» Fashion

World renown graphic artist Takashi Murakmi releases an animation dedicated to his 6 years of collaborating with louis Vuitton. Breathtaking….!

Check out the video below by TropicalTV, they hit us up on twitter (@flownerds) and told us about thier new video on the Air Yeezys in London. Some of the guys they interview make me laugh, check it out! Its a good video, well done TropicalTV!

Is it me, or are these the ISH!!! Tokyo designer Alex Chung has created a Vans Sk8 shoe, created the left and right with the same design but alternating colours. MAD!!

A preview of what’s to come for Casio G-Shock in the month of June presents some marquee watches in the form of the “Love the Earth and the Sea” collection. Within the small capsule are two of G-Shock’s higher-end models, the Frogman (green) and the Gulfman (yellow/black). Created as part of an awareness program titled “Love the Earth and the Sea” for the sustainable and eco-friendly use of the world’s oceans, each color was chosen based on aquatic sea life in various facets. Available next month at select G-Shock dealers. BUY BUY BUY !

Photos of Kanye West aka “Martin Louis the King jr” working with LV designer Fabrizio Vitti on a variety of design sketches. The highly publicised footwear lineup is due to release in the latter part of 2009.

Kanye unleashes the “Toys-R-Is” of most wanted sneakers on one lucky son of a gun…!

Here are the first photos of the upcoming Vans and Eric Elms collaboration. Eric Elms is a world renown designer who has already collaborated with quite a few sneaker makes. The Vans Eric Elms collabo shoe should be released in new york in the next two months.

These are just preview models, watch out for more coming soon:

Im an avid art fanatic, especially Japanese/Anime/Pop art. So to find out that the genius known as Kanji Kohanda and renound Evisu paint writer will be making an at Selfridges in Oxford Street to customize your pair of Evisu Jeans (purchased on the day of course!) on May 30th from 12-6pm on Floor 1 in mensware, Evisu Section is uber exciting. We will be sending a few goons to grab a few pics.

Y3 for along time now, have not been releasing the most attractive sneakers. When i heard about the Hayworth mids i was expecting another pair of ‘football boot’ looking trainers that frankly i wouldnt be caught dead in. But to my amaze i was proven wrong. The  Hayworth Mid II high-top are very impressive. The shoe’s clean, seamless toebox features embossed stripes with neat and closely spaced lacing. With an ankle strap and a chunky ribbed paneling on the heel to finish things off. They are available in blue, red and black. Not too sure on the price at the moment but knowing Y3 they will probably be around 150 – 200 pounds. The hayworth Mid II definitely get the thumbs up from us here at Flow Nerds.

Releasing next week is the new Greedy Genius Phantom “Tiffany”, as part of the Summer ‘08 Beach Collection. This shoe is patent leather with 3M accent’s and embossed diamond pattern detail on the heel.  It features the classic tiffany blue, black and white colorway with a waffle mesh interior.

Visit Flow Nerds for More

Last year, 10.Deep introduced the world to Kid Cudi through their 10.Deep Presents: A Kid Named Cudi Mixtape, produced by Plain Pat and Emile. These days, it looks like his flow seems to have entranced everyone from Honolulu to Manchester, scoring him notoriety, a label deal, and his own upcoming TV series. In support of Mr. Solo Dolo and his meteoric rise amidst a failing record industry, 10.Deep is re-releasing the oft-requested Kid Cudi “Up There” Tee, a premium shirt introduced with the release of the mixtape last year. The tee will be available Wednesday, May 20th at 12pm EST at the 10Spot.

Visit Flow Nerds for More

Pipetto is probably one of the first vintage accessory design brands to bring out original designs for original people. I mean, the stuff they come out with may not be for everyone, but isn’t that the key to having a unique identity?

It certainly is, and it’s not me who’s the first to notice. The brand, which started in May 2007 to design unusual luxury item officially entered stores in December 2008. Following the perfect ethos of “original people crave original ideas”, the brand set out to create Pipetto products, which were born out of the Pipetto culture.

