KAWS’ OriginalFake is not going down without leaving it’s mark. Some more collectible goodies are soon to be released from the brand. Mini version of the Darth Vader and Stormtrooper KAWS toys released a bit back will be sold shortly. Just like the originals the revised Star Wars characters are seen in their form KAWS [...]
KAWS sub brand with Medicom Toy, OriginalFake is ending it’s run soon. But before the end we are seeing a lot goodies coming out to fill the void when they no longer exisst. We see the brown version of KAWS Companion “Passing Through” vinyl figure being released. In a coordinated release toay, both OriginalFake flagship [...]
KAWS has just unveiled what may be his very latest figure with his own OriginalFake. The Passing Through Companion, which depicts the very same statue seen at his “Passing Through” exhibit in Texas. The bootlegged version has been out for some time already, but the true fans/collectors are going to want to get their hands [...]
Last year OriginalFake released the Astro Boy Companion in the more general color. In what may be one of the last collectibles from OriginalFake we see the KAWS character returning but this time sans color. Honoring the Osamu Tezuka-created character’s original 1952 black and white appearance, the Companion incorporates instantly recognizable elements from both characters [...]
With the recent announcement that this will be OriginalFake’s swan song this collaboration with Peanuts might be one the last times we will be seeing Joe KAWS. The redesigned Snoopy is seen in KAWS fashion with his usual dog house and look. The tee will be made in four colorways each of which you can [...]
The recent news that OriginalFake will be ending production shortly meant that anything coming out may be the last pieces the brand makes. They are going out with a bang though as KAWS’ signature Companion is seen on new apparel in this “Resting Place” pose as well as upcoming vinyl. Here we see both new [...]
The next incarnation of KAWS’ Companion is the Star Wars inspired Boba Fett version featured here. Previously we have seen KAWS creating builds around Darth Vader and Storm Troopers so this new build featuring the Star Wars intergalactic bounty hunter is no surprise. Even though he was a bad guy Fett is a fan favorite [...]
OriginalFake and Hiroshi Fujiwara’s fragment design team up once again to kick off the new year. The brand produced a co-branded version of the KAWS “baby” graphic in two colorways. Choose from white/pink or black/blue builds of the design arriving at OF shops now.
If you are still looking for that perfect Christmas gift for that KAWS fan in your life then look no further. To match up with the Snoopy KAWS is his buddy Woodstock. Getting the usual KAWS “X” eye treatment and new ears, the yellow companion to Snoopy is seen in vinyl form. Look for the [...]
To go along with the KAWS version of Astro Boy in vinyl and t-shirt form we see a cushion donning the character. Done up in KAWS signature sketch style, the colored cushion will liven up any couch. Look for it at select OriginalFake shops around the globe.
Interview with RDQLUS, creator of Connoshoer
At this year’s MAGIC trade show in Las Vegas I had the privilege to finally meet and talk to Steve Gordon also known as “RDQLUS”. I have followed RDQLUS’ work with the famed OSD cast and his own top of the line brand. I was delighted to hear that one of his biggest projects [...]
Interview: Reebok Designer Jeremy Sallee
This last week, we spent some time in Las Vegas for the MAGIC/Project Trade Show. One of the highlights was the media event held by Reebok Classics that brought out some of the creative influencers that are helping bring the brand back to its previous glory from the Nineties, which include Swizz Beatz, Dominique Wilkins, [...]
Behind the Kicks: Ms. Solemate
This week I had the pleasure to chat it up with Ms. Solemate. Hailing from the fresh windy city of the Chi, Ms. Solemate has been in the sneaker community for quite some time. A very genuine and articulate female that lives and breathes this culture. She has an extensive collection of fresh kicks and [...]
Karimoku x Medicom Toy Walnut Wooden 1000% Bearbrick
Medicom Toy is getting ready for its Toy Exhibition 2013, which is usually the occasion for the revelation of many fantastic collaborations and special projects. Also they teamed up once again with Karimoku, the Japanese furniture maker, and produced a beautiful 1000% walnut wooden Bearbrick. Handcrafted in Japan, the craftsmanship involved in producing this special [...]
Daft Punk Commercial Lotus F1 Team
A new album out, Daft Punk is taking to the biggest stage of the world to promote. They have teamed up with the Lotus F1 Team for a special scheme for this weekend’s race in Monaco, enjoy.
Sneaker.St x Uncommon LeBron “What the MVP” iPhone Case
Perfect timing. LeBron James just won game 1 of this years Easter Conference Finals, just another accolade to his MVP year. To commemorate the years Sneaker.St and Uncommon team up once again for iPhone case nicknamed “What the MVP” inspired by the LeBron X MVP sneaker. “The idea of the design is that the left [...]
