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Warriors of Radness 2009 Fall Collection

Southern California-based apparel label Warriors of Radness release their new collection for the Fall season. As usual, they implement a wide range of vibrant color usage with retro-inspired prints and patterns. Knits, tee, tanks, and select outerwear selections round out another impressive collection, all tracing back to 80-90s California surf culture. The lineup is now available through select WOR retailers, including Reserve LA, Oak NYC, Opening Ceremony Japan, Beams Japan, and Steven Alan.

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RonHerman x mastermind Japan Down Jacket & Vest

Cult Japanese fashion label mastermind Japan team up with retailer RonHerman on a set of down pieces, including a jacket and vest. Both commemorate the Ron Herman’s new store opening in Tokyo. The jacket and vest feature a tonal black color scheme with leather detailing, follow much of mastermind Japan’s staple aesthetic.

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10.Deep x Donnis Mixtape Release Party Recap

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Karmaloop offers up a recap video of the recent release party between Donnis and 10.Deep, taking place in Brooklyn. Also, to coincide with the mixtape release, 10.Deep worked up a special Donnis “Sexytime” tee, which is now exclusively available through the Karmaloop online store.

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Dover Street Market Perfume by COMME des GARCONS

With packaging and bottle designed by COMME des GARCONS head lady Rei Kawakubo, Dover Street Market preview their new perfume in celebration of the retailer/brand’s fifth anniversary. Using a black and white theme, the perfume is packaged in true CDG and DSM fashion, with a release expected at the beginning of October 2009 at select retailers, including NUMBER 3.

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Nike Dunk High Black/Sail

Mixing up a simple two-ton silhouette with an intricate detail pattern, Nike works up a new colorway in their timeless Dunk Hi model for Spring 2010. The kicks take on multiple textile choices with a black and gum backdrop and retro-infused print. Look for these to drop in January at House of Hoops and select Foot Locker locations.

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Maiden Noir x Stussy Deluxe Denim

Linking up on another collabo project, Seattle-based clothing label Maiden Noir work up a pair of denim jeans alongside Stussy Deluxe. Classic and simple, the denim features minimal branding, accompanied by a dual-branded bag and red suspenders. Available now through EastWestWorldwide.

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adidas Originals by Originals Jeremy Scott Snow Boots

Always playful in his avant-garde renderings, famed fashion designer Jeremy Scott returns for another season with adidas Originals, showcasing a new set of snow boots for his upcoming Fall/Winter Collection. A bit flashier than the previously seen blue/orange pair, this new colorway boasts a more vibrant multi-color scheme paired with a white/black distorted print throughout. A worldwide roll-out can be expected on October 1st, 2009.

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Wood Wood x Onitsuka Tiger X-Caliber

Danish label Wood Wood bring their expertise in design to footwear with a new collaboration alongside the legendary Onitsuka Tiger company. Utilizing the X-Caliber model, the kicks see a simple three-tone upper with hints of blue and an embroidered clover. Now available through colette.

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Ian Ginoza x Converse 1HUND(RED) Jack Purcell “Epi Leather”

“I just wanted to make something hopeful,” Ian says of his 1HUND(RED) Jack Purcell V3 shoe design, which is inspired by a single white blood cell. “It’s about a clean slate – something completely pure.” Ian’s 1HUND(RED) shoe isn’t his first positive vision. The graphic designer turned sneaker aficionado turned entrepreneur, has always made something of his good ideas. The founder of Kicks Hawaii, Ian is a pioneer in the world of sneaker culture with significant contributions including two 2007 collaboration debuts in support of Converse (PRODUCT) RED and his highly sought after 2004 Kicks Hawaii Nike Dunk collaboration. Bringing the spirit of aloha to everything he touches, Ian recently joined Converse, where he now spends his days working on the brand’s most limited product. The shoe goes on sale tomorrow Saturday August 29th and will be available at the following retailers:

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WOOD WOOD x adidas Preview

It looks like Danish label WOOD WOOD has teamed up with adidas on an upcoming sneaker project. Other than in-sole which was posted on WOOD WOOD’s blog, not much information has been revealed on this project. Stay tuned for more info!

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