GUNDAM.... TOKYO MAKES THINGS HAPPEN

After months of preparation and an unofficial unveiling, the life-size Gundam at Odaiba (台場) Shiokaze Park (潮風公園), Tokyo was official open to public this past weekend. Based on the original schematics of RX-78-2 Gundam model from the very first Gundam animation released in 1979, the 18-meter (or 59-foot) high statue is comprised of fiberglass shell over steel frame. It also boast some 50+ lights and 14 points to emit “mist” for added effect. The statue will usher in Gundam Big Expo in August, the largest convention of its kind to celebrate Gundam’s 30th anniversary this year.

Graffitinis

A new swimwear label, Graffitinis, mixes street with beach by bringing real-life graffiti onto ladies’ bikinis and one-piece swimsuits. The brand's concept is taking pictures of graffiti directly from the streets and incorporating the images directly onto different styles of swimsuits. Images come from every nook and cranny of New York City, ranging from graffiti walls to street signs.

P F FLYER "POSTURE FOUNDATION"

PF Flyers’ Posture Foundation technology was patented in 1933 claiming to be the first real technology in sneakers. Since the ‘30s PF Flyers has maintained their position on the cutting edge of sole technology providing consumers with comfortable and stylish footwear.

“We like premium and timeless, we mix old world luxury and futuristic, we search for the new evolution of materials and are proud that PF Flyers has made a name for itself in the sneaker world as having best in class, sophisticated materials that really set it apart from its competitors.” - Michel Laflamme / Senior Product Development Manager for PF Flyers and New Balance Lifestyle.