Pipetto was seen as ‘the new vintage’ as they released their leather belt range, consisting of original buckles and genuine leather. They were in some of the best leather shops in London for their quality, style and uniqueness. But they didn’t stop there.

Pipetto released a new range of combining fashion and function as they produced cases for the finest electronics on the market. Since, they have produced lux leather/suede holders and cases for iPod Touch/Nano/Classic/iPhone/Macbook 13.3″/Air/15.4″/Nokia E71 & Oyster Cards (bit disappointed that there’s no covers/cases for BlackBerry but …hey!). They sold their first laptop skin to Fergie on the Black Eyed Peas on day 1 of the Selfridges launch in December ‘08, and their wide Celeb fan base includes Emmanuel Chiriquí (Entourage, Don’t Mess with the Zohan).

Prices range from £29.99 – £34.99 for both standard and limited edition Python range. Belts are available at www.pipetto.co.uk. The laptop skins retail at £199 and are available at Selfridges London lower ground technology hall or online at Amazon. Amazon are also taking pro-orders on their newest range! See you at the checkout

Japanese retail collaborators Atmos come together with reebok, to take the exo fits to a whole new level :O This new collection features a full suede upper and replaces the perforated details with a tonal polka dot print. Two colorways, including purple and green, along with matching t-shirts can be purchased on atmos Japan. But the only problem is the sites in japanese so you might need to get a translator lol. Never the less these sneaks are looking ever so tasty, they actually look like some sort of bubble gum flavor cake Definitely get the Flownerd approval.

Visit Flow Nerds for More

Those who often shop at The Hideout in West End would have known that this year Supreme would go on to grow as a brand and definitely be one to look out for, and they prove this with their new sunglasses. They have introduced two frames to kick start in the sunglass market. The Locs and the MX models are hand-crafted acetate and wire frames made in Japan. They feature 100% UV protected lenses and impact resistence. Available in store and online from May 14th.

Visit Flow Nerds for More

XLarge Japan has teamed up with Casio to present this stunning new timepeice to their collection. Definitely gets the thumbs up from us

Visit Flow Nerds for More

Right, this makes NO sense whatsoever. NY based NOOKA released with watch with Nickelodeon to celebrate SponegBob SquarePant’s 10 year anniversary. So its a cool watch for a kids show, and the price of the watch is $170 and $275 …? SEEN!

Visit Flow Nerds for More

The Japanese brand ’swagger’ release a new clean, sleek wrist watch into the market …and at approx £170 its not cheap compared to its competition. Looks HOT though, can anyone actually read the time off it?

^{Visit Flow Nerds for More}

As most know im British to the bone regardless of my background or origin! The state of our beloved country is dire, along with the rest of the world. So why not come down to The Reset and support your local and home grown fashion labels. If you have never purchased any (Boy Better Know does not count, no) homegrown clothing before, prepare to be shocked. Very well made, very high quality and amazing prints and designs you have probably seen about but never knew where they came from all in one place and if you bring the cash all yours to take home. 

”With streetwear stores all over the UK closing, and the scene slowly crumbling, the Young Guns and independents have come together to create a weekend long pop up exhibition and sale of Old, New and completely one off pieces. Brands will stand together in one space showing the unity that will keep the UK at the forefront of up and coming contemporary fashion. 

Labels involved: Cassetteplaya, Trapstar, Pretty All City, A.IN.T, All Caps, MVP, Trinotron, Ugly Kids Club, PC WIlliams, Benjart, Second Son, The Devoted, Currency.”

Get down there and support the cause and grab yourself some hot bargins! Ego Thieves will be there snapping some pics and catching up with many faces. Check out a few of what our good friends over @ Ugly Kids Club have instore and make sure you check out Second Son also. 

Few bits from UKC (Chicken and all!)

Will report back with pics on the weekend