar OriginalFake branding including both the ‘X X’ and the Chomper print. T-Shirts also featuring the ‘X X’ eyes and the Chomper print will be available. Two colors include black/purple and red/black, releasing at Invincible, ISETAN and OriginalFake Aoyama starting February 6th.
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Nike 2010 Spring/Summer Air Max Preview

Suede & Mesh preview a selection of Nike runner styles set to release during this Spring/Summer season. Presented at the Bread & Butter Tradeshow, the collection showcases a variety of classic Air Max styles, most offered in advancement Nike motifs, including the use of its new Torch technology.