Illustrator Hiroshi Nagai is best known for creating the album covers for singer-songwriter Eiichi Otaki’s albums “Along Vacation” and “Niagara Songbook”, his tropical and clear landscape artworks greatly influencing the aesthetic synonymous with Japanese City Pop to this day. For the fans of the subgenre, you can now carry a piece of the nostalgia with […]
List of posts in July 2023
ALWAYTH x Speedo x BEAMS Set to Drop Summer Apparel Collection
Following past collaborative releases, Speedo and Japanese retailer BEAMS officially taps outdoor label ALWAYTH for an upcoming summer apparel collection. Marking the trio’s first collaboration, an original set of dual logo-printed RASH t-shirt and SWIM shorts have been prepared alongside matching caps and bag which features water-repellent and UV resistant elements. Arriving with the main […]
Michelle Wie West’s Nike Air Jordan 1 High Golf “Pebble Beach” Will Release in Limited Quantities
[Update 17 Jul 2023] The Michelle Wie West x Air Jordan 1 High Golf “Pebble Beach” is scheduled to drop on 17 July. Find them in extended men’s sizes at Jordan Brand Golf retailers and Nike.com for US$200. If you’re not convinced of the pair’s beaut, check out the official images in the gallery and […]
The Nike Dunk Low Appears in “Grey Gum” with Reflective Swooshes
[Update 24 Jul 2023] Official images of the Nike Dunk Low “Grey Gum” have surfaced! Through the imagery, a new feature is also noted: the Profile Swooshes are coated in 3M reflective detailing, giving it a brilliant glow in the dark feature to stand out at night. Check it out via the top slider above […]
Shoe Palace Celebrates 30th Anniversary With the New Balance 2002R “Lands End”
[Update 7 Jul 2023] Contrary to reports earlier, the Shoe Palace x New Balance 2002R “Lands End” will be released on SP’s website on 13 July for US$150. That’s just days away but in the meantime, check out the campaign images of the pair in each lacing color options, along with a detailed look at […]
First Look: Nike Dunk Low “Green Snake”
[Update 1 Aug 2023] There isn’t a release date yet but official images of the Nike Dunk Low “Green Snake” have surfaced. Check them out at the gallery above! The frenzy surrounding Nike Dunk Low shows no signs of slowing down, as numerous variations are already lined up for upcoming launches. Joining the lineup comes […]
“White/Purple” Hues Dress This Nike Air Max 95
The Nike Air Max 95 is a versatile canvas that has been dressed in myriad ways. Almost every color one can think of has landed on the silhouette. But sometimes, less is more. In such cases, Nike delivers a minimalistic makeup like the titular pair. White, out of the trifecta of colors, is the most […]
Yukari Ota Offers Her Take on the adidas Stan Smith Crepe
Following collaborative takes with female dancer RANA, visual artist Kosuke Kawamura and more, adidas Originals Japan now expands on their TOKYO ENERGY campaign with an upcoming collaboration with Japanese fashion stylist Yukari Ota. Introducing the Yukari Ota x adidas Originals Stan Smith Crepe, the collaborative pair sees an upgrade from the standard models with its […]
Jayson Tatum Takes Us to the Beach With Jordan Tatum 1 “Wave Runner”
From family trips to a whole Air Jordan 35 PE colorway themed around his love for jet skiing, Jayson Tatum loves being around beaches and water. Now, both him and Jordan Brand are further showcasing that fact by releasing a new Jordan Tatum 1 “Wave Runner”. Notably, a large part of the Tatum 1’s design […]
“White/Black” Dresses the Converse All Star Trekwave Hi and OX
Following a recent collaborative release with X-girl, Converse is now set to offer another take on their treking-inspired All Star Trekwave models. Spotlighting both the hi and low cut variations, the lifestyle label now takes on a coveted color scheme of white and black. Unlike standard offerings, this release sees a reverse dressing throughout, with […]









