Trek Lance Armstrong STAGES Bike by Yoshitomo Nara

Having already seen most of the special bike designs for Lance Armstrong, Trek reveals a closer look into the latest design, created by Yoshitomo Nara. Much like previous designs by artists such as KAWS, Shepard Fairey, and Damien Hirst, this latest silhouette finds artistic value focuses on the signature aesthetic of Nara’s artwork. Along with this installment, Trek offers a closer look into the other bikes from the aforementioned artists as well as offerings from Kenny Scharf and Marc Newson

CASIO G-SHOCK DW-6900

For CASIO G-SHOCK’s “SHOCK THE WORLD” global tour, we’ve seen the initiative hit various parts of the globe from London to Asia. The latest move takes them to New York City as UNION NYC and PEGLEG work together on this classic DW-6900. Expecting nothing less with PEGLEG involved, the design is something hard to miss with the Stars and Stripes in full view. On another sadder note, this will represent UNION NYC’s last collaboration as they’re set to close-up shop in the next little while. 100 pieces will be available starting Thursday, July 23rd at UNION NYC and online at PEGLEGNYC.com.

The Bloody Beetroots

Always championing renegade style, fresh design and independent music, 55DSL – led by Creative Director Andrea Rosso — has recruited Italian artist Turbokrapfen and Italian DJ-duo The Bloody Beetroots to christen the opening of the Hong Kong FIFTY FIVE DSL TemporART STORE on July 24, 2009. Located at Shop 3A, 2-4 Kingston Street, in Hong Kong’s bustling youth-shopping hub of Causeway Bay, the 55DSL TemporART Store follows a “pop-up” concept where a unique space is renovated and reinvigorated as a “temporary” retail/art destination. Turbokrapfen will fly into town from Bassano del Grappa (hometown of 55DSL) to specially redecorate the store in his graphic typographic style. The young up-and-coming artist is best known for his explosive, colorful, hand-crafted illustrative artwork as well as his close collaborative work with The Bloody Beetroots.

55DSL TemporART Store
Shop 3A
2-4 Kingston Street
Causeway Bay, Hong Kong

UFFIE x Revolver Army Backpack

Known predominately as a music artist with an eclectic range of talents, Ed Banger’s UFFIE is the mastermind behind this latest backpack with close associates in Japanese brand Revolver. The Army Backpack features an all-over print involving a large scale illustration. The bolder of the two colorways includes blue, black and orange/red while a more subdued version is predomiantely white. Available now at colette.

Band of Outsiders for Sperry 2009 Fall/Winter Footwear

Band of Outsiders will look to continue their boat-shoe driven collection with Sperry as our preview examines a pack of similarily designed shoes. Both feature what appears to be a gray wool upper with the low-cuts enjoying a tonal gray two-tone design. Be sure to check back for more looks as they become available.