Hi Y’all,

As you well know, the year of the Tiger is approaching and you can sense the prosperity of the new lunar year. We’ll be celebrating the lunar new year (in style) in Copenhagen, Denmark due to the CPH-Vision/ Terminal-2 fair, which we’ll be attending together with our friends from Momotaro Jeans. But I’m sure it’s going to be an auspicious CNY.

New Lunar Year is a new beginning which should be embraced in dressing yourself in fresh gear. For myself and the fam this means copping new gear for the new year. Of course Chinese New Year is much more than just Ang Paus and new gear. It’s a time of reunion. I will defo talk more about this closer to the CNY, but here’s a little something on the topic.

Nike Sportswear is commemorating the event by launching Cortez Classic inspired by the Year of the Tiger, tiger stripes and all. The details are pretty awesome, sil screened tiger stripes, highlighted horsehair and extra pair of laces by Starks. Oh, and the kicks will be launched as a limited edition (200 pairs) release on the 10th of February with a very nice thematic box. But those more interested of the shoe and not so much of the box, it will also be released with a normal shoe box on the 13th of February.

Pictures courtesy of sneakerfreaker.com

Nike Asia Pacific has also created the below video in celebration of the launch.

Another brand making moves in the sneaker scene in celebration of CNY is Converse. The brand has launched a series of the year of the tiger designs for the season. Converse has produced a Chinese New Year 2010 collection that features all of the lines under Converse flag. These include: Chuck Taylors, Jack Purcells, classic One Stars and a concealed Weapon. The designs feature plenty of red and gold colors in celebration of this prosperous season. The kicks will be available in the beginning of the new Lunar Year, but only in China. So give a call to your connections there and cop yourself a pair of fresh kicks in celebration of the year of the golden tiger. Pics below.

Pictures courtesy of sneakerfreaker.com

Finally I drop you a little hint on a future post I will be making on the topic of The Year Of the Tiger. I’m kind of excited about an upcoming expansion of The Year Of… brand. Some of you already know what I’m talking about here but just a teaser now. Will post more on the topic once the time is right.

That’s all for now but rest assured we will be welcoming The Year Of… the Tiger in style. Stay cool everyone but don’t get cold, the spring is on its way. I’m out, peace.

Hi Y’all,

The decade has changed and we’re living in the year 2010, but in February we’ll be stepping into another year, The Year Of… the Tiger. Needless to say I will be posting a Chinese New Year special next month, but before that I thought of dropping a little something for your viewing pleasure. A preview as one might call it.

We’re halfway through the zodiac and the toil and labor of The Year Of… the Ox is coming to an end and we will continue our journey with a prosperous year of the Tiger. Eye of the tiger anyone?

More updates coming up so stay tuned. “She said, life is a journey, I need mines just like my attorney…” That said, enjoy the journey to the fullest like every day’s your birthday… Peace, I’m out…

Hi Y’all,

The year sure started with a bang. New monster buildings in Dubai, snowstorms in Asia and the usual stuff. But we’re keeping our cool in heat or cold. In celebration of new year we’re bringing you fresh new gear from The Year Of… and Momotaro Jeans. First of The Year Of Dog – Lil’ Brooklyn design that was introduced some time back and also featured in the poll for my next denim project (which will be properly introduced this week).

The jeans are the premium Japanese denim the brand is known for but features rainbow selvedge instead of the typical gold and silver selvedge.

Just a little background (no pun intended) on the Little Brooklyn. The “design” as you might call it was inspired by a trip to Japan where designer Brad Digital came across a bronze statue of a dog. He was told by the locals that this dog is a memorial to a a specific dog named Hachiko. Hachiko belonged to a professor in a local university. The dog had followed the professor to the train station on his trips between home and university. One day the professor died but the dog still kept up the daily routine and patiently waited for his master’s return. Hachiko continued this routine for several years and during this time people who observed his routines took the dog home and provided him food and cover. (For the whole story, click the picture below)

That was the initial inspiration for the design, though Brad’s own dogs served as additional inspiration for the character. A large toy version of the Lil’ Brooklyn or the male version of Hello Kitty as he is also titled, was the centerpiece during Fashion Week where different artists designed their custom versions of the Lil’ Brooklyn some selling for up to $3000. Of course our attention is on the denim version of the design dating back to the dog year of 2006. I would call this timeless style as the details and the design itself still shine as if the design was just released yesterday.

Our other release is the Momotaro Jeans green selvedge chambray work shirt (MVS H042).

This work shirt is a rather unique example of great vintage work wear redesigned to meet the expectations of today’s public. A great follow up to my recent work wear edition if I might say so myself.

The shirt is similar high quality 5 oz selvedge chambray as the other Momotaro work wear shirts in our catalogue. This Monster Hunter -shirt comes in green color and works great no matter if you’re sitting in the office or working outside.

This ends this year’s first new product round up. We have something new coming up from Remy tomorrow and until then. Stay fresh, appreciate those around you stay true to what you believe in. I’m out, peace.

Greetings,

It’s been a great week and we’re enjoying our journey to the fullest. Weekend was once again too short but time flies when you’re having fun. Crayfish celebrations and summer time on the country side. It’s hard to beat that. The batteries are charging and we’re getting ready for another week with much to look forward to.

Keeping Y’all updated, one of the better things that caught my attention this week was The Year Of… -brand’s site.

The Year Of.. continues celebrating The Journey and the year of the Ox with their recently launched Ox -year update on their site. (Click the image to access the site)

The update stays true to the novelty brand’s groovy appearance and introduces classics with fresh stuff. Check out the site and stay tuned for more from the brand.

Shout out to The Year Of… and Tony Magnetic. Looking good…

Hi Y’all,

A quick update…

We are seeing more developments on The Year Of… Ox -site.

I have to admit that I did not pay much attention to the background sounds in the past but they do have a soundtrack in the back already, after the waves that is.

Well I have said it before and I say it again, I do like the sneak preview thing they have going on with the site.

Will keep you posted on the updates and in the meanwhile check out some of the The Year Of… goods already available after the jump.

The Year Of…

The journey continues. Stay true everyone…