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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.

Edwin x Pendleton Woolen Mills Shirt

Following their successful collaboration with Folk, denim brand EDWIN are at it once again. This time they have linked together with Oregon based mills PENDLETON to create a shirt featuring Pendleton Wool in an exclusive colour way, lined with Kaihara denim detailing. A little info on the Kaihara mills: Established in 1951 with 34 machines, by 1970 the Kaihara mill had developed indigo rope dying machines and started a delivery of rope dyed denim in Japan. By the early 90s the mill introduced ring yarn spinning and vintage production by narrow width shuttle machines. Kaihara is renowned for the sanforised selvedge it’s produced for decades. The Edwin x Pendleton Woolen Mills shirt is a special project with limited run of 300 pieces, available at retail in July.
Via Denimmaniac

Masterpiece x UNDFTD 60/40 Mountain Parka

Following a Japanese release just recently, UNDFTD ups the presentation with the following lookbook of their collaborative 60/40 parka with Masterpiece. Two styles feature a two-tone design with various UNDFTD and Masterpiece iconography courtesy of various patches. The jackets will release on Saturday, January 16th both online and in-store at Undefeated.
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COMME des GARCONS HOMME 2010 Spring/Summer Collection

Kicking things off in the new year is a selection of looks into COMME des GARCONS HOMME. Known for their ample use of remixing and multi-material concoctions over various lines, knitwear finds some interesting and colorful combinations over sweaters with a further mix of jackets also included in January’s releases. Available now at COMME des GARCON Hong Kong.
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New Balance Europe 2010 Fall/Winter Preview

NewBalanceLive recently held an interview with German lifestyle brand manager Till Jagla, who spoke of the upcoming designs for New Balance Europe’s Fall/Winter lineup. Several classics make a return with an introduction into a variety of new designs. Below is a more detailed account into the upcoming collection.

WARP x WTAPS T-shirt / Hoodie

Over the last few months, Japanese fashion publication WARP has created a special collection of collaboration items with some of Japan’s most respected streetwear brands. On January 15th, WTAPS and WARP will release a t-shirt and hoodie combo, both in heather gray. The releases will be available via the warpwebstore on January 15th.
Via Hypebeast

Asics x Cultureshoq Gel Lyte III Sample Auction For Haiti

Ronnie Fieg has placed an unreleased 1 of 1 sample version of the Cultureshoq x Asics Gel Lyte IIIs (from the trilogy pack that included Nicekicks and Highsnobiety sneakers) on eBay in an effort to raise money for the Yele Haiti Relief. Bid away here and help Haiti. 100% of the money goes straight to Wyclef’s Yele Fund. Donate direct at Yele.org.
Via Highsnobiety

adidas Originals Neighborhood Campaign 2010 – Star Wars

adidas Originals is kicking off 2010 by welcoming you to the neighborhood, the street where originality comes to life as artists, athletes, and celebs celebrate their style. Everyone’s invited to their street corner along with some special guests, who traveled from a galaxy far, far away to launch a year’s worth of celebrations.

Star Wars and adidas Originals have officially joined forces in their most colossal collaboration to date, bringing you a striking collection of sneakers and apparel inspired by the characters and crafts you’ve followed for a lifetime.

The most iconic moments and beloved figures from the Star Wars saga are translated to the streets, telling their creative story across a forceful collection of adidas Originals footwear and apparel.

Celebrate this powerful alliance to the beat of a new and improved remix of the Imperial March, as Vader and the Stormtroopers land on their street corner greeted by Snoop Dogg, David Beckham, Calle 13, DJ Neil Armstrong and Daft Punk representing their originality. No matter which side of the Force you’re on, believe the hype, this year is going to be massive.

There is a lot more to come from this campaign so stay tuned!
Via Highsnobiety

Air Jordan 1 “AJKO” Retro – First Look

Sweet baby Jesus! Back in October, we gave the internets a sneak peak at two of the Air Jordan 1 AJKO retro, and now we have actual high res images.

These images will leave you speechless for the a moment, but you better snap out of it with the quickness because the comments section is waiting for some Air Jordan 1 AJKO retro convo. Peep the vintage look that was applied to the retro which provides a true OG feel.

The white/red/black and white/red Air Jordan 1 AJKO is set for a Summer 2010 release and they will retail for $125.

Images courtesy of kinstor