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http://www.thenorthface-store.com/shop/cat...=C0001181&WKCD=

http://www.anewyorkthing.com/

According to background information in the compliant, on Oct. 1, 2003, the two companies signed a licensing agreement allowing Reebok to use the BBC trademarks on a range of items, including shirts, pants, sweatshirts and accessories. “Reebok signed the agreement ... but failed to distribute for sale — much less sell — one stitch of apparel,” said BBC in the complaint. According to BBC, problems arose shortly after the agreement was signed. “In January 2004, only a few months after the execution of the agreement ... certain Reebok personnel began to acknowledge to BBC that Reebok could not adequately produce the full range of Licensed Products ... in a manner consistent with the design and quality standards and specifications required by BBC,” said the complaint. Sample items presented to BBC by Reebok during the Spring of 2004 were deemed to be substandard by BBC. “Reebok repeatedly assured BBC that the non-conforming and disapproved aspects of these samples would be corrected,” said the complaint. “Reebok, however, failed to correct these deficiencies.” Williams debuted the Billionaire Boys Club apparel and Ice Cream footwear lines, both licensed by Reebok, at a press conference held in Manhattan in late August. At the time, the collections were to have limited global distribution beginning in mid-September, selling at stores such as Alife in New York, Fred Segal in Los Angeles and Colette in Paris. Only 30 stores in total were to carry the products. Women’s footwear was slated to be introduced early this year. “This is not based on being an entertainer — this line is a childhood dream of mine,” Williams said at the press conference. “The line doesn’t say Pharrell on it, and the goal for this collection is exclusivity.” By ROSS TUCKER SOURCE: FOOTWEARNEWS

Figured this was way past due... Granted there's a ton of sites listed in the LINKS DIRECTORY, but post your favorite sites for culture/industry related news on products, fashion, sneakers, etc... Here's a few I check out on a daily basis: http://www.beinghunted.com http://www.joshrubin.com/coolhunting/index.html http://superfuture.com/city/supertalk/ http://www.rthq.com/ http://www.freshnessmag.com/index.php

dont think bape own the rights to it, or at least not wholly. also, i truly doubt there's any money to run off with. that shit never got off the ground and every pair of shoes i've seen is collecting dust. someone lost they're ass big time. bet it was reebok and was probably why they never put more loot in to get the clothing off the ground. just a guess though.

actually, i was at futura's studio yesterday and he had a computer desk made of 100% lego's.

http://www.amyhughes.org/lego/church/index.html

http://michaelpaulus.com/gallery/character-Skeletons

NEW YORK (January 4, 2005) - BBC Ice Cream LLC, musician and producer Pharrell Williams’ apparel and footwear brand, has filed suit against Reebok International, accusing the sneaker giant of breach of contract and seeking damages in excess of $1.6 million. In a complaint filed in Manhattan federal court on Dec. 17, BBC, which stands for Billionaire Boys Club, accused Reebok of violations on three counts of breach of contract relating to an apparel licensing agreement reached between the two companies in Oct. 2003. According to the complaint, Reebok failed to produce any apparel products meeting BBC’s approval standards and also failed to ship a representative apparel line by a June 1, 2004 deadline. BBC is asking for no less than $1.6 million on each of the three counts. A Reebok spokesperson said the company does not comment on pending legal matters. http://www.dnrnews.com

well worth the money... http://www.dpmpublishing.com/ Maharishi?s Creative Director, Hardy Blechman has been extremely influential in the proliferation of camouflage and combat trousers (or Snopants®) in civilian fashion over the past decade. Now, after six years of intensive research, he reveals the depth of his exploration into the vast world of camouflage in his magnum opus: DPM (Disruptive Pattern Material). DPM is an encyclopaedic art book that charts the history of camouflage from its roots in nature, through to its adoption by the military, and on to its current popularity and use within modern civilian culture. Divided into two books totalling 944 pages, no other title offers such comprehensive coverage of this multi-faceted and highly engaging subject. DPM contains more than 5,000 images, many of which are previously unpublished, by some of the world's leading nature, military and fashion photographers. Included are depictions of camo-clad cultural icons such as David Beckham, Robert De Niro, U2, Notorious BIG, Ali G, Neneh Cherry, and Joe Strummer. The book includes a comprehensive, historical guide to the camouflage patterns issued to soldiers of 107 nations around the world. DPM also, for the first time in print, thoroughly documents the rise of camouflage outside of the armed forces - used by anti-war protesters in the 1960s, further explored by modern artists, and reinvented within areas such as fashion, architecture, music, film, and sport among numerous other fields. Throughout the book, including the 'Military' section, a strong anti-war sentiment is expressed with the emphasis on camouflage's natural and artistic beauty. Drawing on the expertise of an extensive team of consultants, DPM is the most authoritative camouflage manual ever published and an indispensable modern reference guide for both the novice and seasoned camoufleur.

fresh!

There's a fine line between obsession and appreciation... especially when it comes to collecting Nike sneakers. Corgishoe smudged that line years ago... http://www.thehundreds.com/chronicles/corgishoe/index.html

you have to get fitted and the pair is ordered from japan where it's custom made to fit. you get a call about 2 weeks later and they're kept in a store room until you show up. (they have to be prepaid)

actually, here you go: R by 45rpm NEW YORK 169 MERCER St.,NEW YORK 10012 Tel : 917-237-0045?

THANKS FOR INFO...IM HOPING TO MAKE IT BACK TO THE BIG NYC SOON SO ILL GO CHECK IT ALL OUT. Quoted post [/b] cool. the shop is in soho a door or two down from marc jacobs. i forget the street, but it's about a block or so from the prince st stop on the N & R. here's their website: http://www.45rpm.jp/index.jsp

I believe the $1800 pair have an 8 year organic indigo wash and 18kt custom hardware.

btw, if you make it to 45rpm, check out the charcoal wash denim. a beautiful alternative to indigo.

45rpm, comme de garcons, and many more... Quoted post CAN U GET 45 RPM'S IN THE UK THEN??? Quoted post [/b] no idea, but they happen to have a shop in soho, nyc in case you have a friend in ny that can help you out. just so you know... 45rpm is particularly expensive. they start at about $400 and most hover in the $800 range. you can also get custom hardware and special long term washes, but that will drive the price up into the $1000 - $1800 range. not for the faint of heart, or shallow pockets.

45rpm, comme de garcons, and many more...

i've already turned down an offer for $400. i'd rather save them to trade for something i want then to try and make cash off them.

i have a pair of those orange supreme's deadstock in the box (10.5). i wear a 12 and they were out so i bought the next largest size hoping to eventually trade someone.

my boy got a pair of these and they're top notch. nice style and great quality. really nice switch from sneakers... available here... http://www.dp-mhi.com here's another spot with good sneaker alternatives and a place to get visivim which are impossible anywhere else. http://www.rivingtonclub.com/

thanks for the kind words and participation. hit me up before you get to ny and maybe we can meet up, talk shop, and dig for denim.

hey ringring, good to see you here. i thoroughly enjoyed reading up on the knowledge you've been dropping on superfuture. welcome aboard.