Neighborhood 2009 2nd Ex. Series “W.D.W.Y.F.W” Collection

Neighborhood have evolved in a really interesting angle for their 2009 2nd Ex. Series “W.D.W.Y.F.W” Collection. Of course the biker influence is apparent, but it is the mountaineering addition that speaks volumes and creates something slightly more unique.

Visvim

Hajime Sorayama x Original Fake No Future Companion Silver

Following up on the widely successful release of their No Future Companion collaboration, famous Japanese artist Hajime Sorayama continues his efforts alongside OriginalFake with a silver (almost chrome looking) version of the No Future Companion.

Hiroki Nakamura - Visvim on Kyoto store

Hiroki Nakamura, founder and designer of VISVIM

Hiroki Nakamura talking about Visvim

KAWS Chum Key Holder

Following up on the release of his Companion key holders, which sold out quickly to say the least, KAWS unveils another set of key holders, this time showcasing his Chum figure. The set will consist of five different color interpretations including white, black, yellow, pink and a clear version.

WTAPS x Wolf’s Head Studded Belt

WTAPS sources out Wolf’s Head in the creation of a collaborative belt for this season’s LAMF collection. The studded style features a dual-tone stud arrangement in both silver and gold studs.

i-D Magazine Feature with Tetsu Nishiyama of WTAPS

i-D Magazine recently caught up with one of Japan’s leading streetwear designers and entrepreneurs, Tetsu Nishiyama aka TET from brand WTAPS. The designer chats about his his role at WTAPS, role as Creative Director of Black Flag as well as his adoration for American culture growing up in Shibuya.

WTAPS X Magical Design Key Holder

WTAPS has worked with fellow Japanese brand Magical Design on a key holder for their Spring/Summer 2009 Collection. The outcome is a silver/gold hook design with an incredible amount of details and just an overall impressive work of precision.

RATS “Mano” Sculpture

Tomoya Nagase for Neighborhood 2009 Spring/Summer

Neighborhood preview looks from their Spring/Summer Collection in the latest issue of Men’s Non-No with a special modeling appearance by famed Japanese singer and actor Tomoya Nagase.

Goro’s 2009 Spring/Summer Lookbook

Accessories specialists Goro’s unveil their Spring/Summer 2009 lookbook. Known as one of the premier jewelry/leather good’s companies within the Japanese market, the brands has been held in high regard with their take on Native American designs. This new lookbook provides further looks into the line that follows the same aesthetic they have become known for.

WTAPS 2009 SS 1st “LAMF”

The WTAPS 2009 1st collection entitled “LAMF” is another exceptional showcase of referencing from Tetsu Nishiyama. Paying tribute to militia and naval themes deriving from the designers passion for punk. Here is the first look at what is set to release later this month from WTAPS.

Kaws Companion Key Holder

Probably the most popular vinyl figure of the last few years, has already beared its face in numerous forms including, tee shirts, ashtrays, and all sorts of vinly sizes, even a bearbrick, but now you can carry the figure with you wherever you go as a Key Holder.

DISSERTATION R.I.K.O. TEEPEE PROJECT

designed by hiroki nakamura
direct/concept - suitman
photo - young kim and jim helton
edit/sound - jim helton
title art - jose parla
graphic design - davi russo
sound mix - adrian morgan
voice - joey curtis