Pharrell's 'Pacifist' Bullet-proof Vest

This guy has too much time on his hands. And too much money.

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Above is a piece from the Pharrell Williams x Moncler collection. I'll let highsnobiety.com tell it...

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"After just announcing their partnership with Japanese brand Visvim for a line called Moncler V, the classic outerwear label now brings news of a collection by Grammy-winning musician Pharrell Williams. The collection features an assortment of all-black jackets, and includes a “pacifist” version of the bulletproof jacket (pictured) with Velcro-ed side slits, reversible matte/shiny down vests and elongated puffers. Each jacket is built with textiles from Bionic Yarn, a Pharrell controlled company that produces fabric from recycled plastic bottles. Furthermore, printed linings feature images of lush forests, shot at dusk by Japanese artist Keita Sugiura. Prices and distribution details are yet to be finalized".

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All very good, but I can't see too many people wearing this for a few beers down at the Dog & Duck on a Thursday night...

Where The Wild Things Are X Medicom Toy

Spotted at hypebeast.

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I'm looking forward to this flick. I bought my son the book last weekend, and I flicked through it. My initial thoughts were, firstly, how can Spike Jonze turn this into a 90 minute long feature? And secondly, how is he going to pitch it; purely as a kids film, or as a proper fantasy flick? I look forward to finding out, but one thing I do know is, it will be weird.

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Japan's Medicom Toy (the creators of uber-collectible 'toys', such as Be@rbrick's and KAWS figures) have created these Wild Things figures. Available now at colette in Paris.

Bearbrick Credit Cards

Spotted at highsnobiety:

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JCB has announced a collaboration with Medicom Toy and Ping An Bank. As part of the partnership they will be releasing a series of credit cards, featuring the infamous Medicom Bearbrick character. In the first series there will be 5 different Bearbrick Credit Cards. Look out for the release soon.

Jil Sander to create line for Uniqlo

Jil Sander, she (formerly) of the Prada-owned label of the same name, is returning to design a line for cheap and cheerful Japanese High Street outfit Uniqlo, after a number of years away from the spotlight.

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You've got to take your hat off to Uniqlo. After their recent Designers-Invitation efforts, most notably with Opening Ceremony, they've taken the high-street-meets-high-end idea (which reached it's pinnacle through H&M's Comme des Garcons capsule collection) to new heights.

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I can see the fit with Sander in terms of the minimalism of Uniqlo, but I recall her designs as being quite muted (which her label has continued under Raf Simons), whereas her new hosts tend to go colour-mental, whether it be Summer or Winter. All will be revealed this autumn.

KAWS Dissected Companion x Be@rbrick

Form an orderly queue.

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KAWS' famed Dissected Companion meets the standard Companion Bearbrick. These come out next week at OriginalFake's Tokyo outlet, but the collector's are camping out as we speak, so don't waste your time. Keep an eye on eBay in the coming weeks, these will be going for hundreds.

Nigo's 'Kimpsons' painting

Nigo (of BAPE fame) has followed in the footsteps of his buddy Pharrell and had KAWS create a specially commissioned acrylic piece for 'da crib', as it's described in modern parlance. The Bathing Ape founder went for the Simpsons rather than Family Guy.

For those who don't know, that peice above is probably worth 6 figures. Click for a close up.

Comme des Garcons' weird tennis trainers

The shoe at the the top I can live with... it looks like a black canvas Converse Chuck Taylor. It comes in white too, so all bases are covered.

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But Jesus Christ almighty... brogues with a 'sneaker sole'? Wrongness.

The mentally ill can get these for free from the NHS. The rest of you need to visit Colette.

Unrivaled - Premium leather gloves

I think these are tremendous. I'm coming to terms with the idea that I may have a problem...

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From cult Japanese brand Unrivaled. No word on price yet, but SlamJam will have them available online soon.

New KAWS toy - "Warm Regards"

Based on a mural of the same name, KAWS presents the Warm Regards vinyl toy. Yes, the original brown colourway is meant to be poo, but the pink and white lend it an ice cream-like look.

Go to KAWS's honeyee blog to see more photos... many of which include his dog eating the poo-coloured toy.

Kidrobot to open in Selfridges

Freshness are reporting that for one month, starting in January 20089, Selfridges will be hosting a Kidrobot store-gallery in their 'Wonder Room'.

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This is Kidrobot's first ever overseas project, and to mark this, Kidrobot and Selfridges are holding a release party for their 'Ye Olde English Dunny' Series, a 17-figure lineup of art toys designed by top UK artists such as ilovedust, Clutter, Triclops, Jon Burgerman and TADO.

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In addition, Kidrobot created an exclusive version of their highly anticipated Kidrobot 16, which will be available only at the Kidrobot x Selfridges store-gallery. Known as UK Punk, this insanely rare figure comes complete with a Union Jack paint job, a studded belt, and will drop in a limited edition run of 300 pieces.

NOWHERE at Dover Street Market

Nigo (BAPE) and Jun Takahashi (Undercover) are recreating their Harajuku-based vintage streetwear store 'NOWHERE' in London's Dover Street Market. The space will be open for a limited time only, starting on 19th January, and will offer A Bathing Ape products as well as collaborative peices under the NOWHERE brand.

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Start queueing now!

Eating out - Okinawa style

The Naha Harbor Diner, found at the Banyan Town shopping centre in Okinawa.

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Click HERE for more pictures and info.

Beatles "Can't Buy Me Love" Kubrick Set

Japanese toy company Medicom will be releasing this 1000% set in December. An intant collectors piece, no doubt. I'm pretty impressed by the likeness of each figure. Ringo's nose is absolutely brilliant.

Daft Punk 400% Be@rbricks

Go to toybeast for more info and pics of these 400% Daft Punk Be@rbricks, coming soon from Medicom Toy. Based on the 100% pack that was produced to commemorate the release of 'Alive 2007'.

Shofolk x Kidrobot

Coming soon... another collectors item.

The excellent footwear of the chaps at London-based Folk meets the colourful aesthetics of the vinyl-toy Gods Kidrobot, "the worlds premier creator of limited edition art toys and apparal" (see Dunny figures and the Madvillain doll for more info).

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Only 50 pairs being made. Get in early @ folk.com.

KAWS x Nike Air Max

NYC street artist-turned-ultra collectible merchandiser KAWS picks up his relationship with Nike where he left off with his version of the AF1... by transferring the design to an Air Max. Black and green colourway with the KAWS/OriginalFake signature 'X X' eyes motif.

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Not really my thing, but undoubtedly another collectors item. Don't take them out of the box.

Go to Hypebeast for more info and pics (including the white version of the shoe).

KAWS Stormtrooper's snapped up

Guess what... they've all gone. But if you've got 500 quid lying around, you can go here and get two of them. Bargain.

KAWS x Star Wars Companion Release

KAWS does it again. He's created pandemonium with a toy for adults.

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OriginalFake meets Star Wars with this Stormtrooper Companion figure which will be released on Saturday at 9am at the OF Tokyo store. Apparently, a lottery will be held just to get a ticket to enter the shop.

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"There will be a 15 year old age minimum and admission tickets will be handed out at 9:00 am, for use by the said person only. One companion figure per customer. Each ticket includes a special time and date for when the customer has to come back and purchase the Companion, time and date cannot be changed regardless of circumstance and proper I.D is needed. Only the customers who understand and accept these conditions are welcome to participate in the lottery"

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